| A | B |
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| It is always best to buy the most powerful computer available | False |
| Smart shoppers ask plenty of questions before they buy a computer. | True |
| When you buy a new computer, you may wish to purchase additional software programs that are not included with the basic software package. | True |
| Generally, the better the hardware components the more expensive the computer. | True |
| The best deal on a computer is always the lowest price. | False |
| In a network, computers are all connected to the same system. | True |
| Networks can only be used for large organizations. | False |
| An Excel worksheet is made up tabs and boxes. | False |
| The Excel file that contains multiple worksheets is called a workbook. | True |
| Spreadsheet software lets you create spreadsheets, or worksheets, to compare and contrast data and perform various calculations on the data. | True |
| In each cell of a worksheet you can enter rows and columns. | False |
| You may enter, replace, edit, and copy data into a cell. | True |
| Excel can automatically change the height and width of columns and rows using the AutoFit feature. | True |
| The lines on an Excel worksheet are called the columns and rows. | False |
| A built-in formula in Excel is called a function | True |
| A basic computer system usually includes a ____. | computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse |
| A(n) ____ is the computer manufacturer’s promise to pay for specific repairs for a certain length of time. | warranty |
| ____ refers to how fast a computer works. | Performance |
| How much RAM is usually needed to run complex programs such as video games and graphic programs? | 2 GB |
| How much hard disk space is usually needed to store and create movies? | 200 GB |
| What is the average speed of a conventional modem? | 56k |
| A ____ lets computers “talk” to each other. | network |
| ____ is a spreadsheet program. | Microsoft Excel |
| Spreadsheet software ____. | lets you compare and contrast information |
| A worksheet is a table that is organized into ____. | rows and columns |
| The column letter and row number of a cell, such as A1, is called a ____. | cell address |
| When you open a worksheet, the cell in the ____ is usually selected automatically. | top left corner |
| The box that indicates which cell in a worksheet is selected is called a ____. | cell pointer |
| In a well organized worksheet, every column should have a label, or ____, at the top to identify it. | header |
| Header rows are found at the ____ of a worksheet. | top |
| A(n) _____________________ is each piece of hardware that is part of a computer system. | component |
| The _____________________ of a computer is how long a computer can be used before it becomes outdated. | useful life |
| A(n) _____________________ is usually a monthly charge you will have to pay if you want to use the Internet and e-mail. | Internet service fee |
| The key to good computer performance is _____________________. | good hardware |
| Buying a computer online may be more expensive due to _____________________ charges. | shipping and handling |
| Setting up a network can be a way to _____________________ money, especially for large organizations. | save |
| The most popular spreadsheet software is _____________________. | Microsoft Excel |
| A(n) _____________________ is a horizontal line of cells. | row |
| A(n) _____________________ is a vertical line of cells. | column |
| _____________________ can be used to create budgets, organized student grades, or compare various products or service. | Workbooks |
| In each cell of a worksheet, you can enter numbers, letters, or _____________________. | formulas |
| The _____________________ options button lets you copy the text instead of inserting the next higher number. | AutoFill |
| A group of cells is called a(n) _____________________. | range |
| Setting the _____________________ is when you tell Excel which cells to print. | print area |
| A(n) _____________________ is a symbol that represents a specific action. | arithmetic operator |
| Before shopping for a computer, what five questions should you ask? | 1. What can a basic, inexpensive computer do? |
| What are three components that can affect the price of the computer? | Microprocessor |
| When you enter data in a cell, you may see ####. What is the problem, and how would you fix it? | The column you are working is to narrow for all the data to show. Widen the column to see all the data. |
| How do you insert cells, rows, or columns? | To insert a new cell, row, or column, click the Insert menu and choose row, cell, or column. By default, a new row is added above the cell pointer. A new column appears to the left of the pointer. If you want to insert a cell, an Insert box appears, and you can choose where you want the new cell to appear. |
| What are the five common excel functions? | sum |
