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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. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






4. Underlined text.






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






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






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






8. Contains four category groups with unique icons






9. An application program included with windows XP






10. 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.






11. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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






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






17. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






18. 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.






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






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






21. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






24. Center






25. 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.






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






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






28. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






29. Undo






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






31. Underlined text






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






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






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






35. Settings preset by the operating system






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






49. A specific action.






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