Module 5 Flashcards
In a relational database, data is organized into rows of data called ______.
A.
tables
B.
fields
C.
views
D.
records
D. records
In a relational database, data is structured into tables, where each row represents a record. A record (also known as a tuple) contains specific data entries for each field in a table.
Tables contain both rows (records) and columns (fields).
Fields represent the columns in the table, which define the type of data (e.g., name, date) stored in that specific column.
Views are virtual tables that represent subsets of the data from one or more tables.
You want to share information about an upcoming event at your school by creating a short promotional video. Which type of app might you use to create the video?
A.
communications
B.
device management
C.
graphics and media
D.
personal interest
C. graphics and media
Explanation:
Graphics and media apps are used for editing photos, videos, and other multimedia content. Creating a short promotional video would fall under this category, as it involves working with video editing tools to produce and manage multimedia content
To run a productivity app with most complete and advanced capabilities, you would most likely ______.
A.
run a web app in a web browser
B.
download it from an app store to your smartphone
C.
install and run the software on your desktop or laptop computer
D.
update the app online to make sure you have the most recent version
C. install and run the software on your desktop or laptop computer
Explanation:
Desktop applications tend to have more robust and advanced features compared to web or mobile apps, which may be more limited in capabilities. For tasks that require full functionality (e.g., spreadsheet macros or detailed presentations), installing software on a computer is the preferred option
Which of these is not an option for formatting text?
A.
changing the text’s color
B.
changing the text’s size
C.
making text bold
D.
copying a region of text
D. copying a region of text
Explanation:
Formatting text involves changing its appearance, such as color, size, or style (bold, italic). Copying text is not considered formatting; it is part of editing or manipulating text rather than altering its visual presentation
When you take a photo with a digital camera, most likely it is saved in ______ format.
A.
GIF
B.
TIFF
C.
JPG
D.
PNG
C. JPG
Explanation:
JPEG (JPG) is the most common format used by digital cameras because it provides a good balance between image quality and file size. Other formats like PNG or TIFF are used for specific purposes (e.g., PNG for transparency or TIFF for high-quality archival images)
Mobile first design is important because ______.
A.
smartphones generally have more processing power than laptops
B.
sales of personal computers have surpassed sales of smartphones
C.
developers can only write apps for one platform
D.
developers must provide simplified user experiences for apps that run on small screens
D. developers must provide simplified user experiences for apps that run on small screens
Explanation:
Mobile-first design ensures that apps and websites are optimized for smaller screens and touch-based interactions. Since smartphones and mobile devices dominate internet usage, developers need to prioritize simplicity and usability
When a value in a worksheet changes, the spreadsheet program will ______.
A.
delete the value
B.
reformat any cells whose values changed
C.
launch a calculator for you to check the calculations
D.
recalculate any cells whose formulas depend on the value that changed
D. recalculate any cells whose formulas depend on the value that changed
Explanation:
Spreadsheet programs, like Excel, automatically update formulas when a value in the worksheet changes, ensuring calculations remain accurate and up-to-date
When giving a presentation, pushing one slide off the right edge of the screen as another one appears is an example of aNo ______.
A.
entrance
B.
transition
C.
animation
D.
exit
B. transition
Explanation:
A transition refers to the visual effect that occurs when moving from one slide to another during a presentation. The effect described fits the definition of a transition, not an animation or entrance effect
Which type of app would most likely NOT be found included in a productivity suite?
A.
web browser
B.
spreadsheet
C.
presentation
D.
word processing
A. web browser
Explanation:
Productivity suites typically include applications like word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation tools. A web browser, although useful, is not typically packaged with productivity suites as it serves a different function
