Windows XP Practice Quiz Questions
This is a practice final exam
- 1.
What is an Operating System?
- A.
Allows you to communicate with and control your computer
- B.
The set of computer instructions that controls the allocation of computer hardware
- C.
Contain fixes and enhancements to the operating system
- D.
Combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and control the computer
Correct Answer
B. The set of computer instructions that controls the allocation of computer hardware -
- 2.
A user interface is ___________.
- A.
The combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and control the computer.
- B.
Software can be used easily by individuals with limited training
- C.
Contains fixes and enhancements to the operating system
- D.
A rectangular area in which you can enter text
Correct Answer
A. The combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and control the computer. -
- 3.
What do service packs contain?
- A.
Displays graphics in addition to text when it communicates with the user
- B.
Security information
- C.
Controls access to the hardware and software on a network
- D.
Contain fixes and enhancements to the operating system
Correct Answer
D. Contain fixes and enhancements to the operating system -
- 4.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 contains___________.
- A.
Advanced security features that protect a computer against viruses, worms, and hackers.
- B.
A list of related commands
- C.
Application programs
- D.
Entertainment and home uses
Correct Answer
A. Advanced security features that protect a computer against viruses, worms, and hackers. -
- 5.
User-friendly means_________.
- A.
Displays graphics in addition to text when it communicates with the user
- B.
Displays messages and provides information
- C.
Shows the names of every computer user on the computer
- D.
The software can be used easily by individuals with limited training
Correct Answer
D. The software can be used easily by individuals with limited training -
- 6.
A _______ is a pointing device used with Windows XP that may be attached to the computer by a cable or may be wireless.
- A.
Monitor
- B.
Keyboard
- C.
Mouse
- D.
Scanner
Correct Answer
C. Mouse -
- 7.
A _______ is a rectangular area in which you can enter text.
- A.
Auto Format
- B.
Text Box
- C.
Font Tab
- D.
Tool Tip
Correct Answer
B. Text Box -
- 8.
The ________ shows the names of every computer user on the computer.
Correct Answer
welcome screen - 9.
A _______ is a list of related commands
- A.
Title Bar
- B.
Command Bar
- C.
Submenu
- D.
Menu
Correct Answer
D. Menu -
- 10.
The _________ menu allows you to access objects on the computer and contains commands that allow you to connect and browse the Internet, start an e-mail program, start application programs, store, and search for documents.
Correct Answer
Start - 11.
A _______ is a short on-screen note associated with the object to which you are pointing.
- A.
Mouse point
- B.
ToolTip
- C.
Insertion
- D.
Point and Click
Correct Answer
B. ToolTip -
- 12.
A _________ is a named location on a disk where files are stored.
- A.
Folder
- B.
Document
- C.
Place holder
- D.
Submenu
Correct Answer
A. Folder -
- 13.
Each folder is identified by a folder....
Correct Answer
icon and folder name - 14.
_________ means you press and release the secondary mouse button.
- A.
Pointing
- B.
Click and drag
- C.
Left-click
- D.
Right-click
Correct Answer
D. Right-click -
- 15.
The My Computer window allows you to....
- A.
Unsaved documents and files
- B.
A set of short-cuts and commands
- C.
View the contents of the computer
- D.
View the window properties
Correct Answer
C. View the contents of the computer -
- 16.
Clicking the icon at the left on the title bar will display the ________.
- A.
Quick access tool bar
- B.
Standard buttons tool bar
- C.
Title commands
- D.
System menu
Correct Answer
D. System menu -
- 17.
______ contains commands to carry out the actions associated with My Computer window.
- A.
Standard Buttons toolbar
- B.
Status bar
- C.
System menu
- D.
Address bar
Correct Answer
C. System menu -
- 18.
The ______ bar is below the title bar and contains a list of menu names: File, Edit, View, Favorites, Tools, and Help
Correct Answer
Menu - 19.
The __________ bar below the Standards Buttons toolbar allows you to start an application, display a document, open another window, and search for information on the Internet.
- A.
Address bar
- B.
Standard Buttons toolbar
- C.
Menu bar
- D.
Status bar
Correct Answer
A. Address bar -
- 20.
A ____________ is a set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer.
- A.
Application program
- B.
Word processing program
- C.
Web browser program
- D.
Program
Correct Answer
D. Program -
- 21.
A(n) _________ program is a set of specific computer instructions that is designed to allow you to accomplish a particular task.
Correct Answer
Application program - 22.
The _______ is the Internet address of the computer on the Internet where the Web page is located.
Correct Answer
Domain name - 23.
______ is the address on the World Wide Web where a Web page is located which composes of the HTTP and domain name
Correct Answer
URL - 24.
The _______ includes the file name and possibly a directory or folder name.
- A.
Pathway
- B.
File locator
- C.
File path
- D.
File specification
Correct Answer
D. File specification -
- 25.
A _______ is a collection of computers and devices connected together for the purpose of sharing information between computer users.
- A.
Keychain drive
- B.
Network drive
- C.
Network
- D.
Server
Correct Answer
C. Network -
- 26.
A _________ controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on the network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information
- A.
Network drive
- B.
Server
- C.
Network
- D.
Word pad
Correct Answer
B. Server -
- 27.
A ______ is a storage device that is connected to the server on the computer network.
- A.
Keychain drive
- B.
Server
- C.
Network
- D.
Network drive
Correct Answer
D. Network drive -
- 28.
When copying files, the folder containing the files to be copied is called the ________.
Correct Answer
source folder - 29.
When copying files, the folder where the files are copied is called the ______.
Correct Answer
destination folder - 30.
A _______ is displayed whenever Windows XP needs to supply information to you or wants you to enter information or selct among several options.
- A.
Menu bar
- B.
Status bar
- C.
Dialog box
- D.
Short-cut menu
Correct Answer
C. Dialog box -
- 31.
_______ means you point to an item, hold down the left mouse button, move the item to the desired location, and then release the left mouse button.
- A.
Right-drag
- B.
Left-click
- C.
Right-click
- D.
Drag
Correct Answer
D. Drag -
- 32.
A _____ is a computer connected to a server.
Correct Answer
client - 33.
The _______ displays messages and provides information.
Correct Answer
monitor - 34.
A _____________ is a user interface that displays graphics in addition to text when it communicates with the user.
- A.
User-interface
- B.
Graphical user interface
- C.
User-friendly
- D.
Interface
Correct Answer
B. Graphical user interface -
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