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| Knowing the basics of computer hardware and software, and how to troubleshoot common problems are useful skills no matter what kind of job you have. | True |
| Scientists and doctors around the world can use technology to share medical research. | True |
| Monster.com is a Web site that is useful if you are trying to find various magazines. | False |
| A skill set is a set of skills that includes all of your areas of knowledge. | True |
| The earlier you start learning about technology, the less prepared you will be for any career. | False |
| You can put your portfolio or résumé online so that employers can visit a job search Web site to learn more about you. | True |
| A sewing machine operator is a job that will be in high demand in the coming years. | False |
| Microsoft PowerPoint is hardware that allows you to create presentations. | False |
| A Microsoft PowerPoint presentation should be both professional and engaging. | True |
| Slides provide a visual outline of what the speaker is saying. | True |
| In Microsoft PowerPoint, use Outline View to see an outline of your presentation | True |
| In Microsoft PowerPoint, use the Slide Sorter View to make changes to text and graphics. | False |
| Effective presentations use contrasting colors. | True |
| ____ refers to the creation and installation of computer systems. | Information technology |
| Which of the following is not an IT (information technology) skill? | Operating a washing machine |
| Most jobs today require employees to have at least ____ IT (information technology) skills. | basic |
| A(n) ____ can use spreadsheets and databases to help businesses track sales and expenses. | accountant |
| A(n) ____ can use graphic design software to create and present new ideas to clients. | artist |
| Today many people use the ____ to find work more rapidly and easily. | electronic job market |
| Where can you find the electronic job market? | Internet |
| A(n) ____ is a summary of your skills and work experience. | résumé |
| A ____ would learn how technology works and then write about it so other people can use it. | technical writer |
| A ____ designs, creates, and updates an organization’s Web sites. | Web designer |
| A ____ is the set of skills that includes all of your areas of knowledge. | skill set |
| In the future, there will probably be fewer jobs for ____. | assembly line workers |
| A(n) ____ is a highly sought after job according to the U.S. Labor Department. | nurse |
| ____ is software that creates electronic slide shows. | Microsoft PowerPoint |
| Slides can also make the content of the presentation more interesting and ____. | entertaining |
| _________________________ also refers to the ability to use computers and different types of applications, from basic word processing skills to more complex networking skills. | Information technology |
| The _________________________ is made up of Web sites where companies can look for employees, and people can find jobs. | electronic job market |
| Job search ____________________ make it easy to find a job in almost any field that interests you. | Web sites |
| A(n) ____________________ can demonstrate your job experience as well as provide samples of your work. | on-line portfolio |
| ____________________ are skills that include communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. | Soft skills |
| Presentation software allows you to create a story in words, ____________________, sound and video. | pictures |
| PowerPoint presentations can be viewed on a(n) ____________________ or a(n) ____________________. | computer monitor, large screen |
| In Microsoft PowerPoint, the ____________________ displays the Slide Master. | Slide Master View |
| ____________________ provide quick access for your most commonly used commands. | keyboard shortcuts |
| A ____________________ is a custom design for a presentation. | design template |
| Use light backgrounds with dark text or light text with ____________________ backgrounds. | dark |
| The Slide Master is actually part of your ____________________ template. | design |
| If a slide has too much text, the ____________________ will have a hard time reading it. | audience |
| Presentations often use ____________________ and numbered lists so that information can be delivered in short statements. | bulleted |
| A(n) ____________________ is an effect that occurs when you move from one slide to the next. | transition |
| Name four information technology skills that would be helpful to have no matter what kind of job you have. | 1. Knowing the basics of computer hardware and software 2. Using the Internet and e-mail programs 3. Using word processing software 4. Creating and working with spreadsheets 5. Working with databases 6. Creating and giving presentations |
| Name four job titles in which technology would be very helpful. | 1. accountant 2. journalist 3. doctor, dentist, or lawyer 4. buyer for a department store 5. office assistance 6. artist or photographer 7. teacher 8. construction project manager |
| Name two technology careers and the job skills that are required of them. | 1. Software programmers create software to meet the needs of computer users. 2. A technical writer learns how technology works, and then writes about it so that other people can use it. 3. A network administrator installs computer hardware, sets up, and maintains networks in businesses 4. Web designers design, create, and update organizations’ Web sites |
| To prepare for your career, what are two things you can do while you are still in school? | 1. Get the best grades that you can and take some technology-related classes 2. Begin to learn about the skills and certifications that you will need for jobs that interest you 3. Develop your soft skills as well as your technology skills. Soft skills include your communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills |
| Name three things to remember when you use lists in a slide. | 1. Use bullets when the order of the elements in the list is not important 2. Use numbers when the elements need to be in order, as in the steps of a process 3. Use between four and six bulleted or numbered statements per page 4. Use a font that is easy to read 5. Create short statements that the speaker can explain in more detail during the presentation |
