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






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






3. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






6. New page






7. A list containing most frequently used programs.






8. A specific action.






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






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






11. A list of related commands.






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






13. 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.






14. Settings preset by the operating system






15. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






17. Qualities unique to a specific object that affect what can be done to the object or what the object does.






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






19. 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.






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






21. Storage device that is connected to the server






22. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






23. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






28. Center






29. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. Hanging indent






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






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






37. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






41. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






45. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






48. 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.






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






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