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 This activity contains 42 questions.

Question 1.
The word processing program in the OpenOffice Suite, ____________, has many of the same tools you're used to seeing in Microsoft Word.
 
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Question 2.
You can change fonts, font styles, and sizes; add colors to text; adjust margins by the ____________ options.
 
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Question 3.
Cells, rows, and columns are defining characteristics of:
 
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Question 4.
Which of the following is an example of a formula?
 
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Question 5.
Slide layouts, design templates, and animation effects are features typically associated with:
 
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Question 6.
Which of the following is an example of PIM software?
 
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Question 7.
Programs that strive to replace the management tools found on a traditional desk, such as a calendar, address book, notepad, and to-do list are called:
 
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Question 8.
Tables, records, and fields are central characteristics of:
 
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Question 9.
Which of the following is an example of an integrated software application?
 
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Question 10.
Intuit's Quicken software is useful for:
 
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Question 11.
Drawing software is most often used for:
 
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Question 12.
Which of the following is a course management software product?
 
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Question 13.
A major feature of project management software is:
 
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Question 14.
Which of the following incorporates the documentation directly into the software eliminating the need for bulky manuals?
 
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Question 15.
____________ programs are free to use on the condition that any changes you make to improve the source code also must be distributed for free.
 
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Question 16.
Formulas that are preprogrammed into the spreadsheet software are called:
 
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Question 17.
Which of the following is an example of a valid formula?
 
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Question 18.
In a database, a data category such as "First Name" is called a:
 
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Question 19.
Small programs that group a series of commands to run as a single command are called:
 
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Question 20.
Which of the following is a low-cost alternative to the big three software suites?
 
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Question 21.
The productivity category of application software refers to software that helps perform various particular tasks generally required in home, school, and business.
   
 
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Question 22.
When saving changes to the contents of an existing word processing file, but not changing the filename or location, you should use the Save command.
   
 
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Question 23.
Microsoft Word is often used by professionals for complex desktop publishing tasks such as textbook layouts.
   
 
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Question 24.
CRM software is often used to store sales and client contact information in one central database.
   
 
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Question 25.
In presentation software design, templates add different effects as you move from one slide to the next during the presentation.
   
 
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Question 26.
Microsoft has incorporated speech recognition software features into its word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs in versions of Office since Office 2003.
   
 
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Question 27.
Most spreadsheet applications allow you to create a variety of charts.
   
 
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Question 28.
Wizards are forms included in many productivity applications that provide the basic structure for a particular kind of document, spreadsheet, or presentation.
   
 
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Question 29.
When you save a file for the first time, the Save command also brings you to the Save As dialog box.
   
 
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Question 30.
Macros are small programs that group a series of commands to run as a single command.
   
 
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Question 31.
Vertical market software is tailored to the needs of a particular company or industry.

   
 
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Question 32.
Podcasting is the distribution of audio files, such as radio shows or music videos, over the Internet.
   
 
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Question 33.
Drawing software is a form of 3D modeling that engineers use to create automated designs, technical drawings, and model visualizations.

   
 
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Question 34.
MP3 is the video compression format that reduces the file size of traditional digital files so more files take up less storage capacity.
   
 
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Question 35.
System software includes the operating system and application software.
   
 
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Question 36.
Software applications that you buy don't belong to you-you're actually purchasing a license that gives you the right to use the software for your own purposes as the only user of that copy.
   
 
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Question 37.
In a database, a table groups related records together.
   
 
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Question 38.
Web page authoring software requires that users know Hypertext Markup Language (HTML).
   
 
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Question 39.
Database programs are electronic filing systems that allow you to filter, sort, and retrieve data.
   
 
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Question 40.
It is best to delete a program using My Computer when you want to remove it from your computer.
   
 
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Question 41.
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
A matching question presents 6 answer choices and 6 items. The answer choices are lettered A through F. The items are numbered 41.1 through 41.6. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column.
A used by engineers
B owned and controlled by a company
C step-by-step guide to completing a complicated task
D copies all the files and programs from the distribution CD to the computer's hard drive
E small program that groups a series of commands to run as a single command
F installs only the selected features
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Question 42.
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
A matching question presents 6 answer choices and 6 items. The answer choices are lettered A through F. The items are numbered 42.1 through 42.6. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column.
A free version of software still under development
B designed for a specific industry
C program in the operating system that helps manage system resources
D smallest phonetic unit used in speech-recognition programs
E file format that assists with document sharing
F software used to manage calendars and to-do lists
 
 
 
 
 
 
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