Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Microsoft Windows XP _____.
a. | is the newest version of Microsoft Windows | b. | can be used to
communicate and control your computer with ease | c. | comes in many different
versions | d. | all of the above |
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Through the user interface, it is possible to _____.
a. | make selections on the computer | b. | request information from the
computer | c. | respond to messages displayed by the computer | d. | all of the
above |
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Software, which can be used easily by individuals with limited training, is
called _____.
a. | fool-proof | c. | an application program | b. | user-friendly | d. | user easy |
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The taskbar button area contains buttons to indicate _____.
a. | what tasks should be done | c. | which windows are open on the
desktop | b. | what tasks are possible to do | d. | which tasks have been
completed |
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The properties of an object _____.
a. | include every object below it in the hierarchy | b. | must be changed at
regular intervals | c. | are hidden and cannot be
known | d. | none of the above |
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The commands on the Start menu can be used to do all of the following
except _____.
a. | connect to and browse the Internet | c. | store and search for
documents | b. | publish files to the Internet | d. | obtain Help on thousands of
topics |
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When a new program is launched, its name is added to the most frequently used
programs list unless that list is full, in which case _____.
a. | its name is added, but it just can’t be seen | b. | its name is not
added, because there is no room for it | c. | its name is added, replacing the name of a
less-frequently used program | d. | all of the
above |
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A command has a submenu, when _____.
a. | there is a right arrow immediately following it on the menu | b. | it is
highlighted | c. | it has a colored border around it | d. | all of the
above |
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A shortcut menu _____.
a. | displays when an object is right-clicked | b. | slows down your
work | c. | does not contain commands specifically related to an object | d. | displays when you
select an item menu with a right pointing arrow |
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Scrolling can be accomplished by _____.
a. | clicking the scroll arrows | c. | dragging the scroll
box | b. | clicking the scroll bar | d. | all of the above |
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A keyboard shortcut consists of _____.
a. | pressing a single key | b. | pressing and holding down two keys
simultaneously | c. | both a and b | d. | none of the
above |
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The accompanying figure shows an example of a _____ or start page, which is the
first Web page viewed when a Web site is accessed.
a. | base page | c. | home page | b. | source page | d. | destination
page |
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To expand a folder means _____.
a. | to increase its capacity so that it can hold more files | b. | to display the
folders it contains | c. | to adjust it for high density
disks | d. | all of the above |
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The difference between copying a file and moving a file is _____.
a. | nothing; they are exactly the same | b. | copying a file destroys the original; moving
does not destroy anything | c. | when you copy a file, you end up with two
identical copies | d. | when you move a file, you end up with two identical
copies |
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If you decide you need a better name to identify a file, you can _____ the
file.
a. | copy | c. | move | b. | rename | d. | delete |
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Items that are placed in the Recycle Bin on the computer desktop _____.
a. | are gone forever | b. | are removed when the computer is turned
off | c. | can be recovered unless you empty the Recycle Bin | d. | cannot be recovered
again |
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When a file is deleted from a hard drive, _____.
a. | the file is deleted forever | b. | the file is stored on the hard drive but is
inaccessible | c. | the file is stored in the Recycle Bin where you can recover it until you empty the
Recycle Bin | d. | all of the above |
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Windows XP Help and Support can be launched by _____.
a. | using the Start menu | c. | pressing CTRL+H | b. | pressing F7 | d. | typing in HELP |
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In the Help and Support Center window, the table of contents contains all of the
following areas except the _____.
a. | Pick a Help topic area | c. | Did you know? area | b. | Ask for assistance area | d. | Index your help topics
area |
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The Turn off computer link on the Welcome screen _____.
a. | logs the current user out so others can use the machine | b. | shuts down Windows
XP | c. | turns off the power to the monitor | d. | starts Help |
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_____ is not contained in Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Edition.
a. | Microsoft Office Web Editor 2003 | c. | Microsoft Office Access
2003 | b. | Microsoft Office Word 2003 | d. | Microsoft Office Excel 2003 |
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Microsoft Office 2003 is _____.
a. | the smallest edition of the world’s best selling office
suite | b. | a collection of the more popular Microsoft applications software
products | c. | only available in Standard and Professional editions | d. | all of the
above |
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A Web page has a unique address, called a(n) _____.
a. | URL | c. | UAL | b. | REF | d. | none of the
above |
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It is not possible to _____ in Microsoft Excel 2003.
a. | complete calculations | c. | publish data to the Web | b. | add a new
slide | d. | graph
data |
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It is possible to _____ in Microsoft Access 2003.
a. | create a spreadsheet | c. | create forms and reports | b. | add a new
slide | d. | add a
watermark |
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True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition is an operating system designed for
entertainment and home use.
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27.
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Windows XP uses 32 bits for addressing and other purposes and performs tasks
faster than older operating systems.
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28.
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Windows XP is an operating system that performs every function necessary to
communicate with and use a computer.
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A user interface is the combination of hardware and devices that is used to
communicate with and control the computer.
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30.
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A keyboard is a pointing device used with Windows XP that is attached to the
computer by a cable.
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31.
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The Microsoft IntelliMouse only contains two buttons: the primary mouse button
and the secondary mouse button.
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32.
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The functions of the wheel button on a mouse depend on the software application
being used.
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33.
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Using the mouse, only three operations can be performed: point, click, and
drag.
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34.
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The taskbar contains the Start button, taskbar button area, and notification
area.
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35.
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The Start button contains buttons to indicate which windows are open on the
desktop.
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36.
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The notification icon in the notification area provides quick access to programs
on the computer.
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37.
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On the desktop, the mouse pointer is the shape of an I beam.
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38.
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Each command on a menu performs a specific action, such as searching for files
or obtaining Help.
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39.
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On the Start menu, the list of commands above the separator line at the top of
the left column, called the pinned items list, consists of the default Web browser program and the
default e-mail program.
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40.
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On the Start menu, the list of commands below the separator line, called the
most frequently used programs list, contains the most frequently used programs.
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41.
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A left pointing arrow following a command on the Start menu indicates that
pointing to the command will display a submenu.
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42.
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A command followed by an ellipsis indicates more information is required to
execute the command.
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43.
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The Windows XP desktop can contain only the Recycle Bin icon; it is not possible
to add additional icons to the desktop.
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44.
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In most cases, you must point to an item before you double-click.
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45.
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The active window is the window that currently is in use or currently
selected.
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The thin blue line, or window border, surrounding the My Computer window
determines its shape and size.
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The title bar at the top of the window contains a small icon that is similar to
the icon on the desktop, and the window title that identifies the window.
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48.
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Clicking the icon at the right on the title bar will display the System
menu.
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49.
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At the right on the title bar are three buttons that can be used to specify the
size of the window or close the window.
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The menu bar, which is the horizontal bar above the title bar of the window,
contains a list of menu names for the My Computer window.
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51.
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The Standard Buttons toolbar is used to perform often-used tasks more quickly
than with the menu bar.
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Not all the buttons on the Standard Buttons toolbar contain icons.
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53.
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A button identified by a double down arrow indicates the area is
expanded.
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54.
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The Systems Tasks area contains a title and three tasks associated with the My
Computer window.
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55.
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The Other Places area contains a title and links to five folders associated with
the My Computer folder.
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The Details area contains the window title and the folder type of the My
Computer window.
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57.
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Underlined text, such as a task or folder names, is referred to as a
hyperlink.
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58.
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Clicking a drive or folder icon in the My Computer window displays the contents
of the drive or folder in the left pane and details about the drive or folder in the areas in the
right pane.
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59.
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One method of displaying the entire contents of a window is to enlarge the
window using the Maximize button.
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60.
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When a window is maximized, the Restore Down button replaces the Maximize button
on the title bar.
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61.
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The My Documents window is a central location for the storage and management of
documents.
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62.
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The File and Folders Tasks area, Other Places area, and Details area display in
the right pane of the My Documents window.
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63.
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The Other Places area in the My Documents window contains links to five
folders.
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When the Details area in the My Documents window is collapsed, only the title
and a double down arrow button appear in the area.
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65.
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When an icon is deleted from the desktop it is gone forever.
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If Copy Here is chosen from the shortcut menu, Windows XP will move the icon
from its current location to the new location.
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67.
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A word processing program is an application program that is used to create
written documents.
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68.
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A Web browser program is used to create graphic presentations for display on a
computer.
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69.
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The plus sign next to a drive or folder icon indicates that the drive or folder
represented by the icon contains additional folders or drives, and these folders or drives display
below the icon.
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70.
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Organizing folders in a hierarchical format allows users more easily to locate
their files.
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71.
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A floppy disk, Zip disk, and a USB flash drive are all examples of removable
storage media.
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72.
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The drive and folder to which the files are copied are called the source drive
and source folder.
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73.
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The Search Companion is a Windows XP tool used to locate files and
folders.
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74.
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In the Help and Support Center window, the Pick a task area contains only three
tasks, Windows Update, System Restore, and Tools.
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75.
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Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 is a powerful communications and scheduling
program that is used to communicate with others, keep track of contacts, and organize busy
schedules.
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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76.
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A(n) _________________________ is the set of computer instructions that controls
the allocation of computer hardware such as memory, disk drives, and printers.
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77.
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The most popular and widely used operating system is
_________________________.
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78.
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The _________________________ is a worldwide group of connected computer
networks that allows public access to information on thousands of subjects.
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79.
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Microsoft _________________________ is the operating system designed for
businesses of all sizes and for advanced home computing.
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80.
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A(n) _________________________ is a computer connected to a server.
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81.
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A(n) _________________________ is a computer that controls access to the
hardware and software on the network.
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82.
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The _________________________, which is a hardware device, displays messages and
provides information.
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83.
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A(n) _________________________ is a user interface that displays graphics in
addition to text when it communicates with the user.
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84.
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The _________________________ is used to create a new user, change or remove an
existing user, and change user information.
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85.
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_________________________ means to move the mouse across a flat surface until
the mouse pointer rests on the item of choice.
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86.
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The _________________________ on the taskbar is used to start a program quickly,
find or open a document, change the computer’s setting, and perform many more tasks.
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87.
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The _________________________ of an object are unique to that specific object
and may affect what can be done to the object or what the object does.
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88.
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A(n) _________________________ is a list of related commands.
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89.
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_________________________ means press and release the secondary mouse
button.
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90.
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_________________________ means quickly press and release the left mouse button
twice without moving the mouse.
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91.
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The _________________________ is used to start an application, display a
document, open another window, and search for information on the Internet.
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92.
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A button identified by a(n) _________________________ indicates the area is
collapsed.
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93.
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The _________________________ is a folder that contains documents and folders
that are available to other computer users on the network.
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94.
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A(n) _________________________ is a short on-screen note associated with the
object to which a user is pointing.
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95.
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The _________________________ on the title bar of a window closes the window and
removes the taskbar button from the taskbar.
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_________________________ means to point to an item, hold down the left mouse
button, move the item to the desired location, and then release the left mouse button.
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97.
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A(n) _________________________ is a bar that appears when the contents of a pane
or window are not completely visible.
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98.
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_________________________ means point to an item, hold down the right mouse
button, move the item to the desired location, and then release the right mouse button.
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99.
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A(n) _________________________ is a set of computer instructions that carries
out a task on the computer.
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100.
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A(n) _________________________ is an application program that is used to search
for and display Web pages.
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101.
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The primary Web page for a Web site is called a(n)
_________________________.
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102.
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_________________________ is an application program included with Windows XP
that allows the contents of the computer, the hierarchy of drives and folders on the computer, and
the files and folders in each folder to be viewed.
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103.
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The _________________________ appears at the bottom of the window and contains
information about the documents, folders, and program in a window.
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104.
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In the accompanying figure, choose _________________________ from the shortcut
menu to move a file to the destination drive from its current location.
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105.
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The _________________________ contains a list of index entries, each of which
reference one or more Help topics.
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106.
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_________________________ is a collection of the more popular Microsoft
application software products and is available in Standard, Small Business, Professional, Student and
Teacher, and Developer editions.
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107.
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A Web page _________________________ is colored or underlined text or a graphic
that, when clicked, connects to another Web page.
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108.
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Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 includes _________________________,
which is a comprehensive database management system.
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109.
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Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 includes _________________________,
which is a desktop publishing program that is used to design and create professional quality
documents that combine text, graphics, and photographs.
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110.
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Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 includes _________________________,
which is a Web page authoring and site management program that is used to create and manage
professional looking Web sites on the Internet or an intranet.
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