OUMH1103_SEM MAY08/F_AH

PART A

INSTRUCTIONS

Part A contains TEN questions. Answer ALL questions.

QUESTIONS: Marks
1. Explain briefly ONE of the blended learning methods at OUM.
(2)

2. Identify ONE cause of poor concentration and state ONE strategy to

improve it.
(2)

3. Explain briefly how an OUM student can maximise his learning using
these tools:
(a) Quiz
(b) Exam paper
(2)

4. Explain briefly the functions of:

(a) Microsoft Internet Explorer
(b) The ‘Favourite’ button on Microsoft Internet Explorer browser.
(2)

5. Describe briefly what is an ‘annotation’.

(2)

6. Give ONE reason why it is important to review your notes before a

tutorial session.
(2)

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7. What is expected from a student if he is to answer an essay type question

that requires him to ‘evaluate’?
(2)

8. What are the functions of Boolean Connectors?

(2)

9. Define briefly:
(a) call number
(b) search engine
(2)

10. State ONE main function of Microsoft Excel.

(2)

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PART B

INSTRUCTIONS
Part B contains FOUR questions. Answer THREE questions ONLY.

QUESTIONS Marks
1. As open and distance learners, it is important to set effective goals.
(a) Provide TWO reasons why setting effective goals is important for
OUM students. (8)

(b) Explain SIX characteristics of effective goals. ( 12 )

(Total: 20)

2. MyLMS can enhance an OUM student’s learning.

(a) Describe FOUR tools in myLMS and explain how each tool can
enhance the learning of an OUM student. ( 10 )

(b) Ali does not want to attend face-to-face tutorial and he believes that
being active on myLMS is enough to support his learning at OUM.
State FOUR consequences of his action. ( 10 )
(Total: 20)

3. A standard assignment often has three main components: Introduction,

Body of Content and Conclusion.
(a) Describe the function of each component of an assignment. ( 12 )

(b) Below are four common faults in an assignment. Provide possible

solutions to overcome these problems.
i) Shallow treatment of topic
ii) Badly organized content
iii) Boring presentation
iv) Irrelevant information (8)
(Total: 20)

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4. Arni is having problems remembering important concepts or ideas.

(a) Explain to her THREE memorisation methods that could improve
her memorisation skills. ( 12 )

(b) Arni is also preparing herself for the final examination. She is
panicking because she is unsure of how to prepare herself for the
examination. Explain to her FOUR tips on answering subjective
type questions. (8)
(Total: 20)

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PART C

INSTRUCTIONS

Part C contains TWO questions. Answer ONE question ONLY.

QUESTIONS Marks
1. It is vital for an OUM student to be able to access the Internet. Discuss.
(Total: 20)

2. Skills in information retrieval can ensure the production of high quality

assignments. Discuss.
(Total: 20)

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