Introduction to computer science dessalegn Mequanint Yehuala Foreword

Course Module Summary
The course module has provided you preliminary knowledge and basic skills in computer
technology that are considered mandatory in today’s workplace.
You have been introduced to the hardware/software components of the computer system, with
emphasis on the physical and operational aspects of the computer. You have been introduced
to the basic components of the Computer System (Software and Hardware), the general
construction and relationship between the basic components, history of the Internet and
selected software applications.
The module is the foundation for those who wish to pursue their studies in computer science
and information technology and is a pre-requisite for the subsequent modules in the
programme.

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Unit 4: Software Applications
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Answers:
1.
Word processors are used for storing, manipulating, and formatting text
entered from a keyboard and providing a printout.
2.
Spreadsheets are used for tabulating a data, performing arithmetic and
statistical computation, graphically representing data.
3.
They are used to assist in effectively presenting a summation of important
ideas to an audience.
Final Exam Rubric
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Unit Description
Number of 
questions
Weight(35 %)
1
Unit 1 General
Introduction to
Computer Systems
4 essay questions
each weighing 2.5
mark.
10%
2
Unit 2: Components
of Computer System
5 essay questions
each weighing 3 mark.
15%
3
Unit 3: The Internet
2 essay questions
each weighing 2.5
mark.
5%
4
Unit 4: Software
Applications
2 essay questions
each weighing 2.5
mark.
5%
References:
1.
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/W/word_processing.html,
Date
accessed February, 2016.
2.
http://www.mech.utah.edu/~rusmeeha/references/SpreadSheetBasic.pdf.
3.
http://www.apollolibrary.com/cwe/pdfs/powerpointtutorial.pdf

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