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Kaden O’Malley

Mr. Dyrez

English 8

October 25, 2007

Is Your Computer Protected?

Electrical power variations can cause damage to computers and peripherals, often in the

form of loss of data or loss of equipment. If a computer is linked to a network, a single power

disturbance negatively can affect many computers and devices. Electrical disturbances include

overvoltages and undervoltages. Is your computer protected from these types of disturbances?

Overvoltages, or power surges, occur when the incoming electrical power increases

considerably above the normal 120 volts. Overvoltages can cause immediate and permanent

damage to hardware. One type of overvoltage, called a spike, occurs when the increase in power

lasts for less than one millisecond. Many sources cause spikes, ranging from uncontrollable

disturbances, such as lightning bolts, to controllable disturbances, such as turning on a printer

(Goldman 57-58). Surge suppressors help to guard a computer and peripherals from spikes

(Preventing Damage from Electrical Power Variations). Often resembling a power strip, a

computer and other devices plug in the surge suppressor, which plugs in the power source.1

1 Goldman rates the best surge suppressors. The personal computer surge suppressors

rated range in price from $29 to $139 (52-55).

An undervoltage occurs when the electrical supply drops. In North America, a wall plug

supplies electricity at approximately 120 volts. Any significant drop below 120 volts is an

undervoltage. Brownouts and blackouts are two types of undervoltages. These types of electrical

disturbances will not harm a computer or the equipment but can cause loss of data (Balitevich

and Green 45-62). To protect against loss of data from an undervoltage, computer users often

connect an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to their computer.2

Power disturbances can damage both hardware and software. Replacing either can be

costly. Thus, all computers should be protected from overvoltages and undervoltages. Protecting

your computer now before damage occurs can result in savings of time, money, and frustration.

2 Goldman lists several models of uninterruptible power supplies with features and costs.

In general, a basic UPS costs between $95 and $225 (72-75).

Works Cited

Balitevich, Doris S., and Marcus L. Green. Computers and Undervoltages. Chicago: West Davis

Jones Publishing Company, 2007.

Goldman, Paul C. “Power Disturbances Can Be Dangerous to Your Hardware.” Information

Systems Technology Journal Oct. 2007: 47-65.

Preventing Damage from Electrical Power Variations. Shelly Cashman Series®. Course

Technology. 15 Oct. 2007. http://www.scsite.com/wd2003sch/pr2/wc2.htm.

Cover Letter Andrew Philip Kasoulos

9888 Lock Road, Montgomery, AL 36109 Phone (334) 555-8787, Fax (334) 555-8788, E-mail andrew@links.net April 29, 2008 Ms. Vidya Garlapati Personnel Director Worldwide Software 1128 Kirk Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36109 Dear Ms. Garlapati: I am interested in the part-time multilingual user training position advertised in the Sun News. As shown on the enclosed resume, I have the background and skills you are seeking and believe I can be a valuable asset to Worldwide Software. I will graduate from Montgomery High School in May. As indicated in the following table, I have experience with many types of software.

Business Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook Image/Photo Editing Illustrator, Photoshop, Paint Shop Web Page Authoring Dreamweaver, Flash, FrontPage Communications FTP, newsgroups, chat rooms, instant messaging

In addition to my software experience, I have the following work experience:

• Assist adult education students with software questions during computer laboratory time • Translate PowerPoint slide show lectures from English to Greek and Spanish • Act as a sign language interpreter during lectures, as required

I will be available to begin employment following my graduation in May. I look forward to hearing from you to schedule an interview and further discuss my career opportunities with Worldwide Software. Sincerely, Andrew Philip Kasoulos Enclosure: Resume

Resume 9888 Lock Road Montgomery, AL 36109

Phone (334) 555-8787 Fax (334) 555-8788 E-mail andrew@links.net

Andrew Philip Kasoulos

Objective To obtain a part-time entry-level user training position, specializing in multilingual instruction.

Education 2003-2007 Montgomery High School Montgomery, ALTech Prep Program Grade Point Average: 3.92/4.00 Attending Moraine College in Fall 2008

Software experience

Business: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook Image/Photo Editing: Illustrator, Photoshop, Paint Shop Web Page Authoring: Dreamweaver, Flash, FrontPage Communications: FTP, newsgroups, chat rooms, instant messaging

Awards received High Honor Roll, every quarter Morton County Student of the Year, 2006 Computer Society Challenge, 1st Place, 2007

Interests and activities

Montgomery High School Volleyball Team, captain Foreign Exchange Program, student coordinator Computer Club, president National Honor Society, member

Languages English, Greek, and Spanish (fluent) French and Russian (working knowledge) Proficient in sign language

Work experience 2005-2007 Fielding Training Services Montgomery, ALIntern Assist adult education students with software questions during

computer laboratory time Translate PowerPoint slide show lectures from English to Greek and

Spanish Act as a sign language interpreter during lectures, as required

Volunteer experience

Through the Montgomery County Salvation Army, train personnel at local sites on a variety of software products, in English and other foreign languages.

Excel

Learn 'n Earn Stock Club Summary of Investments

Company Stock

Symbol PurchaseDate Shares

Initial Price

per Share Initial Cost

CurrentPrice per

Share Current Value Gain/Loss

Percent Gain/Loss

Boeing BA 03/03/03 600 $ 25.46

$ 15,276.00

$ 60.65 $ 36,390.00

$ 21,114.00 138.22%

Coca-Cola KO 06/14/04 1200 50.25

60,300.00

43.32 51,984.00

(8,316.00) -13.79%

Disney DIS 10/11/02 400 16.25

6,500.00

26.74 10,696.00

4,196.00 64.55%

General Electric GE 03/04/05 350

36.75

12,862.50

35.80 12,530.00

(332.50) -2.59%

McDonalds MCD 01/15/04 500 25.24

12,620.00

29.89 14,945.00

2,325.00 18.42%

MGM Mirage MGM 11/15/02 263 37.38

9,829.63

66.80 17,568.40

7,738.78 78.73%

Southwest LUV 02/15/02 450 22.25

10,012.50

14.91 6,709.50

(3,303.00) -32.99%

Walgreens WAG 05/11/00 650 23.25

15,112.50

43.75 28,437.50

13,325.00 88.17%

Wal-Mart WMT 04/14/05 600 45.35

27,210.00

47.50 28,500.00

1,290.00 4.74%

Total $169,723.13 $207,760.40 $38,037.28 22.41%

Average 557 $31.35 $18,858.13 $41.04 $23,084.49 $4,226.36 Highest 1200 $50.25 $60,300.00 $66.80 $51,984.00 $21,114.00 138.22% Lowest 263 $16.25 $6,500.00 $14.91 $6,709.50 ($8,316.00) -32.99%

Learn 'n Earn Stock Club Summary of Investments

Company Stock

Symbol PurchaseDate Shares

Initial Price

per Share Initial Cost

Current Price

per Share CV

Boeing BA 37683 600 25.46 =D4*E4 60.65 =D4*G4Coca-Cola KO 38152 1200 50.25 =D5*E5 43.32 =D5*G5Disney DIS 37540 400 16.25 =D6*E6 26.74 =D6*G6General Electric GE 38415 350 36.75 =D7*E7 35.8 =D7*G7McDonalds MCD 38001 500 25.24 =D8*E8 29.89 =D8*G8MGM Mirage MGM 37575 263 37.375 =D9*E9 66.8 =D9*G9Southwest LUV 37302 450 22.25 =D10*E10 14.91 =D10*GWalgreens WAG 36657 650 23.25 =D11*E11 43.75 =D11*G

Wal-Mart WMT 38456 600 45.35 =D12*E12 47.5 =D12*G

Total =SUM(F4:F12) =SUM(H

Average =AVERAGE(D4:D12) =AVERAGE(E4:E12) =AVERAGE(F4:F12) =AVERAGE(G4:G12) =AVERAHighest =MAX(D4:D12) =MAX(E4:E12) =MAX(F4:F12) =MAX(G4:G12) =MAX(HLowest =MIN(D4:D12) =MIN(E4:E12) =MIN(F4:F12) =MIN(G4:G12) =MIN(H4

Emily's Music Emporium Monthly Balance Due Report

Customer Beginning Balance Credits Payments Purchases

Service Charge

New Balance

Aaronoli, Lester $356.12 $123.30 $15.00 $17.50 $5.99 $241.31 Calibratski, Hans 126.50 12.55 22.00 23.75 2.53 118.23 Sanchez, Juanita 619.45 63.50 30.75 12.99 14.44 552.63 Perez, Carlos 89.21 32.10 10.00 352.00 1.30 400.41 Pital, Nalin 201.75 0.00 28.00 69.26 4.78 247.79 Eagelton, LaTroy 915.25 2.15 75.00 89.25 23.05 950.40 Dae-Song, Melinda 731.28 35.00 100.00 34.00 16.40 646.68 Totals $3,039.56 $268.60 $280.75 $598.75 $68.48 $3,157.44

Highest $915.25 $123.30 $100.00 $352.00 $23.05 $950.40 Lowest $89.21 $0.00 $10.00 $12.99 $1.30 $118.23 Average $434.22 $38.37 $40.11 $85.54 $9.78 $451.06

Emily's Music Emporium

Monthly Balance Due Report

Customer Beginning Balance Credits Payments Purchases

Service Charge

NewBalanc

Aaronoli, Lester 356.12 123.3 15 17.5 =0.0275*(B4-C4-D4) =B4+E4-C4-D4Calibratski, Hans 126.5 12.55 22 23.75 =0.0275*(B5-C5-D5) =B5+E5-C5-D5Sanchez, Juanita 619.45 63.5 30.75 12.99 =0.0275*(B6-C6-D6) =B6+E6-C6-D6Perez, Carlos 89.21 32.1 10 352 =0.0275*(B7-C7-D7) =B7+E7-C7-D7Pital, Nalin 201.75 0 28 69.26 =0.0275*(B8-C8-D8) =B8+E8-C8-D8Eagelton, LaTroy 915.25 2.15 75 89.25 =0.0275*(B9-C9-D9) =B9+E9-C9-D9Dae-Song, Melinda 731.28 35 100 34

=0.0275*(B10-C10-D10)

=B10+E10-C1D10+F10

Totals =SUM(B4:B10) =SUM(C4:C10) =SUM(D4:D10) =SUM(E4:E10) =SUM(F4:F10) =SUM(G4:G10

Highest =MAX(B4:B10) =MAX(C4:C10) =MAX(D4:D10) =MAX(E4:E10) =MAX(F4:F10) =MAX(G4:G10Lowest =MIN(B4:B10) =MIN(C4:C10) =MIN(D4:D10) =MIN(E4:E10) =MIN(F4:F10) =MIN(G4:G10)Average =AVERAGE(B4:B10) =AVERAGE(C4:C10) =AVERAGE(D4:D10) =AVERAGE(E4:E10) =AVERAGE(F4:F10) =AVERAGE(G

$0.00 $100.00 $200.00 $300.00 $400.00 $500.00 $600.00 $700.00 $800.00 $900.00 $1,000.00

Aaronoli, Lester

Calibratski, Hans

Sanchez, Juanita

Perez, Carlos

Pital, Nalin

Eagelton, LaTroy

Dae-Song, Melinda

Balance Due

Encrypt-It Inc. Six-Month Plan

July August September October Novem

Sales 3542126 2497214 4613823 1987981 267101Cost of Goods Sold =B4-B4*$B$22 =C4-C4*$B$22 =D4-D4*$B$22 =E4-E4*$B$22 =F4-F4

Gross Margin =B4-B5 =C4-C5 =D4-D5 =E4-E5 =F4-F5 Expenses Advertising =$B$18*B4 =$B$18*C4 =$B$18*D4 =$B$18*E4 =$B$18 Bonuses =IF(B4>$B$23,$B$19,0) =IF(C4>$B$23,$B$19,0) =IF(D4>$B$23,$B$19,0) =IF(E4>$B$23,$B$19,0) =IF(F4> Commissions =$B$20*B4 =$B$20*C4 =$B$20*D4 =$B$20*E4 =$B$20 Manufacturing =$B$21*B4 =$B$21*C4 =$B$21*D4 =$B$21*E4 =$B$21 Technical Support =$B$24*B4 =$B$24*C4 =$B$24*D4 =$B$24*E4 =$B$24 Total Expenses =SUM(B9:B13) =SUM(C9:C13) =SUM(D9:D13) =SUM(E9:E13) =SUM(FOperating Income =B6-B14 =C6-C14 =D6-D14 =E6-E14 =F6-F1 Assumptions Advertising 0.025 Bonuses 50000 Commissions 0.0225 Manufacturing 0.2165

Monthly Contribution to Six-Month Operating Income

October11%

September25% August

14%

July18%

December17%

November15%

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Clean n’ Neat Database

Client Client Number Name Address City State Zip Code Balance Custodian IdAD03 Adly Cleaners 47 Mallory Andice GA 31501 $105.00 02 AR56 Art's Flowers 20 Wymberly Liberty GA 31499 $90.00 09 BE09 Beach Café 24 Harbor Oak Liberty GA 31499 $70.00 09 CR47 Case Designs 50 Mallory Andice GA 31501 $0.00 02 DL41 Dos Salsos 123 Village Kingston GA 31534 $135.00 13 GR16 Great Movies 134 Main Kingston GA 31534 $104.00 13 HA09 Hal's Games 75 Demere Andice GA 31501 $145.00 02 ME16 Merry Music 13 Wild Heron Kingston GA 31534 $168.00 13 RO25 Royal Rentals 31 Red Poppy Andice GA 31501 $0.00 02 ST21 Steen's 82 Thistle Liberty GA 31499 $125.00 09

Custodian Custodian Id Last Name First Name Address City State Zip Code Hourly Rate YTD Earnings02 Dench Terry 76 Hubbard Andice GA 31501 $9.50 $11,145.2509 Lee Marie 79 Dunlop Liberty GA 31499 $9.75 $9,893.5013 Torres Jorge 34 Liatris Andice GA 31501 $9.65 $13,417.00

Balance Due Report Client Number Name Balance AD03 Adly Cleaners $105.00 AR56 Art's Flowers $90.00 BE09 Beach Café $70.00 CR47 Case Designs $0.00 DL41 Dos Salsos $135.00 GR16 Great Movies $104.00 HA09 Hal's Games $145.00 ME16 Merry Music $168.00 RO25 Royal Rentals $0.00 ST21 Steen's $125.00

LAB 2 – CLEAN N’ NEAT QUERIES 1. Open the Clean n’ Neat database and create a new query for the Client table. 2. Display and print the Name and Balance fields for all clients where the Custodian Id is 02. 3. Display and print the Client Number, Name, and Balance fields for all clients located in Liberty with a balance greater that $100.00. 4. Display and print the Client Number, Name, and Address fields for all clients with an address on Mallory. 5. Display and print the cities in ascending order. Each city should appear only once. 6. Create a query that will allow the user to enter the city to search when the query is run. The query results should display the Client Number, Name, and Custodian Id. Test the query by searching for those records where the client is located in Andice. Save the query as Client-City Query. 7. Include the Client Number, Name, and Balance fields in the design grid. Sort the records in descending order by the Balance field. Display and print the top half of the records. 8. Display and print the Client Number, Name, and Balance fields for all clients where the custodian id is 02 or 13 and the balance is greater that $100.00. 9. Display and print the First Name, Last Name, and Hourly Rate fields from the Custodian table and the Client Number, Name, and Balance fields from the Client table. Sort the records in ascending order by custodian’s last name and client’s name. 10. Create a new query for the Custodian table and include the Custodian ID, First Name, Last Name, and Hourly Rate in the design grid. Calculate the number of hours each custodian has worked (YTD Earnings/Hourly Rate). Display hours worked as an integer (0 decimal places). Run the query and print the results. 11. Display and print the following statistics: the total balance for all clients, the total balance for clients of custodian 09, and the total balance for each custodian. 12. Create the crosstab grouping total clients’ balances by city and custodian id. Save the crosstab as City-Custodian Crosstab.

LAB 2 – CLEAN N’ NEAT QUERIE RESULTS

ITL2 step 2 Name Balance

Adly Cleaners $105.00 Case Designs $0.00 Hal's Games $145.00 Royal Rentals $0.00

ITL2 step 3 Client Number Name Balance ST21 Steen's $125.00

ITL2 step 4 Client Number Name AddressAD03 Adly Cleaners 47 MalloryCR47 Case Designs 50 Mallory ITL2 step 5

City Andice Kingston Liberty

Client-City Query step 6 Client Number Name Custodian IdAD03 Adly Cleaners 02 CR47 Case Designs 02 HA09 Hal's Games 02 RO25 Royal Rentals 02

ITL 2 step 7 Client Number Name BalanceME16 Merry Music $168.00HA09 Hal's Games $145.00DL41 Dos Salsos $135.00ST21 Steen's $125.00AD03 Adly Cleaners $105.00

ITL 2 step 8 Client Number Name BalanceAD03 Adly Cleaners $105.00DL41 Dos Salsos $135.00GR16 Great Movies $104.00HA09 Hal's Games $145.00ME16 Merry Music $168.00

ITL2 step 9 First Name Last Name Hourly Rate Client Number Name BalanceTerry Dench $9.50 AD03 Adly Cleaners $105.00Terry Dench $9.50 CR47 Case Designs $0.00Terry Dench $9.50 HA09 Hal's Games $145.00Terry Dench $9.50 RO25 Royal Rentals $0.00Marie Lee $9.75 AR56 Art's Flowers $90.00Marie Lee $9.75 BE09 Beach Café $70.00Marie Lee $9.75 ST21 Steen's $125.00Jorge Torres $9.65 DL41 Dos Salsos $135.00Jorge Torres $9.65 GR16 Great Movies $104.00Jorge Torres $9.65 ME16 Merry Music $168.00

ITL2 step 10 Custodian Id First Name Last Name Hourly Rate Hours Worked02 Terry Dench $9.50 1173.1809 Marie Lee $9.75 1014.7213 Jorge Torres $9.65 1390.36 Step 11a Total Balance Statistic

SumOfBalance $942.00

Step 11b Total Balance for Custodian 09

SumOfBalance $285.00

Step 11c

Total Balance for each Custodian Custodian Id SumOfBalance

02 $250.0009 $285.0013 $407.00

City-Custodian Crosstab step 12

City Total Of Balance 02 09 13 Andice $250.00 $250.00 Kingston $407.00 $407.00

Liberty $285.00 $285.00

Mail Merge

Faunteroi’s Department Store

1500 West Lincoln Road Columbus, OH 50500

Current Date «AddressBlock» «GreetingLine» Welcome to our family of Faunteroi charge customers! Enclosed you will find your Faunteroi credit card. Your credit limit is $«Credit_Limit». As a charge customer, you will receive special rewards, including pre-sale events as well as extra coupons. If you use your card within the next 30 days, you will receive 20% off your first purchase. Sincerely, Your Name Manager Enclosure

Mail Merge

Faunteroi’s Department Store

1500 West Lincoln Road Columbus, OH 50500

June 7, 2007 Mr. Douglas Hill 245 1st Street NE Louisville, KY 40243 Dear Mr. Hill: Welcome to our family of Faunteroi charge customers! Enclosed you will find your Faunteroi credit card. Your credit limit is $500. As a charge customer, you will receive special rewards, including pre-sale events as well as extra coupons. If you use your card within the next 30 days, you will receive 20% off your first purchase. Sincerely, Your Name Manager Enclosure

PowerPoint

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Presented byPresented byJon Jon RowandRowand

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But Exercise Is BoringBut Exercise Is BoringTry sportsTry sports--specific specific classesclasses–– Running, golfRunning, golf

Fusion classes Fusion classes calm the mind, calm the mind, work the bodywork the body

But I Am Not OverweightBut I Am Not OverweightExercise helps Exercise helps prevent injuriesprevent injuries–– Increases odds of Increases odds of

living longerliving longer–– Reduces stressReduces stress–– Boosts selfBoosts self--esteemesteem