Course Code: TU170 Semester: Spring 2017 / 2018
Course Title: Computing Essentials Credit Hours: 3 Hours
Cut-Off Date: TBA
Question One: [4 marks]
In your opinion: "What is the best desktop operating system, and why?"
Discuss this question with your classmates on the discussion (common) forum of the TU170 page on LMS.
You should write at least 2 posts; one of them initiated (started) by you and the other as a reply to one of your classmates.
It is required to provide a screenshot for each post (Your name and ID should be clear).
Otherwise, you will not get any mark for this question.
Question Two: [5 marks]
Search about "e-book readers" using the e-library in LMS, or any search engine.
It is required to provide:
A paragraph (in your own words) describing e-book readers. (word count 40 – 80)
Proper citation for the reference (website) you have used. (Please, refer to https://support.office.com/en-us/ar...iography-17686589-4824-4940-9C69-342C289FA2A5)
Question Three: [4 marks]
Using a spreadsheet application, insert the values in Figure 1 into a worksheet and create a column chart comparing number of students who got each grade in Kuwait and Bahrain branches only. (Please, refer to https://support.office.com/en-us/ar...o-finish-0baf399e-dd61-4e18-8a73-b3fd5d5680c2)
Figure 1: Grade-Distribution for course X321 (Spring 2013/2014)
It is required to copy the column chart from the worksheet and paste it in your solution document. (Do not paste it as a picture)
Question Four: [5 marks]
Send an email to your tutor explaining why you chose AOU to complete your study.
It is required to provide a screenshot of the email sent to your tutor (immediately before clicking "Send"). Otherwise, you will not get any mark for this question.
Note:
You should use your email account to send the email. If you don’t have an emailaccount, you can create a new one using any webmail provider.
Specifications: [2 marks]
Your solution document should include (or satisfy) the following:
Header containing your name and ID
Page numbering
No grammar or spelling mistakes
Size of your document ≤ 1 MB (Hint: reduce the size of screenshots)
Course Title: Computing Essentials Credit Hours: 3 Hours
Cut-Off Date: TBA
Question One: [4 marks]
In your opinion: "What is the best desktop operating system, and why?"
Discuss this question with your classmates on the discussion (common) forum of the TU170 page on LMS.
You should write at least 2 posts; one of them initiated (started) by you and the other as a reply to one of your classmates.
It is required to provide a screenshot for each post (Your name and ID should be clear).
Otherwise, you will not get any mark for this question.
Question Two: [5 marks]
Search about "e-book readers" using the e-library in LMS, or any search engine.
It is required to provide:
A paragraph (in your own words) describing e-book readers. (word count 40 – 80)
Proper citation for the reference (website) you have used. (Please, refer to https://support.office.com/en-us/ar...iography-17686589-4824-4940-9C69-342C289FA2A5)
Question Three: [4 marks]
Using a spreadsheet application, insert the values in Figure 1 into a worksheet and create a column chart comparing number of students who got each grade in Kuwait and Bahrain branches only. (Please, refer to https://support.office.com/en-us/ar...o-finish-0baf399e-dd61-4e18-8a73-b3fd5d5680c2)
Figure 1: Grade-Distribution for course X321 (Spring 2013/2014)
It is required to copy the column chart from the worksheet and paste it in your solution document. (Do not paste it as a picture)
Question Four: [5 marks]
Send an email to your tutor explaining why you chose AOU to complete your study.
It is required to provide a screenshot of the email sent to your tutor (immediately before clicking "Send"). Otherwise, you will not get any mark for this question.
Note:
You should use your email account to send the email. If you don’t have an emailaccount, you can create a new one using any webmail provider.
Specifications: [2 marks]
Your solution document should include (or satisfy) the following:
Header containing your name and ID
Page numbering
No grammar or spelling mistakes
Size of your document ≤ 1 MB (Hint: reduce the size of screenshots)