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DAILY LOGS
Integrated Business Apps 1
Fall Semester- 2014
Every 5 days, these logs will be checked for a classwork grade. Must be completed even when absent.
All writing assignments are to be written using the 5 C’s: coherence, conciseness, completeness, correctness, and courteousness.
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#1 AUGUST 26
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What safety concerns have your parents expressed to you over the years?
All writing assignments should be written using the 5 C’s: coherence, conciseness, completeness,
correctness, and courteousness.
#2 AUGUST 27
Resumes’ are documents used to show future employers and colleges your education and accomplishments; in other words, a document all about you. Why do you think Ms. Depew stressed the importance of making sure that the information contained in it was accurate and accurately formatted?
All writing assignments are to be written using the 5 C’s: coherence, conciseness, completeness, correctness, and courteousness.
#3 AUGUST 28
What is your dream job? What safety concerns do you think your dream job would have? (More than 3, in paragraph format.)
All writing assignments are to be written using the 5 C’s: coherence, conciseness, completeness, correctness, and courteousness.
#4 AUGUST 29
Next week, we will begin our hardware unit, “Living the Digital
Life”.
In your daily log, discuss the ways (plural) you use computers.
All writing assignments are to be written using the 5 C’s: coherence, conciseness, completeness, correctness, and
courteousness.
#5 9/2
Today, we will begin to intensively learn about MS Powerpoint. MS Powerpoint is an example of presentation graphics software. You will need to have your swag on with your workplace skills of listening and following directions. Click on MS Powerpoint, scroll to Part G of the IBA 1 competencies, and read the list of skills that the State Department of Education says you should be able to know about Powerpoint. Write down in your daily log which bullets you know about MS Powerpoint. Also, circle number of items you know.
#6 9/3 Please write out and answer the following questions accordingly.
1. When you start Powerpoint, the first slide you see is the ______
slide.
2. In which pane do you do most of the work creating and building
slides?
3. Layout/content describes how objects are placed on a slide. (Pick
one)
4. How do you delete a selected slide in MS Powerpoint?
5. Which of the different view(s) in MS Powerpoint show(s)
thumbnails?
All writing assignments are to be written using the 5 C’s: coherence, conciseness, completeness, correctness, and courteousness.
#7 9/4
Click on MS Powerpoint graphic and take the online quiz for Lesson
1. Let’s check to see if your knowledge of Powerpoint is growing. When you
are done, write the results in your daily log and send your results to
[email protected]. The results will not send if you do not key in
your e-mail address in the student line. Do it twice so that you can get a copy
mailed to you as well.
#8 9/5
I am presently reading your essays on safety and find them
interesting how you digested the information that we
discussed and then shared your knowledge back to me.
In your daily log today, analyze the purpose of MS Powerpoint,
and discuss various techniques, at least five, you have
learned during this week. Please include your knowledge of
keyboard commands in your analysis. You may type this
analysis.
Turn in daily logs/notebooks before you leave class.
All writing assignments should be written using the 5 C’s: coherence, conciseness, completeness,
correctness, and courteousness.
#9 9/8
Read the definitions of the following words concerning Powerpoint in
your daily logs and use them in a sentence that demonstrates your
understanding:
Example: spellcheck: When I want to check for spelling in my
powerpoint, I can use two techniques: F7 or click on the Review tab,
and click on the spelling button.
Live Preview template
Slide master Notes pane
Hyperlink
#10 9/9
Click on 3 Tips to Better Presentations and read 3 Tips to Better
Presentation section. In your daily log, identify the tips and why it may be
important for you to follow them.
#11 SEPTEMBER 10
You have been learning so much with our projects on MS Powerpoint. Click on MS Powerpoint, scroll to Part G of the IBA 1 competencies, and read the list of skills that the State Department of Education says you should be able to know about Powerpoint. Write down in your daily log which bullets you know about MS Powerpoint. Also, circle number of items you know. Has the amount changed from daily log #5?
#12 SEPTEMBER 11
We just finished our unit on Powerpoint and we are beginning our new unit,
“Living the Digital Life”. The major project in this unit is to create a presentation on
the different uses of computers. For this daily log, find out the significance of this day
in history and write your answer in your daily log. (How did you use a computer to find
out the information?) Don’t forget to cite your source.
All writing assignments should be written using the 5 C’s: coherence, conciseness, completeness,
correctness, and courteousness.
#13 SEPTEMBER 12
Today, we will be discussing the Computer Advantage, or the History of
Computing. Write down in your daily log the following names and devices: before
the end of class, place them in order of a timeline. Turn in your notebook/daily
logs before you leave today.
Bill Gates Blaise Pascal Jack Kilby
Herman Hollerith Abacus Mauchly/Eckert
Charles Babbage Joseph-Marie Jacquard ENIAC/UNIVAC
Steve Jobs/Steve Wozniak Charles Babbage Microcomputer
Thomas Watson Grace Hopper
Ada Lovelace William Shockley
#14 SEPTEMBER 15
Today, we will be discussing finishing up the Computer Advantage, or the History of
Computing. Write down in your daily log the following names and devices: before the end
of class, place them in order of a timeline. Turn in your notebook/daily logs before you
leave today. (I see that most of you are doing a powerpoint with the notes. Great job!)
Bill Gates Blaise Pascal Jack Kilby
Herman Hollerith Abacus Mauchly/Eckert
Charles Babbage Joseph-Marie Jacquard ENIAC/UNIVAC
Steve Jobs/Steve Wozniak Charles Babbage Microcomputer
Thomas Watson Grace Hopper
Ada Lovelace William Shockley
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Match names with devices! (Some devices will be used twice!) Herman Hollerith a. Abacus Dr. Grace Hopper b. Apple Computer Chinese c. Difference Engine Bill Gates d. microcomputer Steve Jobs e. Odometer Blaise Pascal f. Tabulating Machine Thomas Watson g. Transistors Mauchly/Eckert h. UNIVAC Charles Babbage Jeff Bardeen/Wlm. Shockley
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#17 9/18
Click on and read “Major Advances in the History of Computer” and answer the
following questions:
1. What was the first wave of computing in the 20th century?
2. What were the names of the scientists who were part of this wave?
3. What programming languages were used for multi-user computing?
4. What is the definition of a microprocessor used by personal computers?
5. What company created it?
6. Identify 4 different brands of pc’s.
7. What was the original name of the internet launched in 1969?
8. When was the concept of the WWW introduced?
#18 9/19
The last couple of days, we’ve been discussing the
why’s of living the daily life. Write down in your daily log
the five, and rank them as to their importance to you.
Explain your reasoning for the first one, the most
important, and the last one, the least important.
#19 9/22
What do you know about the internet. Click on the picture and take the quiz and write down your score in your daily log!
When you are done, take a
picture of the desktop (alt
prtscreen), paste into a
word document, place your
name in the header with
the name of the
assignment, and print out.
#20 9/23
“Cloud computing” is a new buzz term in the business world. Click and read to find the answers to the following questions:
1. What is cloud computing?
2. What hardware and software do you need to have to use this
technology?
3. From your readings, what do you think are 2 advantages to using
cloud computing? Two disadvantages?
4. Do you already use cloud computing technology?
5. If so, where/how?
#21 SEPTEMBER 24
Yesterday, you completed a project that required you to research and then share
with others your research. Based upon your information, answer the following
questions:
1. What was the first name of the internet?
2. Give an example of a network.
3. What is most likely the reason that people are connected?
4. What do you think is the best part of being connected? The worst?
5. Do you foresee any changes to the use of the internet? If so, why/why not?
#22 SEPTEMBER 25
1. cowboy: rodeo : : clown : __________
balloons circus
funny suit
2. Rider : horse : : __________________ : car
driver saddle
Gas tires
3. Dresser : bedroom : : oven : _______________
Porch cooking
Eating kitchen
4. Tongue : taste : : __________________ : walk
Pavement field
Legs ankles
Unscramble the four letters from the circles above and find the answer to the
following analogy challenge!
Tree : climb : : horse :
Analogies are fun! Determine the relationship and
pick your answer. Your answer has an underlined
letter. Place it in the circle. Read the directions
below.
#23 SEPTEMBER 26
1. Pascal: Pascaline : : Gates : __________
Linux Safari
Microsoft Firefox
2. Babbage: Difference Engine: : _______ : Calculating Machine
Mauchly Hollerith
Hopper Shockley
3. Data : __________:: Tb : Storage
Versatility Communications
Accuracy Speed
4. Internet Explorer: Browser : : Google : __________
URL web page
software search engine
5. Find the mystery word dealing with the Internet.
__________
#24 SEPTEMBER 29 We have been talking about communicating online and we mentioned specifically e-mail. Below are more examples of online communications. Match the following terms which deals with Web 2.0:
1. Blog a. Working from home using a computer to communicate with co-workers, etc.
2. Instant Messaging b. A forum of stored messages; can be viewed by anyone with access
3. Chat Rooms c. On any topic, real-time dialogue, exchanged freely and anonymously
4. Mailing Lists d. Create, send, forward messages in e-form
5. Message Boards e. Collections of posted articles organized by subject;
6. Newsgroups f. Conversations in real-time between 2 people;
7. Telecommuting g. Web log; updated journals of computer users;
8. E-Mail h. Transferring files, either uploading or downloading, from remote computers;
9. FTP i. Collections of e-mail addresses
#25 SEPTEMBER 30
What is the answer?
#26 10/1
We are finishing up our unit “Living the Digital Life”. Answer the
following questions:
1. What are 3 advantages to computing?
2. What is the difference between hardware and software?
3. What is the significance to GIGO?
4. Draw the digital signal.
5. Draw the analog signal.
6. Which came last: punched cards or transistors?
7. Which came last: chips or transistors?
8. What is the difference between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0?
9. What is the name of the network of all networks?
10.What are 3 common configurations of networks?
Ex Credit
on test if you
get all the
answers
correct
without
peeking at
notes!
#27 10/2
Did you every wonder where Ctrl Alt Delete came from? Read this cool article
(you will have to scroll down) and find out the rest of the story regarding this
series of keys used in computing.
1. What is the name of the company which developed these keystrokes?
2. What is the nickname of the series of keystrokes?
3. What was its original purpose?
4. Was Bill Gates happy with the series of keystrokes? Why or why not?
5. Lastly, perform the keystrokes. What showed up on your screen? Be sure
when you are done, to press ESC.
#28 10/3
Making presentations can be very nerve-racking.
How do you feel about doing them? Why?
Over the weekend, you interacted with your parents, friends, neighbors via physically or electronically. Reflect on the conversations….What technology did you use? What topics did you discuss? (You do not have to elaborate on the particulars.) P.S. How was your weekend?
#29 10/6
#30 10/7
The Town of Williston is looking for a new slogan. What is
your slogan?
#31 OCTOBER 8
Did you see the blood moon this morning?
Using your Web 1.0 skills, find more
information about this celestial event.
(What?, how?, where?, why? When?) If you
want extra credit, find a picture, paste into
Word, answer the questions, and print out.
Be sure to include header information (3 pts.)
#32 OCTOBER 9
Our next unit is about data and information,
two words used in Integrated Business Apps 1 which
have different meanings. Please analyze the
differences between data and information. Do the 2
words have the same meaning? If not, what are the
differences? Lastly, please list 2 examples of each
illustrating your understandings of data and
information.
Be sure to turn in notebooks/daily logs by the end of class. I will be
looking for organization and daily logs #24-31 (8+3). Thank you.
#33 OCTOBER 10
In regards to data and information, what
kinds of data would you need in your future
career/dream job? What kind of information would
you need? Remember, we need information to
make decisions. What kind of decisions would you
have to make while working?
Output
Storage
Graphics
MS Access
Processing
Data
Text
Audio
Numbers
Information
Information Processing Cycle
Software applications
Input
1. Described as raw and meaningless;
2. (4 words) Examples of data;
3. The first step of Information Processing Cycle;
4. Floppies and CDs do this for us;
5. The step that would use MS Access;
6. What computers do all the time;
7. What MS Access is an example of;
8. Must be accurate, timely, and relevant
9. The third step of the Information Processing Cycle;
10. An example of an electronic database
Write the word and the statement.
We’ve been analyzing the information processing cycle.
Fill in the bubbles below about it and give an example
for each bubble.
#36 10/15
A very popular use of computers is in the field of
entertainment, especially movies. Think of a movie
that used computers to create it; and using the
Information Processing Cycle as your format,
identify the input, the processing, the output, and
the storage.
#37 10/16
Using your textbook, pg. 217, answer the following questions concerning
database software:
1. Prior to using computers, how did people store their important papers?
2. What are 3 brands of electronic databases available for PC’s?
3. Fill in the following paragraph:
In a ________ database system, data are stored in ________ form on a
storage medium, such as _______or CDs. A ______ is a collection of
______ organized in one or more tables _______ of individual pieces of
________ , each _______ in a field, and a collection of ______ fields,
each collection _______ up one record.
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Do you remember when we were discussing Web 2.0, sharing our information.
Well, there are ways of doing so that are appropriate and inappropriate. Netiquette
(network etiquette) is using appropriate communications when we are using our
Web 2.0 technologies. Analyze the following statements for netiquette. Should or
shouldn’t they be used? When I get back to class, we will discuss your answers.
1. Thank you so much for your prompt response.
2. I don’t care what she thinks.
3. You are so stupid. You don’t know what you are writing about.
4. It sounds like you are trying to do what is inappropriate.
5. I don’t give a *&^#@ about what you say!
6. When you send an e-mail, you forget to include the purpose of the e-mail in the
subject line.
7. I really need to get my message out! I am going to send it to everybody in the
district.
8. Now, you think of a example of appropriate netiquette.
9. Now, think of an example of inappropriate netiquette.
#39 10/20
MS Access
Write down everything you know so far about MS Access!
#40 10/21
BMW students: Please reflect on yesterday’s field trip. What
did you find the coolest, the most fun, the most interesting?
For the rest of my students: Which article made the most
impact for you while doing your summaries? Why?
#41 OCTOBER 22
Reading is a very important skill in today’s world and we read for many different reasons. Thinking critically, in what ways do you read? Lastly, what books or other readings have you done lately? Why?
#42 OCTOBER 23
Besides reading for information, many people have to be able to complete forms (without someone standing over them). Complete the Annual Student Survey, in a timely manner, and return. I will check off your daily log. Thank you.
#43 OCTOBER 24
Goals are the plans you make for the future. Some
are short range (now-3 years), medium range (3-6), and long
range (way in the future). All of them have to be SMART, ie,
specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound.
What goals have you established for yourself? (at least 3)
Are they SMART? How do you know when you have met
them?
All writing assignments are to be written using the 5 C’s: coherence, conciseness, completeness, correctness, and courteousness.
#44 OCTOBER 28
Research is a very important skill to have in
today’s world. W-E are always looking for information.
Please write in your daily log of a research project
that you have completed. What was it about? How
did you go about completing it? What were your
resources. Were you happy about the grade that you
received?
#45 OCTOBER 31
During your research in the last couple of days, what interesting tidbit have you found about your computer scientist? From what source did you find the information?
#46 11/3
We are moving from the subject of data to the new subject,
hardware. Make a bubble in your daily log, label it hardware,
and make circles of your knowledge of hardware (from your
brain).
Hardware
Storage
Processing
Input
Output
#47 11/5
MATCH THE FOLLOWING TERMS WITH THE STATEMENTS.
Output
Storage
Graphics
MS Access
Processing
Data
Text
Audio
Numbers
Information
Information Processing Cycle
Software applications
Input
1. Described as raw and meaningless;
2. (4 words) Examples of data;
3. The first step of Information Processing Cycle;
4. Floppies and CDs do this for us;
5. The step that would use MS Access;
6. What computers do all the time;
7. What tagxedo is an example of;
8. Must be accurate, timely, and relevant
9. The third step of the Information Processing Cycle;
10. An example of an electronic database
Write the word and the statement.
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1. The best type of software to use to store data for future analysis is _______.
a. word processing c. electronic database
b. electronic spreadsheet d. presentation graphics
e. None of the above
2. If you wish to organize your data in a database, the first object you would create would be
a. database c. query
b. report d. table
e. None of the above.
3 If you are going to prepare a mass mailing to the customers of your company using my lab, most
likely you would use ___________ and ___________ applications.
a. MS Access; MS Word c. MS Word; Ms Powerpoint
b. MS Excel; MS Word d. MS Powerpoint; MS Access
e. None of the above
4. CDs, motherboards, webcams and mice are examples of ______ devices
a. peripheral c. auxiliary
b. software d. system
e. None of the above
5. Analyze the list below. Which one doesn’t belong?
a. webcams c. keyboards
b. programs d. mice
e. All of the above belong.
#49 11/7
When we were discussing input, we also mentioned the term “Bluetooth”. Click on
Bluetooth and answer the following questions.
1. What does it mean to be bluetooth?
2. What solution/s does bluetooth offer?
3. On page 2, identify 3 advantages that bluetooth offer.
4. On the bottom of page 2, where does the term bluetooth come from?
5. What devices do you know use bluetooth technology?
#50 11/10
Today, we will be discussing the Processing part of the
Information Processing Cycle. Write down what you know
about processing and what do you (your computer) need in
order to process?
(Please do not answer with “nothing”! Nothing answer gets
nothing grade!)
#51 NOVEMBER 11
Today is Veteran’s Day! If you were to join the military, which
one would you? Why?
Please turn in daily logs #34-50 for full credit.
#52 NOVEMBER 12
There are 10 terms and 10 descriptions on the bottom of
pg. 93 and top of 94. Match them! (Please write out their
device and the description.)
#53 NOVEMBER 13
How much do you know in regards to hardware? Click on SMART, enter room number: 486766 and click Join. Answer the questions. Click submit. Don’t take too much time. Once everyone is completed, we will begin Output.
#54 NOVEMBER 14
Please answer the following questions about output accordingly.
1. We said that output can be either soft or hard. What is your understanding of these
two concepts?
2. Processed data that can be used immediately or stored in a computer-usable form for
later use are called
a. Input c. data retrieval
b. Output d. manipulated data
3. The most common type of device for producing hard-copy output is the
a. Monitor c. plotter
b. Printer d. speaker
4. Of all the output devices that we analyzed yesterday, one was called a multi-function
device. Which one was it and what functions can it do?
5. In almost every unit, we discussed ergonomics. In today’s daily log, how is this term
used in regards to output?
#55 NOVEMBER 17
Place the following words in the table below: Storage CD hard drive ALU cache CPU trackball input magnetic tape microphone processing dot matrix printer System clock USB port scanner Facsimile DVD speakers SIMM card FAT file joystick Traces QR projector Ink-jet printer plotter OCR output
#56 11/18
Place the following words in the table below: Blu-Ray CD-ROM VHS tape Touch screen WORM video board RAM digital camera chip Portrait/landscape processing storage bay scanner expansion bus System clock CRT Monitor HDTV virtual reality Hard drive flash drive input keyboard output floppy disk UPS Storage mouse
#57 11/19
We are finishing up our hardware unit. Please fill in the following about storage.
Storage is the ______ step of the Information _____ Cycle.
This type of storage is different from processing storage because it is
considered temporary/permanent. In processing storage, we used RAM/ROM
hardware device. It is very slow/fast because it uses ______ power. The storage we
will talked about previously is considered to be slower because it is located
closer/farther from the CPU, which is housed on the daughterboard/motherboard.
Another characteristic of storage is the fact that it is primary/secondary
because when we are creating our projects, the projects are stored temporarily, and
then we save it to another location using the _____ keyboard command.
Lastly, we have to remember that these devices have to be protected at all
costs. Some things to remember to protect our devices would include:
1. _____________
2. _____________
3. and ____________________.
Answer the following appropriately.
#58 November 20 Please answer the following questions appropriately!
1. When I can use a digital device with confidence, I am a(n) ________.
2. When I am creating work that can be shared upon completion, I am using Web
1/Web 2 tools.
3. The _______ signal is represented by discrete parts (0’s and 1’s) and used by
computers.
4. Put the following devices in order of use: CD, RAM, keyboard, and monitor.
5. Which word(s) should not be included: MS Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Powtoon,
Windows 7, projector, and ROM? Why?
6. Analyze primary and secondary memory. What are their main differences?
#59 NOVEMBER 21
Only great minds can read this. This is weird, but interesting!
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#61 11/25
Traditions are rituals, beliefs or objects passed
down from one person/group to another. In regards to
Thanksgiving, does your family have traditions that they
follow? What are they? Do you like them, or do you plan on
creating your own traditions when you grow up?
#62 12/1
Today is the 2nd most popular shopping day following last Friday! Using
your Web 1.0 tools, find out the following:
1. What is the nickname for last Friday’s shopping day?
2. What is the nickname for today?
3. If you were to go shopping online, what websites would you use?
4. How would you go about paying for your purchases?
5. What concerns would you have while shopping online?
1. Please cite your source for answers.
#63 12/2
Looking at the Excel window, identify the parts to which the arrows are pointing.
Go clockwise starting here.
#64 12/3
Answer the following questions regarding Excel ‘10, appropriately.
Find/Replace spreadsheet title QAT AutoSum formula
1. If you want to quickly print, save, or print preview, you can use the ________.
2. The bar that shows the contents of the cell is called the ________ bar.
3. If you want to quickly change words without typing, you can use _______.
4. The name of the workbook is found in the _______ bar.
5. MS Excel is an example of electronic _________ software.
6. If you make a mistake and want to undo, you can use __________ keyboard
command. (own answer)
7. When you want to save a file with a different name, you click on ______ keyboard
command. (own answer)
#65 12/4
We’ve been spending some time learning about MS Excel 10. Click on
Competencies and identify what you know so far. (It should be at least 6.)
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1. The best type of software to use to store data for future analysis is _______.
a. word processing c. electronic database
b. electronic spreadsheet d. presentation graphics
e. None of the above
2. If you wish to organize your data in a database, the first object you would create would be
a. database c. query
b. report d. table
e. None of the above.
3 If you are going to prepare a mass mailing to the customers of your company using my lab, most
likely you would use ___________ and ___________ applications.
a. MS Access; MS Word c. MS Word; Ms Powerpoint
b. MS Excel; MS Word d. MS Powerpoint; MS Access
e. None of the above
4. CDs, motherboards, webcams and mice are examples of ______ devices
a. peripheral c. auxiliary
b. software d. system
e. None of the above
5. Analyze the list below. Which one doesn’t belong?
a. webcams c. keyboards
b. programs d. mice
e. All of the above belong.
#67 DECEMBER 8
Please answer the following questions accordingly about MS Excel.
1. T/F A cell is the intersection of a column and a row.
2. T/F Each time you save a worksheet, you must open the Save As dialog box.
3. If you wish to autofix the contents of a column, you click/double click between columns.
4. The number format you use to add dollar signs to your numbers is ________.
5. If you see a series of ####, it means that __________________.
6. The little black box in the bottom right corner of the active cell is called the _______. It used to
_______________.
#68 DECEMBER 9
Please match the following cell formats:
1. Displays data as entered.
2. Displays data in a format you design.
3. Displays numbers as dates.
4. Displays numbers with a fixed number of decimal places.
5. Displays the number 0.5 as ½.
6. Displays numbers as times.
7. Displays numbers as zip codes, zip+4 codes, phone
numbers, or Social Security numbers.
8. Displays numbers with a dollar sign, a thousands separator,
and two decimal places; dollar signs and decimal points
line up vertically within a column.
To these answers:
a. Time
b. Date
c. Scientific
d. Accounting
e. General
f. Special
g. Number
h. Currency
i. Custom
j. Percentage
k. Fraction
#69 DECEMBER 10
Today’s daily log is your choice. Write about something of importance to you that
demonstrates new knowledge or skills. Since I don’t have an answer key, be ready
to tell me the correct answer.
#70 DECEMBER 11
Throughout the semester, we’ve been using keyboard commands. Identify the
purpose of the following keyboard commands:
1. Ctrl b 8. ctrl a 15. Identify one
2. Ctrl u 9. ctrl k you use that is not
3. Ctrl n 10. Alt printscreen part of this list. What
4. Ctrl o 11. F4 does it do?
5. Ctrl p 12. F2
6. Ctrl c 13. F1
7. Ctrl x 14. F5
#71 12/12
Answer the following questions accordingly:
1. T/F Formulas with functions have three parts: an equal sign, a function name, and
usually an argument.
2. T/F The argument identifies the function to be performed.
3. T/F You select the function you want to use in the Functions Arguments dialog
box.
4. T/F The COUNTA function returns the number of cells in the range identified in
the argument that contain data.
5. T/F The OR function displays one value if the specified condition is true and a
different value if the condition is false.
#72 12/15
When Win7 came out, there were 3 terms that were used to
highlight the new features found in this OS. They were Snap, Peek, and
Shake. Check out this website and identify what these words do for you
in your daily log. Also, please demonstrate how to snap, peek, and shake
to me! (+3)
#73 12/16
If you had $300 to buy presents, what would you buy and who
would you give them to?
Merry Christmas, all! Take care and see you next year! lol
#74 12/17
Update your daily logs on your competencies for MS Excel. Click on Success
and analyze the competencies for MS Excel. Please list what you can do.
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