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FINAL EXAMINATION

MAY SEMESTER 2005

COURSE CODE : OUMH1103

COURSE TITLE : LEARNING SKILLS FOR OPEN AND DISTANCE

LEARNERS
TIME : 9.30 AM – 11.40 AM

DATE : 27 JULY 2005

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. Please read CAREFULLY the instructions given below.

2. This question paper is printed on both sides of the papers. Please ensure that there are 10
PAGES in English.

3. This question paper is divided into 2 PARTS, A and B

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4. Answer ALL questions in Part A and THREE (3) questions in Part B.

5. For Part A please shade your answer on the OMR form and write your answers for Part B in the
booklet provided.

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THERE ARE 10 PAGES OF QUESTIONS, EXCLUDING THIS PAGE.

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PART A

INSTRUCTION: Answer ALL questions.

1. Blended learning at OUM comprises of which of the following components:

I. Self-managed learning.
I. Face-to-face learning.
II. Online learning.

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

2. The following are the effective ways of studying at OUM EXCEPT:

A. Read the module before coming to tutorial session.
B. Ask your tutors questions that need further clarifications.
C. Copy other people’s work for your assignment.
D. Manage your time wisely.

3. The following are the effective ways of managing stress EXCEPT:

A. Control your environment by controlling who and what is surrounding you.
B. Take action to organize yourself.
C. Think negatively about yourself.
D. Rest as regularly as possible.

4. In goal-setting, the word “SMART” has been used to describe FIVE (5)
characteristics of effective goals. The letter “T” in the word “SMART” stands for:
A. Technical.
B. Television.
C. Total.
D. Time-bounded.

5. Which of the following best describe about a verbal learner :

I. He/she learns best when there is visual information like diagrams and charts
given.
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II. He/she prefers verbal explanation to visual demonstration.

III. He/she learns well through reading.
IV. He/she learns well through movement and practice.

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

6. The anxiety that occurs during an examination is called:

A. Anticipatory anxiety.
B. Verbal anxiety.
C. Situational anxiety.
D. Visual anxiety.

7. One good strategy to use for successful learning is to:

A. Study one night before examination.
B. Break down the bigger task into smaller and manageable tasks.
C. Copy other people’s work.
A. Stop trying when you failed the first test.

8. Which of the following modules or tools of myLMS is NOT described correctly:

A. myCourse – a content management center where you can get access to your
current registered courses and tools related to the course.
B. Digital Drop Box – a tool that allows you to change your password.
C. Forum – an asynchronous communication tool where you can interact and discuss
about a specific topic with your tutors and peers.
D. myMail – a tool where you can send emails to your friends and other people.

9. Which of the following do you need in order to get connected to an ISP (Internet
Service Provider):
I. Printer.
II. Network card.
III. Modem.
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IV. Scanner.

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

10. In OUM Digital Library, ebrary and 24x7 are examples of:
C. Database of e-journals.
D. Database of e-books.
E. Database of e-newspaper.
F. Database of e-magazines.

11. There are a few search strategies you can use to get the information from OUM
Digital Library. When you do not have information on author or title but only the
subject, which of the following search strategies should you use:
A. Title search.
B. Subject search.
C. Author-title search.
D. Author search.

12. The following are the functions of Microsoft Excel EXCEPT:

A. Organizing data.
B. Analyzing data.
C. Creating 3-D image.
D. Presenting data.

13. The following are the advantages of using OUM digital library EXCEPT:
A. The library is accessible anytime and anywhere.
B. The library has collection of contents in digital forms.
C. Users can save time in searching for information.
D. The library gives tips to users on how to plagiarize other people’s work.

14. The following are the functions of myLMS EXCEPT:

A. It provides a platform for discussion among users.
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B. It provides a platform for tutors to communicate with the students.

C. It provides a tool where users could do financial transactions through banks.
D. It provides a tool where users could share files or contents.

15. When you evaluate the scope of information, you are evaluating whether the
information:
A. is bias in the writing.
B. is comprehensive enough.
C. is supported with facts.
D. originates from a well known site

16. ___________________ was developed by Adobe Systems and was designed to

exchange documents between computers and across computer platforms while
maintaining file integrity.
A. Learning Management System (LMS)
B. Portable Document Format (PDF)
C. Local Area Network (LAN)
D. Hypertext Transfer Protocol (http)

17. Which of the following is NOT part of SQ3R technique:

A. Question
B. Survey
C. Read
D. 3-hour work

18. The followings are the benefits of reading your module before attending tutorial
sessions, EXCEPT:
A. You do not need to sit for the tests as you already know everything in the module.
B. You will be able to make intelligent connections with what your tutor says and the
content.
C. You will be able to activate the knowledge that you already have related to the
content.
D. You will understand better of the content and this will build your interest in the
classroom.

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19. You are given an assignment on the topic of “Public schools have failed to educate
Malaysia’s students. Discuss”. What are the most likely keywords that you will use
to search for information?
I. Public schools.
II. Fail.
III. Education.
IV. Malaysia.

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

20. Which of the following statements comply to the OUM citation style based on the
American Psychological Association (APA) citation format of the following book?

Title of the book 500 Tips for Open and Flexible Learning

Author of the book Phil Race

Place of publication London, UK

Publisher of the book Kogan Page

Year of publication 1998

A. Race, P. (1998). 500 tips for open and flexible learning. London, U.K: Kogan
Page.
B. Phil, R. 500 tips for open and flexible learning. (1998) Kogan Page: London, UK.
C. Phil, Race. (1998). 500 tips for open and flexible learning. Kogan Page: London,
UK.
D. Kogan, P. & Phil, R. 500 tips for open and flexible learning. (1998).

PART B

INSTRUCTION: Answer THREE (3) questions only.

QUESTION 1

a) List TWO (2) causes of poor concentration while learning.

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[4 marks]
b) Use one of the causes of poor concentration while learning from item (a) above as an
example, and explain TWO (2) step process of how would you improve concentration
for that cause.
[6 marks]
c) Read the passage below and make your own notes in the mind-map format.

Waste Recycling

The definition of recycling is to pass a substance through a system that

enables that substance to be reused. Waste recycling involves the collection
of waste materials and the separation and clean-up of those materials.
Recycling waste is important because fewer new products and consumables
need to be produced thus, saving raw materials and reducing energy
consumption. Waste that are thrown away will go for landfilling. Landfilling
waste has the potential to cause pollution and is a drain on the earths natural
resources which could otherwise be reused or recycled. Most of our waste can
be recycled such as paper, glass, water, plastics, iron and steel, tyres, textiles
and many more.

(Source:http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/eae/Sustainability/Older/Waste_Recycling
.html)

[10 marks]
[Total: 20 marks]

QUESTION 2

a) Briefly describe TWO (2) functions of Microsoft Excel

[4 marks]
b) Give TWO (2) ways of how would you apply ICT skills to maximise your learning at
Open University Malaysia.
[4 marks]
c) Why OUM’s Learning Management System (myLMS) is useful to an open and
distance learner? Give THREE (3) reasons.
[12 marks]
[Total: 20 marks]

QUESTION 3

a) Write down TWO (2) strategies you could do to make your learning effective.
[4 marks]
b) List down TWO (2) activities that are considered as time-wasters.
[4 marks]
c) List down and briefly explain THREE (3) ways how to manage your time wisely.
[6 marks]
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d) Lin is always worried when she thinks about examination. Briefly explain TWO (2)
ways that she can apply to manage her anxiety.
[6 marks]
[Total: 20 marks]

QUESTION 4

a) List down THREE (3) things that you are NOT supposed to do during examination.
[6 marks]
b) List down and briefly explain TWO (2) advantages of using OUM digital library.
[4 marks]
c) Describe EACH of the following terms that are related to the Internet:

i. Internet.

ii. Modem.

[4 marks]
d) Give a brief definition of EACH of the modules or tools of myLMS below:

i. Support Materials.

ii. Forum.

iii. Digital Drop Box.

[6 marks]
[Total: 20 marks]

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QUESTION 5

a) List down and briefly explain THREE (3) basic hardware components of personal computer
(PC).
[6 marks]
b) List down TWO (2) database of e-books and TWO (2) database of e-journals that are available
in the OUM Digital Library.
[8 marks]
c) Write down how you should use the Boolean Connectors (AND, OR and NOT) in each of the
following search cases:

i. You want to search for MARKETING but your don’t want to include RETAILING.

ii. You want to get as much information as you can on E-BUSINESS as well as on E-
COMMERCE.

iii. You want to search for information on MARKETING and INTERNET.

[6 marks]
[Total: 20 marks]

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