Essentials Technology Basics Study Guide
What is Google Hangouts?
A free Google service for video chat, phone calls and text.
Inputting the following formula, SUM(B2:B8), into a cell will prompt what action?
Add the values of each cell within the cell range.
Which of the below abilities are provided by Google Calendar?
All of the above
Which of the below elements may be included in slide show presentations?
All of the above
What are some reasons potential employers may check an applicant's online presence?
All of the above.
Which platforms support Google Hangouts?
All of the above.
Which posts may lead to employers not extending a job offer or terminating an employee?
All of the above.
Which software below has similar features to Skype?
All of the above.
All of the following are acceptable guidelines for social media use EXCEPT_____?
Always excessively contact potential employers.
What action may be completed in the email message pane?
Both A and B
Creating a separate calendar in Google Calendar allows which below task to be completed?
Both A. and B.
Which type of content should you avoid posting on social media?
Both B. and C.
All of the following Skype features are free EXCEPT______?
Calling landlines or cellphones
How are spreadsheet cells identified or labeled?
Column letter followed by row number.
Which slide layout should be used to display similarities and differences between two items?
Comparison
Which tasks may be completed in word processing applications: Google Docs and Microsoft Word?
Compose letters, flyers, essays and other text based files.
Which action should be avoided when adding new connections on LinkedIn?
Connecting directly with people you haven't met.
What keyboard shortcuts can be used to copy and paste text?
Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V
Which of the following statements is true?
Dropbox offers 2 GB of free cloud storage.
Which application is used to organize files in a Windows operating system?
File Explorer
All of the below statements describe features of Google Drive EXCEPT __________.
Files created on Google Drive must be saved on a jump drive.
When sending/receiving files over Skype, which statement is true?
Files shared on Skype may contain viruses and other malware.
The address bar in File Explorer displays what information?
Folder location
All of the below items are popular web browsers EXCEPT _______?
Godzilla firebox
Which additional account is required to send text messages on Google Hangouts?
Google Voice
Which file types cannot be edited in Dropbox?
Image files
How does the Prezi presentation software differ from Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint?
It uses a canvas-based approach.
Which action is considered proper email etiquette?
Mentioning all attached files in the email body
What is a feature of group chats in Google Hangouts?
Multiple people can talk to each other at once.
Once completed, your LinkedIn profile will most likely resemble which of the following?
Online resume
Creating a Google account gives access to all the following web applications EXCEPT ____.
Outlook
What action will occur when a file is deleted from the "Deleted Files" folder in Dropbox?
Permanently remove the file.
The social network LinkedIn focuses on which of the following actions?
Professional networking
You may request that a connection provide this short paragraph about your professional skills.
Recommendation
Screen sharing on Skype allows you to complete which of the below tasks?
Share live video of your computer screen
All of the following statements about Skype are true EXCEPT______?
Skype allows you to make video calls without a webcam.
When you right-click on a misspelled word, what options are displayed?
Suggested spellings
Your LinkedIn profile will feature which type of information?
Summary of skills, employment history and education.
Which of the below is a pre-designed file that may be used to quickly create new documents?
Template
What are the requirements to make a video or voice call on Google Hangouts?
The name or email address of the person you'd like to call.
Which steps can be taken to increase the privacy of information shared on social media?
Think before you share and review privacy settings.
What information is input into the address bar?
a URL
What is the internet?
a global network of computers and other electronic devices
How may an email written in all capital letters be interpreted by the recipient?
all of the above
What is a hyperlink used for?
all of the above
What is the most common play to look for files?
all of the above
What is the job of a home wireless network?
connects multiple devices to the internet at the same time
In a search engine, how does typing a hyphen (-) before the word affect the search results?
it excludes the word from the search
What does it mean when something is "in the cloud"?
it is stored on internet servers
Which email address is appropriate for a job application?
What does it mean to download a file?
receive data or file from the internet to your computer
All of the following are considered a type of file EXCEPT __________.
recycle bin
In a search engine, how does using quotation marks (" ") around the term affect search results?
results include on exact word or phrase matches
If you find an image online that you wish to access later offline, what action should you take?
save the image from the website
Which internet tool uses keywords to find information online?
search engines
What does it mean to upload a file?
send data or a file from your computer to the internet
What are folders used for?
to organize files
