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CL120 WINDOWS XP

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Windows XP is an example of a(n) ____________that controls the hardware attached to the computer
a.
file
c.
network connection
b.
operating system
d.
application
 
 
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 2. 

The ____________ is the working area of the Windows XP screen.
a.
task pane
c.
desktop
b.
folder
d.
WordPad
 
 
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 3. 

The button used to enlarge a window to occupy the entire screen is called:
a.
Maximize.
c.
Restore Down
b.
Minimize
d.
Close
 
 
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 4. 

The window that displays and asks you to make a decision about an object or topic is called a(n):
a.
shortcut
c.
submenu
b.
ScreenTip
d.
dialog box
 
 
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 5. 

To move left or right to view information that extends beyond the edge of the screen, use the ____________scroll bar.
a.
horizontal
c.
resizing
b.
vertical
d.
restore
 

 6. 

Use the ____________feature to reduce a file size that may be too large for an e-mail attachment.
a.
wildcard
c.
thumbnail
b.
file extension
d.
compress
 

 7. 

A file ____________ is the last 3 characters that follow the file name that identify the type of program used to create the file.
Example: word.exe
a.
folder
c.
locator
b.
extension
d.
callout
 
 
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 8. 

The temporary storage area that is used for graphics and images is called the:
a.
taskbar
c.
Clipboard
b.
ScreenTip
d.
icon
 

 9. 

You can search for files by specifying the file name or text contained in the file name
a.
True
b.
False
 

 10. 

CANNOT compress more than one file into a folder
a.
True
b.
False
 

 11. 

Edit mode enables you to change names of files and works the same in all Windows application programs
a.
True
b.
False
 
 
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 12. 

You can move a window on your screen by pointing to a blank area of a title bar, holding down the left mouse button and dragging it to a new location
a.
True
b.
False
 

 13. 

The way you copy files and folders is different depending on the type of drive you are using.
a.
True
b.
False
 

Matching
 
 
a.
point
d.
drag
b.
right-click
e.
click
c.
double-click
 

 14. 

Press the left mouse button two times
 

 15. 

Move the mouse while holding down the left button
 

 16. 

Position the mouse over an icon or other screen object
 

 17. 

Press the left mouse button one time.
 

 18. 

Show shortcut menus
 
 
a.
Restore Down
d.
Maximize button
b.
Paint
e.
Minimize button
c.
Close button
 

 19. 

located in the upper right corner of the title bar
 

 20. 

enlarges window to the size of the entire screen
 

 21. 

a program that creates and edits drawings
 

 22. 

reduces window to original size before it was maximized
 

 23. 

reduces the window to a button on the taskbar
 



 
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