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






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






3. Underlined text






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






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






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






7. 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.






8. Stores the web pages you visit






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






10. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






12. Underlined text.






13. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






14. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






16. A specific action.






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






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






19. New page






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






26. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






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






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






32. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






33. A list of related commands.






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






35. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






38. 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.






39. The title identifying the window.






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. Hanging indent






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






46. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






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