40 Questions
What is the primary goal of Empowerment Technology?
To prepare the new generation for the proper use of ICT
What is Microsoft Office?
A collection of desktop applications, servers, and services
What is the main use of Empowerment Technology?
To communicate and inform
What is ICT?
Information and Communication Technology
What is the file type created in Microsoft Word?
Documents
What is Microsoft Excel used for?
To display, organize, and analyze numerical information
What is the importance of Empowerment Technology?
It is used as a source of communication
What is the main difference between Empowerment Technology and Microsoft Office?
Empowerment Technology is an umbrella term, while Microsoft Office is a suite of applications
What is the primary consideration when deciding on the format of a business letter?
Utility and readability
What is the recommended margin size for a business letter?
1 inch
What is the alignment of a proper business letter?
Left-aligned
What is the recommended spacing between sentences in a business letter?
Single-spaced
What determines the choice of format for a business letter?
Formality of the occasion
What is the main reason for using a block format in a business letter?
To convey formality
What is the purpose of using a semi-block format in a business letter?
To express gratitude
How many styles of business letters are generally used?
Three
What is the primary purpose of acknowledgment letters?
To acknowledge receipt of an item or awareness of a fact or error
What should be included in an acknowledgment letter to facilitate easy reference?
A phone number and email address
What is the key characteristic of memos?
They are fast and to the point with communications
What should be avoided when writing congratulatory letters?
Sounding over-the-top or mocking
What is the purpose of including the recipient's address in a letter?
To make it easier to send the letter
What type of letter is used to explain or list off how a request was fulfilled?
Response letter
What is the key characteristic of letter of request?
They are used to request something
What is the consequence of using a 'To whom it may concern' salutation in a letter?
The letter is more likely to be ignored
What is the recommended font size for a formal letter?
12
What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Excel?
Numerical data manipulation
What is the name of the macro programming language used in Microsoft Excel?
Visual Basic
What is the maximum number of rows in a Microsoft Excel worksheet?
65,536
What is the recommended way to deal with a formal letter that is running out of space on a single page?
Cut down the content
What is the primary purpose of a worksheet in Microsoft Excel?
Data manipulation and calculation
What is the name of the industry standard for spreadsheets that Microsoft Excel has replaced?
Lotus 1-2-3
What is the maximum number of columns in a Microsoft Excel worksheet?
256
What is the primary purpose of using PowerPoint in a business setting?
To create a plan and structure related to the business or organization
What is the benefit of using PowerPoint to create a presentation?
It enables the combination of text, graphics, and multimedia content
What is the result of using PowerPoint to create a professional presentation?
A professional and consistent format is provided
What is the purpose of animating slides in PowerPoint?
To give the slides greater visual impact
What is the function of the formula =IF(E8="F", "F", IF(E8="M", "M", "Unknown"))?
It checks the gender of an individual and returns a corresponding value
What is the purpose of the formula =SUM(E1:E4)?
It adds up a range of cells
What is the function of the formula =MAX(D1:D4)?
It finds the higher value in a range of cells
What is the purpose of the formula =AVERAGE(E1:E4)?
It calculates the average value in a range of cells
Study Notes
Empowerment Technology
- Empowerment Technology aims to prepare people, especially the new generation, to introduce them to the proper world of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) and teach the proper etiquette of using it.
- It deals with the use of different technologies such as mobile phones, telephones, computers, and other devices to locate, save, communicate, and inform.
Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Office is an office suite of desktop applications, servers, and services for Microsoft Windows and OS X operating systems.
- It includes popular Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Word is a word processing program used to create text documents.
- Files created in Word are called Documents.
Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program used to display, organize, and analyze numerical information.
- Files created in Excel are called Workbooks.
Business Letters
- Acknowledgment letters are used to acknowledge receiving an item or being aware of a fact or error.
- Memos are used to spread important news and directives inside a company, focusing on being fast and to the point.
- Congratulatory letters aim to stay on point and avoid sounding over-the-top or mocking.
- Response letters explain or list how a request was fulfilled.
Business Letter Format
- Alignment: All proper business letter styles are left-aligned for readability.
- Spacing: Letters should be single-spaced between sentences to maximize space.
- Font: The standard font style is Times New Roman, size 12, though Arial and Helvetica are also acceptable.
Excel Formulas
- Formulas can be used for calculations, graphing tools, pivot tables, and macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
- Examples of formulas include:
- IF function:
=IF(E8="F", "F", IF(E8="M", "M", "Unknown")) - Addition:
=SUM(E1:E4) - Higher value:
=MAX(D1:D4) - Lower value:
=MIN(D1:D4) - Counting cells:
=COUNT(E1:E4) - Average:
=AVERAGE(E1:E4) - Concat IF remark:
=IF(E3>M3,"PASSED","FAILED")
PowerPoint
- PowerPoint is a computer program that allows users to create and show slides to support a presentation.
- It can be used to organize and structure a presentation, create a professional and consistent format, and provide an illustrative backdrop for the content.
Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and its proper etiquette, teaching the new generation about the value of technology empowerment.
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