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






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






3. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






8. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






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






13. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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






18. A specific action.






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






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






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






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






23. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






24. Underlined text






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






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






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






28. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Center






36. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






38. The action of pointing to an item - holding down the left mouse button - moving the item to the desired location - and then releasing the left mouse button.






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






40. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






45. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






46. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






50. New page