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Arab Open University: TU170: Learning Online, Computing With Confidence TMA - Spring 2011/2012
Arab Open University: TU170: Learning Online, Computing With Confidence TMA - Spring 2011/2012
TU170: Learning online, computing with confidence TMA - Spring 2011/2012 Cut-off date May 4, 2012
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Figure 1: Spreadsheet sample Conversion from GB into MB and KB: 1. Create formulas to calculate the size entered by the user into MB. (This will be in cell B5) (3 marks) 2. Create formulas to calculate the size entered by the user into KB. (This will be in cell B6) (3 marks) Conversion from KB into MB and GB 1. Create formulas to calculate the size entered by the user into MB. (This will be in cell B11) (3 marks) 2. Create formulas to calculate the size entered by the user into in GB. (This will be in cell B12) (3 marks) Based in your solution for this part, fill the following tables: (12 marks) Size in GB 0.02 0.04 0.09 Size in MB Size in KB
Size in MB
Size in GB
Show your work for the tables in the same Excel file. Make sure to name the corresponding Excel file as Part3.xls
Part4: Answer the following questions using your own words (30 marks)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Describe a wiki and explain how a wiki differs from a blog. (5 marks) How is the multicore chip useful for microcomputers? (5 marks) How does an optical scanner work? (5 marks) What is VoIP and how does it work? (5 marks) Describe how file compression works. Explain the advantages of file compression. (5 marks) 6. Describe the four basic elements of most communication systems.(5 marks) Save your work for this part in a Word document with the name Part4.doc