Teachers Discovering Computers Integrating Technology in a Changing World 8th Edition Glenda A Gunter Randolph E Gunter- Test Bank

Teachers Discovering Computers Integrating Technology in a Changing World 8th Edition Glenda A Gunter Randolph E Gunter- Test Bank Sample Test Chapter_3_Software_for_Educators 1. 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 ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 2. 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 ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 3. 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. c. menu d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 4. 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. c. window d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 5. 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 c. Formatting ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 6. is the process of making changes to the existing content of a document like the one in the accompanying figure. a. Creating c. Formatting ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 7. 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. c. desktop d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 8. involves changing the appearance of a word processing document like the one in the accompanying figure. a. Creating c. Formatting ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 9. To place whatever is stored on the Clipboard into a document, you it into the document. a. copy b. c. glue d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 10. A single point is about of an inch in height. a. 1/9 b. c. 1/36 d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 11. A — such as bold, italic, and underline — adds emphasis to a font. a. font style b. c. font type d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 12. is the process of copying a document from memory to a storage medium such as a USB flash drive or hard disk. a. Copying c. Formatting ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 13. is the process of generating output on a medium, such as paper. a. Creating c. Formatting ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 14. The is a special window displayed by a program to provide information, present available options, or request a response. a. menu b. c. title bar d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 15. The computer’s capability to distinguish spoken words is called . a. word capture b. sound cognition c. voice recognition d. expression recogn ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 16. 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 ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 17. Margins specify the portion of the page . a. outside the main body of text b. c. in the file on disk d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 18. 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. c. replace d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 19. 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 ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 20. The entered in a spreadsheet cell like the one in the accompanying figure identifies the data and helps organize the worksheet. a. label b. c. formula d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 21. A performs calculations on the numeric data in a spreadsheet like the one in the accompanying figure. a. chart b. c. value d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 22. All of the following are types of charts EXCEPT charts. a. column c. macro ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 23. The results of presentation graphics software programs normally are viewed as . a. macros b. audience handouts c. slides d. notes pages ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 24. A(n) is a PIM feature that can be used to record ideas, reminders, and other important information. a. appointment calendar c. notepad ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 25. The use of an application to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet is sometimes called computing. a. cloud b. c. locational d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 26. A(n) is a program you can download and use primarily on your mobile device. a. edit c. servlet ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 27. Using software, an individual can create newsletters and brochures, postcards and greeting cards, letterhead and business cards, and banners, calendars, and logos. a. CAD b. c. URL d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 28. Camtasia Studio is an example of an easy-to-use software program. a. photo-editing c. multimedia authoring ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 29. consists of full-motion images played back at various speeds. a. Video c. Audio/video studio ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 30. All of the following are terms that have emerged for referring to computer-assisted instruction EXCEPT . a. CBI b. c. CBL d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 31. Another name for drill-and-practice software is software. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 32. With , a tutorial offers alternative paths through a lesson based on students’ responses. a. computer simulation b. c. branching d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 33. applications include Classroom Jeopardy and SimCity. a. Critical-thinking b. c. Language arts d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 34. offers access to account balances, provides bill payment services, and allows you to download transactions and statements from the Web directly to your computer. a. Personal finance b. c. Tax preparation d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 35. Which of the following is an example of special needs software? a. talking calculators b. c. text enlargement programs d. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 36. Legal software provides standard contracts and documents associated with all of the following EXCEPT . a. buying, selling, and renting property b. planning an estate c. submitting an appeal for a felony conviction d. preparing a will ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 37. Entertainment software includes all of the following EXCEPT . a. game programs b. hobby software c. flying simulation programs d. multimedia author ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 38. Users can use online Help to ask a question or access the Help topic by . a. subject c. chronological order ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 39. All of the following are true EXCEPT . a. an older version of a software package may not open a file created in a newer version of the software b. the default extension for most Word 2007 files is .doc c. with Microsoft Office Open XML Format, files are automatically compressed d. because of the cost of software, most schools do not upgrade their software each time a manufacturer releas ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: Modified Multiple Response 40. Application software can be used . a. to assist with graphics and multimedia projects b. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 41. Spell checkers in many word processing programs allow the user to check the spelling of . a. a whole document c. single words as you type them ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 42. Database software allows users to . a. sort and retrieve data from the database b. create forms and reports usi ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 43. A clip art/image gallery can be stored on a . a. hard disk c. DVD ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 44. Software for use by school personnel includes software. a. gradebook b. school management c. open-source d. student management ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 45. System software consists of programs that control the operations of the computer and its devices. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 46. The latest version of Mac OS is called Mountain Lion. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 47. Shown in the accompanying figure, Windows 7 is the most current version of Microsoft’s operating system. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 48. An icon (like those in the accompanying figure) is a small image that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 49. The Windows 7 desktop contains a Start button in its lower-right corner, which can be used to start the computer. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 50. The bottom of a window has a title bar, which is a horizontal space that displays the window’s ownership. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 51. Voice recognition is the computer’s capability to distinguish spoken words. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 52. Word processing software consists primarily of graphics. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 53. Wordwrap allows the words in a paragraph to be typed continually as long as the Enter key is pressed at the end of each line. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 54. As more lines of text are typed than can display on the word processing screen, the bottom of the document moves downward off the screen. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 55. A footer is text at the top of each page in a document, and a header is text at the bottom of each page. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 56. Teachers do not normally use spreadsheet software like the kind shown in the accompanying figure. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 57. In a spreadsheet file, a number identifies each worksheet column, and a letter identifies each row. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 58. A database is a collection of numeric data organized in rows and columns. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 59. As with word processing and spreadsheet software, database software includes wizards that allow teachers and students to create databases for use as address books and directories of parents and students. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 60. To help organize a presentation, small versions of all the slides can be viewed in presentation view. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 61. With a personal information manager address book, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of customers, coworkers, family members, and friends can be entered and maintained. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 62. When a software suite is installed, each application is installed individually instead of installing the entire collection of applications at once. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 63. Photo editing software is a popular type of paint software. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 64. Video consists of full-motion images played back at various speeds. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 65. Open learning reflects classroom learning theory by allowing students to excel at their own pace, providing feedback and remediation when needed. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 66. A popular open learning system is Classworks from Curriculum Advantage. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 67. Early learning software applications include JumpStart Artist, iLife, and Kidspiration. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 68. Digital media science applications can assist students in mastering difficult or abstract concepts by providing visual representations. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 69. Most critical updates and minor software upgrades are available for only a minimal charge. a. True b. False ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 70. As shown in the accompanying figure, tips are instructions that cause a computer program to perform a specific action. ANSWER: False – commands POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 104 71. Font size is gauged by a measurement system called dots. ANSWER: False – points POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 105 72. Presentation programs typically used in schools include Keynote, the presentation software included with Apple iWork, and Microsoft Excel packaged with Microsoft Office. ANSWER: False – PowerPoint POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 115 73. In most programs, a number key or a button on the screen starts the Online Help feature. ANSWER: False – function POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 137 74. FAQs are step-by-step instructions that show users how to use an application. ANSWER: False – Tutorials POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 138 75. consists of programs that control the operations of the computer and its devices. ANSWER: System software POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 100 76. Shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) controls how data or instructions are entered and how information and processing options are presented. ANSWER: user interface POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 102 77. Shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) combines text, graphics, and other visual clues to make software easier to use. ANSWER: graphical user interface GUI graphical user interface (GUI) GUI (graphical user interface) POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 102 78. A(n) is a named collection of data, such as a document that you create, a program, or a set of data used by a program. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 79. involves changing the appearance of a document. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 80. 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. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 81. A(n) is a special window displayed by a program to provide information, present available options, or request a response. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 82. The search feature can be used in combination with the feature to substitute existing characters or words with new ones. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 83. A(n) is a predefined formula that performs common calculations, such as adding the values in a group of cells. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 84. 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. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 85. A(n) is a collection of related data that is organized in records. ANSWER: database file POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 114 86. is software that allows for the creation of documents called presentations, which are used to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group. ANSWER: Presentation graphics software POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 115 87. allows users to edit digital photographs. ANSWER: Photo editing software POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 124 88. is used to create electronic presentations that can include text, graphics, video, audio, and animation. ANSWER: Multimedia authoring software POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 124 89. A(n) application refers to computer software products used to support teaching and learning of subject-related content. ANSWER: educational software POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 127 90. is software designed to help teach facts, information, and/or skills associated with subject-related materials. ANSWER: Computer-assisted instruction CAI CAI (computer-assisted instruction) Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 127 91. A(n) is a teaching program designed to help individuals learn to use a product or concepts. ANSWER: POINTS: REFERENCES: 92. 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. ANSWER: Early learning POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 131 93. 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. ANSWER: Social studies POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 134 94. is designed specifically for students with physical impairments or learning disabilities. ANSWER: Special needs software Assistive technologies software POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 135 95. Application software consists of programs designed to perform specific tasks for users. Briefly describe each of the following categories and give at least two examples of each: Productivity Business, Graphics and Multimedia, K-12 Educational Software Applications, and Home/Personal. ANSWER: Productivity Business – designed to make people more effective and efficient while performing daily ac o Word Processing o Spreadsheet o Database o Presentation Graphics o Personal Information Management o Web Applications o Software Suite Graphics and Multimedia – powerful software that allows engineers, architects, desktop publish Examples include: o Desktop Publishing o Paint/Image Editing o Clip Art/Image Gallery o Multimedia Authoring o Video and Audio Editing o Web Page Authoring K-12 Educational Software Applications– software designed for use in supporting teaching and o Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) o Drill-and-Practice Software o Educational Games o Tutorials o Educational Simulations o Integrated Learning Systems o Curriculum-Specific Educational Software o Special Needs Software Home/Personal – designed specifically for home or personal use. Most products are relatively i o Personal Finance o Tax Preparation o Legal o Entertainment POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 108-123 123-125 127-135 135-137 TOPICS: Critical Thinking 96. Explain what an embedded operating system is and briefly describe at least two popular embedded operating systems. The operating system on mobile devices and many consumer electronics, called an embedded operatin of today’s embedded operating systems support multi-touch, which means they recognize multiple poi motions, such as tapping a button on the screen and sliding a finger to drag an object. Embedded opera applications, known as apps. Three popular embedded operating systems include Apple’s iOS, Google A ANSWER: Apple’s iOS (previously known as iPhone OS) is an operating system developed by Apple and allows programmers worldwide to design apps specifically for devices supporting this operatin Apple App Store. Google Android is an operating system designed by Google for mobile devices. Used on more t computers, Google Android allows programmers to design programs specifically for devices su BlackBerry OS is a proprietary operating system developed by Research In Motion for Blackbe POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 101 TOPICS: Critical Thinking 97. Answer this question in detail: Is an app different from a Web application or an application software program? ANSWER: Web applications and application software programs are usually multipurpose programs. Users can pur Web-based business. Users typically install purchased application software on a computer before they r software. Advantages include faster processing time because the application is on your computer and a Disadvantages include disk space is required on your computer to store the software and it can be costl some users opt to access Web applications described earlier. With Web applications, users pay a fee to Today, virtually all mobile device users download and use apps on their smartphones, tablet computers program you can download and use primarily on your mobile device. Apps often are single purpose pro thousands of apps available to meet your needs and all can be purchased and downloaded via your com Apple created and marketed the concept of an app as a free or $1–$5 unit and offered apps for d similar to what they did for music (i.e., iTunes) — they made single purpose software programs 1,000,000 apps are available from Apple’s App Store for use on iPads, iPhones, and the iPod To from other vendor apps stores for smartphones and tablet computers. While apps, Web applications, and application software programs are all computer programs th purpose programs whereas Web applications and application software programs are usually mu POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 121 TOPICS: Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 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. 98. 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 c. tablet computer b. mainframe d. laptop ANSWER: C POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 107 TOPICS: Critical Thinking 99. Which of the following applications would best accomplish the task of accepting handwritten notes and then converting them to text? a. notepad software c. database softwa b. word processing software d. note taking soft ANSWER: D POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 106 TOPICS: Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-2 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. 100. Which of the following software should your secretary order for designing the school newsletter? a. desktop publishing c. wiki b. presentation graphics d. paint ANSWER: A POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 123 TOPICS: Critical Thinking 101. Which of the following types of software could a teacher use to keep a record of student grades? a. publishing c. speech synthesis b. spreadsheet d. reference ANSWER: B POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 112 TOPICS: Critical Thinking Match the word processing feature with its description below. a. Ink Input b. Macro c. Research d. Thesaurus e. Mail Merge f. Reading Layout g. Tracking Changes h. Collaboration i. Smart Tags j. Templates REFERENCES: