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






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






3. Stores the web pages you visit






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






5. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






14. A specific action.






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






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






17. The title identifying the window.






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






19. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






23. Center






24. A list containing most frequently used programs.






25. Undo






26. The action of pressing and releasing the secondary mouse button - or right mouse button.






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






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






29. 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.






30. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Underlined text






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






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






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






45. Press and release the right mouse button once






46. Hanging indent






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






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






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






50. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.