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Windows XP

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The screen that appears showing the names of every computer user on the computer.






2. The action of pointing to an item - holding down the right mouse button - moving the item to the desired location - and then releasing the right mouse button.






3. Press and release the right mouse button once






4. A list that consists of the default Web browser program and default e-mail program.






5. An area that is collapsed and only the title and doble down arrow button appear in the area.






6. A series of three dots that indicate that more information is required to execute the command.






7. An area that contains a title and links to four folders associated with the My Computer folder.






8. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






9. An arrow that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.






10. The combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and control the computer.






11. The menu that allows you to access easily the most useful items on the computer.






12. The thin blue line surround the My Computer window.






13. Quickly press and release the left mouse button two times






14. A device that displays messages and provides information.






15. New page






16. A collection of computers and devices connected together for the purpose of sharing info b/w users






17. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






18. A label that identifies the function of a button.






19. The graphic used to identify a user on the Welcome screen.






20. Gives the user access to the computer system and many support applications - such as "Add new hardware" - "Add/Remove Programs"






21. Contains four category groups with unique icons






22. Underlined text.






23. Stores the web pages you visit






24. An arrow that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.






25. An area that contains links to four folders (Desktop - Shared Documents - My Computer - and My Network Places.)






26. Storage device that is connected to the server






27. An area that contains the title and three tasks associated with the My Computer window.






28. Icons that represent a hard disk drive - 3 1/2 inch floppy disk drive - and a Compact Disk drive.






29. Settings preset by the operating system






30. Turns off Windows XP so you can turn off the power to the computer






31. A bar that appears when the contents of a pane or window are not completely visible.






32. The title identifying the window.






33. An area that contanis three tasks (Make a new folder - Publish this folder to the Web - and Share this folder.)






34. A button that replaces the maximize button on the title bar.






35. At the right of the Address Bar thst allows you to click an icon to display the Favorites Page.






36. A pointing device that allows you to enter data in the form of command or other response into the computer. It is attached to the computer by a cable.






37. A list of related commands.






38. An area that contains a title - the window title - and the folder type of the My Computer window.






39. Located at the bottom of the screen - shows which programs are currently running






40. A specific action.






41. The action of pointing to an item - holding down the left mouse button - moving the item to the desired location - and then releasing the left mouse button.






42. Underlined text






43. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






44. A square shaped button that causes the window to fill the entire screen.






45. A named location on a disk where files are stored.






46. Compresses the larger files into a single smaller file - allowing the folders to be downloaded mor easily and quickly






47. The action of pressing and releasing the secondary mouse button - or right mouse button.






48. A button on the title bar of a window that closes the window and removes the taskbar button from the taskbar.






49. An area on the hard disk that contains all the items you have deleted not only from the desktop but also from the hard disk.






50. The window you are currently using or that is currently selected.