Introduction to Information Technology
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Course Introduction
Introduction to Information Technology provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts and principles underlying modern computer systems and digital technologies. The course explores the basics of hardware, software, networking, databases, and the Internet, highlighting how information technology supports various business, academic, and personal activities. Students will develop practical skills in using productivity software, managing digital data, and understanding basic cybersecurity measures. Emphasizing the societal and ethical implications of technology, the course prepares students to effectively utilize IT resources and adapt to ongoing technological advancements.
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Exploring Microsoft Excel 2013 Comprehensive 1st Edition by Mary Anne Poatsy
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Access: Hands-On-Exercise
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Q1) The purpose of a database is to:
A) manage, store, sort, and query information.
B) help provide access to the internet.
C) compose e-mail messages.
D) create presentations.
Answer: A
Q2) Where are the changes to an Access table saved as soon as you move the insertion point?
A) To memory
B) To a storage location
C) To the cloud
D) To the desktop
Answer: B
Q3) You can use the Compact and Repair utility to help improve the performance of a database.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Q1) Data from a table imported from Excel must be modified in Excel.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) New fields are added to a table in Design view.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The maximum size of a field formatted for short text data is ________.
A) 25
B) 100
C) 255
D) 300
Answer: C
Q4) The Query Wizard is an Access tool to help create queries.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Customize, analyze, and Summarize Query
Data: Hands-On-Exercise Videos
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Q1) The results of PricePerRoom: [ListPrice]/([Beds]+[Baths]+3)will appear in a column with the heading ________.
A) PricePerRoom
B) ListPrice
C) Beds
D) Baths
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following is NOT an Access arithmetic operator?
A) ÷
B) +
C) *
D) ^
Answer: A
Q3) Pmt is an example of a(n)________.
A) parameter
B) function
C) argument
D) subroutine
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Creating and Using Professional Forms and Reports:
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Q1) Pmt is an example of a(n)________.
A) parameter
B) function
C) argument
D) subroutine
Q2) When Access creates a form with two related record sources,the main form is displayed with a stacked layout,while the subform with a datasheet layout.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Changes to data in a form are made in design view.
A)True
B)False
Q4) You can sort the data in a form by double-clicking a field and selecting Sort A to Z or Sort Z to A.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A report can be saved as a PDF file so users without Access can view it.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Data Validation and Data Analysis:
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Q1) When a field is designated as required,it CANNOT be left blank.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Using the Round function with only one parameter rounds the numerical value of the parameter to the nearest ________.
A) whole number
B) tenth
C) hundredth
D) thousandth
Q3) If a validation rule is not met,you CANNOT continue until the data value meets the rule.
A)True
B)False
Q4) When most people in a database reside in New York,you should make NY the ________ value for the State field.
A) data validation rule
B) default
C) lookup field
D) input mask
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Chapter 6: Action and Specialized Queries:
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Q1) You use a ________ query to select records of former employees from a table and use them to create a new table.
A) create table
B) merge tables
C) combine tables
D) make table
Q2) You CANNOT edit a crosstab query.
A)True
B)False
Q3) You should back up your database before testing an action query.
A)True
B)False
Q4) You would use a(n)________ query to remove the records of former employees from a table.
A) erase
B) dispose
C) delete
D) exclude
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Chapter 7: Advanced Forms and Reports:
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Q1) You would use a ________ box control to display a drop-down menu containing a list of customer satisfaction options from which users would select one.
A) selection
B) check
C) list
D) combo
Q2) A combo box is used to display a drop-down menu containing a list of options from which users choose a single option.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The expression IIf(IsNull([ClosedDate]),"Open","Closed")displays ________.
A) Closed when the ClosedDate field has no value and Open otherwise
B) Open when the ClosedDate field has no value and Closed otherwise
C) Closed when the ClosedDate field has no value and nothing otherwise
D) Open when the ClosedDate field has no value and nothing otherwise
Q4) A locked form displays data but does not allow any changes to the data.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Get Connected: Hands-On-Exercise Videos
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Q1) You can export an Access table or form to another Access database.
A)True
B)False
Q2) You can export an Access query to an Excel spreadsheet,but you CANNOT export a report.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When importing a text file,________ is a common file extension for files that are not fixed-length.
A) pdf
B) csv
C) docx
D) rtf
Q4) When importing a fixed-length text file,the values in any field must have the same number of characters.
A)True
B)False
Q5) You are limited to one attachment per record.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Fine-Tuning the Database: Hands-On-Exercise
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Q1) First normal form requires that ________.
A) all non-key fields in your tables are functionally dependent on the primary keys
B) all foreign keys are independent from the primary keys
C) your tables have no transitive dependencies
D) your tables contain no repeating groups or columns.
Q2) A field that has multiple values separated by commas is an example of a repeating group.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a database security measure?
A) Encrypt and password-protect a database
B) Save the database as an ACCDE file
C) Distribute the database as a PDF file
D) Digitally sign and publish a database
Q4) You would use the Performance Analyzer tool to help reduce data redundancies.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Using Macros and SQL in Access:
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Q1) You can use the Macro ________ to edit a macro.
A) Analyzer
B) Documenter
C) Designer
D) Wizard
Q2) You use the Macro Wizard to create and edit macros.
A)True
B)False
Q3) You can only create data macros from within a table.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A(n)________ macro can be used to intercept and change incorrectly entered data before it is added to a table.
A) embedded
B) data
C) independent
D) dependent
Q5) SQL stands for Sequential Query Language.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Introduction to Access: Finding Your Way
Through an Access Database
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Q1) Objects that are part of an Access database are available from the ________ within Access.
Q2) The ________ view in Access looks similar to an Excel spreadsheet.
A) Report
B) Form
C) Datasheet
D) Design
Q3) Access differs from other Microsoft software because it:
A) works primarily from memory.
B) works primarily from storage.
C) does not save your work as soon as changes are made.
D) does not allow more than one user to work on a file at a time.
Q4) A primary key:
A) must include letters.
B) must contain a unique value for each record within a table.
C) has the same value for all records in a relational database.
D) is a unique record within a relational database.
Q5) When you are ready to sort a database,click in the field that you want to sort and click the ________ tab.
Q6) Describe how Access sorts multiple criteria in a database. Page 13
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Chapter 12: Office Fundamentals and File Management:
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Q1) SkyDrive is the default location for saving a file created in an Office 2013 application.
A)True
B)False
Q2) To delete a folder,you:
A) double-click the folder and click Delete from the menu.
B) right-click the folder and click Delete from the menu.
C) click the folder and click Delete on the Ribbon.
D) click the folder and click Delete in the Homegroup.
Q3) ________ is the keyboard shortcut to access Office help.
A) Ctrl + F1
B) Shift + F1
C) Alt + F1
D) F1
Q4) The blank areas at the top,bottom,left,and right of a document are the ________. A) borders
B) boundaries
C) Decrease Decimal
D) margins
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Q1) When using the Spelling & Grammar button to check a document,each identified error is highlighted in a pane within the window.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following statements is FALSE about the status bar in Office 2013?
A) The status bar is located at the bottom of the Office 2013 window.
B) Contents viewable on the status bar are standard in all Office applications.
C) Slide number and total slide information are displayed in PowerPoint.
D) Summary information is displayed in Excel.
Q3) SkyDrive can be directly accessed from the Windows 8 Start screen.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is FALSE about Charms in Windows 8?
A) There are six icons that make up the Charms in Windows 8.
B) Charms can be accessed by pointing to the top-right of the screen.
C) Charms provide similar functionality to the Start button in previous Windows versions.
D) Charms can be accessed by pointing to the bottom-right of the screen.
Q5) What is a theme in Microsoft Office 2013?
Q6) ________ are folders located within other folders.
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Chapter 14: Tables and Queries in Relational Databases:
Designing Databases and Extracting Data
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Q1) Fields can be renamed either in Design view or in Datasheet view.
A)True
B)False
Q2) All Excel spreadsheets are ready to import into an Access database.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A(n)________ relationship requires a table called a junction table.
Q4) The Is Null expression is used to find blank fields.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which of the following query criteria would be used to produce results for Date/Time fields containing a date of December 12,2014?
A) 12/12/2010
B) #12/12/2010#
C) Between #12/11/2010# and #12/14/2010#
D) 12/11/2010
Q6) A text field may contain numbers,text,and special characters.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Customize, analyze, and Summarize Query
Data: Creating and Using Queries to Make Decisions
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Q1) PEMDAS is a mnemonic device used to remember the ________.
Q2) Calculated fields are created in the Datasheet view of a table.
A)True
B)False
Q3) All of the following are true in reference to built-in functions EXCEPT:
A) Built-in functions can only perform calculations on numeric data.
B) A function produces a result based on variable inputs known as arguments.
C) You can use Expression Builder to find out if a built-in function exists in Access.
D) Built-in functions work the same in Access as they do in Excel.
Q4) It is NOT possible to change the caption for a calculated field column heading. A)True
B)False
Q5) When using Expression Builder,you can ________ an item in the Expression Categories or Expression Values sections to automatically add it to the expression box.
Q6) The present_value argument of the Pmt Function is the amount owed after the final payment has been made.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Creating and Using Professional Forms and Reports:
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Q1) Form tool is the most common tool for creating forms. A)True
B)False
Q2) Text boxes,buttons,and boxes are examples of ________,which can be used to add,edit,and display data in a form or report.
A) placeholders
B) controls
C) containers
D) records
Q3) The table or query that supplies underlying data to a form or report is called the: A) information source.
B) record source.
C) data source.
D) object source.
Q4) Print Preview is used to see exactly what the report will look like when it is printed. A)True B)False
Q5) Explain the differences between a form with a subform and a split form.
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Chapter 17: Data Validation and Data Analysis: Reducing
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Q1) A(n)________ forces data entry into a table or form to conform to a specific format.
Q2) ________ function checks to see if a field does not contain a value.
A) IsNull
B) IsNotNull
C) IIF
D) Math
Q3) Instead of modifying the query grid each time a new criteria is needed,a parameter query can be created to enter the criteria.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The Access feature that helps you to keep track of parameter queries ________.
Q5) A(n)________ accepts two or more options in a lookup field.
A) multiple-value field
B) input mask
C) lookup list
D) required
Q6) What does a IsNull function do?
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Q7) Why would you set a default value for a field?
Q8) Explain the difference between a lookup list and a multiple-value list.
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Chapter 18: Action and Specialized Queries: Moving Beyond the
Select Query
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Q1) One reason an append query can fail is because of duplicate primary keys in the source and destination tables.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Why should you backup your database before testing an action query?
A) Action queries change data in your database that cannot be reversed.
B) Action queries change data in your database but the changes are temporary.
C) Action queries do not make any changes to your database.
D) Action queries duplicate data in your database.
Q3) When running an append query,an append query warning message appears specifying the number of rows to be appended.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Before running a make table query,what should you do?
A) Preview the datasheet to verify that the records are those that you intend to insert into the table.
B) View the results in Design view.
C) Create the table, you can always delete it if the information is wrong.
D) Create a delete query at the same time.
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Chapter 19: Advanced Forms and Reports: Moving Beyond the Basics
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Q1) On a form,what type of control provides a drop-down menu displaying a list of options from which the user can choose a single value?
A) Combo box
B) Calculated
C) Unbound
D) Bound
Q2) Which view gives a designer a higher level of control when creating forms and/or reports?
A) Design view
B) Layout view
C) Datasheet view
D) Form or Report view
Q3) What appears below the Page Footer section in a report or form?
A) Form Footer or Report Footer
B) Form Footer or Grouping Group
C) Report Footer or Grouping Group
D) Form footer or Detail section
Q4) What is the purpose of a read-only form?
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Q5) How can you add emphasis to a form or report?
Q6) What is the difference between a bound control and an unbound control?
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Chapter 20: Get Connected: Exchanging Data Between
Access and Other
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Q1) When exporting data from Access to Word,the default format is ________.
Q2) Rich Text Format (RTF)is a format that enables documents created in one software application to be opened with a different software application.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What is one reason to import an Excel worksheet into Access instead of linking it?
A) You have more control over the imported data
B) You are still working with a copy of the worksheet and cannot modify it
C) The data looks similar but still does not reside in the database
D) The new worksheet copy is dependent on the original
Q4) Columnar forms and reports do not export to Word properly.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What does Access do when you link a table to another Access database?
A) Creates a new table called a linked table
B) Makes a table in the new database with all the data
C) Imports the table as a text file
D) Imports the table as an Excel spreadsheet
Q6) What is one of the reasons you import directly into Access from Excel?
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Chapter 21: Fine-Tuning the Database: Analyzing and Improving Database Performance
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Q1) When a file is saved as an Access Database Executable file,VBA code can be executed,but it cannot be modified.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The Table Analyzer analyzes the database and normalizes it for you.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A back-end database contains the queries,forms,and reports of the database.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Name two situations that violate 1NF.
Q5) What is the purpose of a password?
Q6) A(n)________ occurs when the value of one field is determined by the value of another.
A) functional dependency
B) non-key field
C) composite key
D) primary key
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Q7) The ________ tool enables you to split a database into a front-end and back-end database.
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Chapter 22: Using Macros and SQL in Access: Advanced Techniques
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Q1) A macro that executes when an event attached to a control or object occurs is called a(n)________ macro.
Q2) Most SQL statements begin with SELECT and end with a colon(:).
A)True
B)False
Q3) On Close is an example of a(n):
A) event attached to an object.
B) event After Update.
C) update event.
D) new action.
Q4) Microsoft has developed its own version of SQL for Access,which varies slightly from the industry standard SQL language.
A)True
B)False
Q5) SQL is the data retrieval and data manipulation language of all the industry-leading databases.
A)True
B)False
Q6) What are the two methods of programming with Access?
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