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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






16. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






19. A specific action.






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






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






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






23. Storage device that is connected to the server






24. Center






25. 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.






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






27. The bar at the top of the window containing a small icon that is similar to the icon on the desktop.






28. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






33. A list of related commands.






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






35. Hanging indent






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Undo






47. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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