Final Test Prep

hardware

A cable that connects the computer to the printer is an example of _____.

barriers to communication

Liza works as a receptionist. Around the lunch hour, she has a difficult time hearing the callers due to employees talking near her desk. Liza's communication challenge is due to which factor?

a spreadsheet

Lydia used software and numerical data to create bar graphs. What software did she use?

Graphics should only be used when they enhance the content of the presentation.

Macy reviewed Steve's presentation. Images in the slides were distracting from the presentation. What advice should Macy give Steve?

click on the Refresh Button

Melissa is visiting a Web page that her co-workers frequently update throughout the day. If she wants to make sure she has the most up-to-date version of the wWeb page, she should _____.

https:

Miguel is registering for classes at a local college. The first question asks for him to enter his birthdate. What should he look for in the web address to know it is secure before proceeding?

When giving feedback, focus on the person, not the behavior.

Rachel wants to make sure that she uses effective communication skills at work. Which of the following is an example of something she shouldn't do?

radio transceiver

Read and send information by way of a radio signal.

.ppt

Select the file extension that indicates a PowerPoint Presentation.

understand the task or need

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

application software

The type of software used widely in businesses to complete specific tasks is _____.

automated fingerprint verification

Verify a person's identity.

All open windows would be minimized.

What would happen if you clicked on the Show Desktop icon on your computer screen?

timely information

When doing an Internet search on current fashions, you decide not to use any source older than one year. What characteristic of effective Web sites are you considering?

; P 0 ' / [ ]

When using proper keyboarding technique, the pinky on your right hand would type the _____.

telephone conversation

Which is an example of synchronous communication?

- (hyphen) _ (underscore)

Which of the following characters can be used in a filename?

I will have the report ready for you review by the end of the day.

Which of these follows netiquette guidelines?

to create a program that a customer can launch in their web browsermusic editing

Why would a business owner likely use a Java Applet?

Click on the New Slide icon.

You are creating a presentation and you have come to the last slide. You still have more information to add. What should you do?

Click on the Save icon. Name the file.

You have drafted a new report that you will be saving for the first time. Select the steps you will take to save your file.

adds visual appeal easy to use and update

You need to train your staff on new procedures for using the company's wiki. You have decided to use presentation software to create and deliver the training. What are the benefits of this technology?

a blog

Your teacher would like you and your classmates to conduct a science experiment and post your results. You can also comment on your classmates' results and answer each other's questions about the experiment. What telecommunications technology will you be using?

URL

a unique name that identifies an Internet site

returning your hands to the keys a s d f j k l ; after each keystroke keeping your fingers curved and relaxed aiming to make no mistakes sitting up straight

all examples of good keyboarding technique

Displays a GUI. Allows you to multitask. Allows you to use the software that you want to use. Coordinates the interaction of hardware and software. Allocates the computer's resources. Saves data. Retrieves files. Copies information from one document to another.

all functions of an operating system.

Press the arrow that points to the right to go to the last Web page that you visited. Click on the x in the upper right corner to close the browser window. You cannot reset your home page.

all of the true statements about navigating the Internet.

Title Bar

allows you to drag the window to a new location

tabs

allows you to quickly move between different Web sites

Status Bar

displays whether the Webpage is secure or not

arrives at work on time or early does not call in sick or miss work frequently sets clear goals to achieve success creates a list of solutions for the boss works quickly and accurately communicates effectively shows initiative

examples of desirable workplace skills, habits, and attitudes.

undo command

fixes the mistake

.org - used by organizations, but is not restricted .gov - used by United States government entities .net - intended for Network Infrastructure, but is not restricted

following statements are true about url extensions

data

information processed or stored by the computer

command

instructions that tell a computer what to do

Bookmarks

save Web addresses so you can return quickly to them

network

two or more connected computers

Double click on the shortcut for the Internet browser and select the word-processing program from the Start menu.

Amelia was working on a project with some classmates. She wanted to research certain careers on the Internet and take notes. How should Amelia get started?

Andy should click on the Bullet icon or select the Bullet option from the menu and then type the list.

Andy would like to create a bulleted list. How should he do this?

Scan the document and attach the document to an e-mail.

Anna has a hard copy of a document. However, she needs to send the document to a customer 300 miles away in less than one hour. What should Anna do?

use keyboard shortcuts

Carlos has become pretty efficient at using the Word Processor but he takes time to use the menu each time he saves, prints and makes text bold. What could Carlos do to become even more efficient?

memo

Christine wants to send a quick communication to all department managers. She should send a _____.

dependability

Colleen has been missing a lot of work. She often calls in right as her shift is starting with some excuse about why she can't make it to work. Sometimes she just doesn't show up, and she doesn't call to explain. Colleen's behavior shows she does not demonstrate which workplace attitude?

diagramming software

Create a process flow.

CAD

Create a technical drawing of a building.

wiki

Curtis needs to find an inexpensive technology that will enable his company's employees to share, organize, and update their records so other employees can use the data. Employee shifts are staggered. Many employees are never in the office at the same time, and some work from home. Which telecommunications technology will best meet Curtis's company's needs?

In this course, I learned about how to create a presentation and how to add text, graphics, and multimedia. I also learned some guidelines to help me make a more effective presentation. And I learned how to prepare to deliver an effective presentation. This knowledge and skills will help me to prepare and deliver good presentations.

Describe how the knowledge and skills you gained in the area of presentation software may help you be a more effective at delivering a presentation.

projector

Display a slide-show presentation.

a laser pointer and a remote control

During her presentation, Marie wanted more freedom to move about the room and interact with her audience. She can use _____.

add emphasis

During her presentation, Marie wanted more freedom to move about the room and interact with her audience. She can use _____.

send the e-mail to your coworker and Cc your manager

E-mail has made it very easy to send a message to more than one person at any time of day from just about anywhere. If you wanted to send a coworker information but also wanted your manager to know that the information was sent, you should _____.

image-editing software

Enhance a photograph.

Conduct a new search using these keywords: database administrator, certification, education.

Ethan wants to know where he can earn certification to be a database administer. He is trying to find information on the Internet. First, he navigated to a search engine, entered the keywords "database administrator," and clicked on Search. The results did not show what he was looking for. What should Ethan do to find this information?

clicking on Find will display a dialog box

Find... The ellipse (three dots) following Find in a menu indicates that _____.

music editing

If a developer wanted to incorporate sounds into their work, the best application to choose would be a (n) _____ application.

Click on the Save icon, navigate to the folder where you want the file to be saved, give the document a name and click on the Save button.

In one to two sentences, explain how to save a new document.