The MS Windows XP Program

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    It is the button to press to begin work in Windows. This button allows you to open programs and data. This button is where you shut down the computer.

    • Icons
    • Desktop
    • Recycle Bin
    • Start
    • Taskbar
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This quizz is made for the Grade 6 students of Holy Infant Academy. This is a lesson test of their computer subject which is LESSON 8: THE MS WINDOWS XP PROGRAM

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  • 2. 

    These are graphic symbols of programs or data.

    • Icons

    • Desktop

    • Notification area

    • Recycle Bin

    • Task bar

    Correct Answer
    A. Icons
    Explanation
    Icons are graphic symbols that represent programs or data. They are typically used on desktops, taskbars, and notification areas to provide a visual representation of different software applications or files. Icons help users quickly identify and access specific programs or data without having to read lengthy text or navigate through complex menus. They are a user-friendly way of organizing and accessing information on a computer system.

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  • 3. 

    It is where you can throw away unwanted icons on the desktop. It is either empty or filled.

    • Notification icons

    • Garbage bin

    • Recycle bin

    • Recycle can

    • Notification area

    Correct Answer
    A. Recycle bin
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Recycle bin." The explanation for this answer is that the recycle bin is a feature on the desktop where users can discard unwanted icons or files. It serves as a temporary storage location before permanently deleting them. The recycle bin can either be empty or filled, depending on whether there are any items in it.

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  • 4. 

    The backdrop or background on the screen of the desktop is commonly called the ___________.

    • Screensaver

    • Desktop Design

    • Wallpaper

    • Notification Area

    Correct Answer
    A. Wallpaper
    Explanation
    The term used to refer to the backdrop or background on the screen of a desktop is commonly known as "wallpaper." This term is widely used and understood in the context of computer desktop customization.

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  • 5. 

    It is an operating system program made by microsoft for use on personal computers. It allows one to create boxes to input command and data into the computer.

    • MS Windows PX

    • MS Windows XP

    • MS Windows 2003

    • Microsoft Publisher

    • Microsoft Excel

    Correct Answer
    A. MS Windows XP
    Explanation
    MS Windows XP is an operating system program developed by Microsoft for personal computers. It provides a user-friendly interface that includes a command prompt and input boxes to enter commands and data. This operating system allows users to interact with the computer and perform various tasks efficiently.

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  • 6. 

    Windows use of icons for easier interaction of the user with the computer is known as _________________.

    • Graphic User

    • Graphic User International

    • Graphical Interface

    • Graphic Interface

    • Graphical User Interface

    Correct Answer
    A. Graphical User Interface
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Graphical User Interface. Windows uses icons as a visual representation of programs, files, and functions, allowing users to interact with the computer system easily. The graphical user interface provides a user-friendly and intuitive way to navigate and perform tasks on a computer by using graphical elements such as icons, windows, menus, and buttons.

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  • 7. 

    XP comes from the word " __________"

    • Excellent

    • Extravagant

    • Experience

    • Express

    • Extract

    Correct Answer
    A. Experience
    Explanation
    The word "experience" is derived from the word "XP." This suggests that "XP" is an abbreviation or shortened form of the word "experience."

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  • 8. 

    It shows all the programs and data that are presently opened. Programs can be selected and launched from here. They can be minimized by clicking the icons.

    • Icons

    • Taskbar

    • Start

    • Desktop

    • Notification area

    Correct Answer
    A. Taskbar
    Explanation
    The taskbar is a feature in the graphical user interface of a computer that displays all the currently open programs and data. It provides a convenient way for users to select and launch programs directly from the taskbar. Additionally, users can minimize programs by clicking on their respective icons on the taskbar.

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  • 9. 

    Itis the entire area that we see on the screen. This area is also called the work area.

    • Wallpaper

    • Screen Saver

    • Background

    • Desktop

    • Icons

    Correct Answer
    A. Desktop
    Explanation
    The desktop refers to the entire area that is visible on the screen, including the wallpaper, screen saver, background, and icons. It is the work area where users can access and organize their files, folders, and applications.

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    It is a doorway to all the resources of the computer which includes the programs, pictures, data and others. It contains all the commands that would allow one to connect and browse the internet, write a letter or launch a program and many other applications available in the computer.

    • Start Menu

    • Web browser

    • Internet Explorer

    • Desktop

    • Taskbar

    Correct Answer
    A. Start Menu
    Explanation
    The start menu is the correct answer because it serves as a doorway to all the resources of the computer, including programs, pictures, data, and other files. It contains commands that allow users to connect to the internet, browse the web, write letters, launch programs, and access various applications available on the computer. The start menu is typically located on the desktop or taskbar and provides a convenient way for users to access and navigate through the computer's resources.

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