Question 1

Nicholas is complaining there's not enough space on his slides to include all the text he needs.What advice should you give him to solve this problem?

Accepted Answer

It's important to prioritize the main points and use concise language in presentations. This not only helps to avoid cluttered slides, but also makes it easier for the audience to follow and retain the information.

Question 2

Skyler needs to print mailing labels for a fundraising campaign her company is hosting.Which type of software should she use?

Accepted Answer

Skyler should use word processing software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs to create and print mailing labels for the fundraising campaign. Word processing software has the capability to create and format text documents, which are ideal for creating mailing labels.

Question 3

When you add information to a word-processing document, what role does your operating system play?

Accepted Answer

Your operating system does not play a direct role in adding information to a word-processing document. The word-processing software is responsible for the functionality of creating, editing, and saving the document. The operating system simply provides a platform for the word-processing software to run on.

Question 4

Marcie is finishing her research paper for biology class and asks for feedback from her roommate, Robin, on how it looks.Robin says has trouble finding the title of the paper.How can Marcie make the title stand out while maintaining consistency and a professional look to the paper?

Accepted Answer

Making the title font larger will make it stand out without deviating from a professional look. It is a simple and effective way to draw attention to the title of the paper.

Question 5

What feature allows you to repeat steps automatically in a worksheet?

Accepted Answer

Macros are scripts recorded in Excel that allow you to automate a series of repetitive steps with a single click. Using macros can save you a lot of time and effort in performing tedious tasks in Excel.

Question 6

Marina is giving a presentation to a client about real estate the client is interested in buying.However, the text on the slides is small, and thumbnails of the slides appear along the side of the screen, which is distracting.How can Marina fix this problem?

Accepted Answer

Changing to slide show view will make the current slide fill the screen, eliminating distractions like thumbnails and making the text easier to read without specifically altering the font size or the template.

Question 7

An operating system is also called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

An operating system is commonly referred to as a platform because it provides the foundation for software applications to run on a computer or mobile device.

Question 8

Ashleigh wants to add her company's logo to all of the slides in her presentation.Which software feature should she use to do this most efficiently?

Accepted Answer

Slide master is the best choice as it allows Ashleigh to make changes to the design and layout of all slides in the presentation at once, including adding her company's logo. This saves time and ensures consistency throughout the presentation. Using the copy and paste feature may be time-consuming and result in inconsistencies in design, while themes and animations do not directly involve adding a logo to all slides.

Question 9

_____ are collections of records for a single subject, such as customer records, and store all the data in a database.

Accepted Answer

Tables are collections of records for a single subject, such as customer records, and store all the data in a database. Forms are used for data entry and display, queries are used to extract specific data from a table, and columns are the vertical sections of a table that hold specific types of data.

Question 10

Latonya wants to include a website link in her newsletter so readers can click the link and go straight to the website.What kind of formatting does she need to use?

Accepted Answer

Latonya needs to use a hyperlink so that readers can click on the link and be taken directly to the website.

Question 11

Marsha is working on a group project and needs to start putting together a slide presentation for the group.Two of her group members use Windows laptops, and she has a macOS computer.One group member is using a Chromebook running ChromeOS.Which productivity suite would not work for the whole group?

Accepted Answer

Apple iWork is designed primarily for Apple devices and does not offer full compatibility or functionality on Windows or ChromeOS, making it less suitable for a group with diverse operating systems.

Question 12

Jasmine needs to crop a group photo to show only her face so she can use it as a headshot for a job application.Which of these programs is the best fit for this task?

Accepted Answer

Adobe Photoshop is a photo editing software that includes powerful tools for cropping and editing images, making it the best fit for Jasmine's task of cropping a group photo to show only her face. CorelDraw is a vector graphics editor, Audacity is an audio editing software, and FilmoraGo is a video editing app, none of which are ideal for this specific task.

Question 13

Adrian has made a list of his family's grocery expenses over the past year.He wants to highlight all the weeks where expenses exceeded the grocery budget so he can budget more accurately for the coming year.Which spreadsheet tool will allow him to do this automatically?

Accepted Answer

Conditional formatting allows Adrian to set a condition where if the expenses exceed the budget, the cell will automatically be highlighted with a specific color or style. This makes it easy for him to identify which weeks exceeded the budget without manually going through the list.

Question 14

Which kind of chart or graph would best illustrate the percentage of students in a class who made an A on their test?

Accepted Answer

A pie chart is the best choice to show the percentage of students who made an A on their test as it represents parts of a whole. Each section of the pie chart would represent a percentage of students who received an A, with the entire pie chart representing the entire class.

Question 15

Shelle wants to design her database so it's easy for the receptionist or another assistant to enter client information.What object should she create to accomplish this goal?

Accepted Answer

Forms are designed to make data entry easy for users. They provide a user-friendly interface for entering information into tables. Reports display data in a format that is easy to read and understand, but they do not facilitate data entry. Queries are used to retrieve or manipulate data, but they do not provide an interface for data entry. Tables are used to store data, but they do not provide a user-friendly interface for data entry.

Question 16

Lucas is looking for a photo from a recent beach trip to add to his presentation.The photo is saved in a folder with many other kinds of graphics and images.What file format should Lucas look for to find his photo?

Accepted Answer

JPEG is commonly used for photographs and is a compressed image format, making it a good choice for saving and sharing photos. The other file formats may not be as suitable for photos, and searching through all the files for a specific one could be time-consuming.

Question 17

Ruthie needs to buy a new laptop for her college courses.One course requires her to use the full, installed version of Microsoft Office.Which operating systems should she choose for the laptop? S

Accepted Answer

Windows is the best choice because it supports the full, installed version of Microsoft Office that is required for Ruthie's college course. ChromeOS and Android do not support the full version of Microsoft Office, and iOS is only available on Apple devices which may not fit Ruthie's budget or software requirements.

Question 18

When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

How do you pay for Apache OpenOffice?

Accepted Answer

Apache OpenOffice is free and open source software, which means it can be downloaded and used without any cost or subscription fees.

Question 20

Emma is working on a new resumé so she can apply for her first full-time job after college.She thinks her design is looking plain, though, and is worried she's missing important information.What advice can you give Emma to help her spruce up her resumé and make it look more professional?

Accepted Answer

Using a template can provide a professional and polished look to a resume without making it too busy or distracting. It can also ensure that all important information is included in a clear and organized manner. Adding clipart, changing colors and fonts, or posting it online can actually make the resume look unprofessional and distract from the content.

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