LO6- Presenting information

Question 1

What happens when data is processed?

Answer 1

The results need to be presented

Question 2

What tool/techniques are used to present information?

Answer 2

• what information is to be presented

- the objectives that were defined during the initiation phase

Question 3

What are the 5 main tools in software selection?

Answer 3

• word processor
• spreadsheet
• databases
• DTP
• presentation software

Question 4

What does a software have?

Answer 4

• a different purpose
• different tasks it can be used for
• advantages
• disadvantages

Question 5

What is a word processors purpose?

Answer 5

To produce, edit and format documents which are text-base

Question 6

Example of word processor task is…

Answer 6

Writing documents including letters, reports

Question 7

Ad of word processor

Answer 7

Documents can be saved and retrieved later

Question 8

Dis of word processor

Answer 8

There may be a limited choice of symbols

Question 9

What is a spreadsheets purpose

Answer 9

To store and process numerical data

Question 10

Example of spreadsheets task is..

Answer 10

Creating graphs/charts from the data stored in the spreadsheet

Question 11

Ad of spreadsheets

Answer 11

Can store and process numbers

Question 12

Dis of spreadsheets

Answer 12

Inexperienced users can input incorrect formula

Question 13

what is the purpose of Databases?

Answer 13

To store data and records in an organised way

Question 14

Example of database task is..

Answer 14

Sorting and searching data

Question 15

Ad of databases

Answer 15

Reports can be created to present results of queries

Question 16

Dis of databases

Answer 16

Can become complex if several tables are used

Question 17

What is a purpose of DTP?

Answer 17

To arrange text and images into publications

Question 18

Examples of DTP tasks is..

Answer 18

Creating documents including newsletters, flyers, posters, brochures

Question 19

Ad of DTP

Answer 19

Frames can be used to place text and images in the document

Question 20

Dis of DTP

Answer 20

Different DTP software can have compatibility issues

Question 21

What is the purpose of a presentation?

Answer 21

To create a slideshow to present information to an audience

Question 22

Examples of presentation tasks is..

Answer 22

Creating presentations to convey information

Question 23

Ad of presentation

Answer 23

Slides can include a range of different components

Question 24

Dis of presentation

Answer 24

Presentations may become unprofessional if too many features and effects are used