WorksheetsIntroduction to Business & Technology - Fall 2024 Study Guide
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
What is a network?
An Internet connection
The firewall protection on a computer
A group of applications that work together
A group of computers that can share resources and information
Larry Burton is creating a password for a new online account. Which of the following would make a good password?
LBurton
Larrypassword
La$$y3Blr!3t!n
How might a computer virus infect your computer?
Through an infected email attachment that you open
By scanning a photo on to your computer with a flatbed scanner
By installing an anti-virus software on your computer
By reading internet blogs
When would be a good time to use a Bcc rather than a Cc?
When you forward an email to your club president
To hide other recipients email addresses, such as when sending a newsletter
To email your friends about your upcoming birthday party
Which of the following might make you suspicious of an email that you receive?
Subject line heading of "40% Off Sale" with a return address of sales@macy.com
Subject line heading of "You have WON $1,000,000!" with a return address of drcashnow@shaw.ca
An email from your aunt you haven't heard from in a year
An email that contains an attachment
A file that is sent along with an email message is called a(n):
Selected file
Document
Add-on
Attachment
What does URL stand for?
Ultimate Resource Locator
Understand Resource Language
Uniform Resource Locator
Uniform Resource Language
An Email message that you did not finish writing can be found in which folder?
Trash
Saved
Draft
Sent
Your computer keyboard, mouse, and printer use which of the following type of cable?
Peripheral cable
USB cable
Ethernet cable
Serial cable
When looking on the Internet for a solution to a problem, you should look for what kinds of sources?
Technically advanced
Smart
Reliable
Free
Which Boolean operation is indicated by the figure?
A OR B
A not B
A and B
Which of the following is NOT a way to improve your search results?
Use one to two simple words
Use a complete sentence or question
Try multiple search techniques
Use well-chosen keywords
How would you search for a specific phrase from a browser?
Use the AND operator between each word in the phrase
Use the OR operator between each word in the phrase
Use quotation marks around the phrase
What will happen to the number of returns you get if you use the NOT Boolean operator in a search?
The number will be larger.
The number will be smaller.
The number will not change
The "A" in the D.E.A.L. acronym stands for:
Assess
Authenticate
Ascertain
Applaud
Which of the following identifies the goods or services of a specific business, person, or organization?
Copyright
Trademark
Fair use designation
License
How can you best protect your own intellectual property?
Threaten to sue anyone who uses it.
Always keep a hard copy of your ideas.
Label the property as public domain.
Put a copyright notice on it.
A list of sources that is used for in-text citations that usually appears at the end of the document is called:
Works cited page
Author citation
Author source page
Editor's notes
The Fair Use rule of copyright law explains ________.
when free use of copyrighted material is unacceptable
when free use of copyrighted material is acceptable
Public domain represents works whose intellectual property rights have expired or works that have been released by the creator.
True
False
Select the item below that can be protected by a copyright:
Ideas
Music
Facts
Plagiarism is the ____________ of someone else's words or ideas and presenting them as your own.
rewording
borrowing
remixing
Which component of a computer controls the entire system and is often called the brain of the computer?
The Software
The CPU
The User
The Monitor
Which definition best describes a computer?
A machine with a brain and emotions
A machine that stores and processes data
A device that was invented to be smarter than man
A device that collects viruses and dust
Which term best describes the operating system of a computer?
Output Device
System Software
Application Software
Motherboard
Which statement best defines what technology is?
Technology is any invention, including tools, machines, techniques, and sources of power
Technology is everything that makes the world better
Technology is the process by which a machine receives directions
Technology is something that is used only in electronic devices
Computer programs and games are called what?
Flashware
Hardware
Entertainmentware
Software
Which of the following are you likely to find in an office building?
LAN
WAN
A public Wi-Fi risk that can be minimized by only visiting encrypted sites with an HTTPS indicator is:
Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Rogue Public Wi-Fi
Harmful Software Attacks
Junk Mail
A group of computers that share resources are called what?
A server
A personal computer
A network
A router
A device that transmits digital data over analog utility lines and links with an Internet Service Provider is:
the Internet
a computer
a modem
a utility line
Which of the following would be most likely to use a 4G network?
A library
A cellular phone
An office computer
A home computer
Wi-Fi is mainly used by both home and public networks to access the Internet.
True
False
A company that offers services for accessing and using the internet is:
a network
an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
a modem
a public Wi-Fi provider
A file extension of .jpg means that the file contains what?
A Word document
An image
An application
A PowerPoint document
When should you arrive for a virtual interview?
5 minutes early
15 minutes early
30 minutes early
At the scheduled time
What is the first step in the job seeking process?
Search for jobs
Prepare material and information
Apply for jobs
Accept interviews
Which of the following should NOT be used as a professional reference?
A parent/guardian
A coworker
A coach
A teacher
Jobs provide both personal and community benefits.
True
False
Which section of the resume should include complete sentences?
Experiences
Contact information
Education
Objective
Why is it important to know your "why"?
To help find a job that meets your interests and motivations
So you can tell all your friends and family
To make sure you get the highest salary possible
You most likely will be asked this on a job application
Which of the following is a good example of an email address to use on a resume?
johnsmith57@gmail.com
ineedajob@yahoo.com
puppylover@gmail.com
monstertrucker@hotmail.com
What is a resume?
A job document required for completing taxes
A formal document that introduces your qualifications to an employer
A letter of recommendation
A list of jobs you are thinking of applying to
Why does an employer want to see your portfolio?
To limit the time needed to interview you
To see pictures of your life experiences
To show other candidates for the job
To see examples of your work
Which is a benefit of a professional online presence?
You can show potential employers your personal life and express opinions.
There are no benefits of a professional online presence.
It makes you visible to employers searching for candidates online.
It shows potential employers how many followers and likes you have.
Which work experience is listed first on a resume?
The oldest
The highest paying
The most recent
The most exciting
Which is a good example of using an action verb in a resume?
Spent time working at school store
Enjoy reading
Server at Rusty's Barbecue
Completed a customer service certification
Which are sources to look for job openings?
Employer websites and flyers at the park
Texting your friends and search for "make money fast"
Professional organizations and replying to unsolicited job offers
Job-search websites, social media, and school
What is a tool you could use to organize your job search?
You're sure you will just remember.
Use a notes application.
Tell friends and family so they will help you remember.
Only apply to one job at a time.
What is a similarity between a cover letter and an introduction statement?
Employers like you to submit both a cover letter and introduction for the same position.
Both use formal language.
You use a formal signature at the bottom of both.
They are about the same length.
Why is it important to know your job criteria before searching for a job?
It helps target your job search and filter the jobs you want.
You can see if your criteria match that of your classmates.
Your preparation will impress your teachers and friends.
You can see where other people work.
Which of the following should you do when filling out an online application?
Use informal language.
Leave areas that don't apply blank.
Write an email to the hiring manager first.
Follow all instructions.
Which of the following is TRUE about cover letters?
One or two grammatical errors in the cover letter are acceptable.
Neat, handwritten cover letters show initiative to the hiring manager.
You should always tailor your cover letter for the specific job.
If you have a professional cover letter, you can use it for every job.
If a field in an application doesn't apply to you, is it acceptable to leave it blank?
Yes
No
What kind of follow-up should you send after an interview?
A resignation letter
A thank-you note
An interview note
A cover letter
What are the four basic parts of an interview?
Introduction, employer questions, candidate questions, conclusion
Candidate questions, follow-ups, review, offer
Testing, employer questions, screening, thank you note
Questions, tests, review, offer
Which are best practices for virtual interviews?
Test the technology and clean up your background.
Leave your phone notifications on.
Make sure you have your water bottle nearby.
Be comfortable and wear whatever you want.
What does the acronym STAR stand for when answering interview questions?
Start, Teach, Affirm, Return
Save, Transform, Artful, Realize
Statement, Tell, Alert, Review
Situation, Task, Action, Result
Which of the following is a best practice for an in-person interview?
Bring coffee for everyone.
Make prolonged eye contact.
Only talk to the interviewer.
Turn off and put away your devices.
Which of the following is UNIQUE to an in-person interview?
Be concise in your answers.
Make sure you have good lighting.
Arrive 15 minutes early.
Wear appropriate clothing.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), what is the minimum employment age?
12
14
16
18
Why would an employer ask you to provide proof of your identity when filling out an I-9 form?
To prove that you are eligible to work in the United States
To share information with other employees
To keep a picture of you in your employee file
To connect with you via social media
What is a resignation letter?
A letter you send to employers when you apply for jobs
A letter telling an employer you are accepting their job offer
A letter that tells the employer you may leave if things don't improve
A formal letter telling the employer you are leaving your job
What is the domain for the URL: https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/index.html?
http://
www.nasa.gov
astronauts/index.html
What is the file path for the URL: https://www.mydomain.com/main/index.html?
http://
www.mydomain.com
main/index.html
Where would the following URL most likely to send you: https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/?
A page that contains information about U.S. astronauts
The home page of the NASA Web site
Facebook pages for space station astronauts
Information about the solar system
A unique address for computers connected to a network is known as:
Domain name
IP address
URL address
Router system
Which control would you use to start customizing a browser?
Bookmark
Home
Settings
Refresh
Why is information broken down into packets?
To help locate domain names
To help computers locate them
To send a page request
To travel more quickly across the network
What does URL stand for?
Under Registered Level
Uniform Resource Locator
United Registered License
Undivided Resource Locator
