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Windows XP Lesson 1

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

A computer can be operated without an operating system.
 

 2. 

You can add and delete shortcut icons without affecting the actual programs or files.
 

 3. 

The Start button lets you access Windows programs.
 

 4. 

A shortcut is a road map that points to another way to get to something.
 

 5. 

To switch between applications, click their buttons on the Taskbar.
 

 6. 

You should shut down the computer by pressing the power switch off.
 

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

 7. 

The _________________ displays the current time and can contain icons that provide quick access to programs.
a.
Date/Time Area
c.
taskbar button area
b.
ToolTip
d.
notification area
 

 8. 

The ____________________ allows you to launch programs quickly.
a.
Start button
c.
Command menu
b.
Run Programs button
d.
Properties button
 

 9. 

A _______________________ displays graphics in addition to text when it communicates with the user.
a.
keyboard
c.
graphical user interface
b.
mouse
d.
command-line interface
 

 10. 

If you want to load Word, what is the first action you should take?
a.
press win_xp1_files/i0120000.jpg + win_xp1_files/i0120001.jpg + win_xp1_files/i0120002.jpg
b.
click win_xp1_files/i0120003.jpgon the taskbar
c.
find the CD-ROM containing the Word program
d.
click win_xp1_files/i0120004.jpg
e.
click win_xp1_files/i0120005.jpg
 

 11. 

Which button should you click to close Word?
a.
press the power off button on your computer
b.
click on the Word button in the taskbar
c.
win_xp1_files/i0130000.jpg
d.
win_xp1_files/i0130001.jpg
e.
win_xp1_files/i0130002.jpg
 

 12. 

You’ve loaded Word and it only fills the right half of the screen. Which button do you click to get it to completely fill the screen?
a.
win_xp1_files/i0140000.jpg
d.
win_xp1_files/i0140001.jpg
b.
win_xp1_files/i0140002.jpg
e.
none of these will work
c.
win_xp1_files/i0140003.jpg
 

 13. 

Which of the following icons identifies a folder?
a.
win_xp1_files/i0150000.jpg
d.
win_xp1_files/i0150001.jpg
b.
win_xp1_files/i0150002.jpg
e.
win_xp1_files/i0150003.jpg
c.
win_xp1_files/i0150004.jpg
 

 14. 

If you wanted to open a program from the desktop, which mouse operation would you use?
a.
Clicking
c.
Dragging
b.
Double-clicking
d.
Pointing
 

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

 15. 

The small arrow on the lower corner of an image identifies ____________ ___________.
 

 

 16. 

A(n) ________ is a small picture that represents an object.           
 

 

 17. 

Moving the mouse across a mouse pad or the top of the desk to move the pointer on the screen is called ___________________________.
 

 



 
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