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Intro to Math for Technicians Flashcards

1
Q

Tells you what part of the equation to calculate first

PEMDAS

A

Order of Operations

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2
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what does PEMDAS mean?

A

Parenthesis
Exponents (roots or powers)
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Substraction

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3
Q

Contains one or more numbers and operation symbols

6 + 20 - 4

A

numerical expression

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4
Q

Temperature formula for Celsius

A

(F - 32) / 1.8 = C

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5
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Temperature formula for Fahrenheit

A

(C x 1.8) + 32 = F

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6
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A computer can be defined as an electronic device that can…

A

Store, Retrieve, and Process data

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7
Q

refers to the physical items of equipment

monitor (the screen you look at)
Keyboard (which you type on)

A

Hardware

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8
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refers to the programs or applications that tell a computer what to do and allow the user to be productive.

Directs the computer to complete a task

Browse the internet or launch an email program

A

Software

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9
Q

what are the 2 main types of software?

one has 3 words, and the other one has 2 words.

A

Operating System Software and Software Applications

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10
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This is software that manages the operation of the entire computer

such as Microsoft Windows

A

Operating System Software

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11
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These are the programs that allow you to complete specific tasks

such as write documents, create presentations, calculate data in spreadsheets, and play games.

A

Software Applications

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12
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Used to input data into the computer

A

Keyboard

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13
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Used to create pictures or video images that can be saved and distributed through electronic sources

A

Camera/Video Camera

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14
Q

Device used to produce audio input

A

Microphone

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15
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Device used to display signals of the computer

typically thin with and LCD display

A

Monitor

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16
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Pointing device used to operate or perform specific functions of the computer

A

Mouse

17
Q

Used to print text or images from a computer

A

Printer

18
Q

Analyzes images and processes them

A

Scanner

19
Q

Devices used to produce audio output

A

Speakers and Sound Inputting devices

20
Q

Allows user to perform specific functions of the computer by applying a light touch to the screen

A

Touch Screen

21
Q

Word processing

A

Microsoft Word

22
Q

Spreadsheets

A

Microsoft Excel

23
Q

Presentations

A

Microsoft Powerpoint

24
Q

Databases

A

Microsoft Access

25
Q

a type of productivity suite used in various healthcare organizations across the country.

A

Microsoft Office

26
Q

a type of word processing system used for specifc tasks

such as creating and generating forms

A

Microsoft Word

27
Q

a spreadsheet application that allows users to create and edit spreadsheets or interactive worksheets in which data is organized and analyzed.

A

Microsoft Excel

28
Q

Each page in microsoft excel is called a

A

worksheet

29
Q

multiple pages in excel is called a

A

workbook

30
Q

predefined worksheets in which the formatting has already been created in terms of styles, formulas, and text.

A

Templates

31
Q

what are the 2 features that excel uses to input data

A

Formulas and Functions

32
Q

Allows you to perform mathematical calculations on data.

A

Formulas

33
Q

Are formulas that have been predefined to perform certain calculations

A

Functions

34
Q

Examples of functions includes:

A

SUM and AVERAGES

35
Q

Adds values in cells

A

SUM

36
Q

calculates the average for a group of selected cells

A

AVERAGE

37
Q

counts the number of cells

A

COUNT

38
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determines the highest cell value in the selected cells

A

MAX

39
Q

Determines the lowest cell value in the selected cells

A

MIN

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