Concepts Assessment

Working with Windows XP and Managing Files

Concepts Assessment

Match each term in the second column with its correct definition in the first column. Write the letter of the term on the blank line to the left of the correct definition.

Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.

0.1 A bar that contains the Start button , buttons representing open programs, and other buttons that will activate programs. A. A window

0.2 The moving arrow (or other object) on the screen that is used to select or activate objects and programs. B. Mouse pointer

0.3 Enables you to view text that extends beyond the edges of the screen. C. Graphical User Interface (GUI)

0.4 A box that displays information and usually consists of a title bar, menu bar, status bar, and toolbars, and always has a Minimize button . D. Title bar

0.5 Used to keep related files stored together in one location. E. Scroll bar

0.6 Character used to substitute for several characters in a file search. F. Taskbar

0.7 Three letter ending to a filename that identifies the file type, but may or may not be displayed. G. Folder

0.8 Used to find files or folders. H. Wildcard

0.9 Area at the top of the window that displays the file name, and also contains the Minimize, Maximize/Restore Down, and Close buttons. I. Search button

0.10 Lets you see your document in its final format. J. Extension

A, which consists of the last three characters of a file name, indicates what program was used to create the file.

An is a graphic representation that enables you to run a program or use a program function.

Windows XP is an example of an , which coordinates the activities of a computer.

The button on left of the taskbar is used to run programs, change system settings, or find help.

To make a window fill the screen, use the button from the title bar.

When more than one document or program is open at the same time, you can switch back and forth between them by clicking the appropriate button in the .

A is a second-level menu that is accessed using a menu command.

When you delete a file, it is stored in a temporary area called the , from which it can often be recovered.

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You can hide a program or document without closing it by clicking the button.

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In My Computer, you can sort file names alphabetically by clicking the column selector.