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






2. A button on the title bar of a window that closes the window and removes the taskbar button from the taskbar.






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






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






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






6. 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.






7. Settings preset by the operating system






8. Contains four category groups with unique icons






9. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






10. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






14. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






28. A list of related commands.






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






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






31. A specific action.






32. 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.






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






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






35. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






37. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






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






42. The title identifying the window.






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






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