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CIS 1150 – ASSIGNMENT PACKET

Attached are instructions for completing the assignments required for the course.

You should use a word processor to generate a cover sheet. You may design your own cover sheet, but the sample below contains the data you must include:

Your Name

Assignment Number

Title and Page Number of the Lab or Case Study

CIS 1150 – Class Meeting Time

Due Date

Buy a stapler and save an automatic two-point deduction for each assignment not stapled together! You will also receive a two-point deduction for each assignment submitted without a cover sheet.

As stated in the syllabus: Assignments are due at the start of the class period. Points will be deducted from the assignment for each class period it is late. Do not miss class the day an assignment is due in order to complete it. You will receive the point deduction if you turn it in after the assignments have been collected at the start of class or if you turn it in the next class period. Plan to submit your assignment before the due date to avoid any point deductions. You may not work with a partner when completing the individual assignments. A final grade of F for the course will result for students who collaborate on assignments.

Keep a Record of Your Points

To avoid redundancy, the following abbreviations are used throughout this packet:

DC Discovering Computers 2008 textbookSCV Shelley Cashman, Vermaat, MS Office 2007 textbookCP Checkpoint – Go to www.scsite.com/dc2008 and link to appropriate chapterCh Chapter numbers in the Discovering Computers 2008 textbook

ASSIGNMENTNUMBER

DUE DATE

DESCRIPTION POINT VALUE

POINTS EARNED

1 02/17 Ch 1 10 _____2 03/03 Ch 2 & Ch 3 15 _____3 03/10 Word 15 _____4 03/17 Ch 4, Ch 5, Ch 6 15 _____5 04/07 Excel 20 _____6 04/14 Ch 7 & Ch 8 10 _____7 04/21 Windows Explorer 15 _____8 04/07 Ch 9 & Ch 10 10 _____9 04/14 Access 25 _____10 04/21 Ch 12 & Ch 13 10 _____11 04/28 Ch 11 & PP 20 _____

Group Project 05/03 – 05/05

Using Office 2007 in a Business

50

EXAMS DATEExam 1 03/03 Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 3; Word 50 _____Exam 2 03/24 Ch 4, Ch 5, Ch 6; Excel 50 _____Exam 3 04/14 Ch 7, Ch 8, Ch 10; Access 50 _____Exam 4 05/03 Ch 9, Ch 11, Ch 12, Ch 13;

PowerPoint50 _____

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: 415 _____

Final Grades:Accumulated Points Grade

415-373.......................................... A372-332.......................................... B331-290.......................................... C289-249.......................................... D248 or lower................................... F

http://www.scsite.com/dc2008

ASSIGNMENT #1

Point value: 10 This assignment consists of two parts.

Purpose: To learn how to use the textbook web site

Textbook: Discovering Computers 2008

Preparation: Read Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers

Do: Part 1: (5 pts.)p. 49 Learn How To Use Discovering Computers 2008 Online Companion (scsite.com/dc2008)

If you have not done so already, register on the web site by completing Steps 1-4.Then, complete Steps 1-7 under the Exercise section. Answer the questions posed

in Step 7 in a one page, double-spaced report. Part 2: (5 pts.)Select Chapter 1 at the above web site. In the left frame, click the Checkpoint (CP) link.If necessary, download the FLASH player by clicking the link provided.

Answer the Label the Figure, True/False, Multiple Choice, and Matching questions. Print only the four web pages that provide the scores for each set of questions. To save paper, you may print screen shots or use Vista’s snipIt feature.

ASSIGNMENT #2

Point value: 15 This assignment consists of three parts.

Purpose: To better understand the capabilities of the Internet and the World Wide WebTo recognize the four major categories of application software and their uses


Preparation: Read Chapter 2: The Internet and World Wide Web

Do: Part 1: (5 pts.)Submit print-outs of the scores for the Checkpoint (CP) Label the Figure, True/False, Multiple Choice, and Matching questions links on the textbook web site for Chapter 2. Follow the same procedures you used for Assignment 1.

Preparation: Read Chapter 3: Application Software

Do: Part 2: (5 pts.)

Submit print-outs of the scores for the Checkpoint (CP) Label the Figure, True/False, Multiple Choice, and Matching questions links on the textbook web site for Chapter 3. Follow the same procedures you used for Part 2.

Part 3: (5 pts.)

On p. 180, complete one of the following under Web Research1. Scavenger Hunt: Using MS Word 2007, answer Questions 1-4.

OR2. Search Sleuth: Using MS Word 2007, answer Questions 1-4.

Extra Credit: 2 pts.LEARN IT ONLINEGo to the Shelly Cashman link in your book on p. 176.You may select one of the following links listed in your textbook:7. Practice Test8. Who Wants To Be a Computer Genius?12. Crossword Puzzle Challenge14. In the News – answer the questions listed16. Google Home Page – submittal required

Submit the print-out from the web page posting your score. To receive extra credit, you must redo your chosen exercise, if necessary, until no more than one error appears.

ASSIGNMENT #3


Purpose: To create documents using MS Word 2007

Textbook: Microsoft Office 2007 Essential Concepts and Techniques

Preparation: Read Word Chapter 1: Creating and Editing a Word Document WD 1 - WD 62Carefully study the terms used in the screen shots and also the BTW (by the way)

tips in the side panels.

Part 1 (5 pts.)Complete the Make It Right assignment on WD 66: Correcting Spelling and Grammar Errors. The datafile is located on Drive H: in the Morovati folder under CISinstructors. Submit a print-out of the document shown in Figure 1-91 using MS Word 2007 after following the directions. Review WD 51-52 to learn how to change the document properties or use keywords. The “format” required is a print-out as opposed to e-mail or on disk.

Part 2 (10 pts.)Do: Locate Cases and Places WD 72.

Complete one of the following: 3 or 4. To receive full credit, you must include all of the assignment specifications. Submit a print-out of one of the above cases.

Extra Credit: (3 pts.) Case 5, Working Together: You must complete this case on your own. To receive extra credit, you must include a copy of the original posting or advertisement that you are modifying. You must also use a headline, descriptive body copy, a signature line, appropriate photograph or clip art image, a minimum of three bullets, a decorative underline, and a page border. Submit a print-out of the flyer and a copy of the original posting if you choose this extra credit option.

Extra Credit: (2 pts.)LEARN IT ONLINEGo to the Shelly Cashman link in your book on WD 63.You may select one of the links listed in your textbook except for Chapter Reinforcement TF, MC, and SA, because that link is not interactive. Submit the print-out from the web page posting your score. For Exercise 2, set the Flash Card counter to 30. To receive extra credit, you must redo your chosen exercise, if necessary, until no more than one error appears.

Deliverables: Attach your work in the order listed in the assignment to a cover sheet similar to the one created in class. Failure to submit your work stapled and organized

will result in point deductions.

ASSIGNMENT #4


Purpose: Explain the components of the system unitList the characteristics of input and output devices


Part 1 (5 pts.)Preparation: Read Chapter 4: The Components of the System Unit

Do: Submit print-outs of the scores for the Checkpoint (CP) Label the Figure, True/False, Multiple Choice, and Matching questions links on the textbook web site for Chapter 4. Follow the same procedures you used for Assignment 1.

Part 2 (10 pts.)Preparation: Read Chapter 5: Input

Read Chapter 6: Output

Do: Submit print-outs of the scores for the Checkpoint (CP) Label the Figure, True/False, Multiple Choice, and Matching questions links on the textbook web site for Chapters 5 and 6. Follow the same procedures you used for Assignment 1.

ASSIGNMENT #5


Purpose: To create spreadsheets and charts using Microsoft Excel 2007


Preparation: Read Excel Chapter 1: Creating a Worksheet and Embedded Chart, EX 1- 48.Carefully study the terms used in the screen shots and also the BTW (by the way)

tips in the side panels.

Do: Part 1 (5 pts.)

Complete the Make It Right assignment on EX 73-74: Correcting Formatting Values in a Worksheet. The datafile is located on Drive H: in the Morovati folder under CISinstructors. Submit a print-out of the spreadsheet created with MS Excel 2007 after completing Steps 1-9. Submit a print-out as opposed to e-mail or on disk.

Part 2 (15 pts.)

Preparation: Read Excel Chapter 1: Adding a 3-D Clustered Column Chart to the Worksheet EX 49-69

Do: Locate Cases and Places EX 79- EX 80.Complete one of the following: 1 or 2 on EX 79.Appropriately label the chart so that the components are clearly understood. The chart should appear on the same print-out as the worksheet and both objects should print on one page. You do not need to use a color printer.

Extra Credit: 3 pts.Complete Case Study 3 or 4 on EX 80.

Extra Credit: 2 pts.LEARN IT ONLINEGo to the Shelly Cashman link in your book on EX 70.You may select one of the links listed in your textbook except for Chapter Reinforcement TF, MC, and SA, because that link is not interactive. Submit the print-out from the web page posting your score. For Exercise 2, set the Flash Card counter to 30. To receive extra credit, you must redo your chosen exercise, if necessary, until no more than one error appears.



ASSIGNMENT #6

Point value: 10 This assignment includes two chapters.

Purpose: To understand the purposes of the variety of storage devicesTo identify system and utility programs


Preparation: Read Chapter 7: StorageRead Chapter 8: Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Do: Submit print-outs of the scores for the Checkpoint (CP) Label the Figure, True/False, Multiple Choice, and Matching questions links on the textbook web site for Chapters 7 and 8. Follow the same procedures you used for Assignment 1.

Extra Credit: 2 pts.LEARN IT ONLINEGo to the Shelly Cashman website and access the Learn It Online link for one of the above chapters. You may select one of the following exercises:

Practice TestWho Wants To Be a Computer Genius?Wheel of TermsCrossword Puzzle ChallengeIn the News -answer the questions listedBlogs (Ch 7 only)

ASSIGNMENT #7

Point value: 15 For this assignment you will submit one scantron.

Textbook: Read the section entitled Windows Explorer (WIN 29-WIN 55) in the Windows_XP_Chapter_1.pdf file available on Drive H: in the CISclass folder for

CIS 1150. Hardcopy of this material is on reserve in the library.

Preparation: Carefully study the terms used in the screen shots and also the tips in the side panels of the Windows_XP_Chapter_1.pdf file. Read this section seated in front of a computer so that you can easily practice the hands-on sections.

Do: Answer questions 1-20 below on the scantron given to you in class.Answer the ten fill-in-the-blank questions on the green bars in backof the scantron.

True/False – Circle “A” for True or “B” for False

1. Windows XP Organizer allows you to organize files and folders easily on your computer.

2. You can click the plus sign in the small box to the left of the folder icon to expand the folder.

3. Windows XP Explorer displays folders in the Folders pane in a hierarchical structure.

4. If a file or folder contains no items, it is not listed in the Folders pane.

5. Clicking the plus sign next to a folder icon expands the hierarchy, but does not change the contents of the right pane.

6. A folder with a plus sign contains more folders.

7. Selecting a drive or folder in the right pane, does not change the hierarchy of items in the Folders pane.

8. You can use the drag and drop method with the left mouse to move a file only if the file’s destination is a different drive.

9. You cannot directly drag or copy files from the right pane to the left pane.

10. You can copy a selected file by using the Copy and Paste commands on the Edit menu.

Multiple Choice – Circle the correct answer.

11. To display the Status bar, click _____ on the menu bar and then click Status bar.a. Display c. Barb. View d. Edit

12. To display the Folders pane on the window, click the _____ on the Standard Buttons toolbar.a. Folders button c. Pane buttonb. Display button d. Open button

13. When your window is split into a left and right pane, the right pane is called the _____.a. Folder pane c. Icon paneb. My Computer pane d. none of these

14. If an item in the Folders pane contains no folders, then _____.a. there is a plus sign in the box next to the itemb. there is a minus sign in the box next to the itemc. there is nothing in the box next to the itemd. there is no box next to the item

15. To expand a folder in the Folders pane, click the _____ in the box next to the folder.a. plus sign c. asteriskb. minus sign d. none of these

16. The URL for a Web page displays in the _____.a. Address bar c. Web pageb. Title bar d. URL bar

17. To copy a file to a different drive and keep a copy on the current drive, use the _____ command on the shortcut menu.a. Cut and Paste c. Move Hereb. Copy Here d. Replace

18. To rename a file, _____.a. double click the icon and select Renameb. select Rename on the Edit menuc. right-click, then select Rename on the shortcut menud. all of the above

19. To delete a selected file _____. a. click Delete on the File menu b. drag the file to the Recycle Bin c. right-drag the file to the Recycle Bin d. all of the above

20. To close a window, _____.a. click the Close button on the Title bar b. click Close on the Edit menuc. click Close on the Start menud. click Exit on the File menu

Short Answer – Use the green lines on the back of the scantron to answer these questions:

1. _____ is an application program that allows you to view the contents of a computer, the hierarchy of drives and folders, and the files and folders in each folder.

2. The _____ toolbar contains the Folders button on the My Computer window.

3. In the Folders Pane, a(n) _____ in a small box indicates that folder represented by the icon contains additional folders that display below.

4. In the Folders Pane, a(n) _____ in a small box indicates that folder represented by the icon contains additional folders that are not displayed.

5. The _____ bar displays at the bottom of the window and contains information about the documents, folders, and programs in the window.

6. One way to expand a folder is to select the folder with the arrow keys and press the _____ on the numeric keyboard.

7. One way to close an expanded folder is to click the folder icon, and press the _____ arrow on the keyboard.

8. In _____ view, the image contained in a file can display as its icon.

9. To copy a file from one location to another, use the Copy and Paste commands on the _____ menu.

10. To move a file from one location to another, use the _____ command on the shortcut menu.

ASSIGNMENT #8


Purpose: Describe the purposes and the uses of different types of networksTo understand the usages of a database management system


Preparation: Read Chapter 9: Communications and NetworksRead Chapter 10: Database Management

Do: Submit print-outs of the scores for the Checkpoint (CP) Label the Figure, True/False, Multiple Choice, and Matching questions links on the textbook web site for Chapters 9 and 10.

Extra Credit: 2 pts.LEARN IT ONLINEGo to the Shelly Cashman website and access the Learn It Online link for one of the above chapters. You may select one of the following exercises:

Practice TestWho Wants To Be a Computer Genius?Wheel of TermsYou’re Hired Crossword Puzzle ChallengeIn the News -answer the questions listed

ASSIGNMENT #9


Purpose: To understand the objects in a database management system through the creation and use of tables, forms, and reports using Microsoft Access 2007.


Preparation: Read Access Chapter 1: Creating and Using a Database, AC 1- 64.Read AC 3-AC 6 slowly and carefully at least twice. You must let me know if

you do not understand the concepts on these pages. Otherwise, you will have difficulty completing the assignments.

Part 1 (5 pts.)Do: Complete Lab 1: Creating the JMS TechWizards Database on AC 67 -68.

Submit print-outs of the two tables: the Client table and the Technician table. Use landscape mode and adjust the margins so your print-outs each appear on one page.

Part 2 (20 pts.)Do: Locate Cases and Places AC 71.

Complete one of the following: Case 1 OR Case 2. The Word document or Excel spreadsheet you need to complete the cases are located on Drive H: in the Morovati folder under CISinstructors.

Preparation: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN:For whichever of the above cases you chose, you should create two tables that contain one common field. See example in Figure 1-1 on AC 3. Study this figure carefully to understand how each table has its own primary key field. In the Client table, the primary key field is the Client Number. In the Recruiter table, the primary key field is the Recruiter Number. You should know that each table must have its own primary key field.

Understand that the primary key field, Recruiter Number, in the Recruiter table is repeated several times in the Client table. That’s because each Recruiter can work with more than one client. The Recruiter Number is repeated in the Client table because it is not the primary key field in the Client table.

When you design your tables, you should follow this same structure: one primary key per table. The primary key in one of the tables should repeat itself in the other table as in Figure 1-1 on AC 3. Otherwise, you will lose a minimum of five points.HINT: If you did not read AC 3- AC 6 carefully as instructed at the start of this assignment, READ THESE PAGES NOW! “Never ever never” (not great grammar but it makes the point) use a person’s last name or first name as a primary key field!

Deliverables for Case #1 or Case #2: Failure to submit your work stapled and organized with a cover sheet will result in point deductions. Attach your work in the order listed:1. A print-out of the two tables in landscape mode. Make sure you have chosen

meaningful table names.2. A print-out of ONE RECORD from a sample form that includes all of the fields from

one of the tables. 3. A sample report from one of the tables. Do not use all the fields in the table. On

the report print-out, explain the purpose of your report and why you did not need to use all the fields.

4. A cover sheet citing which cases you completed.

Extra Credit: 2 pts.LEARN IT ONLINEGo to the Shelly Cashman link in your book on AC 64.

You may select one of the links listed in your textbook except for Chapter Reinforcement TF, MC, and SA, because that link is not interactive. Submit the print-out from the web page posting your score. For Exercise 2, set the Flash Card counter to 30. To receive extra credit, you must redo your chosen exercise, if necessary, until no more than one error appears.

ASSIGNMENT #10


Purpose: Explain the phases of the system development cycle.Describe the program development cycle and the uses of different computer languages.

Textbooks: Discovering Computers 2008

Preparation: Read Chapter 12: Information System DevelopmentRead Chapter 13: Programming Languages and Program Development

Do: Submit print-outs of the scores for the Checkpoints (CP): Label the Figure True/False, Multiple Choice, and Matching questions links on the textbook web site for Chapters 12 and 13.

ASSIGNMENT #11

Point value: 20 Note: This assignment consists of 3 parts.

Part 1: (5 pts.)Purpose: Explain computer security risks and privacy issues.


Preparation: Read Chapter 11: Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy

Do: Submit print-outs of the scores for the Checkpoint (CP) Label the Figure, True/False, Multiple Choice, and Matching questions links on the textbook web site for Chapters 11 and 13.

Part 2: (5 pts.)

Purpose: To create slide presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007


Preparation: Read PowerPoint Chapter 1: Creating and Editing a Presentation, PPT 1- 46.

Do: Complete Apply Your Knowledge: Modifying Character Formats and Paragraph Levels on PPT 66 -67. The slide presentation you to modify is located on Drive H: in the Morovati folder under CISinstructors.

Complete Steps 1-4. You do not need to change the document properties. Submit both slides on one print-out.

Part 3 (10 pts.)Do: Locate Cases and Places PPT 78-80.

****READ THE NOTE EXPLAINING THE 7 x 7 RULE NEAR THE TOP OF PPT 78 AND APPLY IT TO THIS ASSIGNMENT.****

Complete one of the following: Case 3 OR Case 4 on PPT 80. If you choose to complete Case 3, read the last three sentences in Case 4 for specific requirements: “Include a title slide …to check spelling.” In addition to these requirements, print the slides as Handouts, six slides per page, to conserve paper and to avoid a 2 pt. reduction.

In addition, review the Plan Ahead boxes on the following pages: PPT 4-5; 16; 18; 20; 23; 25; and 39. You will lose points if you do not follow the author’s suggestions explained in these sections.

Extra Credit: 3 pts.You will receive three extra credit points if you create an original slide presentation on one of the topics below. Follow the guidelines in Part 2 above.

Choosing an on-line service providerBuying a printer OR Buying a digital cameraCaring for flash drives OR Caring for your CD’s and DVD’sComputer ergonomicsNetiquette using e-mail OR Netiquette using the InternetBuilding your own firewall for your computer OR Creating a good passwordSafeguards against hardware theft and vandalism

Extra Credit: 2 pts.LEARN IT ONLINEGo to the Shelly Cashman link in your book on PPT 66.You may select one of the links listed in your textbook except for Chapter Reinforcement TF, MC, and SA, because that link is not interactive. Submit the print-out from the web page posting your score. For Exercise 2, set the Flash Card counter to 30. To receive extra credit, you must redo your chosen exercise, if necessary, until no more than one error appears.



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