Business Computing Applications
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Course Introduction
Business Computing Applications introduces students to the essential role of information technology in modern business environments. The course covers foundational concepts such as hardware, software, data management, and networking, and emphasizes practical skills in using productivity software like spreadsheets, databases, and presentation tools to solve real-world business problems. Students learn to analyze business needs, select appropriate technological solutions, and understand the ethical, social, and security issues related to computing in business contexts. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in leveraging computer applications to streamline business operations, support decision-making, and enhance overall organizational efficiency.
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New Perspectives on Microsoft Excel 2013 Comprehensive 1st Edition by
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June Jamrich Parsons
Chapter 1: Getting Started With Excel
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Q1) You can ____ the width or the height of the printout so that all of the columns or all of the rows fit on a single page.
A)shrink
B)size
C)scale
D)scroll
Answer: C
Q2) To activate the AutoSum feature,Samantha clicks in the ____.
A)cell below the group of cells she wants to add
B)cell to the right of the last cell in the group of cells she wants to add
C)formula bar
D)active cell
Answer: A
Q3) In the above figure,which box displays the ScreenTip displaying the syntax of the SUM function?
A)1
B)4
C)5
D)6
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Formatting Workbook Text and Data
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Q1) In a workbook's theme,_____ colors are designated for text and background,_____ colors are used for accents and highlights,and _____ colors are used for hyperlinks.
A)Four, two, six
B)Two, four, six
C)Four, six, two
D)Six, four, two
Answer: C
Q2) _____ merges each of the rows in the selected range across the columns in the range.
A)Merge build B)Merge and Center
C)Merge Across
D)Merge Cells
Answer: C
Q3) ____________________ is the process of changing a workbook's appearance by defining the fonts,styles,colors,and decorative features.
Answer: Formatting
Q4) A(n)____________________ is text printed in the top margin of each page. Answer: header
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Chapter 3: Calculating Data With Formulas and Functions
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Q1) Optional arguments are always placed first in the argument list.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) If the VLOOKUP function cannot find the lookup value,the _________ error value is displayed in the cell.
A)#VALUE
B)#N/A
C)#ERROR
D)#NULL
Answer: B
Q3) The \(\underline { \text { WORKDAY } }\) function displays the date of the weekday a specific number of weekdays past a starting date.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Functions can also be ____________________ or placed inside another function.
Answer: nested
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Chapter 4: Analyzing and Charting Financial Data
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Q1) Describe the some of the concepts and definitions associated with loans before using a PMT function.
Q2) Each value from a data series is represented by a ________.
Q3) Excel charts are either placed in their own chart sheets or embedded in a worksheet.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Since Mya is still reviewing her data,she wants to make sure that her chart reflects any changes she makes in her data source.She should ____.
A)paste her chart in as a picture
B)do nothing since charts in Excel remain linked to data sources
C)manually adjust data in a chart
D)create a new chart each time she modifies her data
Q5) Placing a chart in a ____ displays only the chart and no worksheet cells.
A)new worksheet
B)tabbed view
C)graph display
D)chart sheet
Q6) An _______ chart takes up less space than a chart sheet.
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Q1) In PivotTable terminology,the fields that you summarize are known as ____________________ fields.
Q2) When you want to see all the data in a filtered table,you can ____________________,or remove,the filters.
Q3) When you create a \(\underline {\text { PivotTable } }\),you need to specify where to find the data for the PivotTable.____________________
A)True B)False
Q4) A(n)____________________ is an interactive table that enables you to group and summarize an Excel list into a concise,tabular format for easier reporting and analysis.
Q5) The box that is covering columns A,B,and C in the figure above is the PivotTable ____________________ area.
Q6) A(n)____________________ list indicates the sequence in which you want data ordered.
Q7) What is a PivotTable? Describe its use in Excel,including the definition of value fields and category fields.
Q8) What are the steps for sorting data using multiple fields? Page 7
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Chapter 6: Managing Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
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Q1) If you need to use data located in one workbook in the other workbook,you have to create a(n)____ between the two workbooks.
A)anchor
B)source
C)link
D)index
Q2) When two files are linked together,the workbook that contains the information is the ____________________ file.
Q3) In the figure above,cell A8 contains a \(\underline { \text { hyperlink } }\)._________________________
A)True
B)False
Q4) When you reference a cell or range in a different worksheet,the ____ separates the sheet reference from the cell reference.
A)( ?)
B) (!)
C)( ")
D)( ;)
Q5) ____________________ appear whenever you place the pointer over a hyperlink.
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Chapter 7: Developing an Excel Application
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Q1) Even when the worksheet is unprotected,the locked property determines whether or not changes can be made to a given cell.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is NOT a valid defined name?
A)netincome
B)Net_Income
C)Net-Income
D)NetIncome
Q3) By digitally signing a workbook that contains a macro that she intends to publicly distribute,Rina assures her audience _____.
A)of the identity of the user of the macro
B)that the macro has not been altered since the digital signature was created
C)that the macro will perform as expected
D)that no data entry errors will stop the macro from running
Q4) One way to run a macro is to assign it to a(n)\(\underline {\text { button }}\)that is placed directly on the worksheet._________________________
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Working With Advanced Functions
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Q1) The _____ function searches vertically down the first column of the lookup table.
A)VLOOK
B)VLOOKUP
C)HLOOK
D)HLOOKUP
Q2) The ____________________ function searches vertically down a lookup table and is used when the compare values are stored in the first column of the lookup table.
Q3) If you are not sure of a table's name,click in the table,click the _____ tab on the Ribbon,and then click the Table Name box in the Properties group.
A)LAYOUT
B)FORMAT
C)TABLE TOOLS DESIGN
D)STRUCTURED REFERENCES
Q4) \(\underline {\text { Duplicate } }\) value highlighting helps to verify that columns of data have unique entries._________________________
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Exploring Financial Tools and Functions
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Q1) Describe the steps to interpolate a series of values between starting and ending values.
Q2) When you extrapolate a series,you do not have to specify a(n)____________________ value.
Q3) The _______ function calculates the interest rate charged or received during each payment period.
A)RATE
B)PV
C)NPER
D)FV
Q4) The _______ period is a quick method of projecting the value of an investment.
A)investment
B)payback
C)cumulative
D)time-value
Q5) In a(n)_______ trend,the values change by a constant amount.
A)linear
B)growth
C)periodic
D)orthogonal
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Chapter 10: Performing What If Analyses
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Q1) The answer report is divided into _______ sections.
A)two
B)three
C)six
D)five
Q2) When creating a(n)____________________ data table,you must identify the row input cell and the column input cell.
Q3) Cells that display the value _______ indicate that all of the values in the worksheet satisfy the Solver constraints.
A)TRUE
B)YES
C)1
D)0
Q4) The ____________________ is the difference between the value in a cell and the value at the limit of the constraint.
Q5) CVP analysis is sometimes called \(\underline { \text { breakthrough } }\)analysis._________________________
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Connecting to External Data
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Q1) When you use Excel to connect to a text file,the _______ Wizard determines whether the data is in a fixed-width format or a delimited format.
A)File
B)Open File
C)Open Text
D)Text Import
Q2) Conditions you set to limit the number of records a database extracts
A)delimiter
B)database
C)record
D)field
E)table
F)query
G)criteria
H)common field
I)element
J)Rich Text
Q3) Define XML and discuss its applications.Define each of the following terms: elements,root element,tag,data map,and schema.
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Chapter 12: Collaborating on a Shared Workbook
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Q1) You can accept an edit to keep its new value,or you can \(\underline {\text { reject }
}\) an edit to return to the original value._________________________
A)True
B)False
Q2) To determine whether a workbook contains sensitive or personal information,you use the _______ to search the workbook to locate data and text that you may want removed.
A)Document Properties
B)Document Inspector
C)Document Specifications
D)Document Search
Q3) Now that Rebecca has saved her workbook in a secure area,she can share the workbook with others.To share the workbook,Rebecca will use the _______.
A)Share Workbook dialog box
B)Trust Center dialog box
C)Proofing dialog box
D)Comments dialog box
Q4) What are the steps to filter data in a query?
Q5) Describe the steps to review tracked changes in a shared workbook.
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Chapter 13: Managing Your Files
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Q1) The ____ is a temporary Windows 8 storage area for files and information that you copy or move from one location to place in another.
A)Clipboard
B)SkyDrive
C)Recycle Bin
D)cloud
Q2) All of the following are methods for creating a new folder EXCEPT ____.
A)using the New folder button in the New group on the Home tab
B)double-clicking an existing folder and clicking "New" on the pop-up window
C)using the New folder button on the Quick Access Toolbar
D)right-clicking to display a shortcut menu that includes the New command
Q3) You can sort files ____.
A)only in Details view
B)only in Details, Content, and Tiles views
C)only by file name or file creation date
D)no matter which view you use
Q4) To select many files that are listed together in the right pane of File Explorer,you click the first item,press and hold ____________________,and then click the last item.
Q5) What are the text's three main guidelines for creating folders?
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