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






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






3. A list of related commands.






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






5. Center






6. Underlined text.






7. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






10. Stores the web pages you visit






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






12. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






15. 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.






16. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






17. 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.






18. Settings preset by the operating system






19. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






21. The title identifying the window.






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






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






24. A specific action.






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






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






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






28. Underlined text






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






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






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






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






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






34. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






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






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






39. Undo






40. Set of specific computer instructions - designed to allow you to accomplish a particular task






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






42. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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