Intro to Computers
Part I. Identify the term associated with each definition/example. Adds the first 2 numbers in column A | =SUM(A1:A2) | Clip art | Collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images | Word wrap | Allows users to type words in a paragraph continually without pressing the enter key at the end of the line | records | A city, a state code, a zip code | spreadsheet | Allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations and recalculate when data changes. | Absolute reference | $E$6 | cell | Intersection of a row and a column | move | Move a paragraph from one location to another in a document | ample | The word, large, is used often in a document; find another word similar in meaning to the word, large | Word processor | Allows users to create, edit, format, and print a document containing words, tables, and clip art | database | Store and organize large amounts of data | header | Text that will print at the top of every page | template | A predefined document which serves a specific purpose like a resume | Addition formula | =A1+A2+A3 | format | Change the appearance of a document | Application software | Programs designed to make the user more productive both personally and professionally | Presentation software | Create a slide show that is displayed on a monitor or projection equipment | query | The process of finding records based on specific criteria | font | Name assigned to a specific design of characters | Database software | Create, access, and manage data stored in a central location |
Part II. What software (word processing, spreadsheeting, database, presentation graphics, operating system, or none of the above) would you most likely use given the following information? spreadsheet | Prepare a personal budget for November, 2012 | Operating system | Startup (bootup) your computer | None of the above (personal information manager) | Add a new friend to an electronic telephone
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Presentation graphics | Create visual aids to communicate ideas, messages, etc. to a large group of people |