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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 named location on a disk where files are stored.






2. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






4. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






6. New page






7. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Center






16. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






25. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Underlined text.






33. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






37. Settings preset by the operating system






38. A box that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.






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






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






41. Undo






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






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






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






45. A list of related commands.






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






47. The process of a computer receiving info






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






49. 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.






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