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






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






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






4. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






6. Underlined text.






7. An application program included with windows XP






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






9. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






10. Undo






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






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






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






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






15. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






18. 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.






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






20. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






23. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






33. 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.






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






35. Contains four category groups with unique icons






36. The title identifying the window.






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






38. Settings preset by the operating system






39. A specific action.






40. Underlined text






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






47. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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