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






2. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






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






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






8. Settings preset by the operating system






9. A specific action.






10. Contains four category groups with unique icons






11. A list containing most frequently used programs.






12. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






19. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. New page






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






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






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






32. Underlined text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Underlined text.






41. A device that displays messages and provides information.






42. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






50. Undo