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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. Stores the web pages you visit






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






3. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






8. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






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






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






14. Press and release the right mouse button once






15. Underlined text.






16. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






17. Center






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






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






20. 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.






21. Underlined text






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






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






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






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






26. Undo






27. 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.






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






29. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






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






34. The process of a computer receiving info






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






36. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






40. The thin blue line surround the My Computer window.






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






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






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






44. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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






49. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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