Question 1

A standard feature of spreadsheet software is the capability of turning numeric data into a(n) ____________________ that graphically illustrates the relationship of the numeric data.

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The answer of A standard feature of spreadsheet software is...

Question 2

A(n) ____________________ is a special window displayed by a program to provide information, present available options, or request a response.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a special window displayed...

Question 3

____________________ is used to create electronic presentations that can include text, graphics, video, audio, and animation.

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The answer of ____________________ is used to create electronic presentations...

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: Automatically appear on the screen when you perform a certain action.
Includes discussions and online meetings; discussions allow multiple users to enter comments in a document and read and reply to each other's comments.
If multiple users work with a document, the word processing software highlights or color-codes changes made by various users.
The ability to search through various forms of online and Internet reference information.
A document that contains the formatting necessary for a specific document type.
Increases the readability and legibility of an on-screen document by hiding unnecessary toolbars, increasing the size of displayed characters, and providing navigation tools.
Creates form letters, mailing labels, and envelopes.
A sequence of keystrokes and instructions that a user records and saves, and then uses to execute the same series of instructions.
Supports input from a digital pen, and incorporates a user's handwritten text and drawings in a word processing document.
A user looks up a synonym for a word in a document.

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The Answer of Ink Input and Research and Collaboration and is...

Question 5

____________________ is software designed to help teach facts, information, and/or skills associated with subject-related materials.

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The answer of ____________________ is software designed to help teach...

Question 6

You are on a committee to suggest new technology and software for classrooms. You have been asked for opinions about the best hardware and software to purchase. Which of the following applications would best accomplish the task of accepting handwritten notes and then converting them to text?
A) notepad software
B) database software
C) word processing software
D) note taking software

Accepted Answer

Note taking software is specifically designed to accept handwritten notes and convert them to text, often using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology.

Question 7

You are on a committee to suggest new technology and software for classrooms. You have been asked for opinions about the best hardware and software to purchase. The committee would like a device that a teacher could use to write notes while walking around the classroom. They would also like the notes to convert to text if necessary. Which device will you recommend?
A) workstation
B) mainframe
C) tablet computers
D) laptop

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Tablet computers would be the best option for a teacher who needs to write notes while walking around the classroom. They are portable and easy to hold, with a touch screen and stylus for note-taking. There are also many apps available for handwriting recognition, which would allow the notes to be converted to text if necessary. Workstations and mainframes are desktop computers that are not portable, and laptops may not be as comfortable to hold and write on as a tablet.

Question 8

A(n) ____________________ is a predefined formula that performs common calculations, such as adding the values in a group of cells.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a predefined formula that...

Question 9

A(n) ____________________ application refers to computer software products used to support teaching and learning of subject-related content.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ application refers to computer software...

Question 10

____________________ applications are designed to provide students in grades PreK-3 with a developmental head start in reading, language arts, math, science, and other curriculum areas.

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The answer of ____________________ applications are designed to provide students...

Question 11

With the new fiscal year, budget money has become available for software applications. The technology committee at the school has asked for your advice on purchasing software. Which of the following types of software could a teacher use to keep a record of student grades?
A) publishing
B) spreadsheet
C) speech synthesis
D) reference

Accepted Answer

A spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets is commonly used by teachers to keep track of student grades. It allows for easy entry, formatting, calculation, and analysis of grades.

Question 12

A(n) ____________________ is a collection of related data that is organized in records.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a collection of related...

Question 13

Explain what an embedded operating system is and briefly describe at least two popular embedded operating systems.

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The answer of Explain what an embedded operating system is...

Question 14

____________________ is software that allows for the creation of documents called presentations, which are used to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group.

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The answer of ____________________ is software that allows for the...

Question 15

The search feature can be used in combination with the ____________________ feature to substitute existing characters or words with new ones.

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The answer of The search feature can be used in...

Question 16

____________________ is designed specifically for students with physical impairments or learning disabilities.

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The answer of ____________________ is designed specifically for students with...

Question 17

____________________ applications encourage higher-order thinking skills, provide reinforcement of facts, and allow students to define their own path with applications like 3D World Atlas or Amazon Trail.

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The answer of ____________________ applications encourage higher-order thinking skills, provide...

Question 18

____________________ allows users to edit digital photographs.

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The answer of ____________________ allows users to edit digital photographs....

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ is a teaching program designed to help individuals learn to use a product or concepts.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a teaching program designed...

Question 20

____________________ software enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, graphs, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page and then save the page as part of an electronic notebook.

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The answer of ____________________ software enables users to enter typed...

Quiz 3: Software for Educators