True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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In
problem solving, you must analyze your problem after you select a solution to the
problem.
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2.
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Problem solving is systematic.
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3.
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Often, there are many possible solutions to a problem.
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4.
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With
some word-processing programs, you can merge data files into other documents.
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5.
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Word-processing software cannot be used for mail merges.
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6.
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Database software is an example of multimedia software.
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7.
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Microsoft Word is an example of PIMS.
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8.
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Ask
Jeeves is a search engine.
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9.
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Enterprise databases are vast and complex relational databases used by the
military.
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10.
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Data
communications is the application of scientific discoveries as tools to solve problems.
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11.
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The
computer has played only a minimal role in the current technology boom.
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12.
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Any
good software program can be used to find a solution for a business problem, regardless of the
application.
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13.
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Some
word-processing programs allow you to perform database-like functions.
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14.
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The
same file extension, .MED, is used for all types of multimedia files.
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15.
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Entertainment and health care are fields that have benefited from new technology in
recent years.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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16.
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What
is the last step in problem solving? a. | defining the problem | c. | analyzing the problem | b. | evaluating a
solution | d. | implementing a
solution | | | | |
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17.
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What
type of program is used by business to produce financial analyses? a. | word
processing | c. | database | b. | spreadsheet | d. | imaging | | | | |
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18.
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Spreadsheet software makes the use of ____ statements very easy. a. | operator-based | c. | what-if | b. | URL | d. | situational | | | | |
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19.
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What
kind of software is used to organize appointments, telephone messages, and projects to be
completed? a. | TELE | c. | TCP | b. | APP-Logic | d. | PIMS | | | | |
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20.
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Which
of the following is NOT a feature of the Internet? a. | teleconferencing | c. | defragmenting | b. | search engines | d. | e-mailing | | | | |
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21.
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Search engines allow you to enter a(n) ____ to find sites containing information that
you need. a. | keyword | c. | operator | b. | URL | d. | Excite! | | | | |
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22.
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Which
is a well-known search engine? a. | WWW | c. | Google | b. | Access | d. | Link
Now! | | | | |
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____
applications provide the ability to forecast with “what-if” statements. a. | Word-processing | c. | Mail
merge | b. | Graphics | d. | Spreadsheet | | | | |
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24.
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Corel
Draw is an example of ____ software. a. | spreadsheet | c. | personal information management | b. | database | d. | graphics | | | | |
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25.
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The
multimedia software program ____ allows users to edit multitrack recordings with a notebook
computer. a. | Pro
Tools | c. | MusicShop | b. | Flash | d. | Avi | | | | |
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26.
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The
systematic approach of going from an initial situation to a desired situation is called
____. a. | telecommunications | c. | problem solving | b. | programming | d. | teleconferencing | | | | |
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27.
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What
type of software allows users to view Web pages on the Internet? a. | browsers | c. | word
processing | b. | databases | d. | spreadsheets | | | | |
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28.
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Lotus
WordPro is an example of ____ software. a. | multimedia | c. | personal information management | b. | word-processing | d. | database | | | | |
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29.
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A
database consisting of only one database table is sometimes called a ____ database. a. | relational | c. | flat
file | b. | solo | d. | one-sided | | | | |
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30.
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Presentation software allows you to print ____ to accompany a slide
show. a. | databases | c. | mailing
lists | b. | transitions | d. | handouts | | | | |
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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31.
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The
application of scientific discoveries to the production of goods and services is known as
____________________.
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32.
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Problem solving is always subject to some resource ____________________.
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33.
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Problem solving is an approach of going from an initial situation to a(n)
____________________ situation.
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34.
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A
spreadsheet can ____________________ itself when new information is entered.
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35.
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Spreadsheet programs are designed to store ____________________ data.
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36.
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____________________ software makes it possible to create and maintain large
collections of information.
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37.
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Microsoft Scheduler+ is an example of _________________________ management
software.
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38.
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HotBot is an example of a(n) ____________________ engine.
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39.
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The
output of a spreadsheet can be configured as a(n) ____________________ to illustrate the
data.
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40.
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You
can use _____________________ software, such as IMovie, to manipulate digital video.
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41.
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Attending a class via the Internet is called
______________________________.
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42.
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Before you can begin to solve a problem, you need to collect all the available
____________________ about it.
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43.
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A(n)
____________________ database is a collection of tables that can be cross-referenced.
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44.
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____________________ software allows you to create a slide show using a
computer.
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45.
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____________________ software provides electronic versions of an artist’s
tools.
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46.
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You
enter data and ____________________ into spreadsheet cells to make calculations.
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47.
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Graphics applications and ____________________ software can encourage creativity in
users of all ages.
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48.
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______________________ is a form of electronic data transfer that allows users to send
and receive messages.
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49.
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Software packages, such as Microsoft Office, that combine several productivity
programs are referred to as a suite of ____________________ applications.
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50.
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Electronically transferring data is known as ____________________.
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