EMPTECH Exam Flashcards
(cells involved)
AVERAGE
(range, “criteria”, average range)
AVERAGEIF
(range, “criteria”)
COUNTIF
Visual representation of something; such as
Image
A picture that has been created/copied and stored in electronic form.
Can be described in terms of vector or raster graphics
In Information Technology, an Image is
visual images or designs on some surface (wall, canvas, screen paper, or stone) to inform/illustrate/entertain
Graphics
combination of text and graphic elements (as in a book or magazine, or on a website) to present information in a visually striking way
To create visual content to communicate messages
Infographic, web design, logo, ads, social media content, etc.
Graphics Design
2 MOST COMMON FILE TYPES
Vector & Raster
building blocks/basic units in the construction of visual image
VISUAL DESIGN ELEMENTS
describes a shape/outline
Can be thick or thin
May be actual, implied, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, or contour
Line
(usually) a geometric area that stands out from the space next to/around it because of differences in value, color, or texture
Shape
degree of light and dark in design
Contrast between black & white and all the tones in between
Can be used with color as well as black & white
Value
extreme changes between values
Contrast
the way a surface feels or is perceived to feel
Texture
determined by its hue (name of color), intensity (purity of the hue), value (lightness/darkness of the hue
Color
figure having volume or thickness
Form
of margins, typeface, typestyle, and colors
Consistency
feeling of visual equality in shape, form, value, color, etc
Balance
area that first attracts the attention in a composition
Center of Interest
chart/diagram/illustration that uses graphic elements to present information in a visually striking way
Infographics
facts & conclusions to convey the overall message/story
The Knowledge
brings together a composition with smaller units
Harmony
includes text, statistics, time frame & references
The Content
offers some change in value creating a visual discord in a compositions
Contrast
colors, graphics, & icons used in designing the information
The Visual
Importance of Infographics
Easily catch your audience attention
Increase brand awareness
Make your content viral
Increase search marketing results
Increase followers & subscribers
Portable & easily embeddable
Make your content more understandable
Expand beyond digital marketing
Position you as an expert
Best for photographs
Raster
Composed of pixels
Raster
JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
Raster
More accessible & shareable
Raster
Composed of paths
Vector
Large file sizes
Raster
PDF, EPS (Encapsulated PostScript), SVG (Scalable Vector Graphic), AI (Adobe Illustrator
Vector
Best for logos, type, and geometric designs
Vector
website needs to have a clear purpose and fulfill a specific need for your users in the most effective way possible
Purpose
Less accessible & shareable
Vector
platform does not require any web programming skill, they provide a drag and drop interface and free hosting as well
Web Builder
Encompasses several important elements including color, layout, and overall graphical appearance
Web Creation
Smaller file sizes
Vector
information must be easy to read; organize your information using headlines and subheadlines, using bullet points
Communication
choose fonts that are easier to read online such as Arial and Verdana
Typefaces
complementary colors create balance and harmony and it enhances the overall user experience
Colors
choose the right _____ for your website that can help with brand positioning and connecting with your target audience
Images
check the links, and the web page hierarchy for easy access; make your user comfortable in navigating your website
Navigation
rrange content into sections, columns and boxes that line up and feel balanced, which leads to a better looking website
Grid Based Layouts
Consider if your website is mobile friendly as it is common to access websites with multiple devices
Mobile Friendly
People scan computer screens in an “F’ pattern. Most people see the top and left of the screen, while the right side is rarely seen.
“F” Pattern Design
do not put everything in one web page, everybody hates a website that takes ages to load
Load Time
Presentation software program used to organize and present information to others
Presentation aid that utilizes visual and stimulating elements to accompany a presenter’s communication through slides and multimedia tools
For personal and professional purposes
MS POWERPOINT
to create sense of intimacy and involvement
Eye contact with audience
to make it memorable and impactful
Weave relatable stories into your PPT
to enhance audience participation
Encourage questions and provide thoughtful responses
to gather audience opinions, engagement, and involvement
Use live polls or surveys
TECHNIQUES FOR MS POWERPOINT
Appropriateness
Organization
Understanding the audience
Simplicity
Animations / Transitions
Clarity
Minimization
Contrast
these are electronic or digital pictures or photographs saved in any local storage device.
Pictures
it identifies the kind of data compression process that it uses to make it more compatible and portable through the Internet. This type of image file can support 16.7 million colors.
JPG
Graphics Interchange Format.
This is capable of displaying transparencies.
GIF
It was built around the capabilities of .GIF.
Its development was basically to transport images on the Internet at faster rates.
It allows the control of the transparency level or opacity of images.
PNG
a GIF type which are line art drawings or images used as generic representations for ideas and objects that can be integrated in Word documents.
Clip Art
printable objects or materials that you can integrate in your document.
Shapes
predefined sets of different shapes grouped together to form ideas that are organizational or structural in nature.
Smart Art
allows you to represent data characteristics and trends in your Word documents.
Chart
creating reports for procedures will require the integration of a more realistic image of what you are discussing on your report or manual.
Screenshot
The real challenge is where to put the image you inserted or where to position it.
Image Placement
allows you to move the image in position where you want it to appear in relation to the text on your document.
Text wrapping
This is the default setting for images that are inserted or integrated in your document. It treats your image like a text font with the bottom side totally aligned with the text line.
In Line With Text
allows the image you inserted to be placed anywhere within the paragraph with the text going around the image.
Square
almost the same as the Square setting, but here the text “hugs” or conforms to the general shape of the image creating a creative effect.
Tight
allows the text on your document to flow even tighter, talking the contours and shape of the image.
Through
pushes the texts away vertically to the top and/or the bottom of the image.
Top and Bottom
allows your image to be dragged and placed anywhere on your document but with all the texts floating in front of it.
Behind Text
allows your image to be placed right on top of the text as if your image was dropped right on i
In Front of Text
set of toolbars at the top of the window in Office programs
Ribbon
collection of shortcuts to the features, options, commands, or option groups that you use frequently.
Quick Access Toolbar
to show the details or title of the document that is currently open
Title Bars
a menu would appear, providing access to functions such as opening, saving, and printing documents
Office Button
is used as a measuring tool for adjusting Indents, the tabs and the width of margins for a document
Ruler
the default view in MS Word, this mode shows how the document would appear when printed as it’s being edited. *What You See Is What You Get (W/SIM/G).
Print Layout
to hide the writing tools and menus and to leave more room for the pages themselves
Read Mode
is designed to show you what your document would look like if you Intended to publish it as a webpage.
Web Layout
