Basic Computer Technology Assessment

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1. If you are doing research for an essay, and you use some information from a website in your essay, you must:

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When doing research for an essay, it is important to give credit to the sources you used. By listing the website in a bibliography at the end of your essay, you acknowledge the source and provide the necessary information for readers to find the original material. This helps to avoid plagiarism and gives credibility to your work.

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The 'Basic Computer Technology Assessment' quiz evaluates fundamental computing skills. It covers saving documents, undoing changes, secure log-offs, and safe file handling. Essential for beginners, it enhances basic... see moreoperational understanding and promotes secure computing practices.
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2. If you wanted to create an animated presentation, what would be the BEST program to use?

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PowerPoint is the best program to use for creating an animated presentation. This software is specifically designed for creating and delivering presentations, offering a wide range of features and tools to create visually appealing and dynamic slides. PowerPoint allows users to add animations, transitions, and multimedia elements to their presentations, making it ideal for creating animated content. Excel is a spreadsheet program, Word is a word processing program, and Access is a database management program, none of which are specifically designed for creating animated presentations.

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3. When would you use the "Save As" function?

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The "Save As" function is used when you are saving a document for the first time and need to choose a folder for the document and create a file name for it. This function allows you to specify the location and name of the file, giving you control over where and how the document is saved. It is not necessary to use the "Save As" function every time you want to save something, nor is it limited to working with Microsoft Word documents or burning files onto a CD.

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4. If you accidentally deleted some text from a document, and you want it back, you should:

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If you accidentally deleted some text from a document and want it back, selecting "Undo" or pressing Ctrl + Z is the correct action. This command allows you to reverse the last action performed, in this case, the deletion of the text. "Redo" or Ctrl + Y would redo the action, which is not what you want. Closing and reopening the document or restarting the computer will not bring back the deleted text.

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5. Why do you think you should log-off of your computer when you leave class?

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Logging off of your computer when you leave class is important because if you don't, anyone can go on that computer and access your folder and files. This can lead to unauthorized access to your personal information and potential privacy breaches. By logging off, you ensure that your computer is secure and that your personal files and information are protected from unauthorized access.

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6. Why is a website like Wikipedia NOT the best choice for researching information about a topic?

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Wikipedia and other "wikis" allow anyone to type information on their pages, which may be inaccurate. This means that the information found on Wikipedia may not always be reliable or trustworthy, as it is not curated or fact-checked by experts. Therefore, it is not the best choice for researching information about a topic if accuracy and reliability are important factors.

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7. The best way to move some text to another part an essay would be to:

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The correct answer is to highlight the text, right-click, and use the "Cut" and "Paste" functions. This is the best way to move text to another part of an essay because it allows for precise control over where the text is placed. By cutting the text, it is removed from its original location, and then by pasting it, it can be inserted into the desired part of the essay. This method ensures that the text is moved accurately and efficiently.

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8. If you opened a document from you folder and added a new paragraph to it, how would you save the changes that you made?

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To save the changes made to a document, you can simply click the "Save" icon on the toolbar or press Ctrl + S. This action will save the changes to the existing document without requiring you to select a new folder or file name.

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9. Why should you avoid downloading files using file-sharing programs like Limewire or Frostwire? (used to download music, videos, etc.)

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Downloading files using file-sharing programs like Limewire or Frostwire should be avoided for multiple reasons. Firstly, it is illegal to download music using these programs as it violates copyright laws. Secondly, these files can potentially contain viruses that can harm your computer and compromise your personal data. Lastly, if you are caught downloading copyrighted material, you may be liable to pay damages. Therefore, all of the above reasons are true and serve as valid explanations for why one should avoid using file-sharing programs for downloading files.

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10. If you wanted to add an image from Google to an essay or a presentation, how would you do this?

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If you are doing research for an essay, and you use some information...
If you wanted to create an animated presentation, what would be the...
When would you use the "Save As" function?
If you accidentally deleted some text from a document, and you want it...
Why do you think you should log-off of your computer when you leave...
Why is a website like Wikipedia NOT the best choice for researching...
The best way to move some text to another part an essay would be to:
If you opened a document from you folder and added a new paragraph to...
Why should you avoid downloading files using file-sharing programs...
If you wanted to add an image from Google to an essay or a...
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