BAP621S - BUSINESS APPLICATION 2B - 2NDOPP - JAN 2025


BAP621S - BUSINESS APPLICATION 2B - 2NDOPP - JAN 2025



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nAm I BIA un IVERSITY
OF SCIEn CE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTYOF COMMERCE;HUMAN SCIENCEAND EDUCATION
Department of Governance & Management Science
QUALIFICATION: Bachelor of Business and Information Administration
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BBIA
LEVEL: 6
COURSE: Business Applications 2B
COURSE CODE: BAP621S
DATE: January 2025
DURATION: 2 Hours
SESSION: Practical Paper
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER{S)
MODERATOR:
SECOND OPPORTUNITY - QUESTION PAPER
Ms L Tripodi
Ms P Louw
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Make sure your name, surname, question number and the date
appear in the Header and Footer.
THIS TEST PAPER CONSISTS OF\\:;,PAGES (Excluding this front page)

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Question 1
2"d Opportunity
January 2025
Question 1
Marks: 40
Retrieve Question 1 with the Track Changes from your folder and adhere to the
instructions. Type document in Calibri, font size 12, s/s. Insert page numbers except
for the first page (Bottom of page - center). Insert diagonal watermark:
CONFIDENTIAL (u/c, font: default). Use Automatic Table2 for the TOC. Insert
Reference List.
Students, please ensure that you pay attention to the layout of the document by
aligning the numbering correctly.
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At its core, innovation is about discovering new information and expanding our
understanding of the world.
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Engaging in research also offers significant personal and professional benefits. For
individuals, research develops critical thinking and analytical skills, enhances problem-
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solving abilities, and fosters a sense of curiosity and exploration.
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solutions that lead to technological advancements. For instance, research in medicine
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has led to the development of life-saving drugs and medical procedures.
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Innovation ensures that valuable knowledge is documented and preserved for future
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lest e·,•eptime. It else provides a reference point for future research, allowing new
generations of researchers to learn from past work and avoid duplicating efforts.

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Innovation is a powerful tool that drives human progress. Its importance is evident in
the advancement of knowledge, innovation, informed decision-making, societal
benefits, personal and professional development, preservation of knowledge, and
economic growth.
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Question 2
2nd Opportunity
January 2025
Question 2
TOTAL: 40
Retrieve the Spreadsheet named "Weight Loss" and adhere to the following
instructions.
Sheet 1 - Weight in June
Sheet 2 - Weight in August
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. , The participants of the "Kyknet" show "The Biggest Loser" are having their first
weigh-in show. These participants are part of this programme for the last 6
months. We would like to calculate their weight for the of June and August
together.
2. Open another sheet, sheet 3 and rename it as Total Weight. Copy the sheet of
Weight in June to sheet 3. Delete the columns for Hobby & Towns. Please
calculate the weight for both months for each participant and insert the results in
the Total Weight sheet.
2.
Formatting - Total Weight sheet:
2.1 Insert two rows:
1st Row- Insert Heading - Total Weight (u/c, Bold, font Calibri, size 16, merge &
centre)
2.2 Row Height:
Column Headings row height - 40 pixels
Rest of rows - 30 pixels
2.3 Column Headings (Calibri, Bold, Font size 14) with background color of White
background 1, 15%.
Formatting:
3. Copy the Sheet named Weight in June from the workbook to a new workbook
and rename the sheet as Original.
3.1 Change the font to Arial, Font size 12.
3.2 Insert two-line space on top and add the heading - Total Weight in the first line
(Merge and Centre, Bold, Font Size 16, Font Arial).
3.3 Insert All Borders (excluding the Main headings)

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Question 2
2nd Opportunity
3.4 Row Height:
Column Headings - 40 pixels.
Rest of table - 35 pixels.
January 2025
3.5 Column Headings - bold the column headings and insert background color -
White Background 1, Darker 15%.
Filter:
4. Copy the Original sheet four times and do the following filtering with the renaming
accordingly:
4.1 Sheet 1 - Display the first names that contains the letter "o".
4.2 Sheet 2 - Show only the participants whose hobby does not contains an "e".
4.3 Display all the towns that starts with the letter "k"
4.4 Sheet 3 - Please display the weight in Junes of the participants between 55 and
60.
5. Insert the header for each sheet.
6. Print all filtered sheets in portrait.

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QUESTION 3 - PUBLISHER
Question 3
January 2025
[30]
Create the following Academic Achievement Ceremony invitation card for some special
guests. Please adhere to the instructions below.
Under the Built It Templates, select Greeting Card, Occasions & Events, Anniversary 1.
Colour Scheme: Mist
Font: Georgia
Page Size: Quarter-Sheet Top Fold
Page 1 -Top Front Cover
Delete default picture and replace with "Class of 2024" picture in folder. Resize to 5.4cm,
centre position. In the space below, delete the words Best Wishes and replace with -
"Celebrating Success" (font: Georgia, 14cm, centre)
Page 2 (top inside)
Delete top part- insert the following content:
Celebrating Academic Excellence!! (Font: Aparajita, size 24, cent)
1st and 2nd block. Insert graduation picture (saved in folder).
Page 3
1st Place holder: Delete content
2nd Place holder: Delete content and replace with the following:
Type
headings
in bold
Join Us fora
Night of Celebration
~1Font: Geor gia, 16, cent
-Date
* : 15 November 2024
}
Time : 19:00
Location: NUSTHotel School, Windhoek-west,
II
Aldhabi, 20
* "Turning Tassels, Embracing Tomorrow!"---+[
Font: Georgia, 12, cent, bold, italics I
Page 4: Back of Invite
Insert in textbox: "Yesterday's Students, Today's Graduates, Tomorrow's Leaders!". Type
in font: Agency FB, 18, underneath each other, center position,
Please delete DBTS and replace with your name and student number in brackets in a
centered position.