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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. A combination of keys that helps you avoid using the mouse all the time






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






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






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






5. A window that opens when you chose a menu command that needs more info before the program can carry out the command you selected






6. The action of quickly pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice without moving the mouse.






7. An arrow tat appears following a command on the Start menu that indicates that pointing the command will display a submenu.






8. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






11. 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.






12. An application program included with windows XP






13. A command on the shortcut menu that will move the icon from its current location to a new location.






14. Center






15. New page






16. Controls access to the hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides centralized storage area






17. The process of a computer receiving info






18. A user interface that displays graphics in addition to text when it commnicates with the user.






19. Hanging indent






20. Updates that contain fixes and enhancements to the operating system.






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






22. The bar at the top of the window containing a small icon that is similar to the icon on the desktop.






23. Contains answers to many questions you may ask with respect to WIndows XP






24. 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.






25. Contains four category groups with unique icons






26. The button that makes it so the My Computer window no longer is displayed on the desktop and the recessed dark blue My Computer button in the taskbar button area changes to a non-recessed medium blue button.






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






28. A service pack containing advanced security features that protect the computer against viruses - worms and hackers.






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






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






31. Application program that allows you to create graphic presentations for display on a computer






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






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






34. Stores the web pages you visit






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






36. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






37. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






39. A set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer






40. A folder that contains documents and folders that area available to other computer users on the network.






41. Settings preset by the operating system






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






43. Press and release the right mouse button once






44. The name used to identify a user on the Welcome screen.






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






46. Consists of the title of the Web page and the URLs of favorite web pages






47. Application program that allows you to search for and display web pages - e.g. Chrome - Firefox - Internet Explorer






48. A bar that allows you to start an application - display a document - open another window - and search for information on the Internet.






49. A device that allows you to enter data in the form of command or other response into the computer.






50. A command that will reset anything you have done during the operation.