Computer Basics
What device is commonly used to move the pointer and click items on a computer screen?
Mouse
Which Microsoft program is primarily used to create documents such as letters and reports?
Microsoft Word.
What type of program is Chrome, Edge, or Safari?
A web browser
What do we call a person who starts and operates a business?
Entrepreneur
What keyboard shortcut is commonly used to paste something you copied?
Ctrl + V
What is the main typing device used with a computer?
Keyboard
Which Microsoft program would you use to create a slideshow presentation?
Microsoft PowerPoint
What should a strong password contain?
A combination of letters, numbers, and symbols; preferably long and unique.
What is money coming into a business from sales called?
Revenue
What does "Save As" allow you to do?
Save a new copy of a file with a different name, location, or format.
What keyboard shortcut is commonly used to copy selected text or an item?
Ctrl + C
Which Microsoft program is commonly used to organize numbers, perform calculations, and create charts?
Microsoft Excel
What is a fake email, text, or website designed to steal your personal information called?
Phishing
What do we call the costs a business must pay to operate?
Expenses
You accidentally delete an entire paragraph from your document. What keyboard shortcut could quickly fix the mistake?
Ctrl + Z
What keyboard shortcut allows you to undo your last action?
Ctrl + Z
In Excel, what is the box where a row and column meet called?
A cell
You receive an email from "your bank" saying your account will be closed in 10 minutes unless you immediately enter your password. What warning signs suggest it could be a scam?
Urgency, threats, requests for sensitive information, suspicious links, or an unfamiliar sender/address.
If a business earns $10,000 in revenue and has $7,000 in expenses, what is its profit?
$3,000
You want everyone in your presentation to see the same fonts, colors, and overall design. What PowerPoint feature can help keep slides consistent?
Themes / Slide Master
What is the difference between hardware and software?
Hardware is the physical equipment; software is the programs and applications.
What symbol must most Excel formulas begin with?
The equals sign (=)
Why should you evaluate the credibility of information found online?
Because online information may be inaccurate, biased, outdated, or misleading.
What are the four Ps of marketing?
Product, Price, Place, and Promotion
A small business needs to create professional letters, track monthly sales, prepare a presentation for investors, and communicate with customers through email. Name the four types of technology/software the business could use.
Word processing software (Word), spreadsheet software (Excel), presentation software (PowerPoint), and email/communication software (Outlook/Gmail).