Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

____________________ allows users to edit digital photographs.

Accepted Answer

Photo edit

Question 3

____________________ 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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Early learning software applications include JumpStart Artist, iLife, and Kidspiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 7

In a spreadsheet file, a number identifies each worksheet column, and a letter identifies each row.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Voice recognition is the computer's capability to distinguish spoken words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

FAQs are step-by-step instructions that show users how to use an application. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of special needs software?

Accepted Answer

A)  talking calculators 
B)  speech synthesis software 
C)  text enlargement programs 
D)  all of the above 
A)  talking calculators 
B)  speech synthesis software 
C)  text enlargement programs 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

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.
Which of the following types of software could a teacher use to keep a record of student grades?

Accepted Answer

A)  publishing 
B)  spreadsheet 
C)  speech synthesis 
D)  reference 
A)  publishing 
B)  spreadsheet 
C)  speech synthesis 
D)  reference

Question 12

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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.
Which of the following applications would best accomplish the task of accepting handwritten notes and then converting them to text?

Accepted Answer

A)  notepad software 
B)  word processing software 
C)  tablet computers 
D)  note taking software 
A)  notepad software 
B)  word processing software 
C)  tablet computers 
D)  note taking software

Question 14

____ applications include Classroom Jeopardy and SimCity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Critical-thinking 
B)  Creativity 
C)  Language arts 
D)  Early learning 
A)  Critical-thinking 
B)  Creativity 
C)  Language arts 
D)  Early learning

Question 15

Teachers do not normally use spreadsheet software like the kind shown in the accompanying figure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  button 
B)  icon 
C)  menu 
D)  window 
A)  button 
B)  icon 
C)  menu 
D)  window

Question 17

Margins specify the portion of the page ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  outside the main body of text 
B)  between individual letters 
C)  in the file on disk 
D)  all of the above 
A)  outside the main body of text 
B)  between individual letters 
C)  in the file on disk 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

As shown in the accompanying figure, tips are instructions that cause a computer program to perform a specific action. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Open learning reflects classroom learning theory by allowing students to excel at their own pace, providing feedback and remediation when needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

____________________ allows users to edit digital photographs.

____________________ 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.

Early learning software applications include JumpStart Artist, iLife, and Kidspiration.

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

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

In a spreadsheet file, a number identifies each worksheet column, and a letter identifies each row.

Voice recognition is the computer's capability to distinguish spoken words.

FAQs are step-by-step instructions that show users how to use an application. _________________________

Which of the following is an example of special needs software?

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.

____ applications include Classroom Jeopardy and SimCity.

Teachers do not normally use spreadsheet software like the kind 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.

Margins specify the portion of the page ____.

As shown in the accompanying figure, tips are instructions that cause a computer program to perform a specific action. _________________________

Open learning reflects classroom learning theory by allowing students to excel at their own pace, providing feedback and remediation when needed.

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

Integrating Educational Technology Into the Curriculum

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Hardware for Educators

Technology Digital Media and Curriculum Integration

The Changing Face of Education 2d Teaching Online

Evaluating Educational Technology and Integration Strategies

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Exam 3: Software for Educators

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

____________________ allows users to edit digital photographs.

____________________ 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.

Early learning software applications include JumpStart Artist, iLife, and Kidspiration.

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

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

In a spreadsheet file, a number identifies each worksheet column, and a letter identifies each row.

Voice recognition is the computer's capability to distinguish spoken words.

FAQs are step-by-step instructions that show users how to use an application. _________________________

Which of the following is an example of special needs software?

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.

____ applications include Classroom Jeopardy and SimCity.

Teachers do not normally use spreadsheet software like the kind 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.

Margins specify the portion of the page ____.

As shown in the accompanying figure, tips are instructions that cause a computer program to perform a specific action. _________________________

Open learning reflects classroom learning theory by allowing students to excel at their own pace, providing feedback and remediation when needed.

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

Integrating Educational Technology Into the Curriculum

Communications Networks the Internet and the World Wide Web

Hardware for Educators

Technology Digital Media and Curriculum Integration

The Changing Face of Education 2d Teaching Online

Evaluating Educational Technology and Integration Strategies

Security Issues and Ethics in Education

Filters