Using Business Technology
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How effectively do you use business technology?
- 1.Which of the following would be the best software to use to work with photographic imagery?
- A.
PowerPoint
- B.
Illustrator
- C.
Photoshop
- D.
Publisher
- 2.What is a fast and efficient way to send important, confidential information to a large number of people?
- A.
Facebook
- B.
Email
- C.
Australia Post
- D.
Pigeon Hole
- 3.Which of the following file extensions indicates that the document has been saved as an Adobe Photoshop document?
- A.
.docx
- B.
.psd
- C.
.ppt
- D.
.gif
- 4.What does the term “log on” mean?
- A.
To type in a password to get access to a computer
- B.
To safely shut down the computer
- C.
To disconnect the Internet
- D.
To open a Word document
- 5.The height of the computer screen should be positioned so that the centre of the screen is approximately 15 degrees below eye level.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.True or False? A printer is an input device
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.True or False? A footrest is helpful when the desk or chair at a workstation cannot be adjusted.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.The part of a computer that stores information enabling the computer to run.
- A.
Screen
- B.
Mouse
- C.
Hard drive
- D.
Usb
- 9.Which of the following methods will allow you to open a file? More than one answer.
- A.
Open a software program (eg Flash) and navigate to the document from there
- B.
Open Adobe Bridge and navigate to the file from there
- C.
Go to Start - My Computer and navigate to the directory where the file is saved
- D.
Email the document to your self
- 10.It is important that routine maintenance of business technology is carried out on a regular basis to ensure minimal breakdowns. This should include which of the following strategies? More than one answer.
- A.
Equipment should be cleaned regularly by using a damp cloth or other approved cleaning materials.
- B.
Consumables should be checked to monitor their rate of use, and replaced when needed.
- C.
All employees should receive training to solve common faults, like paper jams, system failures and low ink or toner cartridges.
- D.
Fix even the most complex jobs yourself
- E.
Regular servicing by qualified or manufacturer-approved technicians will ensure that all equipment is in the best condition possible to minimise breakdowns.
- 11.Which of the following are software applications? More than one answer.
- A.
Digital camera
- B.
Word processing
- C.
Spreadsheets
- D.
Presentation packages
- 12.When working for an organisation, which of the following is NOT required in order to use computer technology correctly?
- A.
The organisation’s policies and procedures regarding meal breaks and salary.
- B.
The organisation’s policies and procedures regarding saving and closing files, (eg understanding the electronic filing system)
- C.
The organisation’s policies and procedures regarding correctly identifying and opening files (eg understanding the file management program)
- D.
The organisation’s policies and procedures regarding printing files
- 13.True or false? It is important to understand a computer’s file management system in order to save work in the right place.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.True or false? It is cost effective to avoid having all equipment checked regularly as part of the Occupational Health and Safety inspections.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.True or False A digital camera is a camera that converts photos into digital images that can be loaded directly into a computer.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.Which of the following terms does this statement define? The study of the environment and conditions of work, in order to achieve maximum efficiency; and tailoring the physical environment to individual requirements.
- A.
File generation
- B.
Ergonomics
- C.
Database
- D.
Amendment
- 17.A piece of equipment that copies a document or image directly into a computer is a...
- A.
Mouse
- B.
Hard Drive
- C.
Drawing tablet
- D.
Scanner
- 18.True or False? An amendment is a change or improvement in a document.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 19.Which of the following statements about business technology are correct? More than one answer.
- A.
Business technology includes any hardware or software used to complete workplace tasks.
- B.
The technology you use might include a computer and monitor, software, a scanner, a photocopier, a printer, a fax machine and a shredder.
- C.
You will need to organise your work so you are doing a repetitive task for a long time.
- D.
To select appropriate technology and software for your tasks, you need to understand the functions of the technology available to you.
- 20.There should always be an adequate supply of technology consumables available, to ensure that this is the case, workers should AVOID doing which of the following.
- A.
Supplies should be checked on a regular basis, the timing of which would vary according to the size of the organisation and the rate of use of these items.
- B.
Wait for the company rep to visit and order consumables then.
- C.
Fill out a requisition form or an order form or arranging for a tender or contract for their supply.
- D.
Wait for the consumables to run out and shop for them the next day
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