BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY FINAL

RESUME

- name, address, and phone number -Summary of qualifications, which is a statement that highlights your most valuable skills and experience. -List your job experience, -education and training. -Relevant skills. -10 point or 12 point fonts that are easy to read. -Make key phrases stand out with underlining or bold text. -Leave some white space or open space. -Keep the format consistent throughout the resumé.

Select the items below that are examples of things that could use the smart card technology.

-ATM cards -identification cards -payment cards for fuel -insurance cards

-CAD -computer network -data -database -diagramming software -e-mail -fax machine -GPS -image-editing software -PDF -presentation software -projector

-Computer Aided Design, or the use of software to aid in technical drawings and models -a group of computers that are interconnected in order to share information or documents -information processed or stored by the computer -software that organizes a collection of data' program for storing, managing, and retrieving info -software used to draw a diagram or flow chart -electronic mail, or a method used to write, send, receive, and store written communication -technology used to transfer copies of documents over the telephone network -Global Positioning System, or a receiver that transmits precise information about location, direction, local time, and speed through a system of satellites -also known as graphics software, this software enables a person to change or create visual images on a computer -a Portable Document Format used to send documents electronically -software that allows you to create slide-show presentations. -a device that is connected to a computer to project the computer screen onto a much larger screen so that many people can view it at once

Create a business letter

-Leave two to three inches blank at the top of the paper. -Start the business letter with the heading and date. -Type the name and address -Type the salutation. -Single-space the body of the paragraph and leave one blank line between paragraphs. -Type the closing. -Leave four blank lines for your handwritten signature, and type your name.

What is the first step in creating a maintenance schedule?

-Take an inventory of the equipment. -Review the manufacturers' manuals. -List maintenance tasks. -Establish frequency of tasks. -Identify individuals to perform the maintenance. -Develop a reminder system. -Obtain test equipment if necessary. -Document or log maintenance that has been performed. Keep records of that maintenance.

The first step in the five-step process for problem-solving is to _____.

-Understand the task or need. -Consider solutions and list ideas. -Make your selection from the list. -Take action. -Evaluate your work.

Before selecting an extracurricular activity you should _____.

-contact the sponsor and review the Web page if available -ask family, friends, and neighbors if they have any knowledge of the activity -commit to completing the activity -consider how the activity will fit into your entire family's schedule

-query -scanner -scheduling software -Web browsers -Web page -World Wide Web

-fields on a screen used to search for specific information in a database - a device that scans images, printed text, or an object and converts it to a digital image -software that contains a calendar and the capability to send and receive meeting notices - software used to browse the World Wide Web - a page on the World Wide Web that may contain text, images, audio, or video -commonly shortened to WWW or simply referred to as the Web, it is a system of interlinked documents or Web pages accessed through the Internet

Steps in the problem solving process

-identify the problem -clarify issues -consider alternatives -evaluate alternatives -select best solution -implement solution -evaluate outcome

Early Windows

1-first GUI 2-icons and overlapping 3-updated file management and memory allocation 3.11-workgroups NT--businesspeople

1. RFID 2. smart card 3. touch-screen computer

1. a Radio Frequency Identification or an automatic identification device that lets you store and retrieve information 2. a pocket-sized card that can store data and process information 3. a computer with a screen as large as four by six feet that the user can use to give the computer directions; for example, you can tap an icon with your finger twice on the screen to open a document

1. Automated Fingerprint Identification 2. digital ink pen 3. Electronic Paper Display 4. integrated circuit 5. radio transceiver

1. a technique used to verify a person's fingerprints 2. a pen that captures handwritten notes and downloads it to the computer so that the text may be displayed on the monitor 3. a display or sign with the ability to update the information electronically 4. a miniature electronic circuit or device that electricity flows through, made of silicon; it may also be called a chip 5. an electronic device that uses an antenna to read and send information by way of a radio signal

Timeline of Windows

1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 3.11 and Nt, 95, 98, 2000 and ME, XP, Vista, 7, 8

This OS integrated the processing power of Windows NT with the easy-to-use GUI of Windows 98.

2000

The newest Windows OS that provides a faster startup and redesigned Task Manager is called _____.

8

Later Windows

95-backward capability 98-partitions 2000-auto updates ME-multimedia, networking XP-Windows Media player, shared connectivity Vista--home networking, searching, multimedia 7-system search tool 8-faster startup, task manager

Trevor is a graphic designer. In the past, he had always used Mac computers. However, he purchased a Windows machine when this operating system was released because it supported the use of multiple monitors.

98

Research Papers

APA Keep the margins at one inch on all sides of the paper. Double space. Choose 10 to 12 point font. Indent paragraphs Include page numbers Label tables, images, photographs Include a page header in the upper right-hand corner of every page.

Eddie would like to add two new columns between column A and column B. Eddie should _____.

B and C?

Entering data into Spreadsheet Steps

Click on cell type # press enter

Data-entry form form letter Rule-Association Learning data warehouse mapping data mining Classification Regression

Easier; template standardized letter dealing with frequently occurring matters This process searches for relationships between data the storage of a large amount of data; the data is gathered from many sources within a business identifying relationships between data a technique used in data analysis; the process of finding patterns in a large set of data With this method, new data is classified based on information gathered in the past. . This technique finds the data with the least errors.

If you want help using drawing, word processing, and e-mail programs, the best place for you to find it is through the Start menu.

F

Linux does not provide a GUI for its users

F

One difference between Windows 3.0 and Windows 2.0 was that users could no longer use MS-DOS commands to operate their computers.

F

The index used by the OS to manage computer files is called _____.

FAT

This provides an easy method for workers to use their computers.

GUI

memorandum: a brief communication that provides information, directions, or advice

Get to the point at the beginning of the memo. Single space the paragraphs in the memo. Keep the paragraph lengths short. Send copies to anyone who is affected by the memo.

Benefits of participation in an extracurricular activity include:

It also helps improve time management, social skills, teamwork, confidence, self-exploration, real-world skills, and employment and college preparation.

Linux is distributed under GNU GPL. Why is this important?

It states that anyone can copy, modify, and share the program as long as the changes are made public.

An application that can be launched from my web browser is known as a _____.

Java Applet

Select the tips you should follow when creating a newsletter.

Know your audience and put yourself in their shoes. Get to the point quickly. Be clear and concise.

Customizable Freeware Unpaid Developers

Linux

This OS was basically an upgrade to Windows 98 that was designed for home users.

ME

What operating system was most commonly used by early personal computers?

MS-DOS

Mapping v Linking

Map=different names updates Link=update in real time

What was the most notable contribution of Windows 3.11?

Networking capabilities

Stacy sent a memo to one hundred employees about a new medical plan the company was offering. The employees would need to complete some forms to take advantage of the new plan. She found that many people did not even read the memo. Stacy should _____.

Newsletter

Create a database

Open the software. Select a new blank database or database wizard. Name the database. Enter field names and select the type of field (text, number, date, currency, or yes/no). Make one of the fields the primary key. Click "Done" or save and close. Open the table and add records.

Import Steps Export Steps

Prepare the existing data. Make sure all data is correct Open a new database. Begin the import process by giving the computer the appropriate command. Select the source or file you want to import. Designate a primary key. Prepare the data. Select all data. ) Use the Copy command. Open new file Use the Paste command.

A type of technology that can be attached to a tag and used to identify postal packages is a(n) _____.

RFID

Databases may perform

Retrieve all data points that match certain criteria. Update information in more than one place at the same time. Compare data. Analyze data in order to make better decisions. Create data entry forms so you can easily enter information. Perform complex calculations on different sets of data at the same time. Validate the data entered and check for inconsistencies. Sort and manipulate the data in the database. Merge data with text in a word-processing document. Query the database; in other words, ask questions about the data. Produce flexible reports, both on screen and on paper, that make it easy to comprehend the information stored in the database.

Search v Query

Search=specific thing Query=broader question Steps Open the database. Select Queries. Select Wizard. Go through the wizard, make selections, and click Finish.

Select the application software.

Spreadsheet Word processing

Spreadsheet v Database

Spreadsheets typically contain financial information and numbers. A spreadsheet may be used to track stocks, calculate a loan payment, find averages, and compute just about any math problem. On the other hand, if the task involves a large quantity of listed information, think database

A business report is an official written statement of facts. There are many different types of business reports, including a business proposal, a financial report, and an annual report.

T

The Start menu on Windows computers changes based on actions performed by their users.

T

Defragmenting the hard drive identifies areas on the hard drive that need to be fixed.

TRUE

Why were computer users excited by the introduction of the first Macs?

They could click on pictures to launch applications. They didn't have to memorize lots of commands. They could use a similar interface for different applications.

Business Report Sections

Title Summary Intro Body Conclusion and recommendations appendices

Select all the guidelines you should follow when changing the format of a spreadsheet.

Use a font, size, and style that is easy to read. Make important text stand out with underlining or bold text. Use colors that have high contrast. Separate groups of data with borders or shading. Make sure there is plenty of white space or open space around text.

This OS introduced a very cool GUI that had animations and transparencies.

Vista

Commonly used proprietary

Windows

When Sabrina began her career as an engineer, she needed an OS with networking capabilities, able to process vast amounts of data. For this reason, the OS she used was an upgrade to Windows for Workgroups. The OS she used was most likely _____.

Windows NT

Charlotte was a big fan of her new operating system because she was able to use the same OS at home as she did at work. She liked the new Media Player it introduced and was thrilled with the ease that new hardware devices could be connected. Her new OS was most likely _____.

XP

software

a computer program or a set of instructions for the hardware to perform

SOHO sound card utility

a group of networked computers in a small office or home office: small office home office a computer device that records and plays digital audio files a program that provides a service for a computer

shared drive Web Site

a hard drive on the network where many people within a business can add and retrieve files a collection of Web pages that contain text and images, accessed via the Internet

directory shortcut

a system used to organize files an icon used to represent an application, a file, or a folder

Delia is a special education teacher. In her classroom, students use many different types of utility programs to make it easier for them to use their computers. This category of utility software is known as _____.

accessibility

The most common types of utility programs fall into these categories.

accessibility communication entertainment file management security

operating environment

an application that makes an operating system easier to use, also known as a shell

Quick Launch shortcut Start menu system tray taskbar

an area on the taskbar from which frequently used programs can be opened an icon used to represent an application, a file, or a folder a list of programs that can be opened by clicking on their names or icons an area on the taskbar where icons representing programs that are always running are displayed an area that displays icons representing open applications

Keeping your _____and _____in mind will dictate what you say and how you say it.

audience, purpose

Examples of utilities that make it possible for people to create and share multimedia files include _____.

audio recorders QuickTime RealPlayer video players

You have entered a formula, and you want to use the same formula at the bottom of six more columns of data. To do this quickly, you should _____.

autofill

Several years ago, Jaime began to operate a small home business. He was very excited by the new features of Windows 95. These new features included _____.

backward, start button, support, task bar

Why was Windows 1.0 considered an operating environment rather than an operating system?

because it was only a shell; MS-DOS was still the operating system

How does the OS make multitasking possible?

by allocating RAM to open applications

Bar graph Line Pie Scatter Surface Area Doughnut

compare data (2+ values) Trend over time Percent of whole Compare values in pairs trends in values over 2D colored in line graph; trend of values over time Can contain more than one set of data than a pie

Advantages of Linux include _____. Disadvantages

cost, security, tweak customer support from volunteers, not being user-friendly

CAD helps professionals to _____.

create a technical drawing

This type of file is created when you save your word processing document.

data

The Finder can be used to _____.

delete files locate files open applications organize computer folders and files

A professional attitude is a combination of _____, gratitude, pride, and investment.

enthusiasm

Mariah was working on a multimedia presentation that included both video and audio files. The file was huge, and she wanted to send it to her coworker in another office. She needed to reduce the size of the file so that it could be transmitted faster. The utility she used to do this was _____.

file compression

Linux

freeware, kernel (the core of an operating system that controls its basic functions), open source (a program or code that is freely available for use or modification), proprietary, tweak

The system tray contains _____.

icons representing programs that are running when the computer is on

Nick is a photographer. He uses a digital camera, and when reviewing a photograph, he notices a bright reflection in it. He is pretty sure he can fix this small spot. Nick should _____.

import the photograph to his computer and use image-editing software to fix it

Recognizing a problem exists and taking actions to resolve it is an example of _____.

initiative

command desktop directory folder GUI menu multitasking window

instructions that tell a computer what to do the background screen on a computer; the main work area an organizational system used to organize files an object that contains multiple documents or files graphical user interface; enables users to easily interact with their computers list of commands performing more than one task at a time rectangular area on a computer screen where the action takes place

Internet

interconnected computer networks throughout the world that everyone can use

Select all maintenance procedures that may be performed in an office.

keeping the parts clean update software replace printer cartridges clean copy machines install virus-protection software removing unnecessary files backing up data defragmenting the hard drive

technology

knowledge and tools used to perform tasks

This contains lists of commands that you can use to tell the computer what to do.

menu bar save, select all, copy, paste, undo (at top)

Macy enters a formula and presses Enter. She sees #Data! in the cell instead of the answer. This means that _____.

mistake in formula

A database is used to _____.

organize a large collection of information

What two features distinguished Windows 2.0 from Windows 1.0?

overlap windows, icons

Recent security innovations include all but the following _____.

password

defragmentation

process of uniting split-up files so the pieces are saved next to each other on the hard drive

The parts of a memo are _____.

reader's name, your name, the date, the subject, and the body of the memo

Select all that apply. Careful listening skills include:

refraining from interrupting the speaker, making an effort to understand, maintaining eye contact with the speaker

preventive maintenance

regular work done to keep equipment in good working order and to optimize its efficiency and accuracy

diplomatic

respecting others, valuing their perspective, and being sensitive to their concerns

encryption fragmented

scrambling data so that it can be safely transmitted over the Internet broken up, as in a computer file that saved in multiple parts in different places on the hard drive

spreadsheet

software that acts like a calculator and is frequently used for numbers and money

word processor

software used to create printable material

Taskbar includes

start button, quick launch, system tray (volume)

appendices

supplementary material that appears at the end of a document

The instructions for the OS provided by application software are known as _____.

system calls

CPU

the central processing unit or part inside the body of the computer that enables the computer to function; sometimes referred to as the brain of the computer

hard drive

the component in the body of the computer that stores all your files and folders

motherboard

the main board in the body of the computer; contains chips and other components

Research Papers

the title page an abstract the main body the reference list

defragment

to reorganize files on a hard disk so that the parts of each file are stored in adjacent sectors on the disk, thereby improving computer performance

The _____ contains software routines that developers use to create a consistent computer environment.

toolbox

The director of sales for a large company would like to present quarterly financial information from a computer to an audience of more than one thousand employees. These employees gather in an auditorium at the end of each quarter. Which of the following technologies would be the most useful to him?

touch screen computer

When an item in a menu is gray, it means that _____.

unavailable

What OS is most commonly used by businesses?

windows