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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. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






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






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






7. Center






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






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






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






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






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






13. Underlined text.






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






15. 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.






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






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






18. Hanging indent






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






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






21. The process of a computer receiving info






22. 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.






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






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






25. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






28. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






32. A device that displays messages and provides information.






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Stores the web pages you visit






46. Contains four category groups with unique icons






47. 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.






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






49. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






50. 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.