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






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






7. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






10. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






12. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. A folder that contains documents and folders that area available to other computer users on the network.






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






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






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






30. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






32. 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.






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






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






35. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






47. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






49. A list of related commands.






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