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






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






3. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






6. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






8. Center






9. Undo






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






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






12. The process of a computer receiving info






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






14. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






21. New page






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






34. A device that allows you to perform often-used tasks more quickly than when you use the menu bar.






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






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






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






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






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






40. Settings preset by the operating system






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






42. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






44. A specific action.






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






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






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






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






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






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