Spring 2009 - Academic Technology - Unit 1 Quiz
All sections in Spring 2009 Academic Technology classes for Mr. Gorman.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What day was the MLA Template assignment due?
Explanation
Please use numbers only - no words. You do not need to type the year.Rate this question:
- 2.
How many points was the Parent / Student Signature form worth?
- A.
15
- B.
20
- C.
10
- D.
25
Correct Answer
A. 15Explanation
Check page 2 of the Unit 1 schedule.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the file naming convention for electronic files?
Correct Answer
section number, login name, file nameExplanation
You only need to type six words. Add a space after commas.Rate this question:
- 4.
Which of the following items is NOT a Windows component?
- A.
Close application
- B.
Option button
- C.
Scroll bar
- D.
Formatting toolbar
Correct Answer
B. Option buttonExplanation
Check you Components and Controls assignment.Rate this question:
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- 5.
A menu is a ________ of related ____________.
- A.
Group / features
- B.
Section / windows
- C.
List / commands
- D.
Collection / formats
Correct Answer
C. List / commandsExplanation
Check your Vocabulary Unit 1 for correct terms.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The letter D in NTSUAD represents:
- A.
Day
- B.
Disneyland
- C.
Daily
- D.
Due Date
Correct Answer
D. Due DateExplanation
Check the Classroom Management Plan.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The following is the definition for what term?"A special windows that either provides information or requests user input."
Correct Answer
dialog boxExplanation
The correct answer is only two words.Rate this question:
- 8.
What are the two types of formatting?
- A.
Bold and italic
- B.
Font and styles
- C.
Vertical and horizontal
- D.
Font and paragraph
Correct Answer
D. Font and paragraphExplanation
Check your lecture notes.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What information should be added to a comment?
Correct Answer
NTSUADExplanation
Although a comment can actually have anything, this question ask what is required for a comment in this class.Rate this question:
- 10.
The term font is a _________ for a set of __________.
- A.
Design / characters
- B.
List / letters
- C.
Definition / characters
- D.
List / characters
Correct Answer
A. Design / charactersExplanation
Font is different than formatting...Rate this question:
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- 11.
When using the Selection Bar in Word, what direction does the arrow point?
Correct Answer
one o'clockExplanation
This is asking for a clock position...remember the cursor changes shape and direction depending upon what the program is doing.Rate this question:
- 12.
Using the keyboard only, how would you get to the end of a file?
- A.
Shift + End
- B.
Ctrl + Page Down
- C.
Alt + End
- D.
Ctrl + End
Correct Answer
D. Ctrl + EndExplanation
To get to the end of a file using only the keyboard, you would use the shortcut Ctrl + End. This combination allows you to quickly navigate to the bottom of the file without having to scroll manually.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Excel columns have a _______ as a header, and the rows have a _________ as a header. (Note: type a space between the two words).
Correct Answer
letter, numberExplanation
Excel columns have a letter as a header because each column is identified by a letter from A to Z and then from AA to ZZ and so on. On the other hand, Excel rows have a number as a header because each row is identified by a number starting from 1 and going up to the maximum number of rows in the Excel sheet.Rate this question:
- 14.
What information should go into an MLA heading?
- A.
Last name and page number
- B.
Address and subject
- C.
Information that repeats on each page
- D.
Nothing
- E.
NTSUAD
Correct Answer
E. NTSUADExplanation
See the MLA Formatting example file for details.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which of the following is NOT a view in Windows Explorer?
- A.
Thumbnail
- B.
Details
- C.
Folders
- D.
List
Correct Answer
C. FoldersExplanation
The correct answer is "Folders" because "Folders" is not a view in Windows Explorer. Windows Explorer offers various views to display files and folders, such as Thumbnail view, Details view, and List view. However, "Folders" is not one of the view options provided by Windows Explorer.Rate this question:
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- 16.
List the four common applications that most office suites have (separated by commas).
Correct Answer
word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, databaseExplanation
You may have the correct applications, but might need to reorder them.Rate this question:
- 17.
What does Ctrl + P do?
- A.
Opens Paint
- B.
Paste
- C.
Opens PowerPoint
- D.
Print
Correct Answer
D. PrintExplanation
Alhough this shortcut was not specifically covered in class, you should be able to figure it out.Rate this question:
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- 18.
The two panes in Windows Explorer are the ______ pane and the ____ pane.
Correct Answer
folders, contentExplanation
Separate the two terms with a comma and a spaceRate this question:
- 19.
First you save to ____________, then you save to _____________.
- A.
Desktop / documents
- B.
Documents / shared drive
- C.
My Documents / Gorman folder
- D.
Gorman folder / My Documents
Correct Answer
C. My Documents / Gorman folderExplanation
The correct answer is "My Documents / Gorman folder". When saving files, the first location to save to is "My Documents" and the second location is the "Gorman folder".Rate this question:
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- 20.
What information goes in an MLA header?
Correct Answer
last name and page numberExplanation
Since you need to type exactly what is required, make sure you get the answer as given!Rate this question:
- 21.
What is the first step in creating a screenshot?
- A.
Copy to Word
- B.
Press the Print Screen key
- C.
Right click to select the picture
- D.
Copy the window
- E.
Maximize the window
Correct Answer
E. Maximize the windowExplanation
The first step in creating a screenshot is to maximize the window. This is because maximizing the window ensures that the entire content of the window is captured in the screenshot, without any parts being cut off or hidden. Once the window is maximized, the user can then proceed to take the screenshot by using the appropriate method or shortcut for their operating system.Rate this question:
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- 22.
What are the four types of vertical alignment?
- A.
Top, bottom, center, justified
- B.
Left, right, center, justified
Correct Answer
A. Top, bottom, center, justifiedExplanation
The correct answer is top, bottom, center, justified. These four types of vertical alignment refer to the positioning of text or objects within a given space. The top alignment places the text or object at the top of the space, the bottom alignment places it at the bottom, the center alignment centers it vertically, and the justified alignment evenly spaces the text or objects within the space.Rate this question:
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- 23.
What is the file extension for Word templates?
- A.
.xls
- B.
.ppt
- C.
.dot
- D.
.doc
- E.
.png
Correct Answer
C. .dotExplanation
The file extension for Word templates is .dot. This file extension is used for templates in Microsoft Word, allowing users to create documents with pre-set formatting and styles. Templates are commonly used for creating documents such as resumes, letters, and reports, providing a starting point with a consistent layout and design. By using the .dot file extension, Word recognizes the file as a template and allows users to easily access and modify it for their specific needs.Rate this question:
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- 24.
What is the last step when saving a template?
- A.
Copy and paste
- B.
Save to My Documents
- C.
Change the file type to Document Template
- D.
Save as a template
Correct Answer
B. Save to My DocumentsExplanation
The last step when saving a template is to save it to My Documents. This ensures that the template is stored in a designated folder for easy access and organization. By saving it to My Documents, the template can be easily located and used in the future without the need to search for it in different locations.Rate this question:
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