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Lesson Quizzes
Module 1: Introduction to DAMS
Lesson 1: What is DAMS?
1. The primary purpose of DAMS is to:
(a) Store student grades only
(b) Collect, organize, analyze, and visualize university data
(c) Create marketing materials for the university
(d) Automate student enrollment
2. (True/False) The DAMS Data Input Portal is where users can view charts and graphs of university data.
3. Which of the following is NOT a typical data category found in DAMS?
(a) Academic Staff Data
(b) Student Data
(c) Financial Data
(d) Social Media Engagement Data
Lesson 2: Accessing the DAMS Data Input Portal
1. The URL for the DAMS Data Input Portal is:
(a) https://unilag.edu.ng
(b)https://databaseinput.unilag.edu.ng
(c) [invalid URL removed]
(d) [invalid URL removed]
2. (True/False) If you forget your DAMS password, you can create a new account to regain access.
3. Which of the following actions is required for a new UNILAG staff member to access
DAMS?
(a) Contact the IT department
(b) Submit a formal request
(c) Register for an account on the Data Input Portal
(d) Download the DAMS mobile app
Lesson 3: Introducing the UNILAG Data Analytics Dashboard
1. Which of the following is NOT a key benefit of the DAMS Analytics Dashboard?
(a) Data-driven decision-making
(b) Streamlined monitoring of university performance
(c) Automatic data entry into the system
(d) Customizable reports for specific areas
2. Match the following dashboard features to their descriptions:
Left navigation pane (a) Shows charts, graphs, and visualizations.
Central display area (b) Displays different data categories to explore.
Refresh button (c) Ensures you are viewing the latest data.
3. The DAMS Analytics Dashboard can be accessed by:
(a) Anyone with a UNILAG email address
(b) Only authorized users with specific permissions
(c) Only faculty members
(d) Only students
Lesson 4: Uploading Media: Enhancing Staff Records with Photos
1. Which file formats are typically accepted for uploading photos to DAMS? (Select all that
apply)
(a) JPG
(b) PNG
(c) GIF
(d) TIFF
(e) BMP
2. What should you do if you receive an error message while trying to upload a photo?
(a) Ignore the error and proceed.
(b) Delete the staff record and start over.
(c) Contact the IT department immediately.
(d) Check the file size and format, and try resizing or converting the image if
necessary.
3. What type of photo is generally recommended for staff member profiles in DAMS?
(a) A casual selfie
(b) A group photo with friends
(c) A professional headshot with a neutral background
(d) A vacation photo
Module 2: Data Entry and Management
Lesson 1: Entering New Records
1. Which field type in DAMS would be most suitable for entering a staff member's
department?
(a) Text field
(b) Number field
(c) Date field
(d) Dropdown menu
2. (True/False) If a field in a DAMS form is marked with an asterisk (*), it is optional.
3. Which button should you click to save your progress on a form without submitting it?
(a) Submit
(b) Cancel
(c) Save Draft
(d) Reset
Lesson 2: Capturing and Managing Academic Staff Data
1. The unique identifier assigned to each staff member in DAMS is called the:
(a) Employee Number
(b) Staff ID
(c) Personal Identification Number (PIN)
(d) Access Code
2. (True/False) The Academic Staff form in DAMS allows you to upload a photograph of the staff member.
3. Which of the following sections is NOT typically found in the Academic Staff form?
(a) Personal Biodata
(b) Educational Information
(c) Research Interests
(d) Course Schedule
Lesson 3: Editing and Managing Academic Staff Records
1. Which button in the "Actions" column allows you to view a staff member's full record
without making changes?
(a) Edit Record
(b) Delete Record
(c) View Record
(d) Print Record
2. Which action in DAMS typically requires additional approval even if you have the
necessary permissions?
(a) Viewing a record
(b) Editing a record
(c) Deleting a record
(d) Saving a draft
3. Which of the following is NOT a reason to edit a staff record in DAMS?
(a) The staff member's contact information has changed.
(b) The staff member has received a promotion.
(c) You want to see a visual representation of the staff member's data.
(d) There was an error in the original data entry.
Lesson 5: Changing Your Password: Maintaining Security
1. Why is it important to change your DAMS password regularly?
(a) To memorize a new password
(b) To keep your account secure and protect sensitive information
(c) To access different sections of the dashboard
(d) To unlock new features in DAMS
2. Which of the following is a recommended practice for creating a strong password?
(Select all that apply)
(a) Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
(b) Use personal information like your name or birthday.
(c) Make the password at least 12 characters long.
(d) Avoid using common words or phrases.
3. What should you do if you forget your current DAMS password?
(a) Create a new DAMS account
(b) Contact your supervisor
(c) Use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page
(d) Try different combinations of your usual passwords
Module Content
Introduction to DAMS
What is DAMS
Accessing the DAMS Data Input Portal
Introducing the UNILAG Data Analytics Dashboard
Data Entry and Management
Entering New Records
Entering New Records
Editing and Managing Academic Staff Records
Uploading Media
Changing Your Password: Maintaining Security
Data Visualization Fundamentals
The UNILAG Data Analytics Dashboard:
The UNILAG Data Analytics Dashboard:
Module 3: Data Visualization Fundamentals
Lesson 1: The UNILAG Data Analytics Dashboard: Your Gateway to University Insights
1. The primary purpose of the DAMS Analytics Dashboard is to:
(a) Automate data entry processes
(b) Track faculty attendance records
(c) Visualize and analyze university data to inform decision-making
(d) Provide a platform for student feedback
2. Which of the following statements about the dashboard is FALSE?
(a) It can be used to track student enrollment trends.
(b) It offers customizable reports for different departments.
(c) It provides real-time visualizations of university performance.
(d) It requires advanced programming knowledge to use.
3. What does the term "data-driven decisions" mean in the context of the dashboard?
(a) Decisions based on intuition and gut feeling
(b) Decisions made randomly
(c) Decisions based on personal opinions
(d) Decisions based on evidence and analysis of relevant data
Lesson 2: Types of Visualizations
1. Which type of chart is best suited for comparing the number of students enrolled in
different faculties?
(a) Pie chart
(b) Bar chart
(c) Line graph
(d) Scatter plot
2. A pie chart is most effective for visualizing:
(a) Changes over time
(b) Correlations between two variables
(c) Parts of a whole or proportions
(d) The frequency distribution of a single variable
3. If you want to show how student enrollment has changed over the past five years, which
type of visualization would be most appropriate?
(a) Pie chart
(b) Bar chart
(c) Line graph
(d) Scatter plot
Graded Module Quizzes
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO DAMS
1. What is the primary purpose of DAMS within the University of Lagos?
a) Storing student grades only
b) Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing university data
c) Creating marketing materials for the university
d) Automating student enrollment
2. Where can authorized users view charts and graphs of university data?
a) DAMS Data Input Portal
b) DAMS Analytics Dashboard
c) UNILAG website homepage
d) ACEDHRS website
3. Which of these is NOT a typical data category found in DAMS?
a) Academic Staff Data
b) Student Data
c) Financial Data
d) Social Media Engagement Data
4. To gain initial access to DAMS, a new UNILAG staff member must:
a) Contact the IT department directly
b) Submit a formal request to their supervisor
c) Register for an account through the Data Input Portal
d) Download the DAMS mobile app
5. Which of the following could be a negative consequence of inaccurate data in DAMS?
a) Improved decision-making
b) Increased research funding
c) Misallocation of resources
d) Enhanced student satisfaction
6. DAMS contributes to data-driven decision-making at UNILAG by:
a) Randomly generating reports
b) Providing insights based on opinion surveys
c) Analyzing and visualizing data to inform strategic choices
d) Predicting future events with 100% accuracy
MODULE 2: DATA ENTRY AND MANAGEMENT
1. Which field type in DAMS would be most suitable for entering a staff member's date of
birth?
a) Text field
b) Number field
c) Date field
d) Dropdown menu
2. What is the purpose of data validation within DAMS?
a) To automatically correct errors in data entry
b) To ensure that data is entered in the correct format and within acceptable ranges
c) To prevent unauthorized access to the system
d) To generate reports based on user-defined criteria
3. Which button would you use to save your progress on a DAMS data entry form without
submitting it for final processing?
a) Submit
b) Cancel
c) Save Draft
d) Reset
4. To locate and view a previously entered staff record in DAMS, you would primarily use:
a) The search bar in the Data Input Portal
b) The "Academic Staff Record" section in the left navigation pane
c) The "Reports" section of the Analytics Dashboard
d) The DAMS user manual
5. Which statement best describes the concept of "data integrity" in the context of DAMS?
a) The ability to access DAMS data from any device
b) The speed at which data can be processed within DAMS
c) The accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data within the system
d) The visual appeal of the DAMS dashboard
6. What is the first step you would take if you needed to update a staff member's contact
information in DAMS?
a) Create a new staff record
b) Delete the existing staff record
c) Search for and locate the staff member's record
d) Contact the IT department for assistance
1. Which type of chart is most effective in displaying the proportion of UNILAG students
enrolled in each faculty?
a) Line chart
b) Bar chart
c) Pie chart
d) Scatter plot
2. What is the primary purpose of a trend line in a line graph?
a) To show the exact values of each data point
b) To highlight outliers in the data
c) To visually represent the general direction and rate of change in the data over time
d) To connect all data points with a straight line
3. In the DAMS Analytics Dashboard, what is the function of the "freeze" button (hand icon) on a chart?
a) To permanently delete the chart
b) To zoom in on a specific section of the chart
c) To pause the chart's live updates and allow for closer inspection of the data
d) To change the chart type to a different visualization
4. You notice a significant dip in student enrollment in a particular year on a line graph.
What should be your next step?
a) Assume there's an error in the data and disregard the finding
b) Immediately implement policy changes to address the dip
c) Investigate further to understand the potential causes of the decline
d) Present the findings to the university board without further analysis
5. Which file formats are typically available for downloading visualizations from the DAMS
Analytics Dashboard?
a) PDF, DOC, XLS
b) JPG, PNG, GIF
c) SVG, PNG, CSV
d) MP4, MOV, AVI
6. Imagine you're creating a report for university stakeholders on research output. Which
combination of visualizations would be most effective in illustrating the following: 1)
overall publication trends over time, 2) distribution of publications by faculty, and 3) types
of publications produced by each faculty?
a) Line graph, pie chart, stacked bar chart
b) Bar chart, scatter plot, pie chart
c) Line graph, bar chart, scatter plot
d) Pie chart, stacked bar chart, line graph
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