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Lab Session: 01

Introduction to Microsoft Word

Statement Purpose:
This lab will provide a hands-on experience of Microsoft Word. Some basic features and functions
of MS Word, which are mostly used while creating text documents, shall be taught and practiced.
Activity Outcomes:
The lab will teach students to prepare different text documents by:

• Using different font styles, listing, and line and paragraph styles
• Creating and formatting tables.
• Inserting cover pages, pictures, headers/footers, word art, etc.
• Drawing various diagrams, using built-in shapes.
• Using different page layout options.
Sample Document:
Consider this sentence: “Computers are everywhere.” Does it sound like an
overstatement or a cliché? No matter how you perceive the impact of computers, the
statement is true. Computers are everywhere. In fact, you can find them in some pretty
unlikely places, including your family car, your home appliances, and even your alarm
clock!

Activities to be performed:

Activity 1:
Create a new word document, save it on your Desktop and close it.
Activity 2:

Open the file you created in Activity 1. Change the font face and size.

Activity 3: Change the case of the text to lowercase, UPPERCASE and other capitalization options.

Activity 4: Use Bold, italics, underline, strike through, superscript and subscript options, and other Font
options and make following changes.

Activity 6: Insert different pages in a Word document such as Cover page or a blank page. Cover page is
the first page of any document that displays the title, date, author name, organization name, etc. Blank
page is a new empty page that is added at the cursor position

Activity 7: Insert following tables in the document. Table 1 should be inserted by selecting the matrix from
the option and Table 2 should be created by entering the number of rows and columns in the Insert Table
dialog box.

Activity 8: Insert a picture to the document. Apply different options to it.

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Activity 09: Insert drawing canvas and draw the given diagram using different shapes. Group the different
shapes used to make one.

Activity 10: Insert a header, footer, page numbers and a math’s equation ( ) in a Word file.

Activity 11: Design the layout of document pages. Apply different themes, setup page, and page
background.

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Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

This lab will provide a hands-on experience of Microsoft PowerPoint. It is a software package
used to display information in the form of a slide show. A slide show is a presentation of a series
of still images on a projection screen or electronic display device, typically in a prearranged
sequence. Some basic features and functions of MS PowerPoint, which are mostly used for
creating slideshow presentations, shall be taught and practiced.
Activity Outcomes:
The lab will teach students to prepare different presentations by:

• Using different slide layouts and inserting multiple slides in a slide show
• Inserting text and drawing, just as you have been taught in Lab 01
• Creating and formatting tables.
• Inserting pictures, headers/footers, word art, etc.
• Drawing various diagrams, using built-in shapes
• Using different design options, such as slide orientation, themes, etc.
• Adding Transitions to slides and setting style and timing of each transition
• Adding Animation to the slides

Activities to be performed:

Activity 1: Start MS PowerPoint

Activity 2: Use Design themes.

1. Open the presentation to which you want to apply the template.
2. Click the Design option on the main menu. The Apply Design Template box opens at the
right side of your screen with the small version of the templates.
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3. Click on the Template you wish to use for your slides.

Activity 3: View the PowerPoint window.

1. Slides /Outline Tab: it is located on the left-hand side of the screen.
2. Slide Pane: it is located at the center of the screen, next to the Outline pane. It contains
the current slide of your presentation, where the cursor is. The slide will display the text,
graphics and background design.
3. Notes Pane: it is located right below the Slide pane. This pane allows you to type speaker
notes for your reference. They are used as reminders you want to make during the
presentation, though they are not visible to the audience. 4. Task Pane: The Task Pane is
a docked window within the PowerPoint interface that provides more options than
normal dialog boxes. The Task Pane is not always visible. If you want it to appear, click on
the Insert menu, and then in the Clip Art item.
Activity 4: Save the presentation.
Activity 5: Close presentation and exit the program.
Activity 6: Enter slide text on a slide.
1. When you have a new slide, you will see something like Click to add title or click to add
text Move the mouse pointer to that area.
2. Click on that area. The insertion point, a blinking vertical line, indicates where your text
will appear in the title or text placeholder.
3. When you finish typing, click outside the area.
4. Or you can go to the Insert Menu, and select Text Box. Place the cursor where you want
to insert the text, and make your box.
Activity 7: Create a new slide
1. Click the New Slide button on the Home menu. Choose the Layout of your slide among
the different layout schemes that appear when you click on Layout.
2. Each layout will display the layout9s name (E.g. Title and Content).
3. Click on the desired layout. For example: Title and Content, and select Clip Art.
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Activity 9: Enter Notes for slides.

1. Go to the slide, where you want to have a reminder.
2. Click in the Notes pane. The Notes pane is at the bottom of the screen, below the slides
pane. Type the notes that you wish to use as a reminder
3. Click outside the Notes pane area to finish.
Activity 10: View your presentation.
There are three view choices in PowerPoint: Normal, Slide Sorter, and Slide Show View.
You can access these views under the View Menu at top or by clicking on the view icons
at the bottom of the screen.

Activity 11: Add a background to your slide.

1. From the Design menu on top toolbar click Background.
2. In the Format Background dialogue box click on the pull down color menu to ee your color
options.
3. Black is recommended for the background. Choose a color or click on More Colors.
If you want to apply this color to the background of ALL YOUR SLIDES click Apply to all

Activity 12: Add a grid display to your working view. Insert a picture to the grid. Adjust the picture
(size, position, adjustment).
Activity 13: Add text; format it.
1. Select Insert tab and click Text Box.
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2. Click where you want your text box and the box will appear. Grab a corner to resize the
box. You can resize and move the box after you have added your text.

3. Highlight the text. On the Home Tab, Select font and size and color. Other options are also
found here. When your text box is active, you can click on the Drawing Tools Tab for more
options

Activity 14: Add a hyperlink.

A Hyperlink allows you to connect to another slide, a web page or a file.
4. Select the text or object that you want to use as a hyperlink.
5. On the insert tab, select Hyperlink.
Activity 15: Instead of simply moving abruptly from one slide to another during a presentation,
slide transitions allow slides to dissolve into each other, using a variety of different special effects.
These can make your on-screen presentation look even better and more professional. Use
different effects in your presentation.
1. Check you are in Normal view and that the first slide is selected.

2. Move to the TRANSITIONS tab to see the following ribbon: Dominating the ribbon is the
Transition to This Slide group. As you click on an icon, you9ll see the transition effect on
the slide (there is also a down arrow that will show you all the different transition
effects in one window). The [Effect Options] button lets you change the direction of
the effect. Timing (the group to the right) lets you change the speed of the transition
effects.
3. Choose one of the transition effects for the first slide (the [down] arrow shows all the
effects).Note that a small star symbol appears to the left of the first slide miniature - this
indicates that a transition has been setup on this slide. Explore the options.
4. click on [Effect Options] and change the direction of the effect
5. Increase the Duration of the transition to slow it down and see the effect more clearly.
6. You can also set up a Sound: but note that the speakers might have been disabled on the
Lab PCs.
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7. Another useful feature moves on a slide automatically (without you having to click the
mouse button):Under Advance Slide, set the next slide to appear After: a set number of
seconds
8. Move to the next slide and repeat steps 3 to 7, choosing different effects
9. Finally save your presentation (press <Ctrl+s>) then run it (<F5>) to see the effects - press
<Esc> when you've seen enough

Activity 16: PowerPoint allows information on your slides to appear one item at a time. This stops
your audience from reading ahead of you, making them concentrate on each point individually.
Try to animate a set of bullet points.

1. Move to the ANIMATIONS tab then click on a slide with a bulleted list on it (e.g. slide 2)

2. Click on the bullet points then move the mouse over the Animations icons and watch the
effects
3. Click on the [down arrow] at the foot of the Animations scroll bar to see more animations.
Try setting up various animations for your slides.
4. From the list of animations choose one of them, e.g.Fade
5. Click on [Effect Options] (if active) and see what is available
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 for another slide with bullet points, choosing a different animation

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Lab Session: 03

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Excel 2013 is a spreadsheet program that allows you to store, organize, and analyze information.
Excel is used to process complicated data. In this lab you can learn how to take advantage of the
program's powerful features. Whether you're keeping a budget, organizing a training log, or
creating an invoice, Excel makes it easy to work with different types of data. When you open
Excel 2013 for the first time, the Excel Start Screen will appear. From here, you'll be able to create
a new workbook, choose a template, and access your recently edited workbooks. Excel 2013 uses
a tabbed Ribbon system instead of traditional menus. The Ribbon contains multiple tabs, each
with several groups of commands. You will use these tabs to perform the most common tasks in
Excel. Located just above the Ribbon, the Quick Access tool barlets you access common
commands no matter which tab is selected. By default, it includes the Save, Undo, and
Repeat commands. You can add other commands depending on your preference. Excel 2013
has a variety of viewing options that change how your workbook is displayed. You can choose to
view any workbook in Normal view, Page Layout view, or Page Break view. These views can be
useful for various tasks, especially if you're planning to print the spreadsheet.
Creating Workbooks: Excel files are called workbooks. Whenever you start a new project in Excel,
you'll need to create a new workbook. There are several ways to start working with a workbook
in Excel 2013. You can choose to create a new workbook—either with a blank work book or a
predesigned template—or open an existing work book.
Cell Basics: Whenever you work with Excel, you'll enter information—or content—into cells. Cells
are the basic building blocks of a worksheet. You'll learn the basics of cells and cell content to
calculate, analyze, and organize data in Excel. Every worksheet is made up of thousands of
rectangles, which are called cells. A cell is the intersection of a row and a column. Columns are
identified by letters (A, B, C), while rows are identified by numbers (1, 2, 3). Any information you
enter into a spreadsheet will be stored in a cell. Each cell can contain different types of content,
including text, formatting, formulas, and functions. There may be times when you need to copy
the content of one cell to several other cells in your worksheet. You could copy and paste the
content into each cell, but this method would be time consuming. Instead, you can use the fill
handle to quickly copy and paste content to adjacent cells in the same row or column. The fill
handle can also be used to continue a series. Whenever the content of a row or column follows
a sequential order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), the fill handle
can guess what should come next in the series.
Modifying Columns Rows and Cells: By default, every row and column of a new workbook is set
to the same height and width. Excel allows you to modify column width and row height in
different ways, including wrapping text and merging cells. You can insert new columns or rows,
delete certain rows or columns, move them to a different location in the worksheet, or even hide
them.
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Formatting cells: You can customize the look and feel of your workbook, allowing you to draw
attention to specific sections and making your content easier to view and understand Worksheet
Basics: Every workbook contains at least one worksheet by default. When working with a large
amount of data, you can create multiple worksheets to help organize your workbook and make
it easier to find content. You can also group worksheets to quickly add information to multiple
worksheets at the same time.

Activities to be performed:

Activity# 1
You have to perform the following tasks on the sample Excel spreadsheets provided by the
instructor.

• Notice how the cell address appears in the Name box and its content appears in both the
cell and the Formula bar.
• Select a cell, and try inserting text and numbers.
• Delete a cell, and note how the cells below shift up to fill in its place.
• Cut cells and paste them into a different location. If you are using the example, cut cells
D4:D6 and paste them to E4:E6.
• Try dragging and dropping some cells to other parts of the worksheet.
• Use the fill handle to fill in data to adjoining cells both vertically and horizontally. If you
are using the example, use the fill handle to continue the series of dates across row 3.
• Use the Find feature to locate content in your workbook. If you are using the example,
type the name Lewis into the Find what: field
Activity# 2

• Modify the width of a column. If you are using the example, use the column that
contains the players' first names.
• Insert a column between column A and column B, then insert a row between row 3 and
row 4.
• Delete a column or a row.
• Move a column or row.
• Try using the Text Wrap command on a cell range. If you are using the example, wrap
the text in the column that contains street addresses.
• Try merging some cells. If you are using the example, merge the cells in the title row
using the Merge & Center command (cell range A1:E1).
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Lab Session: 04

Introduction to Microsoft Excel - WORKING WITH DATA, FORMULAS AND

FUNCTIONS
Simple Formulas: One of the most powerful features in Excel is the ability to calculate numerical
information using formulas. Just like a calculator, Excel can add, subtract, multiply, and divide. In
this lab, we'll see how to use cell references to create simple formulas. Excel uses standard
operators for formulas, such as a plus sign for addition (+), a minus sign for subtraction (-), an
asterisk for multiplication (*), a forward slash for division (/), and a caret(^) for exponents. All
formulas in Excel must begin with an equals sign(=). Most of the time you will use cell addresses
to create a formula. This is known as making a cell reference.

Activities to be performed:

Activity 1: Perform different formulas e.g., average, sum, addition, subtraction

Sorting data: As you add more content to a worksheet, organizing this information becomes
especially important. You can quickly reorganize a worksheet by sorting your data. For example,
you could organize a list of contact information by last name. Content can be sorted
alphabetically, numerically, and in many other ways. To sort a sheet: Select a cell or cell range
you want to sort. Select the Data tab on the Ribbon, then click the Sort command. Choose the
column you want to sort by. Decide the sorting order
Activity 2: Perform sorting on any of the random excel table
Filtering data: If your worksheet contains a lot of content, it can be difficult to find information
quickly. Filters can be used to narrow down the data in your worksheet, allowing you to view only
the information you need. In order for filtering to work correctly, your worksheet should include
a header row, which is used to identify the name of each column. To filter data: Select the Data
tab, then click the Filter command. A drop-down arrow will appear in the header cell for each
column. Click the drop-down arrow for the column you want to filter. The Filter menu will appear.
Check the boxes next to the data you want to filter, then click OK.
Activity 3: Perform Filtering on any of the random excel table
Tables: Once you've entered information into a worksheet, you may want to format your data as
a table. Just like regular formatting, tables can improve the look and feel of your workbook, but
they’ll also help to organize your content and make your data easier to use. Excel includes several
tools and predefined table styles, allowing you to create tables quickly and easily. To format data
as a table: Select the cells you want to format as a table. From the Home tab, click the Format as
Table command in the Styles group. Select a table style from the drop-down menu.
Activity 4: Format any of the table.
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Charts: It can often be difficult to interpret Excel workbooks that contain a lot of data. Chart
sallow you to illustrate your workbook data graphically, which makes it easy to visualize
comparisons and trends. Excel has several different types of charts, allowing you to choose the
one that best fits your data. To insert a chart: Select the cells you want to chart, including the
column titles and row labels. These cells will be the source data for the chart. From the Insert
tab, click the desired Chart command. Choose the desired chart type from the drop-down menu.
Activity 5: Using chart feature to make different types of chart e.g. histogram, pie chart,
bar chart.
Advanced features
Conditional Formatting: Let’s say you have a worksheet with thousands of rows of data. It would
be extremely difficult to see patterns and trends just from examining the raw information. Similar
to charts and sparklines, conditional formatting provides another way to visualize data and make
worksheets easier to understand. Conditional formatting allows you to automatically apply
formatting—such as colors, icons, and data bars—to one or more cells based on the cell value.
To do this, you’ll need to create a conditional formatting rule. For example, a conditional
formatting rule might be: If the value is less than $2000, color he cells red. By applying this rule,
you'd be able to quickly see which cells contain values less than $2000.To create a conditional
formatting rule: Select the desired cells for the conditional formatting rule From the Home tab,
click the Conditional Formatting command. A drop-down menu will appear Hover the mouse
over the desired conditional formatting type, then select the desired rule from the menu that
appears. A dialog box will appear. Enter the desired value(s)into the blank field Select a
formatting style from the drop-down menu.

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Lab Session 7

Introduction to Programming and C++

Objective:
• Understand the basics of programming logic and structure.
• Learn to write and execute simple C++ programs.
• Familiarize with C++ syntax and concepts like variables, data types, control
structures, functions, and arrays.
Activities to be performed:
Write Your First C++ Program:
#include <iostream>

int main() {
cout << "Hello, World!" <<endl;
return 0;
}

Exercise:
Write a program to show your name, age, department, student ID with the help of
Cout statement.

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Basic program structure and C++ statements and writing small programs with
escape sequences
Objective:
• Understand the basics of programming logic and structure.
• Learn to write and execute simple C++ programs.
• Familiarize with C++ syntax and concepts like variables, data types, control
structures, functions, and arrays.
Activities to be performed:
#include <iostream>
int main()
{
int a =2;
int b= 3;
c=a+b;
cout << "Sum = " <<c<<endl;
return 0;
}

Exercise:
Write a program to show addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using
cout statement.

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Lab Session 5

Introduction to Microsoft Visio

• Know what Visio does and what kinds of diagrams you can make with it.
• Know which edition of Visio 2007 you have and what that means for using it.
• Know how to make a diagram by dragging shapes into place and connecting them.
• Know how to zoom, resize, and add text to shapes.

What Visio Can Do For You

• Visio is an intelligent diagramming program. It empowers you to communicate in a visual

manner, and helps make your diagrams more meaningful, flexible, and responsive to your
needs.
• You can capture information in ways that are valuable for you and your business.
• Visio is more than a diagramming program.

Business-Process Diagrams

• One of the most popular uses of Visio is to illustrate business processes.

• Creating a diagram like this one is easy. The shapes are already made for you; all you have to do
is drag them into place, type some text. and resize them a little.
• Here's an example of how powerful Visio diagrams can be: If a portion of your diagram needs
additional detail, you can create that detailed portion separately and add a hyperlink to it.
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Organization Charts

• Organization charts are another type of diagram frequently used in business. Sure, the lines and
shapes let you easily see the reporting structure of an organization. But here's where Visio really
shines: You can also associate data with each shape in the diagram.

• Data for a shape is called custom properties. In the case of organization charts, you can select an
employee shape, and then associate vital information-such as location, phone number, and
department-so that this data becomes part of the chart.
• Another powerful reason for creating organization charts in Visio is that you can automatically
create them by using information from a data source.

Brainstorming Diagrams

• A brainstorming diagram, available in both Visio Standard and Visio Professional, can help you
record and develop any set of related ideas or information, such as new business strategies,
book outlines, meeting minutes, or travel plans.
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• There are two ways to create this kind of diagram:

o You can create the diagram visually by dragging shapes into place.
o You can create the diagram automatically by typing an outline in the outline window.
This way, Visio creates the shapes for you.

Make Your First Diagram

Select, drag, move, resize, type, zoom, connect. By now, you're probably ready to see how to create a
diagram. Let's investigate the details of working with Visio.

• Go to Start->Programs->Microsoft Office->Visio

• Choose A Template
o You begin creating a diagram by choosing a template .
• Drag Shapes Onto The Page
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o After you choose a template, the drawing page appears blank. This is different from
templates in many other programs.
o But in a Visio template, shapes appear to the left of the empty drawing page waiting for
you to drag them onto the page.
• Move The Shapes
o Moving a shape is easy: Just click any shape to select it, and then drag it to a new
location.
o You can also move many shapes at once. To do that, click a blank area of the drawing
page, and then drag to create a selection rectangle around the shapes.
• Resize Shapes
o You can resize shapes by dragging their corner, side, or bottom selection handles.
o You can also resize many shapes at once. To do that, select more than one shape, and
then drag a selection handle. That's rectangle first, handle next.
• Add Text To Shapes
o You can add text to shapes. There are a couple of ways to accomplish this. The easiest
way is to just click the shape, and start typing.
• Zoom To See Better
o If the shapes in your diagram are too small to work with, you'll want to zoom in closer.
o To zoom in on the shapes in your diagram, hold down the CTRL +SHIFT keys while you
drag a selection rectangle around the shapes.
• Connect Shapes
o Connecting shapes is one of the hallmark strengths ofVisio. To do it, you:
o Switch from the Pointer Tool to the Connector Tool on the
o Standard toolbar.
o Draw a line from one connection point to another.
o When you're done, switch back to the Pointer Tool.

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Lab Session 6

Introduction to Cloud Storage

Objective: The purpose of this lab activity is to teach students how to access cloud
storage, upload files, organize folders, share content, and collaborate using a cloud
storage platform (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox).
Materials Needed:
A computer or mobile device with internet access.
• A cloud storage account (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox).
• For Google Drive: A Google account (Gmail).
• For OneDrive: A Microsoft account (Outlook, Hotmail).
• For Dropbox: A Dropbox account (can use email signup).
Activities to be performed:
Activity 1:
• Setting Up a Cloud Storage Account
o Sign up for a cloud storage account if you don't already have one.
Choose one of the following:
o Google Drive: Go to drive.google.com and log in with your Google
account. If you don’t have one, create a new Google account.
o OneDrive: Go to onedrive.com and sign in with a Microsoft account.
o Dropbox: Go to dropbox.com and create an account using an email
address.
o After signing up, familiarize yourself with the main interface of the
cloud storage service, including:
• Home page or dashboard.
o My Drive or Files tab.
o Storage capacity or free space available.
Activity 2:
• Upload a file from your computer:
o Click on the Upload button (typically a "+" sign or an Upload option on
the website).
o Select File upload or Folder upload, depending on the type of file you
want to upload.
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o Choose a file from your local device (e.g., a text document, image, or
video) and confirm the upload.
Activity 3:
• Create a new folder:
o In the cloud storage interface, look for a New Folder or Create Folder
option.
o Name the folder (e.g., "My Documents" or "Project Files").
• Move files into the folder:
o Drag and drop uploaded files into the folder.
o Alternatively, use the right-click menu to Move the file into the desired
folder.
Activity 4:
• Share a file or folder:
o Right-click the file or folder you wish to share.
o Select Share, Get Link, or Share via email, depending on the platform.
o For Google Drive and OneDrive, you can either send an email invitation
or generate a shareable link that can be accessed by others.
• Adjust sharing permissions (optional):
o Set access permissions to control whether the recipients can view,
comment, or edit the file/folder.
o For Google Drive, click Advanced to set detailed permissions.
Activity 5:
• Collaborate on a document (optional):
o Create or upload a Google Doc (for Google Drive) or a Word document
(for OneDrive).
o Share the document with collaborators and allow them to edit it
simultaneously.
o As users edit the document, changes are synced in real-time, and the
document owner can view who is making the changes.
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Activity 6:
• Download a file from your cloud storage to your local device:
o Right-click the file or folder you wish to download.
o Select Download (for Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox).
o The file will be saved to your computer's download folder or the
specified location.

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Lab Session 9

Basic program structure and C++ user input statements and writing small
programs.
Objective:
• Understand the basics of programming logic and structure.
• Learn to write and execute simple C++ programs.
• Familiarize with C++ syntax and concepts like variables, data types, control
structures, functions, and arrays.
Activities to be performed:
#include <iostream>

int main()
{
int a ;
int b;
int c;
cout<<”Enter the value of a”;
cin>>a;
cout<<”Enter the value of b”;
cin>>b;
c=a+b;
cout << "Sum = " <<c<<endl;
return 0;
}

Exercise:
Write a program to show addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using cin
statement.
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Introduction to Online Meetings using Zoom, Google Meet, and Other Platforms
Objective: The purpose of this lab is to familiarize students with the process of
setting up and participating in online meetings using platforms like Zoom, Google
Meet, and similar tools. This will also cover various features of these tools, such as
screen sharing, managing participants, and using chat functionalities.
Materials Needed:
A computer or mobile device with internet access.
• Laptop/PC with webcam and microphone
• Stable internet connection
• Zoom/Google Meet/Other Video Conferencing Software (pre-installed or
accessible through a web browser)
• Google Account (for Google Meet) or Zoom Account (if applicable)
Pre-Lab Preparation
• Ensure that all participants have an active Google account (for Google Meet)
or Zoom account (for Zoom).
• Ensure that the internet connection is stable with a minimum bandwidth of
1 Mbps.
• Ensure that the microphone, speakers, and webcam are working correctly on
the device being used.
Activities to be performed:
Activity 1: Setting Up and Joining an Online Meeting
Objective: To learn how to schedule and join an online meeting using Zoom and
Google Meet.
• Joining a Zoom Meeting
o Open the Zoom desktop application or go to Zoom's website if using
the browser.
o Sign in with your Zoom credentials (or use the 'Join a Meeting' option
if no account is required).
o Obtain the meeting link or meeting ID from the instructor/organizer.
o Enter the meeting ID or click on the provided link.
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o If prompted, enter the meeting passcode.

o Select "Join with Computer Audio" to ensure your audio is enabled.
o Ensure that your webcam is enabled by clicking the "Start Video"
button.
• Joining a Google Meet Meeting
o Open Google Meet by visiting meet.google.com.
o If using an invitation link, click on the link to automatically join the
meeting.
o If joining manually, click on "Join or Start a Meeting" and enter the
meeting code or name provided.
o Enable your camera and microphone before clicking "Join Now."
o Ensure you can hear and be heard by adjusting your audio settings.
Activity 2: Scheduling an Online Meeting
Objective: To learn how to schedule an online meeting and send invitations to
participants.
• Scheduling a Zoom Meeting
o Open the Zoom application or website.
o Sign in to your account.
o Click on "Schedule a New Meeting."
o Set the meeting date, time, and duration.
o Choose the settings for video/audio options (such as "Host Video On"
and "Participant Video On").
o Optionally, set a passcode or enable a waiting room.
o Click "Save" and copy the invitation link.
o Send the meeting invitation to participants via email or messaging
apps.
• Scheduling a Google Meet Meeting
o Open Google Meet (meet.google.com).
o Click on "New Meeting."
o Choose one of the options:
o "Create a meeting for later" (generates a link for future use).
o "Start an instant meeting" (immediate meeting).
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o "Schedule in Google Calendar" (recommended for scheduled

meetings).
o If scheduling via Google Calendar, enter the event details (time, date,
and participants) and select "Add Google Meet video conferencing."
o Save the event and send the invitation via Google Calendar to
participants.
Activity 3: Exploring Features of Online Meeting Platforms
Objective: To explore and practice using key features of online meeting tools like
Zoom and Google Meet.
• Exploring Zoom Features
o Once in the meeting, try using the following tools:
o Mute/Unmute: Click on the microphone icon to mute or unmute your
microphone.
o Start/Stop Video: Click on the video icon to toggle your webcam
on/off.
o Chat: Use the chat feature by clicking the "Chat" button at the bottom
of the screen to send text messages.
o Share Screen: Click on "Share Screen" to show your desktop, window,
or application.
o Raise Hand: Click "Reactions" or the "Raise Hand" icon to signal that
you have a question or input.
o Breakout Rooms: If enabled by the host, join breakout rooms to
collaborate in smaller groups.
• Exploring Google Meet Features
o In Google Meet, familiarize yourself with these features:
o Mute/Unmute: Toggle the microphone icon to mute/unmute.
o Turn Camera On/Off: Toggle the camera icon to enable/disable video.
o Chat: Use the speech bubble icon to send messages to all or specific
participants.
o Present Now: Click "Present Now" to share your screen with
participants.
o Captions: Turn on captions by clicking the three-dot menu and
selecting "Turn on captions" for live transcription.
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o Hand Raise: Click on the hand icon to raise your hand to signal the host.
Activity 4: Managing Participants in a Meeting
Objective: To understand the roles and responsibilities of the host and participants
during an online meeting, including managing participants.
• Managing Participants in Zoom
o As the host, click on "Participants" at the bottom of the window to see
a list of all attendees.
o You can:
o Mute/Unmute participants (useful in large meetings to prevent
background noise).
o Promote to Co-Host: Right-click on a participant’s name to assign them
co-host privileges.
o Remove Participants: Click on "More" next to a participant’s name to
remove them if necessary.
o Lock Meeting: Prevent additional participants from joining by clicking
"Participants" > "Lock Meeting."
• Managing Participants in Google Meet
o As the meeting host, click on the "People" icon to see a list of
participants.
o You can:
o Mute/Unmute: Click on a participant’s name to mute/unmute them.
o Remove Participants: Click on the three-dot menu next to a
participant’s name to remove them.
o Change Host: Click on the "Host Controls" to transfer the host role to
another participant.
Activity 5: Troubleshooting Common Issues in Online Meetings
Objective: To identify and resolve common technical issues during online meetings.
• Audio/Video Issues
o Problem: Audio or video is not working.
o Solution: Check that the microphone and camera are enabled. Ensure
that no other applications are using them. Restart the application if
necessary.
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• Connectivity Issues
o Problem: The video or audio keeps lagging or disconnecting.
o Solution: Ensure a stable internet connection. Turn off any
unnecessary background applications that might be using bandwidth.
• Participant Issues
o Problem: Participants cannot join the meeting or have difficulty
interacting.
o Solution: Double-check the meeting link or ID and resend it. Ensure
that participants are using the correct platform and that their devices
are compatible.

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