Assignment Prompt & Instructions
– ## Richard.Joseph-InfoTech-02.pptx
– ## PowerPoint2021InPractice-Ch2GuidedProject2-3-SIMnet.pdf
**## Richard.Joseph-InfoTech-02.pptx**
Information Technology
Working to . . .
Solve business problems
Design solutions
Lead digital advances
Develop innovations
The Evolution of Information Technology
Mainframe
PC/Internet
Cloud/Mobile
IT Automation/Shifting Skills
Job changes
Obsolete tasks
New skills needed
Improved decision making
Efficiency increased
Better analytics
More relevant information
Growing Trends
Cloud
Security
IoT—Internet of Things
A Demand for Highly-Technical Skills
| | |
| — | — |
| Fastest-growing Jobs | Emerging Jobs |
| Software Application Engineers | Digital Marketing Specialist |
| Computer Support Workers | IoT Solutions Architect |
| Security Analysts | Social Media Manager |
| Network Administrators | User Interface Designer |
| Desktop Publishers | Freelancer |
| Database Administrators | Cloud Integrator |
| Computer Systems Analysts | Data Scientist |
| |
| — |
| “Soft” Skills |
| Verbal and written communication |
| Analytical thinking and problem solving |
| Leadership and creativity |
| Collaboration and team work |
Still Essential!
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**## PowerPoint2021InPractice-Ch2GuidedProject2-3-SIMnet.pdf**
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PowerPoint 2021 In Practice – Ch
2 Guided Project 2-3
COURSE NAME CGS1100_FA25_B | 2025-FA-CGS1100-33: Microcomputer Applications
Guided Project 2-3
Solution Seekers, Inc., has been asked to develop a presentation for a meeting of personnel
managers about how information technology is evolving. You will discuss skills needed, salaries, and
job satisfaction and illustrate these concepts with SmartArt and charts.
[Student Learning Outcomes 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8]
File Needed: InfoTech-02.pptx (Available from the Start File link.)
Completed Project File Name: [your name]-InfoTech-02.pptx
Skills Covered in This Project
Insert a Cutout People image.
Apply text effects.
Convert text to a SmartArt graphic.
Apply a SmartArt style and effects.
Create a pie chart.
Format a table.
Start Date:
02/26/202512:00 AMUS/Eastern
Due Date:
12/04/202511:59 PMUS/Eastern
End Date:
12/04/202511:59 PMUS/Eastern
Print Info
Student Name: Joseph, Richard
Student ID: josephri@patriots.cf.edu
Username: josephri@patriots.cf.edu
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Create a column chart.
Apply chart styles.
Format chart elements.
Apply a picture style.
Insert and align text boxes.
Steps to complete This Project
Mark the steps as checked when you complete them.
1. Open the presentation InfoTech-02 downloaded from the Start File link. Click the Enable
Editing button in the Message Bar.
2. The file will be renamed automatically to include your name. Change the project file name if
directed to do so by your instructor.
3. Insert a Cutout People image.
a. Display slide 1 and click the Icons button [Insert tab, Illustrations group].
b. Click Cutout People. Click the arrow at the top of the pane to find and click the
Anthony category (Figure 2-160 MAC). NOTE: You may see different options based on
your version of PowerPoint. If the Anthony category is not available on your version of
PowerPoint, you can choose any cutout person category.
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Figure 2-160 MAC Cutout People, Anthony category
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c. Select the image with Anthony holding a notebook. Click Insert. NOTE: You can
choose and insert any cutout person that you want.
d. Close the Stock Images pane.
e. Change the Height to 7.2" and move the image to the right.
f. Click Align [Picture Format tab, Arrange group] and select Align Bottom (Figure 2-
161).
Figure 2-161 Cutout People image on slide 1
4. Apply text effects.
a. Display slide 2 and resize the title placeholder (Height 3" and Width 7.5") [Shape
Format tab, Size group].
The text should fit on two lines.
b. Select the title placeholder and click the Text Effects button [Shape Format tab,
WordArt Styles group].
c. Select Transform and click Cascade Up (third option/last row).
d. Click the Text Fill drop-down arrow [Shape Format tab, WordArt Styles group] and
select Teal, Accent 1, Darker 25% (fifth color/fifth row).
e. Click the Text Outline button [Shape Format tab, WordArt Styles group] and select
Black, Background 2 (third color/first row).
f. Position the title in the upper left corner (Figure 2-162).
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Figure 2-162 Slide 2 text effects applied
g. Delete the subtitle placeholder.
5. Convert bulleted text to a SmartArt graphic and modify the style and colors.
a. Display slide 3. Select the bulleted text and click the Convert to SmartArt button
[Home tab, Paragraph group]. Select the first SmartArt layout in the gallery.
b. With the SmartArt still selected, click the More button [SmartArt Design tab, Layouts
group] to open the gallery.
c. Scroll to the Process type and select the Increasing Arrows Process layout (fifth
option/second row).
d. The SmartArt changes to the new layout.
e. Apply the Cartoon style from the 3-D group [SmartArt Design tab, SmartArt Styles
group].
f. Select the three white shapes and click the Shape Fill drop-down arrow [Format tab,
Shape Styles group].
g. Select Tan, Text 2, Lighter 60% (fourth color/third row) to soften the color.
h. Select the three arrows and click the Text Fill drop-down arrow [Format tab, WordArt
Styles group].
i. Select Black, Background 2 (third color/first row) (Figure 2-163).
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Figure 2-163 Slide 3 SmartArt graphic with color and style changes
6. Modify table formatting.
a. Display slide 4 and select the two-column table on the left.
b. Verify that Header Row and Banded Rows [Table Design tab, Table Style Options
group] are selected.
c. Click the More button [Table Design tab, Table Styles group] to open the Style gallery.
d. Apply the Medium Style 2, Accent 1 style (second color/seventh row) [Table Design
tab, Table Styles group].
e. Select the first row, click the Text Fill button, and select Black, Background 2 (third
color/
first row).
f. Repeat steps 6 b–e for the single-column table on the right.
7. Insert a new slide after slide 4 with a Title and Content layout.
8. Create a bar chart.
a. Select slide 5 and type the slide title Starting Salaries, Selected Jobs.
b. Click the Insert Chart button on the content placeholder.
c. Point to Column, then scroll down to the 2-D Bar section.
d. Select the Clustered Bar chart layout. The worksheet will open.
e. Select Columns C and D on the worksheet, right-click, and select Delete.
By removing the blank column, the chart displays correctly with no blank space.
f. Replace the worksheet data for columns A and B with the data in Table 2-12.
Table 2-12
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Series 1
Cybersecurity Analyst 89,000
Applications Developer 84,500
Project Manager 73,400
Network Specialist 65,700
Computer Support Specialist 45,500
Help Desk Analyst 43,000
g. Close the worksheet.
9. Modify a bar chart.
a. Delete the “Series 1” Chart Title and Legend.
b. Click the chart frame to select the Chart Area.
c. Change the Shape Fill color [Format tab, Shape Styles group] to Teal, Accent 1,
Darker 50% (fifth color/last row).
d. Change the Chart Area Width to 12" [Format tab, Size group].
e. Click the Align button [Format tab, Arrange group] and select Align Center.
f. Select the Vertical (Category) Axis and change the Font Size to 18 pt.
g. Select the Horizontal (Value) Axis and change the Font Size to 18 pt. (Figure 2-
164).
Figure 2-164 Slide 5 Clustered Bar chart completed
10. Insert a new slide after slide 5 with a Title and Content layout.
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11. Create a pie chart.
a. Display slide 6 and type the slide title Employee Job Satisfaction.
b. Click the Insert Chart icon in the content placeholder.
c. Point to Pie, then select the 3-D Pie. The worksheet will open.
d. Replace the worksheet data with the data in Table 2-13.
Table 2-13
Satisfaction %
Very Satisfied 15
Somewhat Satisfied 37
Undecided 18
Somewhat Unsatisfied 22
Very Dissatisfied 8
e. Close the worksheet.
12. Modify a pie chart.
a. Drag the chart title, “Satisfaction %,” to the top left of the chart area. Increase the
Font Size to 24 pt. [Home tab, Font group].
b. Click the Add Chart Element [Chart Design tab, Chart Layouts group]. Select
Legend, and then select Right.
c. Increase the legend Font Size to 20 pt. [Home tab, Font group].
d. Drag the legend to the bottom right of the chart area.
e. Click the Add Chart Element button again. Select Data Labels, and then select
Inside End.
f. Click the Chart Elements drop-down arrow [Format tab, Current Selection group] and
select Series “Satisfaction %” Data Labels.
g. Increase the Font Size to 24 pt. and apply Bold [Home tab, Font group] (Figure 2-
165).
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Figure 2-165 Slide 6 Pie chart completed
13. Apply transitions.
a. Click the Blinds transition effect [Transitions tab, Transition to This Slide group].
b. Click Apply To All [Transitions tab, Timing group].
c. Apply the Zoom transition to slide 6.
14. Save and close the presentation (Figure 2-166).
Figure 2-166 PowerPoint 2-3 completed
15. Upload and save your project file.
16. Submit file for grading.
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**## PowerPoint2021InPractice-Ch2GuidedProject2-3-SIMnet.pdf**
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PowerPoint 2021 In Practice – Ch
2 Guided Project 2-3
COURSE NAME CGS1100_FA25_B | 2025-FA-CGS1100-33: Microcomputer Applications
Guided Project 2-3
Solution Seekers, Inc., has been asked to develop a presentation for a meeting of personnel
managers about how information technology is evolving. You will discuss skills needed, salaries, and
job satisfaction and illustrate these concepts with SmartArt and charts.
[Student Learning Outcomes 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8]
File Needed: InfoTech-02.pptx (Available from the Start File link.)
Completed Project File Name: [your name]-InfoTech-02.pptx
Skills Covered in This Project
Insert a Cutout People image.
Apply text effects.
Convert text to a SmartArt graphic.
Apply a SmartArt style and effects.
Create a pie chart.
Format a table.
Start Date:
02/26/202512:00 AMUS/Eastern
Due Date:
12/04/202511:59 PMUS/Eastern
End Date:
12/04/202511:59 PMUS/Eastern
Print Info
Student Name: Joseph, Richard
Student ID: josephri@patriots.cf.edu
Username: josephri@patriots.cf.edu
[https://cf.simnetonline.com/sp/assignments](https://cf.simnetonline.com/sp/assignments)
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Create a column chart.
Apply chart styles.
Format chart elements.
Apply a picture style.
Insert and align text boxes.
Steps to complete This Project
Mark the steps as checked when you complete them.
1. Open the presentation InfoTech-02 downloaded from the Start File link. Click the Enable
Editing button in the Message Bar.
2. The file will be renamed automatically to include your name. Change the project file name if
directed to do so by your instructor.
3. Insert a Cutout People image.
a. Display slide 1 and click the Icons button [Insert tab, Illustrations group].
b. Click Cutout People. Click the arrow at the top of the pane to find and click the
Anthony category (Figure 2-160 MAC). NOTE: You may see different options based on
your version of PowerPoint. If the Anthony category is not available on your version of
PowerPoint, you can choose any cutout person category.
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Figure 2-160 MAC Cutout People, Anthony category
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c. Select the image with Anthony holding a notebook. Click Insert. NOTE: You can
choose and insert any cutout person that you want.
d. Close the Stock Images pane.
e. Change the Height to 7.2" and move the image to the right.
f. Click Align [Picture Format tab, Arrange group] and select Align Bottom (Figure 2-
161).
Figure 2-161 Cutout People image on slide 1
4. Apply text effects.
a. Display slide 2 and resize the title placeholder (Height 3" and Width 7.5") [Shape
Format tab, Size group].
The text should fit on two lines.
b. Select the title placeholder and click the Text Effects button [Shape Format tab,
WordArt Styles group].
c. Select Transform and click Cascade Up (third option/last row).
d. Click the Text Fill drop-down arrow [Shape Format tab, WordArt Styles group] and
select Teal, Accent 1, Darker 25% (fifth color/fifth row).
e. Click the Text Outline button [Shape Format tab, WordArt Styles group] and select
Black, Background 2 (third color/first row).
f. Position the title in the upper left corner (Figure 2-162).
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Figure 2-162 Slide 2 text effects applied
g. Delete the subtitle placeholder.
5. Convert bulleted text to a SmartArt graphic and modify the style and colors.
a. Display slide 3. Select the bulleted text and click the Convert to SmartArt button
[Home tab, Paragraph group]. Select the first SmartArt layout in the gallery.
b. With the SmartArt still selected, click the More button [SmartArt Design tab, Layouts
group] to open the gallery.
c. Scroll to the Process type and select the Increasing Arrows Process layout (fifth
option/second row).
d. The SmartArt changes to the new layout.
e. Apply the Cartoon style from the 3-D group [SmartArt Design tab, SmartArt Styles
group].
f. Select the three white shapes and click the Shape Fill drop-down arrow [Format tab,
Shape Styles group].
g. Select Tan, Text 2, Lighter 60% (fourth color/third row) to soften the color.
h. Select the three arrows and click the Text Fill drop-down arrow [Format tab, WordArt
Styles group].
i. Select Black, Background 2 (third color/first row) (Figure 2-163).
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Figure 2-163 Slide 3 SmartArt graphic with color and style changes
6. Modify table formatting.
a. Display slide 4 and select the two-column table on the left.
b. Verify that Header Row and Banded Rows [Table Design tab, Table Style Options
group] are selected.
c. Click the More button [Table Design tab, Table Styles group] to open the Style gallery.
d. Apply the Medium Style 2, Accent 1 style (second color/seventh row) [Table Design
tab, Table Styles group].
e. Select the first row, click the Text Fill button, and select Black, Background 2 (third
color/
first row).
f. Repeat steps 6 b–e for the single-column table on the right.
7. Insert a new slide after slide 4 with a Title and Content layout.
8. Create a bar chart.
a. Select slide 5 and type the slide title Starting Salaries, Selected Jobs.
b. Click the Insert Chart button on the content placeholder.
c. Point to Column, then scroll down to the 2-D Bar section.
d. Select the Clustered Bar chart layout. The worksheet will open.
e. Select Columns C and D on the worksheet, right-click, and select Delete.
By removing the blank column, the chart displays correctly with no blank space.
f. Replace the worksheet data for columns A and B with the data in Table 2-12.
Table 2-12
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Series 1
Cybersecurity Analyst 89,000
Applications Developer 84,500
Project Manager 73,400
Network Specialist 65,700
Computer Support Specialist 45,500
Help Desk Analyst 43,000
g. Close the worksheet.
9. Modify a bar chart.
a. Delete the “Series 1” Chart Title and Legend.
b. Click the chart frame to select the Chart Area.
c. Change the Shape Fill color [Format tab, Shape Styles group] to Teal, Accent 1,
Darker 50% (fifth color/last row).
d. Change the Chart Area Width to 12" [Format tab, Size group].
e. Click the Align button [Format tab, Arrange group] and select Align Center.
f. Select the Vertical (Category) Axis and change the Font Size to 18 pt.
g. Select the Horizontal (Value) Axis and change the Font Size to 18 pt. (Figure 2-
164).
Figure 2-164 Slide 5 Clustered Bar chart completed
10. Insert a new slide after slide 5 with a Title and Content layout.
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11. Create a pie chart.
a. Display slide 6 and type the slide title Employee Job Satisfaction.
b. Click the Insert Chart icon in the content placeholder.
c. Point to Pie, then select the 3-D Pie. The worksheet will open.
d. Replace the worksheet data with the data in Table 2-13.
Table 2-13
Satisfaction %
Very Satisfied 15
Somewhat Satisfied 37
Undecided 18
Somewhat Unsatisfied 22
Very Dissatisfied 8
e. Close the worksheet.
12. Modify a pie chart.
a. Drag the chart title, “Satisfaction %,” to the top left of the chart area. Increase the
Font Size to 24 pt. [Home tab, Font group].
b. Click the Add Chart Element [Chart Design tab, Chart Layouts group]. Select
Legend, and then select Right.
c. Increase the legend Font Size to 20 pt. [Home tab, Font group].
d. Drag the legend to the bottom right of the chart area.
e. Click the Add Chart Element button again. Select Data Labels, and then select
Inside End.
f. Click the Chart Elements drop-down arrow [Format tab, Current Selection group] and
select Series “Satisfaction %” Data Labels.
g. Increase the Font Size to 24 pt. and apply Bold [Home tab, Font group] (Figure 2-
165).
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Figure 2-165 Slide 6 Pie chart completed
13. Apply transitions.
a. Click the Blinds transition effect [Transitions tab, Transition to This Slide group].
b. Click Apply To All [Transitions tab, Timing group].
c. Apply the Zoom transition to slide 6.
14. Save and close the presentation (Figure 2-166).
Figure 2-166 PowerPoint 2-3 completed
15. Upload and save your project file.
16. Submit file for grading.
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**## Richard.Joseph-InfoTech-02.pptx**
Information Technology
Working to . . .
Solve business problems
Design solutions
Lead digital advances
Develop innovations
The Evolution of Information Technology
Mainframe
PC/Internet
Cloud/Mobile
IT Automation/Shifting Skills
Job changes
Obsolete tasks
New skills needed
Improved decision making
Efficiency increased
Better analytics
More relevant information
Growing Trends
Cloud
Security
IoT—Internet of Things
A Demand for Highly-Technical Skills
| | |
| — | — |
| Fastest-growing Jobs | Emerging Jobs |
| Software Application Engineers | Digital Marketing Specialist |
| Computer Support Workers | IoT Solutions Architect |
| Security Analysts | Social Media Manager |
| Network Administrators | User Interface Designer |
| Desktop Publishers | Freelancer |
| Database Administrators | Cloud Integrator |
| Computer Systems Analysts | Data Scientist |
| |
| — |
| “Soft” Skills |
| Verbal and written communication |
| Analytical thinking and problem solving |
| Leadership and creativity |
| Collaboration and team work |
Still Essential!
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**## PowerPoint2021InPractice-Ch2GuidedProject2-3-SIMnet.pdf**
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PowerPoint 2021 In Practice – Ch
2 Guided Project 2-3
COURSE NAME CGS1100_FA25_B | 2025-FA-CGS1100-33: Microcomputer Applications
Guided Project 2-3
Solution Seekers, Inc., has been asked to develop a presentation for a meeting of personnel
managers about how information technology is evolving. You will discuss skills needed, salaries, and
job satisfaction and illustrate these concepts with SmartArt and charts.
[Student Learning Outcomes 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8]
File Needed: InfoTech-02.pptx (Available from the Start File link.)
Completed Project File Name: [your name]-InfoTech-02.pptx
Skills Covered in This Project
Insert a Cutout People image.
Apply text effects.
Convert text to a SmartArt graphic.
Apply a SmartArt style and effects.
Create a pie chart.
Format a table.
Start Date:
02/26/202512:00 AMUS/Eastern
Due Date:
12/04/202511:59 PMUS/Eastern
End Date:
12/04/202511:59 PMUS/Eastern
Print Info
Student Name: Joseph, Richard
Student ID: josephri@patriots.cf.edu
Username: josephri@patriots.cf.edu
[https://cf.simnetonline.com/sp/assignments](https://cf.simnetonline.com/sp/assignments)
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Create a column chart.
Apply chart styles.
Format chart elements.
Apply a picture style.
Insert and align text boxes.
Steps to complete This Project
Mark the steps as checked when you complete them.
1. Open the presentation InfoTech-02 downloaded from the Start File link. Click the Enable
Editing button in the Message Bar.
2. The file will be renamed automatically to include your name. Change the project file name if
directed to do so by your instructor.
3. Insert a Cutout People image.
a. Display slide 1 and click the Icons button [Insert tab, Illustrations group].
b. Click Cutout People. Click the arrow at the top of the pane to find and click the
Anthony category (Figure 2-160 MAC). NOTE: You may see different options based on
your version of PowerPoint. If the Anthony category is not available on your version of
PowerPoint, you can choose any cutout person category.
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Figure 2-160 MAC Cutout People, Anthony category
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c. Select the image with Anthony holding a notebook. Click Insert. NOTE: You can
choose and insert any cutout person that you want.
d. Close the Stock Images pane.
e. Change the Height to 7.2" and move the image to the right.
f. Click Align [Picture Format tab, Arrange group] and select Align Bottom (Figure 2-
161).
Figure 2-161 Cutout People image on slide 1
4. Apply text effects.
a. Display slide 2 and resize the title placeholder (Height 3" and Width 7.5") [Shape
Format tab, Size group].
The text should fit on two lines.
b. Select the title placeholder and click the Text Effects button [Shape Format tab,
WordArt Styles group].
c. Select Transform and click Cascade Up (third option/last row).
d. Click the Text Fill drop-down arrow [Shape Format tab, WordArt Styles group] and
select Teal, Accent 1, Darker 25% (fifth color/fifth row).
e. Click the Text Outline button [Shape Format tab, WordArt Styles group] and select
Black, Background 2 (third color/first row).
f. Position the title in the upper left corner (Figure 2-162).
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Figure 2-162 Slide 2 text effects applied
g. Delete the subtitle placeholder.
5. Convert bulleted text to a SmartArt graphic and modify the style and colors.
a. Display slide 3. Select the bulleted text and click the Convert to SmartArt button
[Home tab, Paragraph group]. Select the first SmartArt layout in the gallery.
b. With the SmartArt still selected, click the More button [SmartArt Design tab, Layouts
group] to open the gallery.
c. Scroll to the Process type and select the Increasing Arrows Process layout (fifth
option/second row).
d. The SmartArt changes to the new layout.
e. Apply the Cartoon style from the 3-D group [SmartArt Design tab, SmartArt Styles
group].
f. Select the three white shapes and click the Shape Fill drop-down arrow [Format tab,
Shape Styles group].
g. Select Tan, Text 2, Lighter 60% (fourth color/third row) to soften the color.
h. Select the three arrows and click the Text Fill drop-down arrow [Format tab, WordArt
Styles group].
i. Select Black, Background 2 (third color/first row) (Figure 2-163).
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Figure 2-163 Slide 3 SmartArt graphic with color and style changes
6. Modify table formatting.
a. Display slide 4 and select the two-column table on the left.
b. Verify that Header Row and Banded Rows [Table Design tab, Table Style Options
group] are selected.
c. Click the More button [Table Design tab, Table Styles group] to open the Style gallery.
d. Apply the Medium Style 2, Accent 1 style (second color/seventh row) [Table Design
tab, Table Styles group].
e. Select the first row, click the Text Fill button, and select Black, Background 2 (third
color/
first row).
f. Repeat steps 6 b–e for the single-column table on the right.
7. Insert a new slide after slide 4 with a Title and Content layout.
8. Create a bar chart.
a. Select slide 5 and type the slide title Starting Salaries, Selected Jobs.
b. Click the Insert Chart button on the content placeholder.
c. Point to Column, then scroll down to the 2-D Bar section.
d. Select the Clustered Bar chart layout. The worksheet will open.
e. Select Columns C and D on the worksheet, right-click, and select Delete.
By removing the blank column, the chart displays correctly with no blank space.
f. Replace the worksheet data for columns A and B with the data in Table 2-12.
Table 2-12
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Series 1
Cybersecurity Analyst 89,000
Applications Developer 84,500
Project Manager 73,400
Network Specialist 65,700
Computer Support Specialist 45,500
Help Desk Analyst 43,000
g. Close the worksheet.
9. Modify a bar chart.
a. Delete the “Series 1” Chart Title and Legend.
b. Click the chart frame to select the Chart Area.
c. Change the Shape Fill color [Format tab, Shape Styles group] to Teal, Accent 1,
Darker 50% (fifth color/last row).
d. Change the Chart Area Width to 12" [Format tab, Size group].
e. Click the Align button [Format tab, Arrange group] and select Align Center.
f. Select the Vertical (Category) Axis and change the Font Size to 18 pt.
g. Select the Horizontal (Value) Axis and change the Font Size to 18 pt. (Figure 2-
164).
Figure 2-164 Slide 5 Clustered Bar chart completed
10. Insert a new slide after slide 5 with a Title and Content layout.
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11. Create a pie chart.
a. Display slide 6 and type the slide title Employee Job Satisfaction.
b. Click the Insert Chart icon in the content placeholder.
c. Point to Pie, then select the 3-D Pie. The worksheet will open.
d. Replace the worksheet data with the data in Table 2-13.
Table 2-13
Satisfaction %
Very Satisfied 15
Somewhat Satisfied 37
Undecided 18
Somewhat Unsatisfied 22
Very Dissatisfied 8
e. Close the worksheet.
12. Modify a pie chart.
a. Drag the chart title, “Satisfaction %,” to the top left of the chart area. Increase the
Font Size to 24 pt. [Home tab, Font group].
b. Click the Add Chart Element [Chart Design tab, Chart Layouts group]. Select
Legend, and then select Right.
c. Increase the legend Font Size to 20 pt. [Home tab, Font group].
d. Drag the legend to the bottom right of the chart area.
e. Click the Add Chart Element button again. Select Data Labels, and then select
Inside End.
f. Click the Chart Elements drop-down arrow [Format tab, Current Selection group] and
select Series “Satisfaction %” Data Labels.
g. Increase the Font Size to 24 pt. and apply Bold [Home tab, Font group] (Figure 2-
165).
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Figure 2-165 Slide 6 Pie chart completed
13. Apply transitions.
a. Click the Blinds transition effect [Transitions tab, Transition to This Slide group].
b. Click Apply To All [Transitions tab, Timing group].
c. Apply the Zoom transition to slide 6.
14. Save and close the presentation (Figure 2-166).
Figure 2-166 PowerPoint 2-3 completed
15. Upload and save your project file.
16. Submit file for grading.
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**## Richard.Joseph-InfoTech-02.pptx**
Information Technology
Working to . . .
Solve business problems
Design solutions
Lead digital advances
Develop innovations
The Evolution of Information Technology
Mainframe
PC/Internet
Cloud/Mobile
IT Automation/Shifting Skills
Job changes
Obsolete tasks
New skills needed
Improved decision making
Efficiency increased
Better analytics
More relevant information
Growing Trends
Cloud
Security
IoT—Internet of Things
A Demand for Highly-Technical Skills
| | |
| — | — |
| Fastest-growing Jobs | Emerging Jobs |
| Software Application Engineers | Digital Marketing Specialist |
| Computer Support Workers | IoT Solutions Architect |
| Security Analysts | Social Media Manager |
| Network Administrators | User Interface Designer |
| Desktop Publishers | Freelancer |
| Database Administrators | Cloud Integrator |
| Computer Systems Analysts | Data Scientist |
| |
| — |
| “Soft” Skills |
| Verbal and written communication |
| Analytical thinking and problem solving |
| Leadership and creativity |
| Collaboration and team work |
Still Essential!
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**## PowerPoint2021InPractice-Ch2GuidedProject2-3-SIMnet.pdf**
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PowerPoint 2021 In Practice – Ch
2 Guided Project 2-3
COURSE NAME CGS1100_FA25_B | 2025-FA-CGS1100-33: Microcomputer Applications
Guided Project 2-3
Solution Seekers, Inc., has been asked to develop a presentation for a meeting of personnel
managers about how information technology is evolving. You will discuss skills needed, salaries, and
job satisfaction and illustrate these concepts with SmartArt and charts.
[Student Learning Outcomes 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8]
File Needed: InfoTech-02.pptx (Available from the Start File link.)
Completed Project File Name: [your name]-InfoTech-02.pptx
Skills Covered in This Project
Insert a Cutout People image.
Apply text effects.
Convert text to a SmartArt graphic.
Apply a SmartArt style and effects.
Create a pie chart.
Format a table.
Start Date:
02/26/202512:00 AMUS/Eastern
Due Date:
12/04/202511:59 PMUS/Eastern
End Date:
12/04/202511:59 PMUS/Eastern
Print Info
Student Name: Joseph, Richard
Student ID: josephri@patriots.cf.edu
Username: josephri@patriots.cf.edu
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Create a column chart.
Apply chart styles.
Format chart elements.
Apply a picture style.
Insert and align text boxes.
Steps to complete This Project
Mark the steps as checked when you complete them.
1. Open the presentation InfoTech-02 downloaded from the Start File link. Click the Enable
Editing button in the Message Bar.
2. The file will be renamed automatically to include your name. Change the project file name if
directed to do so by your instructor.
3. Insert a Cutout People image.
a. Display slide 1 and click the Icons button [Insert tab, Illustrations group].
b. Click Cutout People. Click the arrow at the top of the pane to find and click the
Anthony category (Figure 2-160 MAC). NOTE: You may see different options based on
your version of PowerPoint. If the Anthony category is not available on your version of
PowerPoint, you can choose any cutout person category.
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Figure 2-160 MAC Cutout People, Anthony category
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c. Select the image with Anthony holding a notebook. Click Insert. NOTE: You can
choose and insert any cutout person that you want.
d. Close the Stock Images pane.
e. Change the Height to 7.2" and move the image to the right.
f. Click Align [Picture Format tab, Arrange group] and select Align Bottom (Figure 2-
161).
Figure 2-161 Cutout People image on slide 1
4. Apply text effects.
a. Display slide 2 and resize the title placeholder (Height 3" and Width 7.5") [Shape
Format tab, Size group].
The text should fit on two lines.
b. Select the title placeholder and click the Text Effects button [Shape Format tab,
WordArt Styles group].
c. Select Transform and click Cascade Up (third option/last row).
d. Click the Text Fill drop-down arrow [Shape Format tab, WordArt Styles group] and
select Teal, Accent 1, Darker 25% (fifth color/fifth row).
e. Click the Text Outline button [Shape Format tab, WordArt Styles group] and select
Black, Background 2 (third color/first row).
f. Position the title in the upper left corner (Figure 2-162).
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Figure 2-162 Slide 2 text effects applied
g. Delete the subtitle placeholder.
5. Convert bulleted text to a SmartArt graphic and modify the style and colors.
a. Display slide 3. Select the bulleted text and click the Convert to SmartArt button
[Home tab, Paragraph group]. Select the first SmartArt layout in the gallery.
b. With the SmartArt still selected, click the More button [SmartArt Design tab, Layouts
group] to open the gallery.
c. Scroll to the Process type and select the Increasing Arrows Process layout (fifth
option/second row).
d. The SmartArt changes to the new layout.
e. Apply the Cartoon style from the 3-D group [SmartArt Design tab, SmartArt Styles
group].
f. Select the three white shapes and click the Shape Fill drop-down arrow [Format tab,
Shape Styles group].
g. Select Tan, Text 2, Lighter 60% (fourth color/third row) to soften the color.
h. Select the three arrows and click the Text Fill drop-down arrow [Format tab, WordArt
Styles group].
i. Select Black, Background 2 (third color/first row) (Figure 2-163).
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Figure 2-163 Slide 3 SmartArt graphic with color and style changes
6. Modify table formatting.
a. Display slide 4 and select the two-column table on the left.
b. Verify that Header Row and Banded Rows [Table Design tab, Table Style Options
group] are selected.
c. Click the More button [Table Design tab, Table Styles group] to open the Style gallery.
d. Apply the Medium Style 2, Accent 1 style (second color/seventh row) [Table Design
tab, Table Styles group].
e. Select the first row, click the Text Fill button, and select Black, Background 2 (third
color/
first row).
f. Repeat steps 6 b–e for the single-column table on the right.
7. Insert a new slide after slide 4 with a Title and Content layout.
8. Create a bar chart.
a. Select slide 5 and type the slide title Starting Salaries, Selected Jobs.
b. Click the Insert Chart button on the content placeholder.
c. Point to Column, then scroll down to the 2-D Bar section.
d. Select the Clustered Bar chart layout. The worksheet will open.
e. Select Columns C and D on the worksheet, right-click, and select Delete.
By removing the blank column, the chart displays correctly with no blank space.
f. Replace the worksheet data for columns A and B with the data in Table 2-12.
Table 2-12
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Series 1
Cybersecurity Analyst 89,000
Applications Developer 84,500
Project Manager 73,400
Network Specialist 65,700
Computer Support Specialist 45,500
Help Desk Analyst 43,000
g. Close the worksheet.
9. Modify a bar chart.
a. Delete the “Series 1” Chart Title and Legend.
b. Click the chart frame to select the Chart Area.
c. Change the Shape Fill color [Format tab, Shape Styles group] to Teal, Accent 1,
Darker 50% (fifth color/last row).
d. Change the Chart Area Width to 12" [Format tab, Size group].
e. Click the Align button [Format tab, Arrange group] and select Align Center.
f. Select the Vertical (Category) Axis and change the Font Size to 18 pt.
g. Select the Horizontal (Value) Axis and change the Font Size to 18 pt. (Figure 2-
164).
Figure 2-164 Slide 5 Clustered Bar chart completed
10. Insert a new slide after slide 5 with a Title and Content layout.
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11. Create a pie chart.
a. Display slide 6 and type the slide title Employee Job Satisfaction.
b. Click the Insert Chart icon in the content placeholder.
c. Point to Pie, then select the 3-D Pie. The worksheet will open.
d. Replace the worksheet data with the data in Table 2-13.
Table 2-13
Satisfaction %
Very Satisfied 15
Somewhat Satisfied 37
Undecided 18
Somewhat Unsatisfied 22
Very Dissatisfied 8
e. Close the worksheet.
12. Modify a pie chart.
a. Drag the chart title, “Satisfaction %,” to the top left of the chart area. Increase the
Font Size to 24 pt. [Home tab, Font group].
b. Click the Add Chart Element [Chart Design tab, Chart Layouts group]. Select
Legend, and then select Right.
c. Increase the legend Font Size to 20 pt. [Home tab, Font group].
d. Drag the legend to the bottom right of the chart area.
e. Click the Add Chart Element button again. Select Data Labels, and then select
Inside End.
f. Click the Chart Elements drop-down arrow [Format tab, Current Selection group] and
select Series “Satisfaction %” Data Labels.
g. Increase the Font Size to 24 pt. and apply Bold [Home tab, Font group] (Figure 2-
165).
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Figure 2-165 Slide 6 Pie chart completed
13. Apply transitions.
a. Click the Blinds transition effect [Transitions tab, Transition to This Slide group].
b. Click Apply To All [Transitions tab, Timing group].
c. Apply the Zoom transition to slide 6.
14. Save and close the presentation (Figure 2-166).
Figure 2-166 PowerPoint 2-3 completed
15. Upload and save your project file.
16. Submit file for grading.
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