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COSC 701-Main Exam

The document outlines the examination instructions for the Post Graduate Diploma in Education at Chuka University, specifically for the course COSC 701: Computer Use and Application in Education. It includes a compulsory section with various questions related to Microsoft Excel, assistive technologies, and web conferencing, as well as optional questions covering e-learning, spreadsheet data, MS Word features, and ethical considerations in academic work. Students are instructed to answer specific questions for marks based on clarity and conciseness.

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COSC 701-Main Exam

The document outlines the examination instructions for the Post Graduate Diploma in Education at Chuka University, specifically for the course COSC 701: Computer Use and Application in Education. It includes a compulsory section with various questions related to Microsoft Excel, assistive technologies, and web conferencing, as well as optional questions covering e-learning, spreadsheet data, MS Word features, and ethical considerations in academic work. Students are instructed to answer specific questions for marks based on clarity and conciseness.

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CHUKA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

YEAR ONE EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN


EDUCATION

COSC 701: COMPUTER USE AND APPLICATION IN EDUCATION

STREAM: TIME: 3 HOURS

DAY: DATE:
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions

2. Marks are awarded for clear and concise answers

3. Note that only Question ONE (Section A) and the first TWO attempted questions in
section B will be marked.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions from Section B
2. Marks are awarded for clear and concise answers

SECTION A-COMPULSORY
Question ONE – [30 Marks]

(a)Describe FIVE features of Microsoft excel applications that are of interest


to a teacher [5 marks]
(b)Briefly describe what assistive technologies are and the role they play in education [4 marks]

(c)While giving examples in each differentiate between a spreadsheet programme and a word
processor [4 marks]

(d)Describe FOUR features of Microsoft powerpoint that are very useful to a teacher in
secondary school [4 Marks]

(e)Briefly discuss THREE advantages that a school may benefit from after they develop their
own web portal [3 marks]

(f)The Media input devices are generally used in media for communicating with the mass
audiences. Give THREE most popularly used media input devices [3 Marks]
(g) Describe with THREE examples how technology can be used to enhance opportunities for
communication and collaboration in learning [3 Marks]

(h) Give atleast THREE word processing applications in the market today useful in Desktop
computers [3 Marks

SECTION B-Answer any TWO questions from this section


Question TWO [15 Marks]
One important application of internet in education sector is elearning.

(i)Briefly describe what elearning is [2 Marks

(ii)Give THREE advantages of elearning over classroom interaction between a learner and a
teacher [3 Marks]

(iii)Describe THREE features of web conferencing software that make them suitable for online
teaching/learning [3 Marks]

(iv)Give THREE web conferencing software that a school can adopt for online teaching [3
Marks]

(v)Describe the concept of virtual classroom and how you can implement it [4 Marks]

Question THREE [15 Marks]


Use the following spreadsheet to answer the questions that follow.

(a)How many columns are displayed in this spreadsheet [2 Marks]


(b)Give the name of the cell containing Item Prize of Item No. 100 [2 Marks]
(c)Give the formulae in form of function you would enter in cell C11, C12, C13 and C14 to
compute: Count of items, Average of tax, Min ITEM PRICE and Max ITEM PRICE
respectively[8 Marks]
(d)With examples, give THREE types of data in the spreadsheet [3 Marks]

Question FOUR [15 Marks]


(a)Explain how a student writing his/her academic report can use the following ms-word features
[10 Marks]
i) Thesaurus
ii) Section breaks
iii) Table of contents
iv) Insert Citation
v) Bibliography
(b)Describe FIVE security features employed Microsoft word to protect documents [5 marks]

Question FIVE [15 Marks]


(a)While working on an assignment, Peterson downloaded a picture from an artist’s online album
and put it on his report. However, he did not include a written acknowledgement in the
references. Briefly explain any ethical issue in this scenario [2 Marks]
(b)Describe THREE important considerations that one needs to make while creating a class
presentation using ms-powerpoint [3 Marks]
(c)What is the role of the following features on PowerPoint slides.
(i)Insert [2 Marks]
(ii)Design [2 Marks]
(iii)Transition [2 Marks]
(iv)Animation [2 Marks]
(v)Slideshow [2 Marks]

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