PowerPoint, Excel, and Web Technologies Quiz

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What are PowerPoint speaker notes?

Remind you what to say about each slide

What does public domain mean?

Not protected by copyright because the copyright has expired, or the author has placed the program in the public domain.

What types of graphics can be used in PowerPoint?

Clip art, photo or scanned images, text, SmartArt

Give examples of different web browsers.

Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome Signup and view all the answers

What does the URL 'http://www.e-course.com/home.html' signify?

No spaces, very precise, starts with http:// Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Boolean' refer to?

Uses the operators or symbols AND (+), OR & NOT (-) to specify how your keywords are to be combined Signup and view all the answers

What does HTTP stand for?

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Signup and view all the answers

What does the web refer to?

World Wide Web - a collection of data that can be linked and accessed using HTTP Signup and view all the answers

Define the internet.

The world's largest network, connecting millions of personal computers, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers Signup and view all the answers

What is a theme in PowerPoint?

A collection of professionally selected slide color schemes, fonts, graphic accents, and background color Signup and view all the answers

What are the file extensions for Office 2007?

.pptx, .docx, .xlsx Signup and view all the answers

What are the file extensions for Office versions older than 2007?

.ppt, .doc, .xls Signup and view all the answers

What does the CTRL-HOME key do?

Returns you to the beginning of a document Signup and view all the answers

What does the CTRL-END key do?

Takes you to the end of a document Signup and view all the answers

What does the Home key do?

Takes you to the beginning of the current line Signup and view all the answers

What does the End key do?

Takes you to the end of the current line Signup and view all the answers

How do you navigate through slides in PowerPoint?

Use the buttons in the lower left corner of the slide, left mouse button, or right arrow key Signup and view all the answers

Define a formula in Excel.

Spreadsheet mathematical equation used to calculate value Signup and view all the answers

Define a function in Excel.

A preset formula that begins with an = sign Signup and view all the answers

How many worksheets can be included in a workbook?

Varies based on Excel version and system capabilities Signup and view all the answers

Give examples of formulas in Excel.

=B2*B3 Signup and view all the answers

Give examples of functions in Excel.

Sum, Avg, Min, Max Signup and view all the answers

What is an active cell?

The cell you can currently edit or modify, marked with a black outline Signup and view all the answers

Define value as explained in Excel.

A number that you intend to use in a calculation and that is entered into a cell of a worksheet Signup and view all the answers

Define workbook as explained in Excel.

Contains one or more worksheets, each represented by a tab at the bottom of the Excel window Signup and view all the answers

Define worksheet as explained in Excel.

Consists of grids of columns and rows Signup and view all the answers

Where can you use a pie chart?

Any graph to show figures as a whole Signup and view all the answers

What does KB stand for?

Kilobyte Signup and view all the answers

What does Kb stand for?

Kilobit Signup and view all the answers

What does MB stand for?

Megabyte Signup and view all the answers

What does Mb stand for?

Megabit Signup and view all the answers

What does GB stand for?

Gigabyte Signup and view all the answers

What does Gb stand for?

Gigabit Signup and view all the answers

What does TB stand for?

Terabyte Signup and view all the answers

What is the Windows registry?

Keeps track of software that's added or removed, hardware that's connected or disconnected, and settings that customize your work environment Signup and view all the answers

What is ergonomics?

The study of work and work environment Signup and view all the answers

What is a computer virus?

A set program instructions that can attach itself to a file, reproduce itself, and spread to other files Signup and view all the answers

What is malicious code?

Any program or set of program instructions designed to surreptitiously enter a computer and disrupt its normal operations Signup and view all the answers

What is a Trojan Horse in computing?

A computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else Signup and view all the answers

What is anti-virus software?

A set of utility programs that look for and eradicate viruses Signup and view all the answers

What is spyware?

Any technology that surreptitiously gathers information Signup and view all the answers

What is phishing?

The use of fraudulent websites and email links to trick people into revealing sensitive, personal & financial information Signup and view all the answers

What is a cookie in web terminology?

A small chunk of data generated by a web server and stored in a text file on your computer's hard drive Signup and view all the answers

What is a 404 error?

A web page does not exist or if the server cannot find the requested web page Signup and view all the answers

What is a podcast?

Distributed audio content to computers and mobile devices Signup and view all the answers

What is a web page?

A specially coded document that can contain text, graphics, videos, animations, audio, and interactive elements Signup and view all the answers

What is a website?

Consists of one or more web pages located on a web server Signup and view all the answers

What does URL stand for?

Uniform Resource Locator Signup and view all the answers

What does HTML stand for?

Hypertext Markup Language Signup and view all the answers

What does LCD stand for?

Liquid Crystal Display Signup and view all the answers

What is plasma technology?

Technology that creates an on-screen image by illuminating miniature colored fluorescent lights arranged in a panel-like screen Signup and view all the answers

What does CRT stand for?

Cathode Ray Tube Signup and view all the answers

What does CPU stand for?

Central Processing Unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a hard drive?

Stores all your data, long-term memory measured in gigabytes and terabytes Signup and view all the answers

What does RAM stand for?

Random Access Memory Signup and view all the answers

What does ROM stand for?

Read Only Memory Signup and view all the answers

What does Mhtz stand for?

Megahertz Signup and view all the answers

What does Ghtz stand for?

Gigahertz Signup and view all the answers

What does USB stand for?

Universal Serial Bus Signup and view all the answers

What is a trackpad?

A touch-sensitive surface on which you can slide your fingers to move the on-screen pointer Signup and view all the answers

What is a trackball?

Serves the same purpose as a mouse, but is designed with a movable ball on top Signup and view all the answers

What is a bit?

Smallest unit of measurement Signup and view all the answers

What is a byte?

8 bits = 1 byte Signup and view all the answers

What is utility software?

Backup software, defragmentation tools, firewalls, anti-virus Signup and view all the answers

What is a peripheral device?

Any input/output component that connects to a computer system Signup and view all the answers

What does screen resolution refer to?

The number of horizontal and vertical pixels that a device displays on a screen Signup and view all the answers

What is a plotter?

A special type of printer designed to produce line drawings, such as blueprints Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

PowerPoint and Graphic Fundamentals

Speaker notes in PowerPoint help guide presentation delivery per slide.
Graphics for PowerPoint can include clip art, photos, scanned images, text, and SmartArt.
PowerPoint themes combine selected color schemes, fonts, graphics, and background colors for cohesive design.

Digital Content and Web Browsing

Public domain content lacks copyright protection, making it freely available.
Common web browsers include Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.
URLs are structured as precise addresses without spaces, usually beginning with "http://".

Internet and Web Technologies

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) standardizes web communication.
The World Wide Web links data that can be accessed through HTTP.
The internet connects millions of computers, servers, and more.

Microsoft Excel Essentials

Formulas in Excel enable users to perform calculations (e.g., =B2*B3).
Functions are preset formulas starting with an "=" sign (e.g., SUM, AVG).
Active cells in Excel are highlighted and editable, marked with a black outline.

Office 2007 file extensions: .pptx, .docx, .xlsx.
Older versions use: .ppt, .doc, .xls.
Navigation shortcuts include CTRL+HOME to return to the document's start and CTRL+END for the end.

Data Formats and Storage Units

Common storage units: KB (kilobyte), MB (megabyte), GB (gigabyte), TB (terabyte).
Bit is the smallest measurement unit; 8 bits equal 1 byte.
Storage capacities are measured in kilobits (Kb), megabits (Mb), gigabits (Gb).

Software and Computer Security

Antivirus software detects and removes computer viruses.
Spyware gathers information without user consent.
Phishing tricks users into revealing personal information using fraudulent sites.

Display Technologies

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) manipulates light within liquid crystal layers.
Plasma technology uses fluorescent lights to create images on screens.
The Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) is an older bulk display technology.

Peripheral Devices and Input/Output

Peripheral devices connect to computers for input/output tasks.
A trackpad is a touch-sensitive interface for pointer movement, while a trackball uses a movable ball for navigation.
Plotters are specialized printers for producing line drawings, such as blueprints.

Computer Memory and Performance

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is known as the computer's brain.
Random Access Memory (RAM) stores data temporarily while a computer is in use.
Read-Only Memory (ROM) retains information even when powered off.

Internet Usage and Web Elements

Cookies store data generated by websites on a user's computer.
A "404 error" indicates that a web page cannot be found.
Podcasts distribute audio content to both computers and mobile devices.

Ergonomics and Work Environments

Ergonomics studies work conditions to enhance safety and efficiency.
The Windows registry tracks software and hardware settings for personalization.
Malicious code refers to programs that disrupt normal computer operations.

Visual Presentation in Excel

Pie charts visually represent parts of a whole.
Worksheets are grids of columns and rows within a workbook, with up to 255 sheets allowed.

This summary encapsulates key concepts from microcomputing applications, spanning presentation tools, web technologies, data storage, and computer hardware.

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Test your knowledge on presentation delivery in PowerPoint, essential Excel formulas, and fundamental web technologies. This quiz covers graphic design in PowerPoint, internet protocols, and digital content. Perfect for learners aiming to enhance their digital skills!