Windows XP Worksheet

8^th Grade Computers

Directions: Open up the Windows XP tutorial and answer the following questions. Print off this sheet if you would like to use it for your answer sheet. When you are finished, open MS Word and type your questions and answers. Save them as (your last name and xp) Example: smithxp

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1. Where is the background/desktop located on your computer?

2. What does it mean if your title bar(referring to a Window) is blue? What if it is gray or faded blue?

3. Where are the minimize and maximize buttons located? What do both of them do?

4. The tutorial shows examples of two types of bars. What are they and what do they do?

5. Where is the clock located and how do you change the settings of it?

6. One of the most important buttons in Windows XP is the “Start” button. Where is it located?

7. Explain, step-by-step, how to create a new folder on the desktop.

8. Tell me 3 things you can do with the display properties. How do you access the display properties?