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1. BIS 221 All Assignments
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BIS 221 Week 1 Hardware and Software Recommendations
BIS 221 Assignment Week 2 Apply Customer Service Support
Proposal
BIS 221 Assignment Week 3 Sales Analysis
BIS 221 Assignment Week 4 Presentation Alternative
BIS 221 Assignment Week 5 Apply Productivity Tools For
Businesses
BIS 221 Week 1 Computer Hardware and Software Paper (2 Papers)
BIS 221 Week 2 Charter Individual Assignment
BIS 221 Week 2 Business Value of Software Applications (2 Papers)
BIS 221 Week 3 Business Budget (2 Set)

2. BIS 221 Week 4 Social Media and Online Collaboration Tools (2
PPT)
BIS 221 Week 5 Online Productivity Applications (2 PPT)
BIS 221 Week 1 Individual Assignment Computer Purchase Paper
BIS 221 Week 2 Individual Assignment Information Systems and
Security
BIS 221 Week 2 Assignment Ethics and Privacy in Information
Security
BIS 221 Week 3 Individual Assignment Business Budget
BIS 221 Week 3 Individual Assignment Wireless Technology Paper
BIS 221 Week 4 Individual Assignment My Story
BIS 221 Week 5 Individual Assignment Emerging Technology Paper
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BIS 221 Assignment Week 2 Apply Customer Service
Support Proposal
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3. Purpose of Assignment In this assignment, you to develop your skills
using Microsoft® Word to address a business case.
Assignment Steps Resources:
•Microsoft® Office Help and Training
•Other tutorials available online
Read the following scenario: You have been asked to write a
business proposal for a client in the hope of setting up a 3-year
customer service contract in support of a new application they are
launching this month. Support services will include technical problem
solving and answering questions on the use of the application.
Write a minimum 1,050-word research summary using Microsoft®
Word in which you communicate the details of your business
proposal to the project team. Include the following components in
your research summary:
1. •A Microsoft® Word business template of your choice
2. •A description of the client's needs including ◦
• - Hours of operation ◦
• -Number of calls that will need to be taken ◦
• -Reporting needs
1. •Proposed solution to client's needs ◦
• -Pricing ◦

4. • -Time of support operation
• -Advantages of using your service
• What support avenues you will provide (live chat, phone, web)
1. •Research through citations and references using the Word
reference tool to insert them into the paper
2. •An inserted image supporting your recommendation
3. •A built-in style appropriate for a business document
4. •A bulleted or numbered list
5. •A proofing review using Spelling & Grammar check
1. Submit your final summary in the following file formats: DOCX,
PDF, HTML, and TXT file. This will acquaint you with differences
between file formats and why these different file formats may be
useful. Cite a minimum of three references. Format your assignment
according to APA guidelines.
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BIS 221 Assignment Week 3 Sales Analysis
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5. In this assignment, you apply Microsoft® Excel® formatting to a
business example. You will use this skill to enter and analyze data
using charts.
Assignment Steps Resources:
•Microsoft® Office Help and Training
•Other tutorials available online
•Week 3 video: "Excel 2016 Essential Training"
Read the following business scenario:
Your company has asked you to create a spreadsheet to analyze the
following data. The data will be reviewed for top salespeople bonuses
and commissions payments based on individual sales. Averages will
be used to analyze month-over-month sales throughout the years. Use
the Sales Analysis Microsoft® Excel® spreadsheet and apply
formatting to accomplish the following: •Calculate total sales using
the SUM function.
•Calculate total sales for each quarter. (March, June, and September
each represent a quarter.). A quarter is three months.
•Calculate average sales for each quarter to help determine 4th-quarter
potential sales. •Highlight the top salesperson in each quarter.
•Generate a Microsoft® Excel® chart or graph that displays the total
sales by region to identify the highest and lowest selling regions.
•Insert a hyperlink to the company's web page. (You can use any
business web page for this example.)

6. •Change your spreadsheet to a page or print layout view to be sure it
fits well on a printed 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper.
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BIS 221 Assignment Week 4 Presentation Alternative
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Purpose of Assignment
In this assignment, you research alternative applications to
Microsoft® PowerPoint®, and practice using PowerPoint® to present
those alternatives and make a recommendation. You may research
applications by developers other than Microsoft if you desire.
Assignment Steps
Resources:
• Microsoft® Office Help and Training
• Other tutorials available online
Research the two alternative presentation applications that you chose,
and compare them to the features and functionality of Microsoft®
PowerPoint®.
Note: There are several alternative presentation applications besides
Microsoft® PowerPoint® including Sway®. It does not, however,
have to be a Microsoft® application.

7. Create a 12- to 15-slide presentation that includes the following:
• A title page
• A reference page
• A slide theme and a template
• Animations using the timing feature
• Slide transitions
• A picture or an image
• Word art
• A recorded audio on one of the slides
Use speaker notes to expand ideas beyond the slide bullet points and
include research supporting your comparisons.
Submit both a Microsoft® PowerPoint® 97-2003 Show file (PPS)
and a Microsoft® PowerPoint® Presentation file (PPTX).
Cite a minimum of four sources, formatted according to APA
guidelines.
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BIS 221 Assignment Week 5 Apply Productivity Tools For
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8. Purpose of Assignment
In this assignment, you apply integrated office software and social
media applications to resolve specific business needs.
Assignment Steps
Resources:
• Microsoft® Office Help and Training
• Other tutorials available online
Create a 15- to 20-slide presentation on the benefits of using social
media and cloud-based software to promote and run a business.
Include the following:
• Research at least four different social media applications that can be
used to promote and/or conduct business.
o Explain the rationale and benefits to using them in the workplace,
such as why or how they increase productivity.
o Describe the potential risks that a business should be aware of when
considering using these tools.
o Discuss any additional technology considerations that should be
considered before using these types of tools.
• Evaluate the benefits of using cloud-based and integrated software
solutions to complete business projects, and provide two or three
examples.
• Discuss new technologies and trends that may impact future
business solutions.
• Explain how consumer or market changes help drive updates in
business workflows and productivity software use.

9. • Discuss ethical implications associated with unsecured financial
transactions, the potential leak of personal data, unsolicited
communication, or other questionable activities.
• Provide a summary of your research and conclusions.
Use speaker notes to expand ideas beyond the slide bullet points, and
include research supporting your comparisons.
Cite a minimum of four sources, formatted according to APA
guidelines.
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BIS 221 Week 1 Computer Hardware and Software Paper
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Purpose of Assignment

10. The purpose of this assignment is to understand what basic hardware
and software components make up a computer. Students will research
hardware components, operating system software, and application
software to determine how they work together to process information.
Students will use a word processing tool to demonstrate how to
correctly format a paper in APA style using skills learned in readings
and MindTap simulations.
Assignment Steps
Resources:
Internet search engine such as Google, Yahoo, or Bing
Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: Module 1: Creating,
Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a Picture
Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: Module 2: Creating
a Research Paper with References and Sources
MindTap: Week 1 Tutorials
Create a Microsoft® Word document saved under the following
format: Lastname_Course#_W1.doc.
Research computer hardware and software and how they work
together to process user requests.

11. Develop a 1,050-word summary describing the role of hardware
components and operating system software on a computer:
Discuss what hardware components should be considered when
deciding what applications to install.
Sum up the key utilities in operating system software allowing users
to customize their desktop and keep their PC maintained and
optimized.
Include the following in the summary:
Format paper using APA Guidelines found in the link Writing and
Style Guidelines (APA) for 100-299 classes on the lower right side of
the Class Home page.
Use what you learned in Word Modules 1 & 2 to insert in-text
citations and references using APA style.
Use the Word Bulleted feature to list basic hardware components and
define their function.
Insert a picture or image of your PC, or one that you found on the
internet. Type the make and model of PC under the picture and apply
Word features to bold and highlight.
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BIS 221 Week 1 Hardware and Software
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Purpose of Assignment
This assignment will help you assess hardware and software
specifications for different computer and business purposes, and
provides the student with an opportunity to explore and apply options
to satisfy various needs.
Assignment Steps
Resources:
• Microsoft® Office Help and Training
• Other tutorials available online
Read the following scenario:
Mary is a business student and is considering purchasing a new
computer. She is looking for a recommendation on what to purchase
to meet her needs. Mary is studying business with a finance minor.
She will be doing data analysis on a regular basis using spreadsheets.
She will need to write papers and collaborate with a team of students.
In addition to her school work, Mary likes to listen to music, play
computer games, surf the web, and store her pictures and movies in
the cloud.
Write a minimum 350-word email to Mary in which you recommend
key hardware and software requirements that will provide the needed
functionality. Include the following recommendations in your
analysis:
• Minimum hardware specifications

13. • Peripherals
• Key software applications
• Key utilities to consider
• Security protocol related to security concerns
Cite a minimum of three website resources where the information was
found.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.
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BIS 221 Week 1 Individual Assignment Computer
Purchase Paper
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Create a Microsoft® Word® document saved under the following
format: Lastname_Course#_W1.doc
Research three different brands of computers using an Internet search
engine (e.g. Google™, Bing™, Yahoo™, etc.).

14. Research the benefits of information systems in the work
environment.
Write a 350- to 700-word summary describing the features of the
different computers such as memory, processor, monitor/screen size,
operating system, etc. In the summary include the following:
Comparison of the price
Bulleted list of the features that are most important to you in the
computer description
An image of the computers
URL/Internet address for the computers
Bold, underline, and add italics to the price of each computer
Highlight the name of each computer
Write a one paragraph recommendation in which you recommend the
computer you would purchase based on your research. This is in
addition to the summary.
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BIS 221 Week 2 Assignment Ethics and Privacy in
Information Security

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Resources: Week 2 Learning Team Collaborative Discussion
Write a 350-word summary of the Learning Team Collaborative
Discussion including your own personal views on ethics and privacy
as they relate to information security.
Save the Microsoft® Word® document saved under the following
format: Lastname_EthicsPrivacy_W2.doc
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BIS 221 Week 2 Business Value of Software Applications
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16. BIS 221 Week 2 Business Value of Software Applications
Purpose of Assignment
Security in the work place is a major concern businesses must address
to protect company data. In addition, to automated security, it is also
the company’s responsibility to implement policies and procedures
for the handling of data by company personnel. Students will research
risks and threats to digital data and develop security policies all
company personnel must be trained on and be held accountable to
protect company data.
Assignment Steps
Resources:
Internet search engine such as Google™, Yahoo!®, or Bing™.
Microsoft® Word 2016
Click the “File” tab, then “New” to search for Microsoft® Word
Memo Templates
Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: Module 1: Creating,
Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a Picture
Part 1

17. Develop a 1,400-word summary describing the challenges businesses
have in securing data in today’s technological environment:
Include risks and threats of company data.
What policies/procedures should be implemented for the handling of
data ensure data protection and business continuity?
Use the following features of Microsoft® Word in your summary:
A Microsoft® Word memo template.
Either a bulleted or numbered list of the new security
policies/procedures, and bold or changed font color so this list is
highly visible.
Highlight the effective date so it stands out.
Insert an image that is relevant to the memo content. Images must also
be cited and referenced.
Save as a Microsoft® Word document saved under the following
format: Lastname_Course#_W2.doc.
Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.
Part 2
Develop a 175-word memo announcing the new security policies to
all employees taking effect in one month following mandatory
training. Search online for a Microsoft® memo template.

18. Create an eye-catching memo that is clear and to the point concerning
the new security policies. APA formatting is not required for this part
of the assignment.
Save as a Microsoft® Word document saved under the following
format: Lastname_Course#_Memo.doc.
Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit both parts of your
assignments.
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BIS 221 Week 2 Charter Individual Assignment
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BIS 221 Week 2 Charter: Individual Assignment
Resources: Week 2 Learning Team Collaborative Discussion and the
Learning Team Charter for Collaborative Learning Activities.

19. Write a 150- to 200-word individual response to the following:
Consider the multiple definitions of collaboration.
Define collaboration and how you will apply it in this course based
upon the discussion with your Learning Team. Be sure to reference
and cite your sources.
Answer the question individually.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment and be sure
to attach a copy of your Learning Team Charter for Collaborative
Learning Activities.
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BIS 221 Week 2 Individual Assignment Information
Systems and Security
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Research the importance of information systems and information
security in the work environment.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary of your research findings using
Microsoft® Word® Template. Include the following in your
summary using the features of Microsoft Word:

20. Headers, footers, and page numbers
Watermark document as "Draft"
A Microsoft® Word® memo template
A minimum of two styles
An image
Either a bulleted or numbered list
Save the Microsoft® Word® document under the following format:
Lastname_InformationSystems_W2.doc
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BIS 221 Week 3 Business Budget (2 Set)
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BIS 221 Week 3 Business Budget
Purpose of Assignment

21. Electronic spreadsheets are useful tools, especially when creating a
business budget. Once a spreadsheet is set up correctly in Excel®,
values can be modified at any time, and the electronic spreadsheet
will automatically update itself. Students will create a spreadsheet of
computer equipment for a small fictional business where they are the
owner. They will include the cost of all hardware and software needed
for their employees, and calculate a monthly budget for the
equipment.
Assignment Steps
Resources:
Research hardware and software to satisfy operational requirements
described above
Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: Module 1: Creating
a Worksheet and a Chart
Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: Module 2:
Formulas, Function, and Formatting
Scenario: Imagine you are the owner of a small internet business
where you employ five people. You need to budget for the cost of
hardware and software needed to run company operations. Each
employee is required to work both in the office and remotely, and
needs access to company data at all times.

22. Choose the hardware and software that will provide your employees
with the ability to stay connected to internal company data,
communicate and collaborate with coworkers, and process data and
sales information using wording, processing, and spreadsheet
software applications.
Create a business budget sheet using Microsoft® Excel®. In the
budget sheet, do the following:
List the make and model of desired hardware devices and their cost.
List software operating systems and applications for each device and
their costs.
Sum up the cost for both hardware and software for each employee,
and then calculate the average monthly costs to maintain these
systems.
Insert a graph or chart displaying total costs graphically.
Label columns/rows with titles reflecting data they contain.
Use no more than two sheets in one workbook to display required
data.
Format data to highlight important totals.
The Budget sheet should be 1,400 words.
Note: this assignment only requires that you submit an Excel®
Workbook file. There are no written or APA guideline requirements.
Save this document as Lastname_BusinessBudget_W3.xls.

23. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.
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Create a business budget sheet using Microsoft® Excel®. In the
budget sheet do the following:
Create a label called "Income" and add your monthly business income
in the next cell: $42000.
Add a label called "Rent" and enter the amount in the next cell: -
$2000.
Add a label called "Product Spending" and enter the amount in the
next cell: -$20000.
Add a label called "Gas" and add the amount in the next cell: -$250.
Add a label called "Car Payment" and add the amount in the next cell:
-$500.
Add a label called "Electric" and add the amount in the next cell: -
$600.

24. Add a label called "Insurance" and add the amount in the next cell: -
$500.
Use the SUM function to calculate the total for all the cells.
Use the Freeze option to freeze the top panes.
Create a pie chart for your business income and spending.
Save this document as Lastname_BusinessBudget_W3.xls
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BIS 221 Week 3 Individual Assignment Wireless
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Resources: Week 3 Learning Team Collaborative Discussion

25. Research a current article on the use of wireless technologies in the
workplace.
Write a 350- to 700-word summary of your selected article on
wireless technology. Be sure to also include the following:
Has wireless technology improved your quality of life or your work
environment? Why or why not?
What motivates you to use wireless technology at work or home?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Save this document as Lastname_Wireless_W3.doc
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BIS 221 Week 4 Individual Assignment My Story
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26. Create an 8- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation,
including detailed speaker notes, in which you discuss your personal
brand and future story. Include the following in the presentation:
A biographical description of who you are (e.g. your family, where
you grew up, etc.)
A description of your future story (e.g. your future accomplishments,
future life, etc.)
A description of your dreams, goals, and where you see yourself in 5
years
An explanation of how technology might help you reach your goals
An explanation of the influence of social networking on your personal
and professional life
Include images, bullet points, a theme of your choice, and speaker
notes.
Save this project as Lastname_MyStory_W4.ppt
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BIS 221 Week 4 Social Media and Online Collaboration
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BIS 221 Week 4 Social Media and Online Collaboration Tools
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize students with the
multiple collaboration tools available. Students will evaluate three
online collaboration tools and choose one to suit their needs. Students
will create a PowerPoint® presentation to display the advantages and
disadvantages of each tool, recommend one, and explain why.
Assignment Steps
Resources:
Internet search engine/browser
Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: PowerPoint®
Module 1: Creating and Editing a Presentation with Pictures
Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: PowerPoint®
Module 2: Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Shapes, and
WordArt
Research any three online collaboration tools and recommend one.

28. Evaluate and include the following parameters for each tool:
Ease of Use
Reliability and Availability
Cost
Time and Resources to Implement
Advantages and Disadvantages
Create a 10- to 15-slide PowerPoint® presentation supporting your
recommended choice by explaining reasons for your choice based on
parameters above.
Include the following PowerPoint® features:
Choose a theme for the presentation
At least 2 examples of Smart Art
At least 1 example of Word Art
Insert at least one shape, add text to it, and then apply a shape effect
Insert screenshot/picture of recommended tool displaying some of its
functionality
Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.
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BIS 221 Week 5 Individual Assignment Emerging
Technology Paper
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Resources: Week 5 Learning Team Collaborative Discussion
Research an example of a new or emerging technology.
Write a 350- to 700-word paper in which you discuss the uses of
emerging technology in your professional life. In this paper be sure
to:
Identify an example of new technology.
Explain how it might be applied in the work environment.
Discuss the potential benefits of adding this new technology.
Discuss the potential drawbacks of adding this new technology.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

30. Save as Lastname_Technology_W5.doc
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BIS 221 Week 5 Online Productivity Applications (2 PPT)
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BIS 221 Week 5 Online Productivity Applications
Purpose of Assignment
This assignment will demonstrate the student’s ability to use online
productivity tools and how they contribute to increased productivity
in the work environment.
Resources:
MindTap Guided Videos, Week 5: Links to Sway

31. Microsoft® Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: PowerPoint®
Module 3: Reusing a Presentation and Adding Media and Animation
Assignment Steps
Research: Describe the function of each application of Microsoft
productivity apps and how it can be used to be more productive in the
work environment.
Create a 10- to 15-slide PowerPoint® presentation to evaluate
Microsoft productivity apps.
Design the presentation to show how anyone could be more
productive by using these apps either professionally or personally.
Include the following PowerPoint® features:
At least two examples of animation on text or image
Insert image and format using a style
Insert a video to start on click
Use a slide transitions on each slide
Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.
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