Computing and Online Learning Basics
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What is the base of the binary number system?

  • 2 (correct)
  • 10
  • 8
  • 16

    • Match the following binary operations with their descriptions:

    Binary Addition = Carries on a value of 2 instead of 10 Binary Subtraction = Uses 2's complement Decimal to Binary = Uses reminders way Binary to Decimal = Uses place value

    What is the result of the binary subtraction (1010)2 - (1100)2?

  • Error, cannot subtract
  • (0110)2 (correct)
  • (0010)2
  • (1010)2

    • The binary number system uses only two digits: 0 and 1.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number (1110)2?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of flash memory storage?

    <p>It is more durable and shock-resistant than other types of media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a computer program?

    <p>To tell the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cloud storage is only available for business users.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An SSD (solid-state drive) is a type of _______________ storage device.

    <p>flash memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+RAM?

    <p>Competing DVD-rewritable formats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following storage devices with their characteristics:

    <p>Flash Memory Storage = Durable and shock-resistant Magnetic Hard Disk = Has moving parts SSD = Contains its processor to manage its storage Cloud Storage = An Internet service that provides storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All computers have only one type of storage device.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cloud storage?

    <p>An Internet service that provides storage to computer or mobile device users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of MOOCs?

    <p>Online courses with video content for large numbers of participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Coursera is the second largest MOOC platform.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of MOOCs?

    <p>Enabling large numbers of participants to learn from top universities around the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MOOCs allow learners to access high-quality content from universities such as __________ and Yale.

    <p>Stanford, Princeton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the MOOC platforms with their characteristics:

    <p>Coursera = Largest MOOC platform edX = Second largest MOOC platform Udacity = Focus on programming courses FutureLearn = Largest European MOOC platform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which MOOC platform is known for its programming courses in cooperation with industry partners?

    <p>Udacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of open-source software?

    <p>It has no restrictions from the copyright holder regarding modification and redistribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Freeware software can be modified and redistributed by software developers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a folder in a filesystem?

    <p>A special file used to organize other files, such as programs and information files.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A file name has an extension that distinguishes ______________________.

    <p>file types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following file types with their descriptions:

    <p>ASCII file = a file that consists of ASCII characters, no images, no equations, and no special format Document file = a file that contains text, images, and other formatted text Text file = a file that contains only text, no images or special format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is public-domain software?

    <p>Software that has been donated for public use and has no copyright restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A file is a collection of information that has no name.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two main advantages of open-source software according to its promoters?

    <p>Users who modify the software share their improvements with others, and customers can personalize the software to meet their needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a watermark in Microsoft Word?

    <p>To add a subtle background image or text to a page</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Microsoft Excel, the SUBTOTAL function can be used to ignore hidden rows.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Filter function in Microsoft Excel?

    <p>To narrow down data to show only specific records or values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Microsoft PowerPoint, the ________________ feature allows you to record audio and video as you present a slide.

    <p>Screen Recording</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Microsoft Word features with their descriptions:

    <p>Page layout = Controls the arrangement of content on a page Watermark = A subtle background image or text Table of contents = A list of headings and their corresponding page numbers Hyperlink = A link to a web page or email address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Slide Master view allows you to make changes to individual slides.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mobile Learning

    • MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are online courses with video content that enable large numbers of participants to learn from top universities worldwide.
    • Popular MOOC platforms include Coursera, edX, Udacity, and FutureLearn.

    E-learning Platforms

    • Moodle is a learning platform that provides a single robust, secure, and integrated system to create a personalized learning environment.

    Binary Number System

    • In binary, there are ones, twos, fours, etc.
    • Binary to decimal conversion: (0101)2 = (5)10, (14)10 = (1110)2
    • Decimal to binary conversion uses the remainder method: 12 in decimal = 1100 in binary
    • Binary addition is similar to decimal addition, but with a value of 2 instead of 10.
    • Binary subtraction uses 2's complement.

    Storage Devices

    • DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+RAM are competing DVD-rewritable formats.
    • Flash memory storage is a type of nonvolatile memory that can be erased electronically and rewritten.
    • SSDs (solid-state drives) are flash memory storage devices that contain their own processor to manage storage.
    • Cloud storage is an internet service that provides storage to users, with various fee arrangements.

    Computer Software

    • Computer software consists of a series of related instructions that tell the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.
    • Types of software include:
      • Freeware: copyrighted software provided at no cost, but with no rights to modify or redistribute.
      • Open-source software: software that can be used, modified, and redistributed, with no restrictions.
      • Public-domain software: software with no copyright restrictions, available for public use.

    Filesystem

    • A file is a collection of information with a name (filename) and an extension that distinguishes file types.
    • A folder (or directory) is a special file used to organize other files.

    Microsoft Office

    • Microsoft Word:
      • Page design (themes)
      • Watermark
      • Page layout (columns)
      • Create a table of contents/figures
      • Insert table/table format
      • Templates
      • Insert hyperlink, comments
      • Insert page break
      • Insert references (footnote)
      • Review
      • View
    • Microsoft Excel:
      • Page format
      • Add/delete sheets
      • Cell format
      • Data validation
      • Conditional format
      • Filter and sort
      • Functions (sum, average, max, min, count, if, sumif, countif, averageif, subtotal, date, and)
      • Create manual equation (function)
      • Insert charts
    • Microsoft PowerPoint:
      • Slide format
      • Insert picture, table, chart, shapes, smartart, wordart, date & time, object, slide number
      • Header and footer
      • Insert slide/delete slide
      • Slide design
      • Slide background
      • Animation
      • Transition
      • Insert action
      • Insert sound and video, screen recording
      • Slide master (view)

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    This quiz covers the basics of online learning, including MOOCs, e-learning platforms like Moodle, and the binary number system.

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