End Of Year Test Gifted 8th Grade
This is the gifted version of this exam
Questions and Answers
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Safari and _________________ are both programs on your computer that help you to access the internet. They're called ___________________.
- A.
Word, browsers
- B.
Firefox, search engines
- C.
Google, multimedia
- D.
Firefox, browsers
Correct Answer
D. Firefox, browsersExplanation
Safari and Firefox are both programs on your computer that help you to access the internet. They are called browsers. Browsers are software applications that allow users to access and navigate the internet, view websites, and interact with web content. Safari and Firefox are examples of popular web browsers that provide similar functionalities and features to enhance the internet browsing experience.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A URL is a web site's address. It usually starts with http: or www. URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is true. A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a web address that is used to locate and access resources on the internet. It typically starts with "http://" or "www." and provides a unique address for each web page or resource on the internet.Rate this question:
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- 3.
All computer programming in binary code, a series of 1s and 0s.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Computer programming is indeed done using binary code, which consists of a series of 1s and 0s. This is because computers use a binary system to represent and manipulate data. Each 1 or 0 in the binary code represents a single bit of information, and by combining these bits in different patterns, programmers can create instructions and data that the computer can understand and execute. Therefore, the statement "All computer programming is in binary code, a series of 1s and 0s" is true.Rate this question:
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- 4.
iWork includes iPhoto, iMovie and iWeb
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because iWork does not include iPhoto, iMovie, and iWeb. iWork is actually a suite of productivity software developed by Apple that includes applications such as Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. iPhoto, iMovie, and iWeb are part of another software suite called iLife.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Lauryn 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. Kamary reminds her that it's the "Assignments" and then she should click on her teacher's name. Is Kamary right?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Kamary is right. The correct option to store documents on the server is "Assignments" and then clicking on her teacher's name.Rate this question:
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- 6.
This extension is a for a word processing document. It's mostly typing.
- A.
.mp3
- B.
.doc or .docx
- C.
.jpeg
- D.
.mov
Correct Answer
B. .doc or .docxExplanation
The correct answer is .doc or .docx. This extension is commonly used for word processing documents. It indicates that the file is a Microsoft Word document. The mention of "typing" in the explanation suggests that the extension is used for creating and editing text-based documents. Other extensions listed (.mp3, .jpeg, .mov) are not related to word processing and are used for audio, image, and video files respectively.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Microsoft Word works on both Macs and PCs. What Apple based program is also typing?
- A.
ILife
- B.
IPhoto
- C.
Pages
- D.
Microsoft Excel
Correct Answer
C. PagesExplanation
Pages is an Apple based program that is also used for typing. It is a word processing software developed by Apple Inc. and is available for both Mac and iOS devices. Pages offers various features for creating and editing documents, including text formatting, templates, and collaboration tools. It is a popular alternative to Microsoft Word on Apple devices.Rate this question:
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- 8.
iWeb allows you to publish to MobileMe and it will put your website online for $99 a year. Karimah and her classmates didn't use Mobile Me, instead they published to a ___________________ and Ms. Urbanczyk will put it on the________ computer.
- A.
Folder, web
- B.
Server, folder
- C.
Local folder, server
- D.
Location Computer Directive, folder directory
Correct Answer
C. Local folder, serverExplanation
Karimah and her classmates chose to publish their website to a local folder instead of using MobileMe. Ms. Urbanczyk will then put the website on the server. This means that the website will be stored in a local folder on their computer and then transferred to the server for online access.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In almost every application on the computer, which menu would you find the save button in?
- A.
Edit
- B.
Help
- C.
Windows
- D.
File
Correct Answer
D. FileExplanation
In most computer applications, the save button can be found in the "File" menu. This menu typically contains options related to managing and manipulating files, such as creating new files, opening existing files, saving files, and printing files. The save button is specifically used to save any changes made to a file, ensuring that the updated version is stored and can be accessed later.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Branden wants to create a poster with some photos and some text. Which of the following programs could he NOT use?
- A.
Pages
- B.
IPhoto
- C.
ActivStudio or Inspire
- D.
Word
- E.
Comic Life
Correct Answer
B. IPhotoExplanation
Branden cannot use iPhoto to create a poster with photos and text because iPhoto is primarily a photo management and editing software, not a program designed for creating posters. It does not have the necessary features and tools for adding text and arranging elements on a poster layout.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The Finder face is the only way to find a document you've saved.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
You can also use the magnifiying glass in the top right corner!Rate this question:
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- 12.
Jordan is writing a letter to many different people. He knows that the computer can help her, by creating a spreadsheet in excel and using Mail Merge. He should access Mail Merge by opening PowerPoint or Keynote.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
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- 13.
Green Screen where you film with a green background and then add in a photo is an advanced function of iMovie. Which of the following can you not do in iMovie?
- A.
Add titles
- B.
Add in DVDs
- C.
Put a picture in picture effect
- D.
Add in music
Correct Answer
B. Add in DVDsExplanation
In iMovie, you can add titles, put a picture in picture effect, and add in music. However, you cannot add in DVDs. This means that you cannot directly import or add DVD files into iMovie for editing.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Command Shift and 7 will help Julian take a screen shot of a wordle he created.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
It's command shift and 4!Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which of these is the biggest?
- A.
Megabytes
- B.
Kilobytes
- C.
Gigabytes
- D.
Bytes
Correct Answer
C. GigabytesExplanation
Gigabytes is the largest unit of measurement among the options given. Megabytes, Kilobytes, and Bytes are all smaller units of measurement for digital storage. Gigabytes represents a larger amount of storage space compared to the other options.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Once you've created a movie in iMovie, to save it to a flash drive, you have to _____________. (Usually it's stored in iTunes)
- A.
Export
- B.
Import
- C.
Browse
Correct Answer
A. ExportExplanation
To save a movie created in iMovie to a flash drive, you need to export it. Exporting allows you to save the movie file in a format that can be easily transferred and played on other devices. By exporting the movie, you can then save it directly onto a flash drive, making it portable and accessible on different computers or media players.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What are some differences between PowerPoint and Keynote?
- A.
Keynote is only for Macs. It uses the Inspector. PowerPoint is only for PCs. It has a toolbox.
- B.
Keynote is only for PCs. It has effects to add to slides. PowerPoint is only for Macs. It has effects to add to objects.
- 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!
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
Keynote is exclusive to Macs and utilizes the Inspector to make modifications to slides or incorporate effects to objects. On the other hand, PowerPoint is compatible with both Macs and PCs and features a toolbox where users can add effects.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Kylee is recording her voice in GarageBand. She's adding photos from Safari or from her photobooth. At the end, she adds a jingle and then shares it to iTunes. What is she making?
- A.
A song
- B.
An audio podcast
- C.
A movie
- D.
A video slideshow
Correct Answer
B. An audio podcastExplanation
Kylee is using GarageBand to record her voice and adding photos to create a multimedia audio content. She then adds a jingle and shares it to iTunes. Based on these actions, she is creating an audio podcast, which is a digital audio file or series of episodes that can be streamed or downloaded by listeners.Rate this question:
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- 19.
A presentation which has photos, effects, and maybe even video or music is called a multimedia presentation. We used PowerPoint and __________ to create these presentations.
- A.
Podcast
- B.
Keynote
- C.
Word
- D.
Multi-media
Correct Answer
B. KeynoteExplanation
A presentation which has photos, effects, and maybe even video or music is called a multimedia presentation. We used PowerPoint and Keynote to create these presentations. Keynote is a presentation software developed by Apple that allows users to create visually appealing and interactive presentations. It offers various features such as customizable templates, animations, and multimedia integration, making it suitable for creating multimedia presentations.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Kylen is making a website for a project in Ms. Groen's class. What program should he open?
- A.
HTML
- B.
PowerPoint
- C.
Website Maker
- D.
IWeb
Correct Answer
D. IWebExplanation
Kylen should open iWeb to make a website for his project in Ms. Groen's class.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Pages is a word processing program that was made by Apple. It doesn't work on __________
- A.
Macs
- B.
PCs (Windows computers)
- C.
Macs or PCs
Correct Answer
B. PCs (Windows computers)Explanation
Pages is a word processing program developed 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. The correct answer is PCs (Windows computers).Rate this question:
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- 22.
Darnell has created a bar graph which he finds in his documents under Graph.xls. What program did he use?
- A.
Excel
- B.
Numbers
- C.
Word
- D.
PowerPoint
Correct Answer
A. ExcelExplanation
Darnell used Excel to create the bar graph.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Kiambi needs to type a letter to Mr. Majewski at home. She has a PC (Windows' computer) Which program does she need to use?
- A.
Excel
- B.
Pages
- C.
Word
- D.
PowerPoint
Correct Answer
C. WordExplanation
Kiambi needs to use the program "Word" to type a letter to Mr. Majewski at home. Word is a word processing program commonly used for creating and editing documents, such as letters, reports, and essays. It provides various formatting options and tools for creating professional-looking documents. Excel is a spreadsheet program, Pages is a word processing program for Mac computers, and PowerPoint is a presentation program, none of which are suitable for typing a letter.Rate this question:
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- 24.
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.
- A.
Spell Check Menu
- B.
Project Gallery or Template Chooser
- C.
Safari
- D.
Inspector
Correct Answer
B. Project Gallery or Template ChooserExplanation
The correct answer is Project Gallery or Template Chooser. This feature in Word and/or Pages allows users to access pre-formatted content for creating CD labels, certificates, or cards. Instead of starting with a blank document, users can choose from a variety of templates available in the Project Gallery or Template Chooser. This feature saves time and effort by providing ready-made designs and layouts for different types of documents.Rate this question:
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- 25.
To make an movie in iMovie, after having filmed a couple takes, Jazmin would drag and drop the footage that she wanted to include from the video library into the______________
- A.
Project Preview
- B.
Project Window
- C.
Other Stuff Library
- D.
Video Preview
Correct Answer
B. Project WindowExplanation
After filming multiple takes, Jazmin would need to drag and drop the footage she wants to include from the video library into the Project Window. The Project Window is where she can assemble and edit her movie by arranging and organizing the selected footage.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Which of the following creates a file with a .mp4 or .m4v or .mov extension?
- A.
GarageBand
- B.
IMovie
- C.
IWeb
- D.
Keynote
Correct Answer
B. IMovieExplanation
iMovie creates a file with a .mp4 or .m4v or .mov extension.Rate this question:
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