Язык информационных технологий. Учебное пособие
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Тесты
4.I was rotating the screen round to show something to a colleague, and now it won’t move.
a)tablet PC;
b)PDA;
c)Mainframe.
5.Can you send someone down to show me the best position for my monitor and keyboard? I want to avoid getting any back or neck problems.
a)PDA;
b)Laptop;
c)desktop PC.
Which prepositions are used with the following words?
1.classify
a)into;
b)onto;
c)in.
2.divide
a)of;
b)into;
c)in.
3.consist
a)in;
b)of;
c)onto.
4.type
a)to;
b)in;
c)of.
5.class
a)to;
b)in;
c)of.
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Choose the correct word to make defining relative clauses.
1.The central processing unit, or CPU, is like a ’brain’ …performs tasks for your computer.
a)which;
b)who;
c)– .
2.The CPU is built into a single chip ………….executes program instructions and coordinates activities within the system.
a)that;
b)what;
c)– .
3.The control unit is the part of the processor ……………. is responsible for loading and interpreting the individual instructions that make up a computer program.
a)which;
b)what;
c)– .
4.Clock speed is measured in gigahertz; for example, a processor running at 4Ghz would give you all the performance ….. you need to run most applications.
a)who;
b)what;
c)– .
5.Busses are electrical channels …… allow devices inside the computer to communicate.
a)that;
b)–
c)Who.
The following extracts come from sales assistants in computer shops describing the features and functions of various input devices. Choose which device they’re talking about.
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1.This model features a backlight, so you can see what you’re typing in the dark.
a)Scanner;
b)Keyboard;
c)Game controller.
2.We have a Bluetooth version which works without wires, but the surface you use it on needs to be dark.
a)Mouse;
b)Microphone;
c)Game controller.
3.Why don’t you try this? It’s for drawing, as if you were using a pen and paper.
a)Keyboard;
b)Graphics tablet;
c)Scanner.
4.You’ll need one of these – it’s used to control your movements while you play.
a)Game controller;
b)Graphics tablet;
c)Microphone.
5.For more precision, I’d recommend this. It’s like an upsidedown mouse, and it works by running your hand over the plastic ball here.
a)Trackball;
b)Game controller;
c)Light pen.
6.This is our most popular model. It allows you to reproduce exact copies of your documents in digital format.
a)Graphics tablet;
b)Scanner;
c)Light pen.
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7.This works just like a mouse, except you can write directly onto the screen with it.
a)Scanner;
b)Keyboard;
c)Light pen.
8.This is a model which works particularly well with Skype.
a)Microphone;
b)Mouse;
c)Game controller.
Complete these FAQs from a word processing program by choosing the correct words.
1.Question: How do I start a new line in my document? Answer: Just hit …….
a)Caps Lock;
b)enter;
c)tab.
2.Question: How can I delete a letter or word that I’ve typed? Answer: Position the cursor after the letter or word and hit
………once per letter.
a)tab;
b)Ctrl;
c)backspace.
3.Question: Do I have to use the mouse to navigate around my document? Answer: No, you can also use the ………..keys.
a)arrow;
b)shift;
c)Ctrl.
4.Question: How can I type in UPPER CASE characters? Answer: If you want to type one or two letters in upper case, then simply hold down ……..and type the letters at the same time.
a)enter;
b)space bar;
c)shift.
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5.Question: How can I type in UPPER CASE characters? Answer: If you want to type a whole sentence in upper case, you should use ………...
a)Ctrl;
b)Caps Lock;
c)tab.
Тест 2
Which piece of hardware would you need for the following tasks?
1.You need to email a copy of a letter that you received in the post.
a)Scanner;
b)Digital camera;
c)Camcorder.
2.You want to a make a video of a friend’s wedding.
a)Scanner;
b)Digital camera;
c)Camcorder.
3.You want to take some photos while on holiday.
a)Scanner;
b)Digital camera;
c)Camcorder.
These extracts all come from a product description of a scanner. Decide if each extract is expressing a fact or an opinion.
1.We think that you’ll agree that the extraordinarily thin Scantech ODB25 is the obvious choice for …
a)Fact;
b)Opinion.
2.… a single USB cable connected to your computer is the only lead you need.
a)Fact;
b)Opinion.
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3.Despite its diminutive size, you’ll find that the ODB25 is big on resolution.
a)Fact;
b)Opinion.
4.… the 1200 x 2400dpi and 48 bit colour depth specification reproduces fine details …
a)Fact;
b)Opinion.
5.A ‘Scan to PDF’ function scans documents straight to PDF
…
a)Fact;
b)Opinion.
Choose the correct suffix to change each of these words into an adjective or noun.
1.Addition (adjective)
a)–al;
b)–ed;
c)–able.
2.Play (noun)
a)–or;
b)–er;
c)–ant.
3.Control (noun)
a)–log;
b)–lity;
c)–ler.
4.Process (noun)
a)–or;
b)–ure;
c)–ant.
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5.Optimize (adjective)
a)–al;
b)–d;
c)–less.
6.Power (adjective)
a)–able;
b)–ic;
c)–ful.
Look at these extracts from people talking about printing jobs. Which type of printer is each person talking about?
1.“Can you order some more toner for the printer on the third floor?”
a)Laser;
b)Dot-matrix;
c)Inkjet.
2.“The plans for the new office building on Vyner Street are almost ready. Shall I print a copy for the meeting tomorrow?”
a)Thermal transfer;
b)Plotter;
c)Platesetter.
3.“We’re almost out of bar codes. Simon, can you print some more?”
a)Laser;
b)Thermal transfer;
c)Inkjet.
4.“I couldn’t believe it – I was in the middle of printing my report and I ran out of ink!”
a)Plotter;
b)Platesetter;
c)Inkjet.
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5.“As soon as the client approves this version, you need to print a high-quality colour copy for them to check.”
a)Inkjet;
b)Imagesetter;
c)Dot-matrix.
6.“Lisa, this job’s ready to go. Can you output it directly to the printing plates for me?”
a)Laser;
b)Plotter;
c)Platesetter.
Which purpose do we use these connectors for?
1.To begin with
a)Giving examples;
b)Listing/sequencing;
c)Giving reason/cause.
2.Since
a)Giving examples;
b)Listing/sequencing;
c)Giving reason/cause.
3.Such as
a)Giving examples;
b)Listing/sequencing;
c)Giving reason/cause.
4.Because
a)Giving examples;
b)Listing/sequencing;
c)Giving reason/cause.
5.For instance
a)Giving examples;
b)Listing/sequencing;
c)Giving reason/cause.
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6.Then
a)Giving examples;
b)Listing/sequencing;
c)Giving reason/cause.
7.Finally
a)Giving examples;
b)Listing/sequencing;
c)Giving reason/cause.
What kind of site is each web extract from?
1. Wednesday 20 February
Happy birthday, Sam!
I’m really excited because it’s Sam’s birthday today, so we’re all meeting up later to go for something to eat and then see a film. I’ll let you know what we saw in tomorrow’s post.
a)Blog;
b)Wiki;
c)Social network.
2.Coen Brothers
Joel and Ethan Coen, known as The Coen Brothers, are in-
ternationally known American filmmakers. For over 20 years, they have written and directed award-winning films such as …
a)Blog;
b)Wiki;
c)Search engine.
3.Shopping cart Your account Log in Browse Help
Welcome to storefront.co.uk, Britain’s largest and most reliable online store for …
a)Social network;
b)E-tailer;
c)Internet auction.
4.Buy Sell Search Categories Help
Before you can bid on any item listed on the site, you need to
create an account.
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a)Search engine;
b)E-tailer;
c)Internet auction.
5.Welcome to Connect-O!
Use Connect-O to send messages to friends and family
around the world, to share photos and videos, and much, much more!
a)Blog;
b)Peer-to-peer system;
c)Social network.
Complete these definitions by choosing the correct word.
1.a public place where you can pay to use the Internet and also buy food and drink
a)cybercafé;
b)e-café.
2.buying and selling goods on the Internet
a)cybercommerce;
b)e-commerce.
3.a way of describing the Internet
a)cyberspace;
b)e-space.
4.learning using technology, for example the Internet
a)cyberlearning;
b)e-learning.
5.a book in electronic format
a)cyberbook;
b)e-book.
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