1.
Hydeia needs to type a letter to Mr. Majewski. Which program does she need to use?
Correct Answer
C. Word
Explanation
Hydeia needs to use Word to type a letter to Mr. Majewski. Word is a word processing program that is commonly used for creating and editing documents, including letters. Excel is a spreadsheet program, GarageBand is a music editing program, and PowerPoint is a presentation program, none of which are suitable for typing a letter.
2.
This feature of Word and or Pages allows you to make CD labels or certificates or cards. Instead of opening just a blank document that's all white, it has pre-formatted content.
Correct Answer
B. Project Gallery or Template Chooser
Explanation
The correct answer is Project Gallery or Template Chooser. This feature in Word and Pages allows users to select pre-formatted content for creating CD labels, certificates, or cards instead of starting with a blank document. It provides a variety of templates and designs to choose from, making it easier to create professional-looking documents.
3.
Markeisha has created a bar graph which he finds in his documents under Graph.xls. What program did she use?
Correct Answer
A. Excel
Explanation
Markeisha used Excel to create the bar graph.
4.
A presentation which has photos, effects, and maybe even video or music is called a multimedia presentation. We used PowerPoint and ______________ to create these presentations.
Correct Answer
D. Keynote
Explanation
Keynote is a presentation software developed by Apple. It is commonly used to create multimedia presentations with features like photos, effects, videos, and music. PowerPoint is also mentioned in the question as another option, but the correct answer specifically mentions Keynote as the software used to create these presentations.
5.
What are some differences between PowerPoint and Keynote?
Correct Answer
C. Keynote is only for Macs. It uses the Inspector to make changes to the slides or add effects to objects. PowerPoint is for both Macs and PCs. It's toolbox is where you can add effects!
Explanation
Keynote is exclusive to Macs and utilizes the Inspector for making modifications to slides and adding effects to objects. On the other hand, PowerPoint is compatible with both Macs and PCs and features a toolbox for incorporating effects.
6.
Jade is recording her voice in iMovie. Which icon did she click to record a voiceover?
Correct Answer
C. The micropHone
Explanation
Jade clicked on the microphone icon to record a voiceover in iMovie. This icon is commonly used to represent audio recording, and is likely the most logical choice for recording voiceovers in the software.
7.
Nicholas is making a website for a project in Ms. Hannan's class. What program should he open?
Correct Answer
D. IWeb
Explanation
Nicholas should open iWeb because it is a program specifically designed for creating websites. HTML is a markup language used to structure the content of a website, but Nicholas needs a program to actually build the website. PowerPoint is a presentation software and not suitable for creating websites. Website Maker is a generic term and could refer to various website building tools, but iWeb is a specific program that Nicholas can use for his project.
8.
Once Moriah has created a podcast in GarageBand or a movie in iMovie, to save it to a flash drive, she should _____________it to another program to store it. (Usually it's stored in iTunes)
Correct Answer
A. Export
Explanation
After creating a podcast or movie in GarageBand or iMovie, Moriah should export it to another program to save it, usually in iTunes. This means that she will transfer the file from the original program to a different program for storage.
9.
Which of these is the biggest?
Correct Answer
C. Gigabytes
Explanation
Gigabytes is the largest unit of measurement among the options given. It is larger than Megabytes, Kilobytes, and Bytes. Gigabytes are commonly used to measure the storage capacity of devices such as hard drives, flash drives, and computer memory.
10.
To make an movie in iMovie, after having filmed a couple takes, Shjon would drag and drop the footage that he wanted to include from the video library into the project window.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that in iMovie, to make a movie, Shjon needs to drag and drop the footage that he wants to include from the video library into the project window. This means that he can select the specific footage he wants to use and add it to his project, allowing him to create a movie using the selected clips. Therefore, the statement "To make a movie in iMovie, after having filmed a couple takes, Shjon would drag and drop the footage that he wanted to include from the video library into the project window" is true.
11.
Safari and _________________ and both programs on your computer that help you to access the internet. They're called ___________________.
Correct Answer
D. Firefox, browsers
Explanation
Safari and Firefox are both programs on your computer that help you to access the internet. They are both examples of browsers, which are software applications that allow you to view and interact with websites and other online content. Browsers provide a graphical interface for users to navigate the internet, display web pages, and run web applications.
12.
Command Shift and 7 will help Chloe take a screen shot of a wordle she created.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
It's command shift and 4!
13.
We made the poster for dance in this program ______________________
Correct Answer
C. Comic Life
Explanation
The correct answer is Comic Life. This suggests that the poster for the dance program was created using the software called Comic Life. Comic Life is a program that allows users to create comic-style layouts and designs, which could be a creative and visually appealing way to promote a dance program.
14.
Green Screen where you film with a green background and then add in a photo is an advanced function of ______________.
Correct Answer
B. IMovie
Explanation
Green Screen, also known as chroma keying, is a technique used in video editing to replace a specific color (usually green or blue) with another image or video. iMovie is a video editing software that offers an advanced function for Green Screen. This feature allows users to film with a green background and then easily replace it with a photo or video of their choice. It is a popular tool for creating professional-looking videos with special effects.
15.
Noah is writing a letter to many different people. He knows that the computer can help her, by creating a spreadsheet in excel and using Mail Merge. He should access Mail Merge by opening PowerPoint or Keynote.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Noah is writing a letter to many different people and wants to use Mail Merge to help him. However, the correct answer is false because he should access Mail Merge by opening Microsoft Word, not PowerPoint or Keynote.
16.
Pages is a word processing program that was made by Apple. It doesn't work on __________
Correct Answer
B. PCs (Windows computers)
Explanation
Pages is a word processing program developed by Apple, which means it is specifically designed to work on Apple devices such as Macs. It is not compatible with PCs or Windows computers. Therefore, the correct answer is PCs (Windows computers).
17.
The Finder face is the only way to find a document you've saved.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
You can also use the magnifiying glass in the top right corner!
18.
In almost every application on the computer, which menu would you find the save button in?
Correct Answer
D. File
Explanation
In most computer applications, the save button is typically found in the "File" menu. This is because the "File" menu is usually where you can access options related to managing and manipulating files, including saving and opening files. The "Edit" menu is typically used for editing text or content within the application, the "Help" menu provides assistance and support options, and the "Windows" menu allows you to manage the application's windows or tabs. Therefore, the most logical place for the save button is in the "File" menu.
19.
Keyanna is looking for an image of her house and she opens this map program which was created using satelitte images from space and photos from ground level. It's free to download, works on both Macs and PCs and it's icon looks like a blue and white globe.
Correct Answer
A. Google Earth
Explanation
Google Earth is the correct answer because it is a map program that uses satellite images from space and photos from ground level. It is free to download and works on both Macs and PCs. The icon for Google Earth is a blue and white globe, which matches the description given in the question.
20.
Morgan needs to hand something in. She knows that this shortcut on the bottom right is a way to store documents on the server, which the teachers can access, but she doesn't remember which one to click on. Tanyyah reminds her that it's the "Assignments" and then she should click on her teacher's name. Mallikaa says she can just drag it to the Assignments Folder near the trash can. Who's right?
Correct Answer
A. Tannyyah
Explanation
Tanyyah is correct. She reminds Morgan that she needs to click on "Assignments" and then click on her teacher's name to store the document on the server. This implies that there is a specific location within the server where the teachers can access the documents. On the other hand, Mallikaa suggests dragging the document to the "Assignments Folder" near the trash can, which may not be the correct method as it does not specify the teacher's name. Therefore, Tanyyah's explanation is more accurate and reliable.
21.
This extension is a for a word processing document. It's mostly typing.
Correct Answer
B. .doc
Explanation
This extension is for a word processing document, indicating that the file is created and used in a word processing software, such as Microsoft Word. It suggests that the document mainly involves typing and editing text. The other file extensions (.mp3, .jpeg, .mov) are not related to word processing documents and are used for audio, image, and video files respectively. Therefore, the correct answer is .doc.
22.
Garrison thinks the extension of a photo is .jpeg. Bruce says it's a .mp3. Who's right?
Correct Answer
A. Garrison
Explanation
Garrison is correct because .jpeg is a common file extension for photos, while .mp3 is typically used for audio files. Therefore, Garrison's statement aligns with the standard file extensions for these types of files. Bruce's suggestion of .mp3 is incorrect in this context.
23.
iWeb allows you to publish to MobileMe and it will put your website online for $99 a year. Tyra and her classmates didn't use Mobile Me, instead they published to a ___________________ and Ms. Urbanczyk will put it on the server computer.
Correct Answer
A. Folder
Explanation
Tyra and her classmates did not use MobileMe to publish their website. Instead, they published it to a folder. Ms. Urbanczyk will then put the website on the server computer. This means that the website will be stored in a specific folder on the server, allowing it to be accessed and viewed online.
24.
A URL is a web site's address. It usually starts with http: or www.
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
A URL is indeed a web site's address. It is a string of characters that identifies a specific web page or resource on the internet. URLs typically start with "http://" or "www." and provide a way for users to access websites and navigate the internet. Therefore, the statement "A URL is a web site's address" is true.
25.
GarageBand is a program that mixes and records music and sound. You can make songs and podcasts
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
GarageBand is a program that allows users to mix and record music and sound. It provides various tools and features to create songs and podcasts. Therefore, the statement "GarageBand is a program that mixes and records music and sound. You can make songs and podcasts" is true.
26.
Christian is making a 3D model of a house. He saves his work and opens it again from his Finder. "CAHouse.skp" What program opens?
Correct Answer
B. Google Sketch-Up
Explanation
Christian is making a 3D model of a house and saves it as "CAHouse.skp". When he opens the file from his Finder, it will open in Google Sketch-Up. Google Sketch-Up is a computer program that allows users to create, modify, and share 3D models. Therefore, it is the program that will open the "CAHouse.skp" file.