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






2. A specific action.






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






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






5. Stores the web pages you visit






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






12. 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.






13. The title identifying the window.






14. Center






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






16. New page






17. An application program included with windows XP






18. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






22. A list of related commands.






23. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Press and release the right mouse button once






33. Hanging indent






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






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






36. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. The screen that appears showing the names of every computer user on the computer.






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






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






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






50. A device that displays messages and provides information.