Grade 10: _______________
Student Name:_______________
LC4- Lesson 19
Using Technology to solve Problems
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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1. In problem solving, you must analyze your problem after you select a solution to the
problem.
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2. Problem solving is systematic.
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3. Often, there are many possible solutions to a problem.
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4. With some word-processing programs, you can merge data files into other documents.
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5. Word-processing software cannot be used for mail merges.
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6. Database software is an example of multimedia software.
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7. Microsoft Word is an example of PIMS.
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8. Ask Jeeves is a search engine.
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9. Enterprise databases are vast and complex relational databases used by the military.
____ 10. Data communications is the application of scientific discoveries as tools to solve problems.
____ 11. The computer has played only a minimal role in the current technology boom.
____ 12. Any good software program can be used to find a solution for a business problem,
regardless of the application.
____ 13. Some word-processing programs allow you to perform database-like functions.
____ 14. The same file extension, .MED, is used for all types of multimedia files.
____ 15. Entertainment and health care are fields that have benefited from new technology in recent
years.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 16. What is the last step in problem solving?
a. defining the problem
b. evaluating a solution
c. analyzing the problem
d. implementing a solution
____ 17. What type of program is used by business to produce financial analyses?
a. word processing
c. database
b. spreadsheet
d. imaging
____ 18. Spreadsheet software makes the use of ____ statements very easy.
a. operator-based
c. what-if
b. URL
d. situational
____ 19. 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
____ 20. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Internet?
a. teleconferencing
c. defragmenting
b. search engines
d. e-mailing
____ 21. Search engines allow you to enter a(n) ____ to find sites containing information that you
need.
a. keyword
c. operator
b. URL
d. Excite!
____ 22. Which is a well-known search engine?
a. WWW
b. Access
c. Google
d. Link Now!
____ 23. ____ 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. Corel Draw is an example of ____ software.
a. spreadsheet
c. personal information management
b. database
d. graphics
____ 25. The multimedia software program ____ allows users to edit multitrack recordings with a
notebook computer.
a. Pro Tools
c. MusicShop
b. Flash
d. Avi
____ 26. The systematic approach of going from an initial situation to a desired situation is called
____.
a. telecommunications
c. problem solving
b. programming
d. teleconferencing
____ 27. What type of software allows users to view Web pages on the Internet?
a. browsers
c. word processing
b. databases
d. spreadsheets
____ 28. Lotus WordPro is an example of ____ software.
a. multimedia
c. personal information management
b. word-processing
d. database
____ 29. A database consisting of only one database table is sometimes called a ____ database.
a. relational
c. flat file
b. solo
d. one-sided
____ 30. Presentation software allows you to print ____ to accompany a slide show.
a. databases
c. mailing lists
b. transitions
d. handouts
Completion
Complete each statement.
graph
Database
technology
numeric
constraints
recalculate
multimedia
telecommunications
relational
multimedia
presentation
integrated
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desired
personal
information
Graphics
E-mail
search
data
Formulas
formulas
31. The application of scientific discoveries to the production of goods and services is known as
____________________.
32. Problem solving is always subject to some resource ____________________.
33. Problem solving is an approach of going from an initial situation to a(n) ____________________
situation.
34. A spreadsheet can ____________________ itself when new information is entered.
35. Spreadsheet programs are designed to store ____________________ data.
36. ____________________ software makes it possible to create and maintain large collections of
information.
37. Microsoft Scheduler+ is an example of _________________________ management software.
38. HotBot is an example of a(n) ____________________ engine.
39. The output of a spreadsheet can be configured as a(n) ____________________ to illustrate the data.
40. You can use _____________________ software, such as IMovie, to manipulate digital video.
41. Attending a class via the Internet is called ______________________________.
42. Before you can begin to solve a problem, you need to collect all the available
____________________ about it.
43. A(n) ____________________ database is a collection of tables that can be cross-referenced.
44. ____________________ software allows you to create a slide show using a computer.
45. ____________________ software provides electronic versions of an artist’s tools.
46. You enter data and ____________________ into spreadsheet cells to make calculations.
47. Graphics applications and ____________________ software can encourage creativity in users of all
ages.
48. ______________________ is a form of electronic data transfer that allows users to send and
receive messages.
49. Software packages, such as Microsoft Office, that combine several productivity programs are
referred to as a suite of ____________________ applications.
50. Electronically transferring data is known as ____________________.
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