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[OM-FH-1]The accounting program at Foothill College includes the following core accounting courses (24 units) :ACTG 1A Financial Accounting I (5 Units)ACTG 1B Financial Accounting II (5 Units)ACTG 1C Managerial Accounting (5 Units)ACTG 64A Computerized Accounting Practice using QuickBooks (2 Units)ACTG 64B Computerized Accounting Practice using Excel (2 Units)ACTG 67 Tax Accounting (5 Units)How many total units are required in the core listing and overall in the major?Hint: answer 43 and 53
Correct Answer
B. 43 and 53, respectively
Explanation
The core accounting program at Foothill College requires a total of 43 units, which includes the following courses: ACTG 1A (5 units), ACTG 1B (5 units), ACTG 1C (5 units), ACTG 64A (2 units), ACTG 64B (2 units), and ACTG 67 (5 units). In addition to the core courses, the overall major requires a total of 53 units.
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[OM-FH-2]
Our courses satisfy the unit-requirement to sit for the CPA exam.
Hint: Answer True
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The given statement is true because the courses offered by the organization fulfill the unit requirement needed to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. This suggests that the organization's courses cover the necessary content and meet the educational criteria set by the CPA exam board.
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[OM-SY-1]
Based on the syllabus, if someone is in one of my current classes, what is the best method to communicate with me?
Correct Answer
B. Private Messages Only
Explanation
Private Messages in ETUDES is best, since I am able to keep track of your messages. I receive too much email, most of it junk, which increases the likelihood of your message getting lost. Voicemail is not good either, since I only check messages a couple of times a week. Private Messages is the default communication method, if you are in any of my current classes.
4.
[OM-SY-2]Based on the SYLLABUS, what is the recommended place to purchase your textbook? [Refer to Textbook Information section]
Correct Answer
D. Foothill College Bookstore (online or on-campus)
Explanation
Best place is our Foothill College Bookstore. You don't know if the edition or bundle of tools are appropriate for our class, if you purchase the textbook at a source other than our bookstore. Keep in mind that instructors (or the bookstore) cannot possibly keep track of all the editions and variations that are sold outside of our own bookstore.
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[OM-SY-3]
If you purchase a textbook edition that is different than the one listed, you can use it in this class?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
FALSE.... different editions include several differences, including different homework items.
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[OM-SY-4]Based on the SYLLABUS, which section defines the various graded tasks (CA's, RC's, HW's, Exams, etc.)?[refer to syllabus]
Correct Answer
B. Graded Components
Explanation
Syllabus Section SY 6, which also gives the weighted points (as opposed to the raw points) for each component that makes up your grade, which I refer to as a "deliverable".
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[OM-SY-6]The minimum hours per week required for this class (5 units), during the regular quarter is 15 hours (reading, hw, testing, asking and responding to questions). Class is designed for 12-15 hours. If you are spending less time per week, you are either already an experienced accountant or you are not giving you enough time to learn the material well.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
5 quarter units for a class = 5 hours of lecture (or reading) and 10 hours for homework per week.
In a summer session, the 15 total hours double to 30.
Make sure you have enough enough hours in the week to complete all the tasks, including non-graded and graded (deliverables) work. Othewise, it is highly suggested that you consider taking the class in a future term, when you do have the time.
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[OM-SY-7]
If you decide to withdraw the class with a "W" reflected in your transcript, by which week do you need to drop the class?
Correct Answer
C. 8th week (3rd week in summer session)
Explanation
Only you can drop or withdraw from the class. After 75% of the course has elapsed (week 8 in a regular 12 week term), you will not be allowed to withdraw and instructors are not able to do so either.
Make sure to always drop/withdraw from the class officially with the college.
Otherwise, if you stop coming to class without dropping/withdrawing, you will earn whatever grade you would have accumulated by the time you attending coming to class - usually a FAILING grade.
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[OM-SY-8]
If you decide to drop the class, but do not do so officially with the college administration, the instructor can withdraw you?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Only you can drop or withdraw from the class. After 75% of the course has elapsed (week 8 in a regular 12 week term), you will not be allowed to withdraw and instructors are not able to do so either.
Make sure to always drop/withdraw from the class officially with the college.
Otherwise, if you stop coming to class without dropping/withdrawing, you will earn whatever grade you would have accumulated by the time you attending coming to class - usually a FAILING grade.
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[OM-SY-9]Based on the syllabus, late submissions are accepted without penalty?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
To be fair to those who do submit on time, late submissions are not accepted. Nonetheless, I reserve the right to accept late submissions and apply up to a 0-100% penalty. At times, in cases of extenuating circumstances, I do extend due dates for specific students. But only 1 such opportunity per quarter per student is possible. Make use of your lowest score drops, strategically (do not waste them).
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[OM-SY-10]Based on the syllabus, if you suffer a technical problem with your internet connection or other technical issues, you will be allowed a retake?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
No retakes, unless a systemic problems is found to be the issue.
Use your "lowest scores" drops strategically, save them for when you truly need them due to possible personal or technical issues.
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[OM-SY-11]When you submit work containing UNSUPPORTED* figures, a heavy penalty will be applied - even if the answer is correct.*support is showing how you derived a number (calculation in parantheses or referenced to another document).note: only applies for work that requires and allows for support (e.g. excel submissions, if any). No support usually required in MAL or WileyPlus.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Support only expected for problems submitted for manual scoring (excel, google-docs). Support only required for "non-given" numbers.
0-100% penalty applies for UNSUPPORTED numbers for NON-GIVEN figures in problems (usually in exams).
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[OM-SY-12]Based on the syllabus, teams are defined as 2-5 persons*, and 1 submission per team?Hint: Answer True
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Syllabus Section SY6 provides you with a general definition of what constitutes a team. The team definition varies from quarter to quarter and from project to project.
When I override the general team definition, the change will be reflected in the instructions to each specific project option - in the class DASHBOARD.
Generally, a smaller team makes it easier to coordinate work, while a larger team may reduce the workload. It varies from team to team, depending on team members' backgrounds, experience, motivation, etc.
Most times (the default), I will let you choose your own team members. In certain instances, I create the groups, instead.
Only 1 submission per team, credit given to names on title or cover page. Each person in team will receive the earned score on the submission.
Note: each team member will receive the same score, unless the contribution rank, as shown on the title/cover page indicates a 50% or 100% reduction. More detail in announcement, later in term.
A minimum of 30% reduction to score earned, if student submits team work individually.
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[OM-SY-13]
Based on the syllabus, the OFFICIAL workweek runs from Monday through Sunday, 24/7?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
ALL work officially runs from Monday through Friday (12 noon). All work should be front-loaded to the early part of the week to then have enough time to ask for and get help (from both instructor, assistants, and classmates) before the weekend.
The deadlines that fall on weekends are for the convenience of those who may find them useful. But please DO NOT rely on help during weekends.
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[OM-SY-14]Based on the syllabus, the deadlines for assignments are:hint: only 1 option below is NOT correct.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Wednesdays at 11:45pm.
B. Sundays at 11:45pm.
D. Other Deadlines, as Announced or Reflected on Class Calendar
Explanation
Note that all deadlines are at 11:45pm on the day indicated in the class calendar, unless otherwise denoted or announced. I try to keep a consistent set of days for RC's and HW's, but it is not always possible, so deadlines can be any time during the week or weekend. Make sure to REVIEW Class Calendar and WEEKLY AGENDA's each and every week.
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[OM-SY-16]Based on the syllabus, MOST graded tasks (deliverables) are submitted in MAL, unless otherwise announced?
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
All deliverables are submitted in MAL, our Online HW/Testing Tool (class activities or CA's, project, and class participation, however, are submitted as instructed, refer to DASHBOARD for instructions).
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[OM-TL-1]Where will I post your weekly agenda?answer: Home Page (first day of week, each week; located on home page of your ETUDES shell, middle panel and in DASHBOARD TAB)
Correct Answer
B. Home Page (ETUDES)
Explanation
I will post a copy of the weekly agenda in the home page in your ETUDES course shell (sent also via an announcement on Monday mornings).
The full weekly agenda is located in the Class Dashboard. The weekly agenda lists the due items for the week, it reflects the same info as shown in the class calendar.
NOTE: the class calendar controls the due dates and times for all deliverables for the class, unless otherwise announced via ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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[OM-TL-2]How do I communicate regarding anything that is going on in the class (1-way from instructor to class)?Via:
Correct Answer
A. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Explanation
Make sure to ALWAYS read all my ANNOUNCEMENTS, since they may include changes, revisions, important messages, etc.
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[OM-TL-3]The best way to determine what is due and when.1) Review the Class Calendar in your syllabus (at least once per week, preferably on first day of each week)2) Review the listing of deliverables for the week in the WEEKLY AGENDA announcement, which I usually send it out on Monday morning (I copy and paste the listing from the class calendar). Note that the dates on MAL may not be the same. I sometimes extend the dates there to allow for flexibility in submitting beyond the actual due date on the class calendar. The Class Calendar is the controlling document with respect to due dates.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The explanation for the given correct answer, which is True, is that the best way to determine what is due and when is by reviewing the Class Calendar in the syllabus and the listing of deliverables for the week in the WEEKLY AGENDA announcement. The Class Calendar is considered the controlling document for due dates, and it is recommended to review it at least once per week, preferably on the first day of each week. The dates on MAL may not always be the same, as they can be extended for flexibility in submitting beyond the actual due date on the Class Calendar.
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[OM-TL-4]Where is the primary locations for answer keys and/or handouts for each chapter?hint: answer Resources in ETUDES, File Cabinet in each Module, MAL, HW Page in each Module.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Resources in ETUDES (pdf's, password sent via an announcement)
E. File Cabinet in each MODULE (if pdf's, password sent via an announcement)
F. MAL (for all RC's and HW's, answer keys provided right after each submission; for Exams keys available after deadline)
G. HW Page (tab) in each MODULE (only for assigned HW)
Explanation
I placed answer keys in the following places (in order of priority):
MODULES: Under the HW Tab, I include many resources, but I only include those that relate to selected hw items.
MODULES: I may also upload some additional materials (e.g. excel templates) to the FILE CABINET.
RESOURCES in ETUDES: Included here are MOST answer keys (including for UNassigned hw) and misc. handouts. All answer keys are available throughout the quarter and are accessible with a password, if password-protected. Password is given in an announcement at the beginning of the term. Most handouts in RESOURCES are excel-based workbooks/worksheets sourced to the textbook authors. Some handouts in RESOURCES are old, but may still be useful.
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[OM-TL-5]
Where can you ask for help for topic-related content?
Correct Answer
C. Discussion Forums (Chapter discussion threads)
Explanation
PRIVATE MESSAGES are NOT for chapter/content related questions. Use instead the chapter discussion threads.
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[OM-TL-6]
You need expert-level EXCEL knowledge to successfully complete work in this class?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Very basic use of excel is needed to open and navigate excel handouts for this class entering and submitting answers to problems. The url below includes a lesson on the basics of excel:
http://fgamedia.org/faculty/jnava/notebooks/mods/orientation/orientation_web/pages/7.html
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[OM-TL-7]If required for your class, where do you find information regarding the registration, and login help for your class bundled online homework tool (e.g. MAL)?
Correct Answer
A. Syllabus
Explanation
In Textbook Section SY3 in your syllabus.
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[OM-TL-8]You can use the class gradebook to review your current grade throughout the term.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Go to the google-spreadsheet I use to publish the class gradebook. It is linked from the left-hand-side navigation panel (in ETUDES) or under the GRADEBOOK Page/Tab in the Class Dashboard.
It includes both a summary page (organized by a Randomly-ID-Number that I send to you via a private message by the 3rd week of the quarter) and an individual gradebook that details all your individual scores.
25.
[OM-OR-1]Based on the Orientation Module & CA-1 Instructions, there are 5 orientation tasks due (deliverable) during the first week of the term?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
3 Tasks:
1. Submit Orientation "Quiz" (the one you are currently on)
2. Write your Brief Bio in a Google-doc and share it with the class and respond to at least 2 others'
3. Register in our section of MAL (refer to syllabus, section SY3)
26.
Enter the words "I acknowledge" in the field provided. By doing so, you are acknowledging that you agree to the standards, requirements, and expectations of this class. ________ (it must be the exact phrase above, so you may want to copy and paste it, rather than type it)
Correct Answer
I acknowledge