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






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






3. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






4. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






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






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






10. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






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






15. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






17. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






19. A list that consists of the default Web browser program and default e-mail program.






20. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






23. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






24. A specific action.






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






26. A list of related commands.






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






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






29. New page






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






31. 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.






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






33. Underlined text






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






35. Undo






36. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. The process of a computer receiving info






46. The title identifying the window.






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






48. Application program that allows you to search for and display web pages - e.g. Chrome - Firefox - Internet Explorer






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






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.