Question 1

Margins specify the portion of the page ____.
A) outside the main body of text
B) between individual letters
C) in the file on disk
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Margins specify the portion of the page outside the main body of text. They do not have anything to do with the spaces between individual letters or the file on disk, so options B, C, and D are incorrect.

Question 2

The ____ entered in a spreadsheet cell like the one in the accompanying figure identifies the data and helps organize the worksheet.
A) label
B) value
C) formula
D) function

Accepted Answer

Labels are used to identify data and help organize the worksheet. Values are the actual numerical data entered into the cell. Formulas perform calculations with the data in the worksheet. Functions are pre-defined formulas that can be used to perform specific tasks.

Question 3

A ____ - such as bold, italic, and underline - adds emphasis to a font.
A) font style
B) font size
C) font type
D) font key

Accepted Answer

Font style refers to the different options of emphasis that can be applied to a font, such as bold, italic, and underline. Font size refers to the size of the font, font type refers to the specific design of the letters in the font, and font key is not a commonly used term in typography.

Question 4

With ____, if typed text extends beyond the right page margin, the word processing software automatically positions the text at the beginning of the next line.
A) scrolling
B) wordwrap
C) replace
D) import

Accepted Answer

Wordwrap is the feature in word processors that automatically moves text to the next line when it reaches the right margin. This prevents the need to manually hit the return key at the end of every line, making it easier to edit and format text.

Question 5

____ involves changing the appearance of a word processing document like the one in the accompanying figure.
A) Creating
B) Editing
C) Formatting
D) Printing

Accepted Answer

Formatting involves changing the appearance of a document, such as changing the font, spacing, alignment, and other visual elements. Creating refers to starting a new document or file, editing involves revising or modifying a document, and printing involves producing a hard copy of the document.

Question 6

A wizard, or assistant, is a(n) ____.
A) answers to questions that people frequently ask about an application
B) electronic equivalent of a user manual, usually integrated into an application software package
C) step-by-step instruction using real examples to show how to use an application
D) automated tool that helps complete a task by asking questions and performing actions based on the answers

Accepted Answer

A wizard is an automated tool that helps complete a task by asking questions and performing actions based on the answers provided by the user. It is designed to simplify complex tasks and guide users through a step-by-step process. A wizard is commonly found in software applications, where it may be used to assist with tasks such as installation, configuration, or data entry. A wizard is different from a user manual or frequently asked questions, as it is an interactive tool that actively assists the user in completing a task.

Question 7

The ____ is a special window displayed by a program to provide information, present available options, or request a response.
A) menu
B) dialog box
C) title bar
D) submenu

Accepted Answer

A dialog box is a special window that pops up to provide information or request input from the user. It typically presents available options and allows the user to make a selection or enter data before proceeding with a task. The other options listed (menu, title bar, and submenu) are interface elements that may be present in a program but do not necessarily perform the specific functions attributed to a dialog box.

Question 8

To place whatever is stored on the Clipboard into a document, you ____ it into the document.
A) copy
B) paste
C) glue
D) insert

Accepted Answer

To place whatever is stored on the Clipboard into a document, you paste it into the document.

Question 9

____ is the process of generating output on a medium, such as paper.
A) Creating
B) Editing
C) Formatting
D) Printing

Accepted Answer

Printing is the specific process of generating output on a physical medium, such as paper. Creating refers to the act of producing content, editing involves reviewing and revising content, and formatting involves laying out content in a specific way.

Question 10

A single point is about ____ of an inch in height.
A) 1/9
B) 1/18
C) 1/36
D) 1/72

Accepted Answer

A point is 1/72 of an inch in height. This is a standard measurement in printing and design, where font sizes are often measured in points.

Question 11

One type of system software, the operating system (shown in the accompanying figure) ____.
A) contains instructions that coordinate all of the activities of the hardware devices in a computer
B) is only important when a computer processes information
C) is not loaded into memory when a computer is first turned on
D) is loaded into memory from a floppy disk each time a computer is turned on

Accepted Answer

The operating system contains instructions that coordinate all of the activities of the hardware devices in a computer. Therefore, choice A is the best choice. Choice B is incorrect because the operating system is always important, regardless of whether a computer is processing information. Choice C is incorrect because the operating system is loaded into memory when a computer is first turned on. Choice D is incorrect because the operating system is typically installed on the hard drive and is loaded into memory from there, not from a floppy disk.

Question 12

As shown in the graphical user interface in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____ is a graphical element (usually a rectangular or circular shape) that can be selected to cause a specific action to take place.
A) button
B) icon
C) menu
D) window

Accepted Answer

The definition given in the question fits the concept of a button, as it is a graphical element that can be selected to cause a specific action. Icons are also graphical elements, but they may not necessarily have an associated action when selected. Menus and windows are not described by the given definition, as they are not individual elements that can be selected to cause an action, but rather larger parts of the user interface.

Question 13

The computer's capability to distinguish spoken words is called ____.
A) word capture
B) sound cognition
C) voice recognition
D) expression recognition

Accepted Answer

The computer's capability to distinguish spoken words is called voice recognition, which involves the use of software to analyze and interpret the sound patterns of human speech.

Question 14

To cut involves removing a portion from a document like the one in the accompanying figure and electronically storing it in a temporary storage location called the ____.
A) Warehouse
B) Cupboard
C) desktop
D) Clipboard

Accepted Answer

When we cut a portion of a document, it is temporarily stored in a location called the Clipboard. Therefore, option D is the best choice. The other options, such as Warehouse, Cupboard, and Desktop, do not refer to the specific temporary storage location used for cut items.

Question 15

____ involves developing a word processing document like the one in the accompanying figure by entering text or numbers, designing graphics, and performing other tasks using an input device.
A) Creating
B) Editing
C) Formatting
D) Printing

Accepted Answer

Creating involves developing a new document from scratch, which includes entering text or numbers, designing graphics, and performing other tasks using an input device. Editing involves making changes to an existing document, formatting involves adjusting the visual appearance of the document, and printing involves producing a physical copy of the document.

Question 16

An application can be started by ____.
A) dragging its icon over the Start button
B) pointing at a command followed by an arrow
C) clicking its program name on a menu or in a list
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Applications can be started by clicking their program name on a menu or in a list, which is a common method used in various operating systems to launch applications.

Question 17

____ is the process of making changes to the existing content of a document like the one in the accompanying figure.
A) Creating
B) Editing
C) Formatting
D) Printing

Accepted Answer

Editing is the process of making changes to the existing content of a document, which can include adding, deleting, or modifying text, images, or other elements. Creating refers to starting a new document from scratch. Formatting involves changing the appearance or layout of the document, while printing is the process of producing a physical copy of the document.

Question 18

A word processing document can be enhanced by adding a border, which is ____.
A) a decorative line or pattern along one or more edges of a page
B) text that appears at the top of each page
C) a blank portion of the page outside the main body of text
D) text that appears at the bottom of each page

Accepted Answer

A border is a decorative line or pattern that can be added along one or more edges of a page to enhance the visual appeal of a word processing document. Options B, C, and D refer to different elements that are not related to a border.

Question 19

____ is the process of copying a document from memory to a storage medium such as a USB flash drive or hard disk.
A) Copying
B) Saving
C) Formatting
D) Printing

Accepted Answer

Saving is the process of writing data from memory to a storage medium, which can include devices like USB flash drives or hard disks.

Question 20

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____ is a rectangular area of the screen that is used to display a program, data, and/or information.
A) menu
B) icon
C) window
D) command

Accepted Answer

A window is the specific rectangular area of a computer display screen that presents its content, typically representing a rectangular area within the entire available screen space.

Quiz 3: Software for Educators

Margins specify the portion of the page ____.

The ____ entered in a spreadsheet cell like the one in the accompanying figure identifies the data and helps organize the worksheet.

A ____ - such as bold, italic, and underline - adds emphasis to a font.

With ____, if typed text extends beyond the right page margin, the word processing software automatically positions the text at the beginning of the next line.

____ involves changing the appearance of a word processing document like the one in the accompanying figure.

A wizard, or assistant, is a(n) ____.

The ____ is a special window displayed by a program to provide information, present available options, or request a response.

To place whatever is stored on the Clipboard into a document, you ____ it into the document.

____ is the process of generating output on a medium, such as paper.

A single point is about ____ of an inch in height.

One type of system software, the operating system (shown in the accompanying figure) ____.

As shown in the graphical user interface in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____ is a graphical element (usually a rectangular or circular shape) that can be selected to cause a specific action to take place.

The computer's capability to distinguish spoken words is called ____.

To cut involves removing a portion from a document like the one in the accompanying figure and electronically storing it in a temporary storage location called the ____.

____ involves developing a word processing document like the one in the accompanying figure by entering text or numbers, designing graphics, and performing other tasks using an input device.

An application can be started by ____.

____ is the process of making changes to the existing content of a document like the one in the accompanying figure.

A word processing document can be enhanced by adding a border, which is ____.

____ is the process of copying a document from memory to a storage medium such as a USB flash drive or hard disk.

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____ is a rectangular area of the screen that is used to display a program, data, and/or information.