Information Technology Flashcards
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In a spreadsheet application, which formula would correctly calculate the sum of values in cells A1 through A10?
Answer: =SUM(A1:A10)
=SUM(A1:A10) is the correct syntax in spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel to sum a range of cells.
What is a 'database' in the context of information technology?
Answer: An organized collection of structured data stored electronically
A database is an organized collection of structured data that allows for efficient storage, retrieval, and management of information.
Which of the following is a presentation software application?
Answer: Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation software application used to create slideshows; Excel is a spreadsheet tool, Photoshop is image editing software, and MySQL is a database system.
What does 'URL' stand for in web technology?
Answer: Uniform Resource Locator
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is the web address used to locate specific resources on the internet.
Which programming concept refers to the reuse of code by creating a template that other objects can inherit properties from?
Answer: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) uses concepts like classes and inheritance to allow code reuse and modular design.
In a relational database, what is a 'primary key'?
Answer: A unique identifier for each record in a table
A primary key is a unique identifier assigned to each record in a database table, ensuring no two records are identical.
Which of the following best describes 'open-source software'?
Answer: Software whose source code is freely available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute
Open-source software has publicly available source code, allowing developers to freely inspect, modify, and redistribute it under an open license.