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STUDY GUIDE FOR DIGITAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

VOCABULARY• Animation• APA• Bar Chart• Browser• Business Attire• Cell• Citation• Column Chart Complimentary Closing• Conditional Formatting• Copyright• DHTML• Endnote• Footer• Footnote Gross Pay• Header • Html• HTML• Hyperlink

• Hyperlink

• If Statement• Letterhead Legend• Line Chart• Margins• Master Slide• Merge & Center• Merge Field• MLA Net Pay• Non-Verbal

communication• Normal View• Notepad• Pie Chart• Placeholder• Placeholder• PNG• Properties

• RGB

• Ribbons Salutation• Slide Show View• Slide Sorter View• SML• Spell Check• Spreadsheet• Sum• Tab• Template• Template• Theme• Theme• Timings• Transition• Web Builder• Workbook• Worksheet• Worksheets• Wrap Text

Hardware / Software / Internet

1. Identify various computer input/output devices and describe their use – especially port and the name of their connector. For example, HDMI (TV or high definition monitor) Transmits video and sound.)

Part PortBacklit Keyboard USBMouse FirewireSpeaker Display CPU (the “brains” of the computer) SerialMotherboard ParallelVideo Card VGAHard Drive DVIRAM microphoneFloppy Disk Drive speakerCD ROM Drive or DVD/RW Recorder keyboard


2. Identify various parts of the computer and describe their use. Part UseMotherboardCentral processing unit (CPU)Random-access memory (RAM)Video CardPower supplyHard DiskOptical DriveBuffer memory

3. To the computer, everything is represented by on and off bits, or 1’s and 0’s. Eight bits represents one byte, and one byte is about the same as one character. One Kilobyte (1 KB) is about 1,000 bytes. To be exact, it’s 1,024 bytes. Common sizes for Hard Drives on today’s computers are 500 GB to 1 TB. Note: The speed of a computer’s processor is measured in Hertz (GHz = Giga Hertz)

Name Abbreviation 2 Power Bytes Relative SizeByte B 2 0 1 Can hold one character of data.Kilobyte KB 2 10 1024 1,024 characters or about half of a double-spaced

typewritten page.Megabyte

MB 2 20 1048576 About 800 pages of text.

Gigabyte GB 2 30 1073741824 A stack of paper about 250 feet high.Terabyte TB 2 40 1099511627776 A stack of paper about 50 miles.

4. Define and name the most common computer types and the operating systems that run them.

5. What is the place on your computer where the operating system, application programs and data in current use are stored temporarily (ie as long as the computer is running) for quick access by the computer’s microprocessor?

a. Hard driveb. Read Only Memory (ROM)c. Diskette or floppy disk drived. Random Access Memory (RAM)e. Flash drivef. External hard drive


6. What is the place on your computer where the operating system, application programs are installed, and where your data is often saved?

a. Hard driveb. Read Only Memory (ROM)c. Diskette or floppy disk drived. Random Access Memory (RAM)e. Flash drivef. External hard drive

7. What types of storage media can be damaged by magnets?a. Optical Storage (CDs and DVDs)b. Hard Drivesc. Diskettesd. Flash Drivese. Solid State Drivesf. Backup Tape

File Management8. Be able to identify file types by extension

a. .doc b. .txtc. .wavd. .xlse. .ppt

f. .pdfg. .jpgh. .avii. .mp3j. .mp4

9. Insert a screen shot to show how to use the search bar to find a file that was saved yesterday, made with Word and larger than 1 MB.

10.Try these shortcuts and match them to their functions. (Drag from the Word Bank to the Shortcut column)

Answer BankAlt Ctrl DelAlt F4 (sometimes Ctrl F4)

Ctrl CCtrl NCtrl O

Ctrl PCtrl SCtrl V

Ctrl XCtrl YCtrl Z

Function ShortcutNew file (or new browser window)Open fileSave file


Cut selected content, place it on the clipboardCopy selected content, place it on the clipboardPaste clipboard contentUndoRedo (undoes that last “undo”)Closes file or applicationOpens dialog box to lock, switch user, sign out, or display the Task ManagerPrint

11.Do you know how to do each of these tasks in Windows 7? If not, find a YouTube video to help you.

TaskDefragment the C driveUse the Control Panel to remove a programCreate and name a new folder on the desktopChange the size of the icons on the desktopLock the workstationModify the mouse pointer options. Hibernate SleepShut DownSwitch UserBackupRestoreRun “Disk Cleanup” Give another user read/write rights to a folderCheck for operating system updatesUse the Task Manager to end a programSort desktop icons Set or turn off the screen saver.Set the desktop background. Place a file in the Recycle binRestore a file from the Recycle binUpdate Windows 7Log in without logging out the current userDisplay the Power PlanEnd a process running in the background (Task Manager)Set the default printer


TaskSet recommended screen resolutionDisplay system information using Accessories > system toolsOpen the System Configuration windowStart the Program Compatibility wizardCreate a system imageUse the Organize menu to show hidden files

12.What does EULA stand for?

13. Explain the following types of license agreements for software:Volume purchase agreementUnlimited site licenseFreeware/sharewareLimited licensePublic Domain

Copyright and Fair Use


Microsoft Word 14. Where can you apply and adjust margins, tabs, line spacing and

paragraph indentation. Give details: ribbon, tabs, groups and commands

15. How can you insert and manipulate text, graphics/images, and WordArt? Give details: ribbon, tabs, groups and commands

16. Format text using the font interface and styles interface? Give details: ribbon, tabs, groups and commands


17. How to adjust the size, position, and layout wrapping settings of a graphic/image? Be specific. Give details: ribbons, tabs, groups, commands

18. How to create bulleted and numbered lists? Which one is used when identifying a specific order? Give details: ribbons, tabs, groups, commands

19. Create a “flyer” with borders, graphics and word art.

20. Understand and identify the parts of a letter (letterhead, date, inside address, salutation, complimentary closing).

21. Format and create a “block style” letter.

22. Identify and use a “template” to create a document.

23. Create and format a research paper in MLA Style with works cited page. Including captions, table of contents, footnote or endnote.

24. Insert header / footer / page numbers on a document.

25. Adjust the layout of a document from “portrait” to “landscape”.

26. Change page, text color on a document.

27. Insert multi-column / row table in document.

28. Create and run a document utilizing “mail merge”.

Microsoft Excel 29.Name and identify the parts of the spreadsheet display. Give details:

ribbon, tabs, groups and commands

30.How can you Sum the numeric values of multiple cells? Give an example formula


31.How can you Insert columns and rows in Excel? Give details: ribbon, tabs, groups and commands

32.How can you Merge cells in Excel? Give details: ribbon, tabs, groups and commands

33. How do you WRAP Text in a cell?

34.Define an IF Statement.

35. Explain what type of charts are used for what purpose (pie, line, bar, column).

36. Identify a legend on a chart.

37. Identify the x and y axis.

38. Calculate Gross and Net Pay.

39. Identify and calculate multiple deductions (FICA, Federal withholding, Insurance)

Microsoft PowerPoint28. Name and describe a presentation software and the ways in which it may

be used?

29. How can you insert and format images/graphics onto slides? Give details: ribbon, tabs, groups and commands

30. How can you insert new or duplicate slides in PowerPoint? Give details: ribbon, tabs, groups and commands

31. How can you adjust slide transition to include animation? Give details: ribbon, tabs, groups and commands

32. Define transitions and animations.


33. How can you adjust the sequence of slides in the presentation? Give details: ribbon, tabs, groups and commands

34. How can you insert audio / video files into a presentation?

35. Utilize the master slide to create continuity.

Other Vocabulary / Web / Career Exploration• Attributes

• Tags• JPEG• GIF• PNG• Associates Degree• HTML

• Notepad• CAREER• JOB• RESUME• DOCTORATE DEGREE• Bachelors Degree

• Headings• Hyperlinks• Storyboard• Certificate Program• Master’s Degree

36.Identify the types of Internet domains a. .com _______________________b. .org _______________________c. .edu, _______________________d. .gov _______________________ e. .net _______________________f. .mil _______________________

37.Describe the roles of:a. web servers b. web browsers

38.Differentiate between viruses and malware, specifically their sources, ploys, and impact on personal privacy and computer operation, and ways to avoid infection.

a. Virusesb. Malwarec. Adware

d. Spame. Phishingf. Spyware


39.Describe the impact on personal privacy and computer operation, and ways to avoid infection.

40.Identify the primary language web pages are written in.

41.Create a storyboard for a 3 page personal web page.

42.Identify 3-5 tags in a website.

43.Which type of color mode is best used when creating websites?

44.Select proper graphic file formats for websites.

45.Identify proper file format for animations for a website.

46.Utilize “notepad” and HTML web scripting to create a basic webpage.

47.Identify advantages and disadvantages of web builders (wix.com / webs.com)

48.Define the term “search engine” and its relation to a website.

49.Identify multiple search engines by name.

CAREER EXPLORATION50.Describe and perform e-mail capabilities and functions. Create and send messages,

manage signature and automated messages. Save, send, schedule, and manage junk mail, e-mail and spam. Configure message sensitivity, security and delivery options.

51.Identify and explain “Professional Appearance” for a presentation.

52.Explain the importance of eye contact and voice projection when presenting.

53.Identify various forms of “non-verbal” communication.

54.Identify the primary components of a resume.


55.Explain the difference between a job and a career.

56.Write a clear “objective” for a resume.

57.Explain the purpose of a cover letter.

58.Explain how values play a role in job/career selection.

59.Experience a “mock” interview to analyze personal interview skills

60.Compare and contrast a Certificate Program, Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Doctorate Degree basic requirements (length of education)

61.Research, create and provide a professional presentation on career of your choice.

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