RIVER HIGHER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

ASSIGNMENTS 2024 SEMESTER 1

Course & Level: Diploma in Secretarial and Administrative studies L5

Subject: COMPUTER LITERACY

Due dates
Assignment 1 28 March 2024 Semester 1
Assignment 2 03 May 2024 Semester 1

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Assignment 1

Answer all questions

Question 1

Explain the following computer terminology:

a) Computer [2 marks]
b) Hardware [2 marks]
c) Software [2 marks]
d) Mouse [2 marks]
e) Keyboard [2 marks]
f) Desktop [2 marks]
g) Operating system [2 marks]
h) Central Processing Unit [2 marks]
i) Monitor [2 marks]
j) Program [2 marks]
[20 marks]

Question 2

Draw, label and describe the following components of a computer.

a) Input
b) Output
c) Memory Unit
d) Control Unit
e) Arithmetic and Logical Unit (ALU)
f) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

[20 marks]

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Question 3

a) Describe the use of the following computer application software.

i. Wordprocessing
ii. Speadsheet (excel)
iii. Powerpoint
iv. Database
[10 marks]

b) Describe health effects associated with prolonged and inappropriate use of

computers [5 marks]

c) Outline the requirements of an ideal computer room environment. [5 marks]

Question 4

Type a business letter of your choice and make it ready for a signature.
Include appropriate punctuations and circulation copies to 2 people.
[20 marks]

Question 5

Produce a table with horizontal and vertical rulings. The table should have
bolded headings and contain mark information for at least ten (10) students
doing five (5) subjects.
[20 marks]

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Assignment 2

Answer all questions.

Question 1

Source and reproduce a magazine of your choice. The cover page should
bear your name and telephone number. Submit both the original and the
reproduced magazine. Display knowledge and insertion of the following in
your magazine;

a) Tables
b) Pictures
c) Clipart
d) Shapes
e) Charts
f) Header
g) Footer
h) Page number
i) Text box
j) Word art
k) Drop cap
l) Watermark
m) Change page Colour
n) Borders
o) Columns.

[100 marks]

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Dear students,
Welcome to River Higher Institute of Technology, particularly to the business department.
We hope your studies will be pleased with success. We advise that you get all the relevant
information and student booklets through the learner management system provided by
your lecturers. These documents will provide advice on how to approach your studies and
will guide you through your study materials as well as providing useful administrative
information.
Study material
Your study guide is essentially your ‘’lecturer’’. However, in addition you are required to
visit the library to consult prescribed books and recommended readings that are indicated
in the study guide. You are also responsible to purchase any prescribed textbooks
required for your course. Furthermore, you are strongly advised to follow the syllabus
guidelines.
Submission of Assignment
It is important to write and submit a clean, clear and well-argued assignment for marking.
Make sure that you have answered the questions correctly. It is the responsibility of you
as a student to make sure that every page of the completed assignment is numbered in
the correct order before the pages are stapled together inside the assignment cover
sheet. Assignment cover sheets are supplied on request from your Examiner. You should
complete and on or before the given due date in the assignment letter if you wish to be
admitted to the next examination.
Note that assignments received after the due dates will not be accepted and therefore will
not be included in the calculation of continuous assessments (CA) marks. The CA
weighted mark and the examination mark will determine your final mark for the course.
Also, please take note that assignments should never be submitted directly to individual
lectures or any other staff members of the institution, but directly to exam coordinators of
the institution within your centres.

Late Submission of Assignments or writing of tests

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Late submission will not be marked. If there is a reason why you cannot meet the
due date, please consider cancelling the module within the cancellation deadlines
or contact your Head of Centre for advice.
The following reasons may be considered for extension of due date:
❖ Personal illness or injury, or serious illness or death of an immediate relative,
immediately preceding assignment due date, provided that a death certificate or
a medical certificate specifying the nature and duration of the illness or injury is
attached.
❖ Other circumstances that may affect your studies and that justify the late
submission of an assignment or writing of a test.
It is the responsibility of individual students to apply for an extension before the
due dates of the assignments and submit supporting documentation.
Class Attendance and Vocational Classes
Attending classes and vocational school is MANDATORY and the vocational classes’
time table will be made available at your centers and through the learner management
System.
Leaner Management Portal
We recommend that you regularly access learner management System. River Higher
Institute of Technology E- learning.
Closing remarks
If you study conscientiously, your efforts will be rewarded. Should you need any
assistance or clarification on the course content, you can contact the relevant staff
members at the contact details as given below.

Lecturer Ms. Bee 0814833639 business7@riverhigherinstitute.edu.na

Makuve
Examination Ms Ndapewa 081445 exam@riverhigherinstitute.edu.na
Officer 1452

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