CSCI 1000 TESTS 1 AND 2
A database management system is software that allows you to use a computer to do this: create queries add, change, or delete data create forms and reports
All of the above are valid answers.
PowerPoint slide text elements can be enhanced by changing this text property: font color point size style
All of these answers are valid
Reasons given in the textbook to create a flyer (the objective of the Microsoft Word Module 1) include this: advertise a sale promote a business publicize an event
All of these answers are valid.
Among Word document PROPERTIES, this file system property is automatically updated every time the document is opened: Date file was created Date file was modified File size and statistics
All of these are automatically updated.
When one presses the _____ key(s), the effect is to erase one character TO THE LEFT of the insertion point.
BACKSPACE
To select non-adjacent items in a Word document, select the first item as usual, press and hold down the ________ key, and then while holding down the key, select the additional item(s).
CTRL
When working within a Word document paragraph, to move to the end of the document, one can press the _____ key(s).
CTRL+END
To display the Start screen in Windows 10, press ______.
CTRL+ESC
When working within a Word document paragraph, to move left one word using the keyboard, one can press the _____ key(s).
CTRL+LEFT ARROW
One can insert a new slide by pressing the ____________ keyboard shortcut keys.
CTRL+M
_________ formatting is the process of changing the way letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and symbols appear on the screen and in print.
Character
When one presses the _____ key(s), the effect is to erase one character TO THE RIGHT of the insertion point.
DELETE
__________ attack (DoS attack) is an assault whose purpose is to disrupt computer access to an Internet service, such as the web or email.
Denial of Service
_______________ is an application that provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user.
Document management software
To enter a blank line into a document, press the ____ key without typing any text on the line.
ENTER
This function key can be pressed to start a PowerPoint slide presentation starting with slide 1:
F5
Which of the following is not an application example of embedded computer?
FTP server
_____________ is an Internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading to and from other computers on the Internet.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Which of the following is not an example of wireless communications technologies
HDMI
When working within a Word document paragraph, to move to the beginning of a line using the keyboard, one can press the _____ key(s).
HOME
If a flagged word is actually spelled correctly, one can right-click on the word and then click ________ on the shortcut menu to instruct Word not to flag future occurrences of the same word in this document.
Ignore All
Custom PowerPoint slides can fit one's specific needs and contain, among other things, these elements to make the presentation more effective, EXCEPT: diagrams charts and tables pictures and shapes video and sounds
None of these (i.e., all can be elements of a presentation)
The default view for PowerPoint slides is the _____________ view.
Normal
Choose the best answer from the choices given: Which is not a health concern of using technology?
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
___________ is a powerful communications and scheduling app that helps you communicate with others, among other things.
Outlook
________ contains many features to design, develop, and organize presentation slides.
PowerPoint
___________ is an application that allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project.
Project management software
All of these are included in the PowerPoint default view (i.e., the NORMAL view), EXCEPT:
Properties Pane
___________ is a powerful DTP app that assists you in designing and producing professional-quality documents that combine text, graphics, illustrations, and photos.
Publisher
The Undo button in PowerPoint is located on the __________________.
Quick Access Toolbar
As you add data to a database, Microsoft Access 2016 requires you to save your changes manually. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is NOT valid.
In Word, a flagged word is ALWAYS a word that is misspelled. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is NOT valid.
The Notes pane, an area where you can type notes and additional information about a slide, is located above the Slide pane. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is NOT valid.
The textbook uses the terms slide show and PowerPoint presentation interchangeably. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid
A scroll bar contains scroll arrows and a scroll box that enable you to view areas that currently cannot be seen. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
A star next to a PowerPoint slide indicates that animation effects have been applied to that slide. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
As in Word, one can resize images in a PowerPoint slide by dragging the SIZING HANDLES to a desired location. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
As with most apps, it is considered good practice to save a PowerPoint presentation before printing it. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
By default, PowerPoint ends a slide presentation with an empty black slide. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
If Word finds a potential error in a document, a red, green, or blue wavy underline flags the problem. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
If one forgoes the formatted themes that come with PowerPoint, opting instead for the Blank Presentation template, then one has to make all the design decisions oneself. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
If you want to conserve ink or toner, you can instruct Word to print documents in draft quality. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
In Word, each time the ENTER key is pressed, a new paragraph is created. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
In Word, when one types text, the insertion point moves along so that the new text ends up to the left of the new location of the insertion point. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
It is a good practice to save a document before printing it, in the event one experiences difficulties printing. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
Organizing files in folders is part of a process known as file management. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
Pressing the CTRL+X keyboard shortcut keys removes selected text from a slide. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
Pressing the PAGE DOWN key advances slides during a PowerPoint slide presentation. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
Unlike Word 2016, PowerPoint 2016 does not allow wrapping of a text around a picture of other graphic. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
When two slides contain similar information and have the same format, duplicating one slide and then making minor modifications to the new slide saves time and increases consistency. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
Word provides an Undo button that can be used to cancel the most recent command or action. Assess the validity of this statement.
The statement is valid.
Pressing the enter key is appropriate for this word processing need: a. To terminate a short line of text and advance to the next line. b. To begin a new paragraph. c. To participate in an online chat.
(a) and (b) are tasks that call for ENTER being pressed
This filename extension identifies a file to be a Word 2016 document.
.docx
The DEFAULT SETTING for PowerPoint allows one to reverse up to the last _________ changes by tapping or clicking the Undo button on the Quick Access Toolbar.
20
With more than ________ predefined color schemes, Word provides a simple way to select colors that work well together.
20
In an Internet e-mail address, a(n) _________ symbol separates the user name from the domain name.
@ (at)
When Word flags a possible spelling or grammar error, it also changes the Spelling and Grammar Check icon to a(n) ____.
X
PowerPoint assumes every new slide, except for a blank slide, has ________.
a title
The _______ cell on an Excel worksheet is the one into which you can enter data.
active
An embedded computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product, such as mobile phones vacuum cleaners automobile cruise controls copy machines
all of the above
Internet services that facilitate communications among users include this Email VoIP FTP messaging services
all of the above
Websites use cookies to allow personalization store user names and/or passwords track how often users visit a site target advertisements
all of the above
Which one of the following is an example of graphics and media software Computer-aided design (CAD) Desktop publishing software Image edition software Video editing software
all of the above
A(n) ______ protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files.
antivirus program
_______ in a suite typically use a similar interface and share features.
apps
A _______________ is a program or set of instructions in a program that allows users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network.
back door
A(n) ____________ paragraph in Word is one that begins each line with a dot (•) or other symbol (e.g., ➢).
bulleted
As in Word, a(n) _________________ is a list of paragraphs, each of which is preceded by a bullet.
bulleted list
A(n) ______ is a small text file that a web server stores on your computer that typically contains data about you, such as your user name, postal code, and/or viewing preferences.
cookie
online or Internet-based illegal acts are often referred to as ___________.
cybercrime
Which of the following is not an approach of backing up files/date
declining
In a PowerPoint multilevel bulleted list slide, creating a lower-level paragraph is technically called ____________ the text.
demoting
A(n) ____________________, is an electronic device used to capture a picture and store it in an electronic format (instead of using film).
digital camera
A ____________ is a tool that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer's hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster.
disk defragmenter
A utility that reorganizes the files on a computer's hard disk so they are stored in contiguous sectors is called a(n) _______.
disk defragmenter
A ________________________ is a specific design with coordinating colors, fonts, and special effects.
document theme
The process of sliding or dragging and then dropping a PowerPoint slide thumbnail in a new location is called _________________________.
drag-and-drop
With ______________________ editing, you select the text to be moved and then drag the selected item to the new location and then insert it there.
drag-and-drop
The process of converting readable plaintext into unreadable ciphertext is called __________.
encryption
Information kept on an organization's premises has a higher degree of security risk than information transmitted over networks
false
Which one of the following is not an example of security tools
file manager
A security system called a ________ consists of hardware and/or software that prevent(s) unauthorized access to a network.
firewall
The __________, or typeface, defines the appearance and shape of letters, numbers, and special characters.
font
_____________ involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer.
green computing
Accompanying _________ give audience members reference notes and review material for one's PowerPoint presentation.
handouts
The electric, electronic, and mechanical components that make up a computer system are collectively called
hardware
An optical scanner is an example of a(n)
input device
In _______________, as a character is typed, Word inserts the character and moves all the characters to the right of the typed character one position to the right.
insert mode
When working within a Word document paragraph, the ___________ automatically moves when one presses the appropriate keys.
insertion point
A real-time typed conversation with another connected user where you can also exchange photos, videos, and other content is called ______.
instant messaging
______________________ text in PowerPoint (as in Word) has a slanted apperance.
italicized
By default, slides in a new PowerPoint presentation are assumed to be in ___________ orientation.
landscape
A small computer that combines all components in one unit so it can fit on the lap of the user is (imaginatively) called a(n)
laptop computer
Using the _______________________, one can choose the arrangement of placeholders on a new PowerPoint slide.
layout gallery
When one clicks the _______ button for a selected graphic, Word provides options for changing how a graphic is positioned with text in a document.
layout options
A ___________ is a large, expensive, powerful server that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously
mainframe
Which one of the following is a valid condition of a Single-User License Agreement
make one copy of the software as a backup
One method of displaying the entire contents of a window is to ____________ it.
maximize
The most widely used pointing device on a desktop computers is the ______.
mouse
Many of today's computers and mobile devices use a version of one of these operating systems, EXCEPT Microsoft's Windows Apple's Mac OS Apple's iOS Google's Android
none of these (all are valid answers)
One can type comments to oneself in the ________ for a specific PowerPoint slide while working in NORMAL view.
notes pane
The ______ is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources.
operating system
One of the more common uses of a PowerPoint presentation is to enhance a(n) __________ presentation.
oral
A ______ consists of a drive letter (preceded by a drive name when necessary) and colon, to identify the storage device, and one or more folder names.
path
An automated teller machine (ATM) asks users to enter a password, called a _____, which verifies that the user is the holder of the bankcard.
personal identification number (PIN)
A _______ is the smallest element in an electronic image.
pixel
The box on a PowerPoint slide that has a dotted or hash-marked border and that contains the insertion point is a text _______________.
placeholder
To ____________ is a mouse operation in which you move the mouse until the pointer on the desktop is positioned on the item of choice.
point
A _____________ is a mobile device on which you can store, organize, and play or view digital media
portable media player
A PowerPoint _________________ can help one deliver a dynamic, professional looking message to an audience.
presentation
______ view shows the document on a mock sheet of paper in the document window.
print layout
The default view in Word is ____.
print layout view
A document THEME sets these properties for a PowerPoint presentation, EXCEPT:
print parameters
Components inside a PC's main system unit include the memory, ports, adapter cards, drive bays, power supply, and ______.
processor
The series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it is called a ______.
program
The ___________ is the location of files that have been deleted (but not yet permanently).
recycle bin
A __________ reverses the process and returns backed up files to their original form
restore tool
_______ indicates the number of pixels that a computer uses to display the letters, numbers, graphics, and background on a screen.
screen resolution
Bluetooth technology uses ______ radio signals to transmit data between two Bluetooth-enabled computers or devices.
short-range
The _____ command exits running apps, shuts down Windows, and then turns off the computer.
shut down
The _________ screen enables you to sign in to your user account and makes the computer available for use.
sign-in
In Word, the small squares and circles around a selected graphic are called ____________ handles.
sizing
The ______ command saves your work, turns off the computer fans and hard disk, and then places the computer in a lower-power state.
sleep
The unauthorized and illegal duplication of copyrighted software is called ________.
software piracy
A ______________ (SSD) is a storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data, instructions, and information, and such contains no moving parts, making it more durable and shock resistant than other types of media.
solid-state drive
The ________ presents information about the document, the progress of current tasks, and the status of certain commands and keys.
status bar
A(n) ___________ is the fastest, most powerful computer - and the most expensive - and are capable of processing many trillions of instructions in a single second.
supercomputer
A __________ is a window that can remain open and visible while you work in a document.
task pane
When one begins creating a new PowerPoint presentation, one needs to select a _____________.
theme
Word includes a variety of document __________ to assist you with coordinating visual elements in a document.
themes
When one opens a new PowerPoint presentation, a slide with the default ____________ layout appears.
title slide
A slide _________________ is a special effect used to progress from one slide to the next slide in a PowerPoint slide presentation.
transition
A backup tool allows users to copy, or back up, selected files or the contents of an entire storage medium to another storage location.
true
Cloud computing refers to an environment that provides resources and services accessed via the internet
true
Unauthorized access is the use of a computer or network without permission whereas unauthorized use is the use of a computer or its data for unapproved or possibly illegal activities.
true
Windows enables each user to establish a __________, which identifies to Windows the resources, such as apps and storage locations, a user can access when working with the computer.
user account
Many word processing documents (like Word) use _______ character fonts, where some characters are wider than others.
variable
Some organizations use _____________, the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources - such as servers and storage devices to improve utilization of technology.
virtualization
A ___________ is a computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer
web server
Press the ENTER key in all of the following circumstances EXCEPT:
when the insertion point reaches the right margin
A compromised computer or device is known as a
zombie
_________________ a slide can help one to see slide elements more clearly so that they can be positioned more precisely where desired.
zooming
When entering text in a Word document window, one needs to press the ENTER key when the insertion point reaches the right margin. Assess the validity of this statement.
This statement is NOT valid.
When making a presentation to an audience using PowerPoint, one should use the Notes Page view of the slides. Assess the validity of this statement.
This statement is NOT valid.
If you inadvertently rename a file that is associated with certain apps, the apps may not be able to find the file and may not run properly. Assess the validity of this statement.
This statement is valid.
When you exit an Office app, if you have made changes to a file since the last time the file was saved, the Office app displays a dialog box asking if you want to save the changes you made to the file before it closes the app window. Assess the validity of this statement.
This statement is valid.
When one adds a new slide immediately following the title slide, PowerPoint uses the ___________ slide layout for this new slide.
Title and Content
________________ help one slide flow gracefully into the next during a slide presentation.
Transitions
________ text prints with an underscore below each character.
Underlined
