Name ______Date ______Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP: Chapter 1 Multiple Choice Instructions: Circle the best answer.

1. A(n) _____ allows users to communicate with and control their computers. a. application b. service pack c. operating system d. none of the above

2. Microsoft _____ is one of the most popular operating systems. a. Access b. Word c. Windows d. all of the above

3. Microsoft XP _____ is an operating system version designed primarily for home use. a. Home Edition b. Home Center Edition c. Home Page d. none of the above

4. Microsoft XP _____ is an operating system version designed for use with a tablet PC. a. Media Center Edition b. Professional c. Tablet PC Edition d. none of the above

5. A(n) _____ is hardware and software that you use to control and communicate with your PC. a. service pack b. application program c. user interface d. none of the above

6. A _____, which has a screen that you view, displays messages and provides information. a. mouse b. monitor c. hard drive d. none of the above

7. The _____ shows the name of every computer user on the computer. a. Welcome screen b. Home page c. Ribbon d. none of the above 8. You _____ the mouse when you press and release the primary mouse button. a. Point b. Click c. Command d. Start

9. You _____ the mouse when you move it on the screen until the pointer rests at your selected location. a. Point b. Click c. Command d. Start

10. Each _____ on a menu performs a specific action. a. client b. operating system c. command d. folder

True/False Instructions: Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.

T F 1. Microsoft Windows RXP is a version of one of the most popular operating systems.

T F 2. Microsoft Windows XP Business is the name of the version designed for business use.

T F 3. A mouse is a pointing device.

T F 4. A graphical user interface is an interface that displays graphics only.

T F 5. The Standard Buttons toolbar contains commands associated with the My Computer window.

T F 6. A client is a computer connected to a server.

T F 7. A server is a computer that controls user access and provides centralized storage.

T F 8. A dialog bar is displayed when Windows XP needs to supply information to you.

T F 9. Link is another term for hyperlink.

T F 10. The Address Bar is located by default in the lower left corner of the screen. Short Answer Instructions: Fill in the best answer.

1. A ____ is made up of words that identify the function of the button.

2. A _____ indicates that the area is collapsed.

3. A _____ indicates that the area is expanded.

4. Use the _____ button to have the window fill the entire screen.

5. Click the _____ button to close the window.

6. A _____ is an input device on which you key in, or type, data.

7. _____ are keys you press to quickly perform a task using the keyboard.

8. A _____ is a set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer.

9. A _____ includes the file name and possibly a directory or folder name.

10. A flash memory storage device that plugs into a USB port is called a _____.