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Collaboration means to work ______________.

  • with another person or group in order to talk about a problem.
  • to create a plan in order to achieve or do something.
  • with another person or group in order to model appropriate behaviors.
  • with another person or group in order to achieve or do something.
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with another person or group in order to achieve or do something.

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Collaboration is particularly important in a Global Economy, where:

  • different groups in each area make their own plans.
  • co-workers or teammates are always situated locally.
  • co-workers or teammates might be in another part of the country or the world.
  • co-workers or teammates might consider working together to be non-productive.
A

co-workers or teammates might be in another part of the country or the world.

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Collaboration done well leads to:

  • increased income for everyone.
  • increased output and efficiency.
  • spending more time working together.
  • increased name brand recognition.
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increased output and efficiency.

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Teamwork is the combined __________ of a group of people.

  • action
  • gathering
  • goals
  • funding
A

action

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A plane flying overhead and ____________ your conversation is an example of external noise.

  • visually enhancing
  • adding to
  • interfering with
  • lowering
A

interfering with

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We know we have good process of communication when ________

  • it begins with the sender and ends with the receiver in the form of feedback.
  • the communication contains one or more discrete acts.
  • the communication begins with the speaker.
  • the communication relies on being an active listener.
A

it begins with the sender and ends with the receiver in the form of feedback.

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What are the one of the basic communication styles?

  • non-invasive
  • verbal
  • interrogative
  • permissive
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verbal

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____________ communication is a two-way information sharing process where one person sends a message that is easy for the receiver to understand.

  • Considerate
  • Permissable
  • Allowed
  • Effective
A

Effective

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A person who ___________ good time management will have less stress.

  • sees
  • considers
  • employs
  • plans
A

employs

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Time management provides greater opportunities to ___________ important life and career goals.

  • remember
  • achieve
  • think about
  • plan on
A

achieve

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Time Management can help an individual through ___________

  • greater productivity.
  • greater stability.
  • greater inefficiency.
  • greater freedom.
A

greater productivity.

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By employing good____________ a person will have less stress.

  • processes
  • communication
  • time management
  • conversation
A

time management

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Displaying good time management behaviors will provide increased opportunities for __________

  • procurement.
  • advancement.
  • enhancement.
  • development.
A

advancement

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Which answer is NOT a major advantage to an employee who has greater productivity and is more efficient?

  • They will be a great role model for other employees.
  • They will have time to help other team members.
  • They will have less work overall.
  • They will have a better professional reputation.
A

They will have less work overall.

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An increase in ____________ to achieve important life and career goals can be reached through better time management.

  • need
  • opportunities
  • use of friends
  • study
A

opportunities

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Using your time management skills to prioritize tasks ______________.

  • is a good way to use your time
  • is an example of common sense
  • cannot be replicated by others
  • is a habit that we all have
A

is a good way to use your time

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____________ is one of the ways that Time Management can help an individual.

  • Only working on one or two activities
  • Not creating a schedule
  • Not relying on old habits
  • Optimizing efficiency and results
A

Optimizing efficiency and results

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Failing to manage your time effectively can _____________

  • have no effect on your career.
  • create missed deadlines.
  • avoid poor work quality.
  • increase workflow.
A

create missed deadlines.

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Which of the answers is not a way to organize your time effectively?

  • Analyze what’s most import.
  • Make a list of your actions.
  • Prune the things that are less important.
  • Keep adding to your list to make sure you haven’t missed anything?
A

Keep adding to your list to make sure you haven’t missed anything?

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Why do we need to plan to complete tasks in order of importance?

  • So that the most important things get done.
  • So we can eliminate the things that aren’t important.
  • To create time to do other things.
  • Because then we’ll have less to do.
A

So that the most important things get done.

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When integrating a regularly maintained information system for all employees, Carissa decides to schedule computer system backups. In order to use an online computer backup service, what does Carissa need?

a. A network connection
b. A network connection, a printer, and a computer
c. A computer, a network connection, and a CD-ROM drive
d. A computer, a network connection, and backup system software

A

d. A computer, a network connection, and backup system software

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A device that optically examines an image, printed text, handwriting, or an object and then converts it to a digital image is called a(n) _____.

a. scanner
b. projector
c. LED printer
d. digital camera

A

a. scanner

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Due to your continuous use of the Internet and email, your computer has become infected with a computer virus. What software utility should you obtain to correct the issues and protect your computer in the future?

a. file erasure software
b. Firewall software
c. Data decryption software
d. Antivirus software

A

d. Antivirus software

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The main reason that many new offices connect their employees’ computers to a local area network (LAN) is because it allows the devices to _____.

a. run faster
b. access the Internet
c. share information
d. send pictures to friends

A

c. share information

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What kind of program do you need in order to make sure your files can be recovered in the event of a virus?

a. Encryption
b. Network
c. Backup
d. Uninstall

A

c. Backup

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The university has computers connected to a local area network (LAN), which is NOT intended for _____.

a. sharing important information with colleagues
b. accessing the Internet for needed information
c. making equipment run much faster
d. sending email to friends

A

d. sending email to friends

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27
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A mobile computer that has features and performance very similar to a personal computer is called a _____.

a. workstation computer
b. special-purpose computer
c. laptop computer
d. supercomputer

A

c. laptop computer

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Which of the following is the BEST software for creating a document that will contain text and numerical information, and perform complex mathematical calculations?

a. Database software
b. Spreadsheet software
c. Word processing software
d. Presentation graphics software

A

b. Spreadsheet software

29
Q

What type of computer program is commonly used to combine and manipulate text and images to create attractive documents that might be used in developing a business project?

a. A database program
b. A spreadsheet program
c. A presentation program
d. A word processing program

A

d. A word processing program

30
Q

Which of the following is a common environmental factor that can negatively impact the usefulness and lifespan of a computer?

a. Too many different users
b. Heat
c. Improper use
d. Scheduled maintenance

A

b. Heat

31
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Which of the following are not barriers to effective communication?

Distraction
Chatting
Noise and Movement
Poor Timing

A

Chatting

32
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A plane flying overhead and interfering with your conversation is an example of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ noise.
  operational 
  physiological 
  external 
  psychological
A

external

33
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“Communication is a process” means that

  • communication has clear beginning and then is open ended.
  • communication consists of discrete and separate acts.
  • communication is a two-way discussion between the sender and the receiver.
  • communication resembles still pictures more than motion pictures.
A

-communication is a two-way discussion between the sender and the receiver.

34
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How does understanding occur in a communication process?

  • When each party can agree on what was being communicated without the need for inferences or assumptions.
  • When each party is able to say what they want to without the other person interrupting.
  • When each party gets a chance to be a sender and speaker.
  • When each party is able to provide feedback.
A

When each party can agree on what was being communicated without the need for inferences or assumptions.

35
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Effective communication is _____.

  • a one-way information sharing process where one person sends a message that is easy for the receiver to understand.
  • an information sharing process where one person sends a message that is complicated.
  • when a manager uses only in emails to their subordinate
  • a two-way information sharing process where one person sends a message that is easy for the receiver to understand
A

a two-way information sharing process where one person sends a message that is easy for the receiver to understand

36
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One of the ways that Time Management can help an individual is through ___________.

  • having more free time
  • putting off the task at hand
  • greater inefficiency
  • greater productivity
A

greater productivity

37
Q

What is a major time management advantage to an employee who has greater productivity and is more efficient?

  • They will make other employees jealous.
  • They can leave work early.
  • It allows them to ask the boss for a promotion.
  • They will have a better professional reputation.
A

They will have a better professional reputation.

38
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A person who employs good time management will ____________.

  • have more stress
  • be carefree
  • have less stress
  • be stress free
A

have less stress

39
Q

Displaying good time management will provide ____________opportunities for advancement.

  • excellent
  • increased
  • decreased
  • no additional
A

increased

40
Q

Good time management presents greater opportunities to achieve important __________ and career goals.

  • leisure
  • life
  • friendship
  • study
A

life

41
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When integrating a regularly maintained information system for all employees, Carissa decides to schedule computer system backups. In order to use an online computer backup service, what does Carissa need?

  • A network connection
  • A network connection, a printer, and a computer
  • A computer, a network connection, and a CD-ROM drive
  • A computer, a network connection, and backup system software
A

A computer, a network connection, and backup system software

42
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Due to your continuous use of the Internet and email, your computer has become infected with a computer virus. What software utility should you obtain to correct the errors and protect your computer in the future?

  • CD-burning software
  • Firewall software
  • Data decryption software
  • Antivirus software
A

Antivirus software

43
Q

What kind of program do you need to make sure your files can be recovered in the event of a virus?

  • Encryption
  • Network
  • Backup
  • Uninstall
A

Backup

44
Q

There are several tasks in the operating system process that protect a computer. What is a task that should be done weekly to keep data safe?

  • Power off the computer.
  • Empty the email trash bin.
  • Reboot peripheral devices.
  • Run a computer virus scan.
A

Run a computer virus scan.

45
Q

Which of the following is a common environmental factor that can negatively impact the usefulness and lifespan of a computer?

  • Too many different users
  • Heat
  • Improper use
  • Scheduled maintenance
A

Heat

46
Q

Which of these answers is NOT one of the ways to create a new document in Microsoft Word?

  • Open Word and go to File, Click on Blank Document
  • Open Word and go to File, New
  • Open Word and go to File, Open
  • Open Word and go to File, New, choose a Template
A

Open Word and go to File, Open

47
Q

How do you create a new document in Google Docs?

  • File, New, Click Google Docs
    • New, Click Google Docs, Click Blank Document
  • File, New, Click Open Google Doc
    • New, Click Google Docs, Click Open
A

+ New, Click Google Docs, Click Blank Document

48
Q

Which of these is a way to save a document in Microsoft Word?

  • File, Click New
  • Ctrl + S
  • Ctrl + V
  • Name the document
A

Ctrl + S

49
Q

How do you set indents using the ruler in Google Docs?

  • Click on the ruler and Add an Indent
  • Click on the ruler and Add a Right Indent
  • Click on the Ruler and Add a Right Tab Stop
  • Click on the Ruler and Add a Right Indent Stop
A

Click on the Ruler and Add a Right Tab Stop

50
Q

How do you give a Google Doc a new document a name?

  • File, Apply Name
  • You change the name of the an Existing Document
  • You change the name of the Untiled Document
  • File, Save As and change the name of the document
A

You change the name of the Untiled Document

51
Q 
What are the available text attributes in MS Word? Are there any that are not available in Google Docs?
  Bold 
  Text Effects 
  Underline 
  Text Motion
A

Text Motion

52
Q 
What is meant by placing the "©" symbol in your text?
  Commercial Property 
  Copy Protected 
  Copyright 
  Trademark
A

Copyright

53
Q

What does a wavy red line under a word mean in Word?

  • A wavy red line under a word indicates a misspelled (or unfamiliar) word.
  • A wavy red line under a word indicates is inappropriate.
  • A wavy red line under a word indicates a commonly misused word. word.
  • A wavy red line under a word is grammatically incorrect.
A

A wavy red line under a word indicates a misspelled (or unfamiliar) word.

54
Q

How do you ask Word or Google Docs for suggested corrections for a misspelled word?

  • To get suggestions for misspelled words, double-click on the word.
  • To get suggestions for misspelled words, right-click on the word.
  • To get suggestions for misspelled words, press the Control key and click the mouse.
  • To get suggestions for misspelled words, highlight the word.
A

To get suggestions for misspelled words, right-click on the word.

55
Q

How do you perform a spelling and grammar check on the entire document in Google Docs?

  • Ctrl+Shift+X
  • Tools, Click Spelling and Grammar Check, Click Spelling and Grammar Check
  • Review, Click Spelling and Grammar Check, Click Spelling and Grammar Check
  • Click the A+ Icon
A

Tools, Click Spelling and Grammar Check, Click Spelling and Grammar Check

56
Q 
When Ri finished typing a research paper using word processing software, he realized it had too many pages. He also observed that there was a lot of space on the sides of the document. By changing the \_\_\_\_\_, he decreased the amount of white space and reduced the total number of pages.
  tabs 
  indents 
  borders 
  margins
A

margins

57
Q

What is a template in word processing software?

  • It provides a document with changeable format.
  • It provides a document with unchangeable formats.
  • It prompts the user to answer questions and then opens a blank document.
  • It prompts the user to answer questions and then creates a document.
A

It provides a document with changeable format.

58
Q

Which of the following features of word processing software is the LEAST likely to be used to complete a product presentation chart?

  • aWizard
  • Mail Merge
  • Spell Check
  • Tables and Borders
A

Mail Merge

59
Q

The purpose of paragraph styles in word processing software is to add a predefined style to _____.

  • a single word
  • a single sentence
  • one or more paragraphs
  • one or more lines
A

one or more lines

60
Q

When Chantal typed a customer reply letter in word processing software, the last paragraph continued onto a second page. What could she do to move the entire paragraph to the second page without changing any of the other page settings?

  • Add a page break before the final paragraph.
  • Add a section break before the final paragraph.
  • Add a column break before the final paragraph.
  • Add a continuous break before the final paragraph.
A

Add a page break before the final paragraph.

61
Q

Cristina created a research manuscript using word processing software. After printing the document, she realized that she didn’t like the look of it. The area inside the page that displays the text was too narrow. What should she change to increase the amount of text space in the paper?

  • Tabs
  • Indents
  • Borders
  • Margins
A

Margins

62
Q

What is the purpose of the Thesaurus tool?

  • To check the spelling of a word or phrase
  • To decrease the number of words you use
  • To provide alternative words with similar meanings for a word you enter
  • To increase the total number of words you can use
A

To provide alternative words with similar meanings for a word you enter

63
Q 
Creating a stacked list of items in a word processing program can easily be accomplished by using the \_\_\_\_\_ functionality.
  list 
  bullet 
  items 
  underline
A

bullet

64
Q 
Jacek has just started a new job as a sales clerk, and his first task is to create a new sales invoice form. Which  software is a quick and easy tool for creating a basic invoice?
  Microsoft Word 
  Microsoft Excel 
  Google Sheets 
  Google Slides
A

Microsoft Word

65
Q 
Allison is editing her school's newsletter, which was created using word processing software. She doesn't like the look of the jagged and uneven text on the right side of the document. What can she do to change this formatting?
  Add a hanging indent. 
  Increase the size of the font. 
  Increase the size of the margins. 
  Change the alignment to justified.
A

Change the alignment to justified.

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