OUMH1103 SEP04

PART A

INSTRUCTIONS: There are twenty (20) questions in Part A. Answer ALL questions.

1.

Ahmad learns effectively by having a discussion with his course-mates. He also loves to explain things to other students instead of just memorising the facts. What kind of learner is Ahmad? A. B. C. D. Active learner Reflective learner Verbal learner Kinesthetic learner

2.

The main body of content in an assignment should contain: A. B. C. D. Ideas, opinions and facts Conclusion Definition of topics List of references

3.

What is the function of an Office Assistant in Microsoft Office? A. B. C. D. Provides help topics to help user accomplish their tasks Inserts a hyperlink in a document Saves files into a disk Copies selection of text to clipboard

4.

Microsoft Internet Explorer is also known as: A. B. C. D. Web graphics Web browser Web application Web site

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5.

The following application is most appropriate in creating professional spreadsheets and charts. A. B. C. D. Microsoft Word Internet Explorer Microsoft Excel Microsoft Spreadsheet

6.

The following are some strategies to manage stress, EXCEPT: A. B. C. D. Take action to organise yourself Give yourself positive feedback Avoid friends and social activities Exercise your body

7.

________________ , is an example of short-term goal. A. B. C. D. I want to have a group discussion tomorrow at 3pm I want to graduate in 2007 I want to graduate with CGPA 4.00 I want to have a career of my dream after I graduate

8.

__________ solves problems in a step-by-step manner. A. B. C. D. Verbal learner Step-by-step learner Holistic learner Linear learner

9.

OUM citation style is based on : A. B. C. D. APA format MLA format DBP format AAAL format

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10. Which of the following is NOT appropriate about characteristics of an effective goal? A. B. C. D. Goals must be self-chosen Goals must be measurable Goals must be challenging Goals must be short-term only

11. The following are the motivational strategies for successful learning, EXCEPT: A. B. C. D. maintain a positive attitude aim for higher peaks study only in the last minute learn from mistakes

12. You use Digital Drop Box in myLMS to: A. B. C. D. send emails browse the Internet share files change password

13. When the instruction word Discuss is used in a question, it requires you to: A. B. C. D. Write as much as you can Discuss reasons Discuss differences Draw a picture and label its parts

14. When author and title are the only information available, which of the following search strategies should you use: A. B. C. D. Title search Author title search Subject search Author search

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15. OPAC is described as a/an: A. B. C. D. online catalog knowledge database book database journal database

16. The distress that you feel while preparing for your examination and thinking of what might happen is called A. B. C. D. situational anxiety anticipatory anxiety physical anxiety emotional anxiety

17. The correct terminology for an Internet address is: A. B. C. D. Website URL Link WWW

18. Which of the following are Microsoft Excel functions? I II III IV A. B. C. D. Prepare professional spreadsheets Browse internet sites Execute arithmetic functions of data Produce chart

I and II I, II and III II, III and IV I, III and IV

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19. When evaluating your information resources, the following criteria should be considered: I II III IV A. B. C. D. reliability authority currency subjectivity

I and II I, II and III I, II and IV I, III and IV

20. Which of the following tools are needed to get connected to Internet? I II III IV A. B. C. D. Modem Web browser Mouse Account with ISP

I and II I, II and IV I, II and III I and IV

[Total: 40 marks]

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PART B

INSTRUCTIONS: There are five (5) questions in Part B. Answer THREE (3) questions only.

QUESTION 1

(a)

List THREE (3) causes of poor concentration and explain your strategies to improve concentration.

[6 marks]

(b)

Describe ONE (1) method of making notes. [4 marks]

(c)

List FIVE (5) common faults found in assignments, and explain how to overcome each of the faults.

[10 marks]

[Total: 20 marks]

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QUESTION 2

(a)

Based on myLMS, describe the following tools: (i) (ii) (iii) Forum E-mail Digital Drop Box

[6 marks]

(b)

Based on (a) above, explain how each of the tools help to enhance your learning.

[6 marks]

(c)

Describe the functions of TWO (2) input devices and TWO (2) output devices of a personal computer (PC).

[8 marks]

[Total: 20 marks]

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QUESTION 3

(a)

Explain the following terms:

(i) (ii) (iii)

Discerning learner Search strategy Digital library

[6 marks]

(b)

Explain the THREE (3) Boolean connectors used to combine search terms for better results.

[6 marks]

(c)

Explain FOUR (4) important factors to be considered in evaluating information gathered for an academic work.

[8 marks]

[Total: 20 marks]

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QUESTION 4

(a)

List down FOUR (4) digital databases available in OUM Digital Library.

[4 marks]

(b)

Give a brief definition of EACH of the modules or tools of myLMS below:

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

myCourse myUniversity myMail myCommunity

[8 marks]

(c)

Describe the following tools: (i) Internet Explorer (ii) Google (iii) Books 24x7 (iv) Yahoo Messenger

[8 marks]

[Total: 20 marks]

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QUESTION 5

(a)

Use APA citation style to cite the following source:

Title of book: Database Design and Implementation Authors: Ahmad Hakim and Aw Yoke Cheng Published Year: 2004 Publisher: Penerbitan Waja Place of Publication: Kuala Lumpur

[4 marks]

(b)

Describe the functions of the following devices: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Central Processing Unit (CPU) Keyboard Floppy Disk Modem

[8 marks]

(c)

Give a brief definition of EACH of the following: (i) (ii) (iii) Verbal learner Factual learner Kinesthetic learner

[8 marks]

[Total: 20 marks]

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