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Week 18: Final Exam Review

Hours: 2 (1 lecture — review session)

Purpose

This week is a cumulative review and final exam. No new content. The goal is to help students consolidate what they've learned across all 7 units and feel prepared.

Review by Unit

Unit 1: Computer Hardware & Peripherals (Weeks 1–2)

Key concepts to know:

  • The IPOS cycle (Input → Processing → Output → Storage)
  • CPU: clock speed, cores, cache
  • RAM vs Storage (volatile vs non-volatile)
  • HDD vs SSD vs NVMe
  • GPU, motherboard, PSU
  • Input devices, output devices, I/O devices
  • Ports: USB (A, C), HDMI, Ethernet, Bluetooth
  • Types of computers: desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone, server, embedded

Sample questions:

  1. Which component temporarily stores data for programs currently in use? → RAM
  2. True or False: An SSD has moving parts. → False
  3. A scanner is an example of a(n) ______ device. → Input
  4. What does the acronym IPOS stand for? → Input, Processing, Output, Storage
  5. Which is faster: HDD, SSD, or NVMe? → NVMe
  6. Name two devices that are both input AND output. → Touchscreen, network adapter, USB drive

Unit 2: Software & Files (Week 3)

Key concepts to know:

  • System software vs application software
  • What an operating system does
  • Open source vs proprietary software
  • File system: files, folders, paths
  • Common file extensions (.docx, .xlsx, .pdf, .exe, etc.)
  • File operations: save, save as, copy, move, rename, delete
  • Cloud storage basics

Sample questions:

  1. Which type of software manages hardware and provides a platform for applications? → Operating system
  2. Linux is an example of ______ software. → Open source
  3. What file extension indicates a Word document? → .docx
  4. What is the difference between Save and Save As? → Save overwrites the current file; Save As creates a new copy with a new name or location
  5. True or False: Deleting a file permanently removes it immediately. → False (goes to Recycle Bin first)
  6. Name the three components of a file path. → Drive, folder(s), filename.extension

Unit 3: Word Processing (Weeks 4–6)

Key concepts to know:

  • The Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, views
  • Character formatting: font, size, bold, italic, underline, Format Painter
  • Paragraph formatting: alignment, spacing, indentation, lists
  • Styles and why they matter
  • Page layout: margins, orientation, columns
  • Inserting images, tables, headers/footers, page numbers
  • Text wrapping options
  • Spelling/grammar check, Find & Replace
  • Track Changes and Comments
  • Exporting to PDF

Sample questions:

  1. What keyboard shortcut saves a document? → Ctrl+S
  2. What is the Format Painter used for? → Copying formatting from one selection to another
  3. Name the four paragraph alignment options. → Left, Center, Right, Justify
  4. Why should you use Styles instead of manual formatting? → Consistency, easy to change, enables Table of Contents, improves accessibility
  5. What does Track Changes do? → Records all edits so they can be reviewed, accepted, or rejected
  6. What is the advantage of exporting as PDF? → Preserves layout across all devices; can't be easily edited; professional standard

Unit 4: Spreadsheets (Weeks 7–9)

Key concepts to know:

  • Workbook, worksheet, cell, cell reference, range
  • Entering data, AutoFill
  • Formulas with cell references and arithmetic operators
  • Order of operations (PEMDAS)
  • Functions: SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNT, IF
  • Relative vs absolute references ($)
  • Cell formatting: number formats, borders, fill, merge & center
  • Conditional formatting
  • Charts: column, line, pie, scatter — when to use each
  • Chart elements: title, axes, legend, data labels
  • Sorting and filtering
  • Printing: page layout, print titles, print area

Sample questions:

  1. What does the formula =SUM(A1:A10) do? → Adds all values in cells A1 through A10
  2. What is the result of =2+3*4? → 14 (multiplication before addition)
  3. What symbol makes a cell reference absolute? → $ (dollar sign)
  4. When would you use an absolute reference? → When a formula references a constant (like a tax rate) that shouldn't change when copied
  5. Which chart type is best for showing trends over time? → Line chart
  6. What does =IF(B2>=60,"Pass","Fail") return if B2 is 55? → "Fail"
  7. What is conditional formatting? → Rules that automatically change cell appearance based on values
  8. What's the difference between sorting and filtering? → Sorting rearranges rows; filtering hides rows that don't match criteria

Unit 5: Presentations (Weeks 10–11)

Key concepts to know:

  • Slides, layouts, placeholders
  • Adding text, images, shapes, SmartArt, icons
  • Themes and Slide Master
  • Speaker Notes and Presenter View
  • Transitions (between slides) vs Animations (within a slide)
  • Four animation types: Entrance, Emphasis, Exit, Motion Path
  • Design principles: 6×6 rule, font sizes, white space, consistency
  • Exporting and sharing

Sample questions:

  1. What is the difference between a transition and an animation? → Transition = between slides; Animation = to objects within a slide
  2. What is Presenter View? → Shows current slide, next slide, notes, and timer — only visible to the presenter
  3. What is the 6×6 rule? → No more than 6 bullets per slide, no more than 6 words per bullet
  4. What is SmartArt used for? → Creating pre-designed diagrams (lists, processes, hierarchies, cycles)
  5. True or False: You should use a different transition on every slide. → False — use one consistent transition
  6. What minimum font size is recommended for body text in presentations? → 28pt+

Unit 6: Databases (Weeks 12–14)

Key concepts to know:

  • What a database is and why it's better than a spreadsheet for complex data
  • Flat file vs relational database
  • Tables, records (rows), fields (columns)
  • Primary key — unique identifier
  • Data types: Short Text, Number, Currency, Date/Time, Yes/No, AutoNumber
  • Relationships (one-to-many) and referential integrity
  • Forms — user-friendly data entry
  • Queries — asking questions of data, criteria, wildcards, calculated fields
  • Reports — formatted printable output, grouping, totals

Sample questions:

  1. What is a primary key? → A unique identifier for each record in a table
  2. Why use a database instead of a spreadsheet? → Reduces redundancy, enforces data integrity, handles complex relationships
  3. What data type automatically generates a unique number for each new record? → AutoNumber
  4. In a query, what does the criteria Like "S*" do? → Returns records where the field starts with "S"
  5. What is the purpose of a form? → User-friendly interface for entering and viewing data
  6. Why should phone numbers be stored as Text, not Number? → To preserve leading zeros and formatting characters
  7. What is a one-to-many relationship? → One record in Table A relates to multiple records in Table B

Unit 7: Networks, Email, Web & Security (Weeks 15–17)

Key concepts to know:

  • Network types: PAN, LAN, WAN, Internet
  • Hardware: modem, router, switch, NIC
  • IP addresses, DNS, HTTP vs HTTPS, packets
  • Wired (Ethernet) vs wireless (Wi-Fi)
  • Email components, CC vs BCC, professional etiquette
  • URL anatomy, web browsers vs search engines
  • CRAAP test for evaluating sources
  • Malware types: virus, worm, trojan, ransomware, spyware, phishing
  • Passwords, passphrases, password managers
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Software updates, antivirus, 3-2-1 backup rule
  • Digital footprint, privacy, cookies
  • Copyright, fair use, Creative Commons, plagiarism

Sample questions:

  1. What does DNS do? → Translates domain names (like google.com) into IP addresses
  2. What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS? → HTTPS encrypts data in transit; HTTP does not
  3. What does BCC stand for and when should you use it? → Blind Carbon Copy — use for mass emails to protect recipients' privacy
  4. What is phishing? → Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by impersonating a trustworthy source
  5. What is the 3-2-1 backup rule? → 3 copies, 2 different media, 1 offsite
  6. What does MFA add to password protection? → A second factor (something you have or are) so a stolen password alone isn't enough
  7. What is ransomware? → Malware that encrypts your files and demands payment for the decryption key
  8. Name two red flags of a phishing email. → Urgency, generic greeting, suspicious sender, bad grammar, mismatched URLs

Study Checklist

Students should be able to:

  • Explain the IPOS cycle
  • Identify internal components and peripherals
  • Distinguish system software from application software
  • Navigate the file system and recognize file extensions
  • Create, format, and finalize a Word document using styles
  • Build formulas and use SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNT, IF in Excel
  • Explain relative vs absolute cell references
  • Create and interpret basic charts
  • Build a presentation following design principles
  • Explain the difference between transitions and animations
  • Define database terms: table, record, field, primary key
  • Create a query with criteria
  • Describe how the Internet works (IP, DNS, packets)
  • Write a professional email
  • Evaluate sources using the CRAAP test
  • Identify common malware types and phishing red flags
  • Describe best practices for passwords, MFA, backups, and privacy

Exam Format (Suggested)

Based on the COR evaluation weights:

Component Weight Format
Multiple choice / True-false / Matching 50% ~40-50 questions covering all units
Skill demonstration 20% Practical task: create/format a document, spreadsheet, or presentation
Problem-solving 15% Scenario-based questions requiring applied thinking
Short answer / Written 15% Brief explanations of concepts, comparisons, or recommendations

Total time: 2 hours

Review Session Ideas

  1. Jeopardy-style Review Game: Categories = the 7 units. Point values by difficulty. Teams compete. (Free templates online for PowerPoint Jeopardy.)
  2. Kahoot Quiz: Quick-fire multiple choice. Students play on their phones. Instant feedback and energy.
  3. Study Guide Swap: Students write 5 questions each (with answers). Swap with a partner and answer each other's questions.
  4. "One Minute Expert": Each student gets a random topic card. They have 1 minute to explain it to the class. Tests understanding, not memorization.
  5. Vocabulary Bingo: Create bingo cards with terms. Read definitions aloud. Students mark the matching term.