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






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






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






4. New page






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






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






7. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. A label that identifies the function of a button.






17. Center






18. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






20. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






21. The process of a computer receiving info






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






23. 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.






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






25. A list of related commands.






26. Stores the web pages you visit






27. Press and release the right mouse button once






28. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. A specific action.






37. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






42. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






44. Storage device that is connected to the server






45. An application program included with windows XP






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






47. Contains four category groups with unique icons






48. Underlined text






49. Settings preset by the operating system






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