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Вопрос №212

V2
Which of the following is NOT a video file extension?
0 MP4
0 AVI
1 JPG
0 MOV
1 PPT
0 WMV
1 PDF

Вопрос №213

V2
To build multimedia application we require
0 Printer
0 Browser
1 Hardware
0 Pen
1 Software
1 Talent and Skill

Вопрос №214

V2 SMART as a diagnostic method is originally developed by … and introduced with the … specification
0 Apple company
1 IBM
0 Intel
0 Compaq
1 ATA-3

Вопрос №215

V2 Big data is a term that describes the process of handling and analyzing evolving data that is in the … and … range.
0 Kilobyte
1 Petabyte
0 Megabyte
0 Gigabyte
1 Exabyte

Вопрос №216

V2 Big Data is generally stored and organized …
0 In a server of the universities
1 in a distributed file system.
0 In a web browsers
0 In your own computer
1 in multiple (sometimes thousands) hard drives on standard computers.

Вопрос №217

V2 Select e-commerce objects:
0 individuals
1 Goods
0 consumers of goods and services
1 Currency
0 organization-entrepreneurs
1 securities
1 production products

Вопрос №218

V2 Select e-commerce subjects:
0 Goods
1 individuals
1 consumers of goods and services
0 Currency
1 organization-entrepreneurs
0 securities
0 production products

Вопрос №219

V2 Electronic learning includes:
0 E- auctions
1 E-books
0 E-banking
0 E-marketing
1 Intelligent learning systems
0 E-commerce
0 E-securities

Вопрос №220

V2 Select Computer-aided design systems:
0 Adobe Audition
1 AutoCAD
0 Sony Sound Forge
0 Autodesk 3d
1 NanoCAD
1 ZwCAD
0 3D Studio MAX

Вопрос №221

V2 Select video editors:
0 Adobe Audition
1 Windows Movie Marker
0 Sony Sound Forge
1 Adobe Premiere Pro
1 Corel Video Studio Pro
0 Adobe Audition
0 3D Studio MAX

Вопрос №222

V2 Select audio editors:
1 Adobe Audition
0 Windows Movie Marker
1 Sony Sound Forge
0 Sony Vegas Pro
0 Corel Video Studio Pro
0 Autodesk 3ds MAX
0 3D Studio MAX

Вопрос №223

V2 Select the small and medium-sized businesses
0 IBM Company
1 Dentist
0 Samsung Company
1 Gym
0 Apple Company
0 Google Company
1 Hair Salon

Вопрос №224

V2 Choose features typical for medium and small businesses:
0 Employees: Over 1000 employees
1 Employees: 0-100
0 Annual Revenue: Over $1 billion
1 Annual Revenue: $5-$10 million
0 IT Staff: Full time IT staff, including several specialists
0 Large capital expenditure
1 IT Staff: Typically one or a few

Вопрос №225

V2 Choose features typical for large businesses:
1 Employees: Over 1000 employees
0 Employees: 0-100
1 Annual Revenue: Over $1 billion
0 Annual Revenue: $5-$10 million
1 IT Staff: Full time IT staff, including several specialists
0 IT Staff: Typically one or a few
0 Some capital expenditure

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Уровень 3
Вопрос 226

V3 Read the article and answer questions given below.
The concept of ICT
The acronym ICT is used to denote a new concept which is a combination of two concepts: information technology and communication technology.

The term Information Technology (IT) was first used in the early 1980s. It refers to an entire field that uses computers, networking, software, and other equipment to manage information electronically in a digital form.

The term Communication technology (CT) is used to describe equipment, infrastructure and software through which information can be received and accessed, for example phones, faxes, modems.

In the 1990s, the term Information and Communication Technology (ICT) was more widely used instead of IT. It can be considered as an extended version of the term IT. Here the letter «C» represents the communication of data by electronic means. ICT can be considered as the integration of information technology with communication technology.

There are many ways of defining ICT. The term «ICT» is used to describe the use of computers and the Internet. Sometimes the term «ICT» is associated with the most difficult and expensive computer technologies, and in other cases – with traditional technologies, such as radio, television and telephony.
1. ICT stands for:

A) Information and communicational technology

B) Information and communication technology

C) Information and communication technique

D) Informational and communicational technology
2. What does the word «digital» mean in the following sentence? It refers to an entire field that uses computers, networking, software, and other equipment to manage information electronically in a digital form.

A) with 0s and 1s

B) analog

C) continuous

D) with any values
3. Choose a true statement.

A) ICT can be considered as an extended version of the term CT.

B) IT is used to describe equipment, infrastructure and software through which information can be received and accessed.

C) CT refers to an entire field that uses computers, networking, software, and other equipment to manage information electronically in a digital form.

D) ICT can be considered as an extended version of the term IT.

0 1 – C, 2 – A , 3 – A
1 1 – B, 2 – A , 3 – D
0 1 – B, 2 – B , 3 – C
0 1 – D, 2 – C , 3 – D
0 1 – A, 2 – D , 3 – A

Вопрос 227

V3 Read the article and answer questions given below.
Computers in the Workplace
Computers are an important part of an employee’s day. In many offices, every worker has their own personal computer. They prepare reports and other documents on it. They also check e-mail and access the Internet with it. Usually this machine is a desktop computer. However, nowadays employees are using laptops more often, too. Employees can take these smaller notebook computers to meetings and to business talks.

An especially portable computer is the tablet. With a tablet an employee can keep in touch with co-workers from almost anywhere.

Special projects require more processing power. Employees take advantage of company workstations to complete these. At the end of the day, they save their work to the shared server.
1. What is the main purpose of the article?

A) to promote the use of laptops in the workplace

B) to describe the kinds of computers employees use

C) to remind employees to save their work data

D) to recommend tablet computers over other kinds
2. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of laptop and tablet computers?

A) Unlike desktop computers, laptop and tablets are portable

B) They are smaller than desktop computers

C) Employees can take laptops and tablets to meetings

D) Employees can get the most processing power from laptops and tablets
3. Which kind of computer works well for more demanding projects?

A) workstations

B) tablets

C) desktops

D) notebooks

1 1 – B, 2 – D, 3 – A
0 1 – C, 2 – A, 3 – D
0 1 – A, 2 – C, 3 – A
0 1 – D, 2 – D, 3 – A
0 1 – B, 2 – D, 3 – C

Вопрос 228

V3 Read the magazine article and answer questions given below.
What is in your computer?
Have you ever wondered what’s under your computer case? Don’t take it apart – just read on to find out.

The hard drive is the main part that stores data. A disk drive is for reading and copying data. The first drives used floppy disks, but today we use CD drives.

One of the most important parts is the motherboard. It contains the central processor and electrical connections. These receive energy from the power supply and distribute it. The board also includes other components like ports.

Motherboards generate a lot of heat. To prevent heat damage, heat sinks and fans are installed.
1. What is the purpose of the article?

A) to explain how to fix a computer

B) to describe computer components

C) to show how devices communicate

D) to teach how to construct a computer
2. Which part generates the most heat?

A) the hard drive

B) the disk drive

C) the motherboard

D) the ports
3. How are motherboards protected?

A) by heat sinks and fans

B) by installing power supplies

C) by switching to CD drives

D) by adding second processors

1 1 – B, 2 – C, 3 – A
0 1 – A, 2 – В, 3 – A
0 1 – C, 2 – В, 3 – D
0 1 – B, 2 – C, 3 – B
0 1 – D, 2 – В, 3 – C

Вопрос 229

V3 Read the email and answer questions given below.
Dear Ms. Bauer,

Please consider purchasing a new printer for our office. Our current inkjet printer doesn’t print well. The ink dries slowly and dpi is low.

A new laser printer is a good choice. They use toner cartridges instead of ink cartridges. Toner dries faster than ink, so they are less messy. Laser printers usually have a higher dpi as well.

Another advantage of laser printers is faster ppm (pages per minute). Our inkjet printer is very slow. Plus, laser printers have two-sided printing, so they use less paper.
1. What is the main idea of the email?

A) to inform that a new printer is needed

B) to inform that the laser printer is broken

C) to inform that the printer needs ink and toner

D) to inform that a document was ruined by the printer
2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the office’s current inkjet printer?

A) slow ppm

B) high dpi

C) messy ink

D) no two-sided printing
3. What is true of two-sided printing?

A) It increases ppm

B) It cannot be used with toner

C) It decreases paper use

D) It is a common feature of inkjet printers

1 1 – A, 2 – B, 3 – C
0 1 – D, 2 – C, 3 – A
0 1 – D, 2 – C, 3 – C
0 1 – B, 2 – D, 3 – A
0 1 – C, 2 – B, 3 – D

Вопрос 230

V3 Read the user guide and answer questions given below.
Operating system user guide
Users can organize files however they like. Our simple GUI (graphical user interface) makes this possible.

To arrange files on the desktop:

1. Right-click on the desktop. A dropdown menu will appear. Select «New folder» with the cursor.

2. Name the folder. Pick a name that describes what will go in the folder.

3. Select any files that belong in the folder. Drag them to the icon for the folder.

4. Repeat the process until all files are in the new folder.

Once the folder is created, any new file can be saved to it. A folder can contain any number of sub-folders.
1. What is the purpose of the text?

A) to explain how to organize files on a desktop

B) to fix common problems with folders

C) to define user interface items

D) to list the steps of creating files
2. According to the guide, what should a user do first?

A) choose a name for a new folder

B) select files that need to be moved

C) choose an item from the dropdown menu

D) create a folder for a set of similar files
3. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a step in organizing a desktop?

A) creating folders for alike files

B) removing sub-folders

C) dragging files to folder icons

D) right-clicking on the desktop

1 1 – A, 2 – D, 3 – B
0 1 – D, 2 – В, 3 – A
0 1 – C, 2 – В, 3 – D
0 1 – A, 2 – D, 3 – C
0 1 – D, 2 – В, 3 – C

Вопрос 231

V3 Read the guide and answer questions given below.
Word Wizard — Word Processing Program
Word Wizard is an award-winning word processing program. Everyone agrees it is easy, speedy and effective.

Starting from a blank page, you can create a simple document or use the many advanced features. This program makes it easy to edit, format or erase text. You can also save and print documents. In addition, there is a spell check, a grammar check, and a thesaurus. You will be amazed at all the versatile features it has to offer.

But Word Wizard does more than create a simple document. It has templates to meet every computer user’s needs. Looking for a job? There is a template to create a very professional resume. Are you starting your own business? Word Wizard has templates for colorful and eye-catching business cards. Word Wizard helps manage your business, too. Templates for meeting agendas, fax covers, memos, calendars, and reports save your time and money! Check our website for even more template options.
1. What is the purpose of the text?

A) to describe a program’s capabilities

B) to explain how to create a resume

C) to compare two word processing programs

D) to give advice about creating business cards
2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of the word processing program?

A) creating memos

B) sending e-mails

C) making business cards

D) creating calendars
3. What is available at the Word Wizard website?

A) additional templates

B) printing discounts

C) resume writing tips

D) document creation instructions

1 1 – A, 2 – B, 3 – A
0 1 – D, 2 – В, 3 – D
0 1 – A, 2 – A, 3 – D
0 1 – C, 2 – D, 3 – C
0 1 – D, 2 – В, 3 – C

Вопрос 232

V3 Read the passage and answer questions given below.
Hi Eric

I have a few items in the design that needs to be changed.

The paper size of the document is set to letter, but it should be A4. You will need to move some items on the page around once you change it.

The typography looks great, so leave that as it is. Change the leading once you adjust the page size. Make these changes to the document’s master page and the item style settings. Leave the kerning as it is.

The content looks good for the most part. I marked a few spelling mistakes on the document. Also the client’s name is spelled wrong consistently. Use find/change to fix all of those at the same time.

Once you have finished all the changes, convert the document to a PDF for printing.

Try to finish these changes by the end of the day.

Tom
1. What is the purpose of the note?

A) to explain how design software works

B) to give directions on what changes to make

C) to inform a client what their publication will look like

D) to describe a new desktop publishing project
2. Which of these is NOT a change that needs to be made?

A) The leading needs to be adjusted

B) The paper size needs to be changed

C) The kerning needs to be increased

D) The client’s name needs to be corrected
3. Which of the following is the wrong size?

A) the paper size

B) the typography

C) the kerning

D) the PDF

1 1 – B, 2 – C, 3 – A
0 1 – D, 2 – C, 3 – A
0 1 – D, 2 – A, 3 – B
0 1 – B, 2 – D, 3 – C
0 1 – C, 2 – A, 3 – D

Вопрос №233

V3 Read the article and answer questions given below.
HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERFACE
Human-computer interface (HCI) -the means of сommunication between a human user and a computer system, referring in particular to the use of input/output devices with supporting software. Devices of increasing sophistication are becoming available to mediate the human-computer interaction. These include graphics devices, touch-sensitive devices, and voice-input devices. They have to be configured in a way that will facilitate an efficient and desirable interaction between a person and the computer.

A user interface is the method by which the user and the computer exchange information and instructions. There are three main types: command-line, menu driven and graphical user interface (GUI). Graphical user interface is sometimes shortened to GUI. The user chooses an option usually by pointing a mouse at an icon representing that option. Windows, Apple OSX and Ubuntu all have graphical user interfaces.
1.The method by which a user and a computer exchange information and instructions:

A) user interface

B) graphical interface

C) software interface

D) voice interface
2. Windows, Apple OS and Ubuntu have… an interface.

A) graphical

B) command-line

C) software

D) voice
3.A means of communication between a human user and a computer system, in particular the use of input/output devices with supporting software..

A) Human-computer Interface

B) Human Computer Industry

C) Human — Computer Interior

D) Human — Computer Integration

0 1 – C, 2 – A , 3 – A
1 1 – A, 2 – A , 3 – A
0 1 – B, 2 – B , 3 – C
0 1 – D, 2 – C , 3 – D
0 1 – A, 2 – D , 3 – A

Вопрос №234

V3 Read the user guide and answer questions given below.
HCI studies

Due to the fact that human-computer interaction is studied both from the human side and from the computer side, the knowledge gained in the course of the study is based on both the human factor and the computer one. From the computer side, the technologies of computer graphics, operating systems, programming languages ​​and development environments are important. On the human side, communication theory, graphic and manufacturing design, linguistics, sociology, cognitive psychology, and human factors such as user satisfaction. Engineering and design also matter. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of human-computer interaction, people with different backgrounds contribute to its success. Human-computer interaction is sometimes referred to as both human-machine interaction and computer-human interaction. Human-computer interaction (HCI) has four main components: user, task, tools/interface, context. HCI studies require the evaluation of received observations while the user performs certain tasks and user habits together. This data is used in the process of developing interactive systems.
1.Human-computer interaction is sometimes referred to as both:

A) Нuman-machine interaction

B) Human-computer industry

C) Human — computer interior

D) Human — computer integration
2. Human-computer interaction is studied both from the side of man and from the side of…

A) computers

B) printers

C) programs

D) software
3. __________ helps meet psychological and cognitive processing needs, increases human confidence.

А) Attitude

B) Feedback

C) Visual Analysis

D) Interaction Design

1 1 – A, 2 – A, 3 – B
0 1 – C, 2 – A, 3 – D
0 1 – A, 2 – C, 3 – A
0 1 – D, 2 – D, 3 – A
0 1 – B, 2 – D, 3 – C

Вопрос №235

V3 Read the user guide and answer questions given below.
Database evolution

Databases have evolved significantly since their introduction in the early 1960s. The original systems that were used to store and process data were navigational databases, such as hierarchical databases (which relied on a tree model and allowed only one-to-many relationships) and networked databases (a more flexible model, allowing multiple relationships). Although simple, these early systems were inflexible. In the 1980s, relational databases became popular, followed by object-oriented databases in the 1990s. More recently, with the rise of the Internet and the need to analyze structured data, SQL databases have emerged. Cloud databases and offline databases are now opening up new possibilities in terms of how data is collected, stored, used and managed.

1.When did relational databases become popular?

А) 2002

B) 1970

C) 1990

D) 1980
2.When did object-oriented databases become popular?

А) 2002

B) 1970

C) 1990

D) 1980
3. Structured database….

А) Access

B) FoxPro

C) SQL

D) Qwery

1 1 – D, 2 – C, 3 – C
0 1 – A, 2 – В, 3 – A
0 1 – C, 2 – В, 3 – D
0 1 – B, 2 – C, 3 – B
0 1 – D, 2 – В, 3 – C

Вопрос №236

V3 Read the user guide and answer questions given below.
Big Data

Big Data is data of large volume and different formats that can be processed as a single array of information using high-performance software systems: DBMS, Business Intelligence tools, etc. Large amounts of data have 3 main features: Volume. A large amount of data that does not depend on the available processing power for this data. Variety. Diverse in content and semi-structured volumes of data.Velocity. A large amount of data that requires extremely fast processing with the maximum speed of obtaining results. Big data is used in a wide variety of areas — for example, in medicine, banking, retail, manufacturing, etc.

  1. A large amount of data that does not depend on the available processing power for this data…

А) Voice

B) Volume

C) Velocity

D) Variety

  1. Diverse in content and semi-structured volumes of data.

А) Voice

B) Volume

C) Velocity

D) Variety

  1. A large amount of data that requires extremely fast processing with the maximum speed of obtaining results.

А) Voice

B) Volume

C) Velocity

D) Variety

1 1 – B, 2 – D, 3 – C
0 1 – D, 2 – C, 3 – A
0 1 – D, 2 – C, 3 – C
0 1 – B, 2 – D, 3 – A
0 1 – C, 2 – B, 3 – D
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Word Wizard is an award-winning app used in schools that offers several unique reading and spelling activities for children ages four to 10.

Used in Schools (140,000 units sold to schools)

Learn to Read by Building Words

• The Talking Movable Alphabet activity allows kids to experiment with word building and phonics thanks to the advanced text to speech engine (the first step in learning to read)
• Any text can be written and spoken
• 2 child voices + 5 adult voices (US, UK & Australian voices)
• Uppercase & lowercase letters, numbers, digraphs, ABC or QWERTY keyboard
• Many settings to adapt the activities to the child’s needs (letter size, assign images to words, high contrast modes for kids with visual impairment,…)

Learn to Spell using the Talking Movable Alphabet and your word lists

• 3 spelling activities that increase in difficulty
• 200 built-in word lists (about 2000 words)
• Add your own words to create unique spelling quizzes!
• Add your own images to illustrate your word lists
• Keep tabs on your children’s progress with detailed reports

Accolades 

• “This is an important breakthrough in reading instruction” – The New York Times
• “This is a fantastic app for young children, right through to children in later elementary school ” – Wired’s GeekDad
• Editor’s Choice Award for Excellence in Design – Children’s Technology Review
• Winner of a Parents’ Choice Award
• More than 290K units sold!

Talking Movable Alphabet Activity

• Pronounce and spell-check any word, number or sentence
• Natural Sounding Voice – three American voices, one British voice, and one Australian voice
• Letter sound (phonic) or name when a letter is touched in the alphabet
• Alphabetic or QWERTY layout, letters, numbers, consonant digraphs (like “th”) and vowels digraphs (like “oo”)
• Uppercase or lowercase letters
• Keyboard emulation option
• 4 letter sizes available (allowing for more or fewer letters on the board)
• Customized word pronunciation, if necessary
• Accessibility: external keyboard support and 4 high contrast modes available

Fun Spelling Activities

3 spelling activities of increasing difficulty are provided to adapt the activity to the child’s spelling level. You can use the built-in word lists or create your own.

1 – “Word Practice” says and displays the word to spell, and asks the child to spell it using the talking movable alphabet
2 – “Scrambled Letters” says the word and displays the letters needed to build the word or sentence, and asks the child to reorder the letters.
3 – “Spelling Quizzes” is a standard spelling test. The app won’t move onto the next word until the child has correctly spelled the word, helping them to remember its correct spelling.

• 200 built-in word lists: Words for beginners, Dolch Words, 1,000 most frequently used words, body parts and more
• Create custom Word Lists by entering your own words and sentences
• Import and export Word Lists you’ve created
• Hints are available should kids not know how to spell a word
• Colorful animations are displayed when a word is completed
• Once a quiz is completed, interactive animations are available as a reward

Users & Reports 

• Unlimited number of users
• Detailed Spelling Test Reports per user (can be exported in PDF)

More Accolades 

• The New York Times
“This is an important breakthrough in reading instruction because it leverages the iPad’s size, powerful speech synthesis abilities, and touchscreen so that every letter can be a building block of phonetically accurate sound”

• Children’s Technology Review
Editor’s Choice Award for Excellence in Design – 4.8 stars out of 5 – “Turn your iPad into a talking alphabet/language generator – and the perfect tool for a child just starting to experiment with letters and their sounds”

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What is a word processor? In this post, you will learn about the word processor/processing. Some top free word processors for PC/Mac are listed for your reference. Download a free Word processing program for your Windows 10/11 computer to create and edit documents with ease.

What Is a Word Processor?

Word processing means using a device like a computer to create, edit, save, or print documents. A word processor a software program that lets you do word processing on your computer or other devices.

In general, there are three types of word processors: mechanical, electronic, and software.

The first word processing device is a machine for transcribing letters. It is similar to a typewriter developed by Henry Mill.

In the late 1960s, electromechanical and electronic word processing devices appear. IBM developed a magnetic Tape/Selectric typewriter. This device lets users rewrite text that had been written on another tape.

In the late 1970s and 1980s, word processing came with the appearance of the personal computer, and word processing software programs also appeared for personal computers.

Common features of a word processor:

  • Create, edit, save and print documents electronically.
  • Have the insert, copy, cut, paste, delete, search, replace, print, and the basic functions.
  • Advanced word processing features like file management, graphics, font specification, footnotes, cross reference, headers and footers, layout, macros, spell and grammar check, collaboration, import data, autocorrect, merge, etc.

Top Free Word Processors to Create/Edit Documents

Best free word processors for Windows 10/11 include:

  • Microsoft Word
  • WPS Office
  • Google Docs
  • LibreOffice Writer
  • WordPerfect
  • SoftMaker FreeOffice
  • OpenOffice Writer
  • SSuite WordGraph

Word Processor Download

You can go to the official website of the word processor program to easily download the application to your computer.

If you want to download Microsoft Word, you can refer to this post: Microsoft Word Download and Install for Windows 10/11.

To get WPS Office, you can refer to this post: Free Download WPS Office for Windows 10 PC/Mac/Android.

Free Way to Recover Deleted/Lost Word Documents

To recover deleted or lost Word documents or any other files from your computer, you can try a professional data recovery program.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery is a professional free data recovery application for Windows. You can use it to recover deleted or lost files, photos, videos, emails, etc. from Windows computers, USB flash drives, SD/memory cards, external hard drives, SSDs, etc.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery helps you tackle various data loss situations, e.g. mistaken file deletion, hard drive corruption or other errors, malware/virus infection, system crash, and more. It even helps you recover data when the PC won’t boot.

Download and install MiniTool Power Data Recovery on your computer. Check the simple guide below on how to use it to recover deleted/lost Word documents or other files.

Free Download

  • Launch MiniTool Power Data Recovery to access its main UI.
  • On the main UI, choose the target drive and click Scan. If you want to scan the whole disk or device, you can click the Devices tab and choose the target disk/device to scan.
  • After the scan process finishes, you can check the scan result to find if your wanted files are there. Check needed files and click the Save button to store the recovered files. You should select a new device or place to store the recovered files to avoid data overwriting.

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MICROSOFT

It is strange to think that one of the richest and
most powerful businesses in the world is only 25 years old.

Early in 1975 Bill Gates and his friend Paul Allen,
both undergraduates at Harvard University, ordered a “personal computer” called
the “MITS Altair 600” from Popular Electronics magazine. When it arrived they
had to assemble the different parts and try to make it work.

In less than one month, Bill and Paul had written
their first computer language, BASIC, and sold it to the manufacturer MITS. One
month later, Paul Allen was appointed the Director of Software at MITS.

Bill Gates and Paul Allen formed a partnership under
the name Microsoft.

By July 1975, they had already developed version 2.0
of their BASIC software.

Two years later  Microsoft published its second
computer language, which was called FORTRAN-80.

For the next few years, Microsoft produced further
computer languages including COBOL and Pascal, but their big breakthrough (
прорыв, рывок) came in 1981 with Microsoft MS-DOS. In 1983, we saw
the first Microsoft word processing program, Microsoft Word. In the same year
Microsoft announced Windows.

Even though the early version of Windows did not work
very well, most computer users were happy with MS-DOS. By 1985, Microsoft was
celebrating its tenth anniversary and annual sales of $140 million.

The following year, Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet
package (
пакет электронных таблиц)
for Windows was published.

Over the following years, Microsoft continued to grow.
By 1993 10 million people around the world were using Microsoft Word in its
various versions.

Many people  have pointed out that Microsoft has never
been a great innovator in softwares. Most of their best products have been
developed from ideas created by others. The success of the company, they say,
has been based on the public’s need to use common software.

I. Answer the questions.

1. 
How old is Microsoft?

2.  
Who are the founders of Microsoft?

3.  
What languages did Bill Gates and
Paul Allen invent?

4.  
What was the most successful
product of Microsoft?

5. 
What did Microsoft celebrate in
1985?

6.  
What do people say about Microsoft
products?

II.   Insert the missing word or a phrase.

1. 
One of the richest and most______ businesses
in the world is only 25 years old.

2.  
In 1975 Bill Gates and Paul Allen
were both undergraduates at_________University.

3.  
Some months later they founded a______ under
the name of Microsoft.

4.  
Microsoft’s big________ came in
1981 with Microsoft MS-DOS.

5.     
Windows_______ a graphical “point
and click” operating environment.

6.  
In 1983 Microsoft Word_ ___________ .

INTERNET crossword
puzzle

You have 9
scrambled Internet words and their definitions.

Put them in a
puzzle in the correct order. Find the key-word.

1.

2 .

3.

4.

      5.

6 .

       7 .

8.

9.

1)      
M D O E M — that is a special equipment used for
connecting and passing the information through the telephone line.

2)      
R I S V U — it is a dangerous, harmful programm
which can destroy the computer or the whole web.

3)      
R H A K E C — he is a computer wizard, is capable to
get to the secret files or decode any password.

4)      
R P O I V E D R — it is an organization or a
company which gives you the service of connecting you computer to the Internet.

5)      
O
R P T L A —
it is the starting page or a site which helps to get to the
common group of sites.

6)      
E I T S — it is logically ordered set of web-pages
united by a common topic.

7)      
N G I O L — it is the unique name, which is given to
a user by the provider and used for the identification.

8)       
N G S E F I R — it is a chaotical movement around
the World Wide Web.

9)   H
T C A
— it is the way to talk in
the Internet in the so-called «on-line conditions».

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