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Windows XP

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • 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. Contains answers to many questions you may ask with respect to WIndows XP






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






10. Center






11. 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.






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






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






14. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






15. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






18. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. An application program included with windows XP






36. Stores the web pages you visit






37. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






41. New page






42. Underlined text






43. A specific action.






44. 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.






45. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






50. Underlined text.