Unit 2

Office and Business Applications

Unit 2 highlights the various software available to individuals and businesses such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Mac operating software, including their similarities and differences. 

My Accomplishments 

In this unit I achieved the following:  

• Understand information hierarchy, information systems, and the difference between working and deliverable files. 

• Have a better understanding of word processing, presentation software, and spreadsheet software. 

• Create a success mind map (attached below). 

• Complete application and system software SIMpath with maximum points. 

• Complete Windows 11 and file management SIMpath with maximum points. 

• Complete Word intro and Word intermediate SIMpath with maximum points. 

• Complete PowerPoint SIMpath with maximum points. 

• Complete Excel intro and Excel intermediate SIMpath with maximum points. 

• Update my notebook with Unit 1 Terms including the source of verification of each term and submit photos on Brightspace. 

• Update ClassNotes, the digital file with Unit 1 Terms. 

• Create Unit 2 in my ePortfolio and add details of the unit. 

New Things I Learned 

In this unit, I learned the following new things:  

• How to create a mind map. 

• Accounting/Tax filing software. 

• How to copy two or more non-consecutive cells with the use of the ctrl key. 

• The history of word processing. 

Overall Takeaway 

The key takeaway from this unit is the difference in how Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Mac operating software are utilized.  

Also, my knowledge of WordArt helped me to better understand the concepts of mind mapping.