1.
Tahmya needs to type a letter to Mr. Majewski. Which program does she need to use?
Correct Answer
C. Word
Explanation
Tahmya needs to use the program Word to type a letter to Mr. Majewski. Word is a word processing program that allows users to create and edit documents, such as letters, reports, and essays. It provides various formatting options, spell check, and grammar check features, making it suitable for creating professional-looking documents. Excel is a spreadsheet program, GarageBand is a music production software, and PowerPoint is a presentation program, none of which are designed for typing letters.
2.
This feature of Word and or Pages allows you to make CD labels or certificates or cards. Instead of opening just a blank document that's all white, it has pre-formatted content.
Correct Answer
B. Project Gallery or Template Chooser
Explanation
The correct answer is Project Gallery or Template Chooser. This feature in Word and Pages allows users to access pre-formatted content such as CD labels, certificates, or cards. Instead of starting with a blank document, users can choose from a variety of templates and customize them according to their needs. This feature saves time and provides a starting point for creating professional-looking documents.
3.
Jonavin has created a bar graph which he finds in his documents under Graph.xls. What program did he use?
Correct Answer
A. Excel
Explanation
Jonavin used Excel to create the bar graph because the file he found it in is Graph.xls, which is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft Excel.
4.
A presentation which has photos, effects, and maybe even video or music is called a ______________________. We used PowerPoint and Keynote to create these presentations.
Correct Answer
D. Multi-media
Explanation
A presentation that includes photos, effects, video, and music is referred to as a multi-media presentation. PowerPoint and Keynote are commonly used software programs to create such presentations.
5.
What are some differences between PowerPoint and Keynote?
Correct Answer
C. Keynote is only for Macs. It uses the Inspector to make changes to the slides or add effects to objects. PowerPoint is for both Macs and PCs. It's toolbox is where you can add effects!
Explanation
The correct answer explains that Keynote is only available for Macs and uses the Inspector to make changes to slides or add effects to objects. On the other hand, PowerPoint is available for both Macs and PCs and has a toolbox where effects can be added.
6.
Kyla is recording her voice in GarageBand. She's adding photos from Safari or from her photobooth. At the end, she adds some chapter titles, a jingle and then shares it to iTunes. What is she making?
Correct Answer
B. An audio podcast
Explanation
Kyla is creating an audio podcast. She is using GarageBand to record her voice and adding photos to enhance the podcast. The inclusion of chapter titles and a jingle further supports the idea that she is creating an audio podcast. Finally, sharing it to iTunes is a common platform for distributing podcasts.
7.
Ayanna is making a website for a project in Ms. Groen's class. What program should she open?
Correct Answer
D. IWeb
Explanation
iWeb is the program that Ayanna should open to make a website for her project in Ms. Groen's class.
8.
Once you've created a podcast in GarageBand or a movie in iMovie, to save it to a flash drive, you have to _____________. (Usually it's stored in iTunes)
Correct Answer
A. Export
Explanation
To save a podcast or movie created in GarageBand or iMovie to a flash drive, you need to export it. Exporting allows you to save the file in a format that can be easily transferred and accessed on other devices or platforms. By exporting the file, you can create a copy of it and store it on a flash drive for backup or to share with others. Importing refers to bringing files into a program, while browsing involves searching and navigating through files or folders.
9.
Which of these is the biggest?
Correct Answer
C. Gigabytes
Explanation
Gigabytes is the largest unit of measurement among the options given. It is larger than Megabytes, Kilobytes, and Bytes. Gigabytes represent a larger amount of data storage capacity compared to the other units.
10.
To make an movie in iMovie, after having filmed a couple takes, Cianni would drag and drop the footage that she wanted to include from the video library into the project window.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that in iMovie, to make a movie, Cianni needs to drag and drop the footage that she wants to include from the video library into the project window. This implies that the statement "To make a movie in iMovie, after having filmed a couple takes, Cianni would drag and drop the footage that she wanted to include from the video library into the project window" is true.
11.
Safari and _________________ and both programs on your computer that help you to access the internet. They're called ___________________.
Correct Answer
D. Firefox, browsers
Explanation
The given correct answer is "Firefox, browsers". Firefox is a web browser, and browsers are programs on your computer that allow you to access the internet.
12.
Command Shift and 7 will help Jordan take a screen shot of a wordle he created.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
It's command shift and 4!
13.
Inspiration 8 is a program that helps people make _______________. Here's a sample made by Amari.
Correct Answer
A. Mind Maps
Explanation
Inspiration 8 is a program that helps people create mind maps. This is evident from the fact that the other options, comic books and mail merge, do not relate to the concept of mind mapping. Therefore, the correct answer is mind maps.
14.
Green Screen where you film with a green background and then add in a photo is an advanced function of ______________.
Correct Answer
B. IMovie
Explanation
The correct answer is iMovie because iMovie is a video editing software that allows users to create and edit videos. One of the advanced functions of iMovie is the ability to use a green screen, also known as chroma keying, where users can film with a green background and then replace it with a different photo or video footage during the editing process. This feature is commonly used in movies, TV shows, and video production to create special effects and composite different elements together.
15.
Kelhi is writing a letter to many different people. She knows that the computer can help her, by creating a spreadsheet in excel and using Mail Merge. She should access Mail Merge by opening PowerPoint or Keynote.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is false because Mail Merge is not accessed by opening PowerPoint or Keynote. Mail Merge is a feature available in word processing software like Microsoft Word or Google Docs. It allows users to create personalized letters or documents by merging a template with a data source, such as a spreadsheet in Excel.
16.
Pages is a word processing program made by Apple. It doesn't work on _____________________ _
Correct Answer
B. PCs (Windows computers)
Explanation
Pages is a word processing program made by Apple, which means it is specifically designed to work on Apple devices such as Macs. Therefore, it does not work on PCs or Windows computers.
17.
The Finder face is the only way to find a document you've saved.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
You can also use the magnifiying glass in the top right corner!
18.
In almost every application on the computer, which menu would you find the save button in?
Correct Answer
D. File
Explanation
In most computer applications, the save button can be found in the "File" menu. This is because the "File" menu typically contains options related to managing files, such as creating, opening, saving, and closing files. The save button allows the user to save their work and store it as a file on their computer.
19.
Tamir is looking for an image of his house and he opens this map program which was created using satelitte images from space and photos from ground level. It's free to download, works on both Macs and PCs and it's icon looks like a blue and white globe.
Correct Answer
A. Google Earth
Explanation
Google Earth is a map program that provides satellite images and ground-level photos. It is free to download and works on both Macs and PCs. The icon of Google Earth is a blue and white globe, which matches the description given in the question.
20.
Akeiyah needs to hand something in. She knows that this shortcut on the bottom right is a way to store documents on the server, which the teachers can access, but she doesn't remember which one to click on. Alexis reminds her that it's the "Assignments" and then she should click on her teacher's name. Is Alexis right?
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Alexis is correct. Akeiyah needs to click on the "Assignments" option and then select her teacher's name in order to store her documents on the server.
21.
This extension is a for a word processing document. It's mostly typing.
Correct Answer
B. .doc
Explanation
The correct answer is .doc. This extension is commonly used for word processing documents, indicating that it is a file created with a word processing software. It suggests that the document is primarily focused on typing and textual content rather than audio or image files.
22.
This fun program is most people's favorite. This Apple only program, takes photos and will let you put fun backgrounds in!
Correct Answer
C. PhotoBooth
Explanation
The given correct answer is "PhotoBooth". This is because the program described in the question is a fun program that is most people's favorite. It is mentioned that this program is only available on Apple devices and it allows users to take photos and add fun backgrounds. "PhotoBooth" is a well-known Apple program that fits this description perfectly, making it the correct answer.
23.
IWeb allows you to publish to MobileMe and it will put your website online for $99 a year. Mae and her classmates didn't use Mobile Me, instead they published to a ___________________ and Ms. Urbanczyk will put it on the server computer.
Correct Answer
A. Folder
Explanation
Mae and her classmates did not use MobileMe to publish their website. Instead, they published it to a folder, which Ms. Urbanczyk will then put on the server computer.
24.
A URL is a web site's address. It usually starts with http: or www.
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
A URL is a web site's address that is used to locate and access specific resources on the internet. It typically starts with "http://" or "www." and provides a unique identifier for a web page or file. The acronym URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which further emphasizes its purpose as a standardized way to locate and access resources on the web. Therefore, the given statement is true.
25.
A mouse and a printer are examples of software
Correct Answer
B. False