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PART A

INSTRUCTIONS There are TWENTY (20) questions.
Answer ALL questions.


Multiple Choice Questions

1. A learner can manage time effectively by doing the following, EXCEPT:
A. Maintain a positive attitude.
B. Set priorities to the activities.
C. Analyse the usage of time.
D. Prepare a schedule.

2. Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is a database of ____________ .
A. e-journals
B. e-books
C. printed books
D. course modules

3. Which of the following functions in Microsoft Excel allows the user to add numbers?
A. Sort
B. Sum
C. Add
D. Average

4. The __________ reading technique is used to look for a word in the dictionary.
A. SQ3R
B. scanning
C. skimming
D. critical






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5. Learners tend to make errors in the following aspect for the objective type questions:
A. Untidy handwriting.
B. Misinterpreting the question.
C. Use one paragraph to discuss more than one point.
D. Disarrange the essay.

6. Which of the following tools available in myLMS that does NOT allow learners to
interact, communicate and learn from tutors and peers anytime and anywhere?
A. Online Discussion
B. Chat
C. Online Assessment
D. Email

7. Before you decide to select the information, you will be evaluating the information on
the following criteria, EXCEPT:
A. Currency.
B. Subjectivity.
C. Accuracy.
D. Authority.

8. Which of the following statement is TRUE for making and taking notes?
A. Annotation notes are sequentially numbered or headings and sub-headings
are used.
B. Summary notes show relationships between and among ideas and concepts,
with line serving as links.
C. Abbreviations are used according to the comfort level for quick and short
notes.
D. Mind maps are not suitable to be used during tutorial sessions while listening
to the tutor.


9. Which of the following is NOT a search tool for searching information in the Internet?
A. Boolean Connector.
B. Search engines.
C. Libraries on the net.
D. Website address.

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10. Author search of a book written by David W. Mount will be _____ ________ .
A. David W. Mount
B. D. W. Mount
C. Mount, David W.
D. David W. M.

11. Jack has difficulty in remembering facts that he has read. He could improve his
memorisation skills by doing the following, EXCEPT:
A. Using acronyms of words.
B. Studying in a group for discussion.
C. Relating facts to experiences.
D. Applying the skimming technique for reading.

12. In the process of evaluating information, you would ask the following questions,
EXCEPT:
A. Is the scope enough for the target group?
B. Is there any commercial propaganda?
C. What is the professional background of the author?
D. Is there logical flow in the content?

13. Julia wants to take notes more effectively during tutorials. She is able to do so by
_________________ .
A. using the tape recorder
B. copying down everything the tutor says
C. managing her time effectively
D. reading the module before attending the tutorial

14. Rose is able to access myLMS. However, she has problems in reading the softcopy
of Learning Skills for ODL module in the myLMS. This is because her personal
computer does not have the ________________ .
A. web browser software
B. Adobe Acrobat Reader
C. Course Materials tool
D. modem that is connected to it



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15. Which of the following statements represents the paraphrase of the text below?
Motivation has two meanings: it refers to initiating learning, and to maintaining
engagement during learning. To initiate learning, students need to see the cost-
benefits: that engaging in learning has evident value, and that engagement is likely to
realise that value (Biggs, J., 1999).


A. As stated by Biggs (1999), motivation has two meanings: it refers to initiating
learning, and to maintaining engagement during learning. To initiate learning,
students need to see the cost-benefits: that engaging in learning has evident
value, and that engagement is likely to realise that value.
B. According to Biggs (1999), motivation is important for students learning in
the classroom.
C. Effective teaching involves maximising the chances that students will engage
in the discussion to achieve the desired outcomes (Biggs, 1999).
D. As said by Biggs (1999), two factors that make a person learns something
are: it has to have some value to the person for establishing the learning and
the learner expects to realise that value by engaging in the learning.

16. How would you apply the Recite step in SQ3R technique in reading your
information?
A. By using your own words to summarise information.
B. By questioning the content of the topics.
C. By reading aloud the material.
D. By reading the material using scanning and skimming technique.

17. Which of the following is NOT available in a Microsoft Word document for presenting
information?
A. Draw Table.
B. Insert Microsoft Excel Worksheet.
C. Custom Animation.
D. Spelling and Grammar.




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18. The e-book below is available at Books 24x7 database. Which of the following
statements comply to the OUM citation style based on the American Psychological
Association (APA) citation format of the e-book?
Title of the book The Art and Science of Marketing
Author of the book Grahame Dowling
Place of publication New York, USA
Publisher of the book Oxford University Press
Year of publication 2004

A. Grahame Dowling (2004). The art and science of marketing. New York, USA
: Oxford University Press. In Books 24x7 (OUM Digital Collection).
B. Grahame, D. (2004). In Books 24x7 (OUM Digital Collection). The art and
science of marketing. Oxford University Press : New York, USA.
C. Dowling, G. (2004). The art and science of marketing. New York, USA :
Oxford University Press. In Books 24x7 (OUM Digital Collection).
D. Dowling, Grahame. (2004). The art and science of marketing. In Books 24x7
(OUM Digital Collection). New York, USA : Oxford University Press.


19. In order to be able to use the Tan Sri Dr. Abdullah Sanusi Digital Library, you should
have the following skills:
I. Information retrieval skills
II. OPAC skills
III. myLMS skills
IV. ICT skills

A. I and II
B. I and IV
C. II and III
D. III and IV





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20. Nora has failed a number of courses in her Mid Semester Examination. She is feeling
frustrated and finds difficulty in concentrating in her studies. As a result, she gets
angry easily and no longer enjoys studying. What advice would be beneficial to her
so that she can manage her stress better?
I. Change her lifestyle.
II. Go for meditation and relaxing activities.
III. Accept failure to improve herself.
IV. Identify the right learning style.

A. I and II
B. I and IV
C. II and III
D. III and IV






[Total: 20 marks]
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PART B

INSTRUCTION There are THREE (3) questions.
Answer TWO (2) questions only.

QUESTION 1
Read the following postings in the myLMS and answer the questions.

Jenny (student) Hi, I am not too sure on how to go about with the assignment. Could
you please provide some guides. Thanks.
Rosy (student) Jenny, firstly you must .. (a)
Jenny Thanks Rosy, but how do I know If I am doing the right thing for the
assignment?
Wan (student) Hey, thanks to all for the information on the assignment. But, I do not
think I could complete this course in this semester. I am having too
much in my plate, like my job, my family, and all sorts of other
activities. I feel I am drowning with the workload. With all the
pressure, I should just give up this whole idea of getting a degree.
Should I?
Rosy Take it easy, Wan. You just need to manage your time smartly and
this will solve all your problems.

(a) What are the THREE (3) key steps that will be given by Rosy to Jenny in (a) above
for writing a good assignment? Describe each step.
(3 marks)

(b) State and explain TWO (2) faults that Jenny should avoid in her assignment.
(2 marks)

(c) Explain the THREE (3) steps that will help Wan to manage his time smartly.
(3 marks)

(d) Besides time management skills, which TWO (2) other skills will be helpful to Wan in
his learning?
(2 marks)

[Total: 10 marks]
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QUESTION 2

Read the following case and answer the questions.


Jamil, an OUM learner, needs to prepare Microsoft PowerPoint slides for an assignment. He
decided to search for information related to his assignment topic. As a result, he found an
article on a website. However, he is not too sure whether the article is suitable or not for his
assignment.
As he was preparing the assignment, he found out there were some other matters, which
were unclear to him, like for example, how to make the presentation interesting. He was
wondering how he could ask his tutor using the myLMS. He has approached you for help.


(a) What are the TWO (2) ways for Jamil to ask questions to the tutor by using the
myLMS?
(2 marks)
(b) Jamil needs to share an article with his peers. How can he do it by using the
myLMS? Describe TWO (2) ways.
(2 marks)

(c) What are the TWO (2) ways that will make Jamils Powerpoint presentation
interesting?
(2 marks)

(d) Explain TWO (2) criteria that Jamil should use to evaluate and select the information
he had found in the website.
(4 marks)

[Total: 10 marks]




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QUESTION 3

The following is a record of an e-book in the ebrary database that is available in Tan Sri Dr.
Abdullah Sanusi (TSDAS) Digital Library.






Result 2 Score: 94%

Advanced Data Mining Technologies in
Bioinformatics
BOOK - 339 Pages
View

Contributor: Hsu, Hui-Huang
Publisher: Idea Group Publishing
Date: 2006
LC Call Number: QH324.2.A38 2006eb
ISBN: 1-59140-865-2
Subjects: Bioinformatics.,
Data mining.



(a) Name TWO (2) types of search strategies to find the above e-book record. Provide
examples related to the said record in your answer.
(2 marks)

(b) Why would you use a Boolean Connector in searching for information?
(2 marks)

(c) What is the way you would combine the Boolean Connector(s) with the search terms
for searching the above e-book in the ebrary? Give ONE (1) example.
(2 marks)

(d) Explain TWO (2) differences between ebrary and Online Public Access Catalogue
(OPAC).
(4 marks)

[Total: 10 marks]



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