Instructions: Circle t if the statement is true or f if the statement is false

Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP: Chapter 1 – True/False

Instructions: Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.

T	F	Microsoft Windows RXP is a version of one of the most popular operating systems.
T	F	Microsoft Windows XP Business is the name of the version designed for business use.
T	F	A mouse is a pointing device.
T	F	A graphical user interface is an interface that displays graphics only.
T	F	The Standard Buttons toolbar contains commands associated with the My Computer window.
T	F	A client is a computer connected to a server.
T	F	A server is a computer that controls user access and provides centralized storage.
T	F	A dialog bar is displayed when Windows XP needs to supply information to you.
T	F	Link is another term for hyperlink.
T	F	The Address Bar is located by default in the lower left corner of the screen.

Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP: Chapter 1 – Multiple Choice

Instructions: Circle the best answer.

1. 
   A(n) _____ allows users to communicate with and control their computers.
   

1. 
   application
   
2. 
   service pack
   
3. 
   operating system
   
4. 
   none of the above
   

2. 
   Microsoft _____ is one of the most popular operating systems.
   

5. 
   Access
   
6. 
   Word
   
7. 
   Windows
   
8. 
   all of the above
   

3. 
   Microsoft XP _____ is an operating system version designed primarily for home use.
   

9. 
   Home Edition
   
10. 
    Home Center Edition
    
11. 
    Home Page
    
12. 
    none of the above
    

4. 
   Microsoft XP _____ is an operating system version designed for use with a tablet PC.
   

13. 
    Media Center Edition
    
14. 
    Professional
    
15. 
    Tablet PC Edition
    
16. 
    none of the above
    

5. 
   A(n) _____ is hardware and software that you use to control and communicate with your PC.
   

17. 
    service pack
    
18. 
    application program
    
19. 
    user interface
    
20. 
    none of the above
    

6. 
   A _____, which has a screen that you view, displays messages and provides information.
   

21. 
    mouse
    
22. 
    monitor
    
23. 
    hard drive
    
24. 
    none of the above
    

7. 
   The _____ shows the name of every computer user on the computer.
   

25. 
    Welcome screen
    
26. 
    Home page
    
27. 
    Ribbon
    
28. 
    none of the above
    

8. 
   You _____ the mouse when you press and release the primary mouse button.
   

29. 
    Point
    
30. 
    Click
    
31. 
    Command
    
32. 
    Start
    

9. You _____ the mouse when you move it on the screen until the pointer rests at your selected location.

33. 
    Point
    
34. 
    Click
    
35. 
    Command
    
36. 
    Start
    

10. Each _____ on a menu performs a specific action.

37. 
    client
    
38. 
    operating system
    
39. 
    command
    
40. 
    folder
    

Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP: Chapter One – Short Answer

1. 
   A __________________________ is made up of words that identify the function of the button.
   
2. 
   A ___________________________________ indicates that the area is collapsed.
   
3. 
   A _______________________________________ indicates that the area is expanded.
   
4. 
   Use the _________________________________ button to have the window fill the entire screen.
   
5. 
   Click the __________________________________ button to close the window.
   
6. 
   A ______________________________________ is an input device on which you key in, or type, data.
   
7. 
   _______________________________________ are keys you press to quickly perform a task using the keyboard.
   
8. 
   A _________________________________ is a set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer.
   
9. 
   A ________________________________________ includes the file name and possibly a directory or folder name.