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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 device that allows you to perform often-used tasks more quickly than when you use the menu bar.






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






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






4. New page






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






6. When software can be used easily by individuals with limited training.






7. 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.






8. 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.






9. A short on-screen note associated with the object to which you are pointing.






10. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






12. 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.






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






14. A specific action.






15. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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






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






21. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






25. 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.






26. A window that is a central location for the storage and management of documents.






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






28. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






30. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






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






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






36. The menu that contains the commands to carry out the actions associated with the My Computer window.






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






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






39. A device that displays messages and provides information.






40. Contains the Pick a Help topic area - Ask for assistance area - Pick a Task area - and Did You Know? area






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Underlined text.






48. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






49. Press and release the right mouse button once






50. A button that indicates the area is expanded.