Name _________________________ Date ___________
Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP: Chapter 1 – True/False
Instructions: Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.
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Microsoft Windows RXP is a version of one of the most popular operating systems.
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Microsoft Windows XP Business is the name of the version designed for business use.
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A mouse is a pointing device.
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A graphical user interface is an interface that displays graphics only.
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The Standard Buttons toolbar contains commands associated with the My Computer window.
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A client is a computer connected to a server.
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A server is a computer that controls user access and provides centralized storage.
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A dialog bar is displayed when Windows XP needs to supply information to you.
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Link is another term for hyperlink.
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The Address Bar is located by default in the lower left corner of the screen.
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Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP: Chapter 1 – Multiple Choice
Instructions: Circle the best answer.
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A(n) _____ allows users to communicate with and control their computers.
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application
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service pack
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operating system
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none of the above
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Microsoft _____ is one of the most popular operating systems.
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Access
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Word
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Windows
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all of the above
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Microsoft XP _____ is an operating system version designed primarily for home use.
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Home Edition
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Home Center Edition
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Home Page
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none of the above
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Microsoft XP _____ is an operating system version designed for use with a tablet PC.
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Media Center Edition
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Professional
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Tablet PC Edition
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none of the above
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A(n) _____ is hardware and software that you use to control and communicate with your PC.
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service pack
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application program
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user interface
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none of the above
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A _____, which has a screen that you view, displays messages and provides information.
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mouse
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monitor
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hard drive
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none of the above
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The _____ shows the name of every computer user on the computer.
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Welcome screen
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Home page
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Ribbon
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none of the above
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You _____ the mouse when you press and release the primary mouse button.
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Point
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Click
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Command
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Start
9. You _____ the mouse when you move it on the screen until the pointer rests at your selected location.
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Point
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Click
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Command
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Start
10. Each _____ on a menu performs a specific action.
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client
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operating system
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command
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folder
Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP: Chapter One – Short Answer
Instructions: Fill in the best answer.
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A __________________________ is made up of words that identify the function of the button.
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A ___________________________________ indicates that the area is collapsed.
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A _______________________________________ indicates that the area is expanded.
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Use the _________________________________ button to have the window fill the entire screen.
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Click the __________________________________ button to close the window.
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A ______________________________________ is an input device on which you key in, or type, data.
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_______________________________________ are keys you press to quickly perform a task using the keyboard.
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A _________________________________ is a set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer.
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A ________________________________________ includes the file name and possibly a directory or folder name.
10. A flash memory storage device that plugs into a USB port is called a _________________________________________.
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