Lab Assignment 1
Using the Mouse and the Keyboard
  1. If you have questions, ask the instructor or the lab attendant for assistance.
      
  2. Start the Using a Mouse practice lab by following these steps:
    1. Click to display the Start menu.
    2. Point to to display the Programs submenu.
    3. Point to and then point to  
    4. Click on from the submenu.
    5. Enter your name and the class section number and then click OK.
          
  3. Click the button to start the Steps exercises.  As you work through the Steps, answer all of the Quick Check questions that appear.  When you complete the Steps, you will see a Summary Report that summarizes your performance on the Quick Checks.  Follow the directions on the screen to print the Summary Report.  This report need to be turned-in for grading when you finish this lab assignment.
       
  4. Click the button to create a poster and to demonstrate your ability to use a mouse.  To create a poster, select a graphic, type the caption for the poster, then select a font, font style, and a border.  Print your completed poster.  This poster need to be turned-in for grading when you finish this lab assignment.
        
         
  5. Start the Using a Keyboard practice lab by following these steps:
    1. Click to display the Start menu.
    2. Point to to display the Programs submenu.
    3. Point to and then point to  
    4. Click on from the submenu.
    5. Enter your name and the class section number and then click OK.
          
  6. Click the button to start the Steps exercises.  As you work through the Steps, answer all of the Quick Check questions that appear.  When you complete the Steps, you will see a Summary Report that summarizes your performance on the Quick Checks.  Follow the directions on the screen to print the Summary Report.  This report need to be turned-in for grading when you finish this lab assignment.
       
  7. Click the button to start the typing tutor.  Develop first your typing skills by practicing using your left, right, and both hands and then take the typing test.  Print out the results of the typing test and turn-it in for grading with the rest of the printed reports.
       
  8. Make sure that your name and the section number of the class appear on all printouts before submitting your work to the instructor.     

Weight:  20 Points
   
Due date: 

 

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