
Introduction
This learning program is part of a complete qualification. The qualification is General Security Practices NQF level 3.
Purpose
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
♦ Explaining basic IT concepts.
♦ Identifying and operating the hardware in a specific workstation.
♦ Using a computer operating system.
♦ Demonstrating basic maintenance procedures.
Target Group
This program is compiled for the following target group:
• Security members
• South African Defense Force members
• South African Police Force members
• Correctional Services
• Individuals who wish to complete the NQF level 3 National Certificate in security practices.
On completion of this study unit the student will be able to:
♦ Demonstrate knowledge by explaining the basic meaning of a computer.
♦ Define the meaning of hardware.
♦ Demonstrate knowledge by identifying the following hardware components:
• Input devices
• Output devices
♦ Define the meaning of software.
♦ Demonstrate knowledge by explaining how software is operating within the operation system.
♦ Define application software.
♦ Demonstrate knowledge by explaining the different components of a Windows system.
Course Curriculum
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U/S 114979 OPERATE A COMPUTER WORKSTATION IN A BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Formative Assessment
- UNIT STANDARD 114979 Learner Guide
- LEARNER REGISTRATION and ID Copy
- FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT Learner Workbook
- Quizie Formative Assessment
- 1. Explain the term “hardware”. (1 Mark)
- 2. Define the term “software”. (1 Mark)
- 4. Name the 2 (two) kinds of software. (2 Marks)
- 5. What does the abbreviation “OS” stand for? (1 Mark)
- 6. List 4 (four) different kinds of Application Software. (4 Marks)
- 7. List the 6 (six) main components of Windows when you start your computer. (6 Marks)
- 8. What is the function of the “start” button? (1 Mark)
- 9. Explain the term “mouse”. (1 Mark)
- 10. Explain how to “left click” when using a mouse. (2 Marks)
- 11. What is the purpose of the “Ctrl” button on the keyboard? (1 Mark)
- 12. What is a virus? (2 Marks)
- 13. Name 3 (three) different viruses. (3 Marks)
- 14. What is the purpose of an IT Policy? (2 Marks)
- 15. List 3 (three) consequences for employees when they do not comply with the IT Policy of the organisation/company. (3 Marks)
- 16. What is the primary difference between a standalone PC and a network? (1 Mark)
- 19. Why is it important to “back-up”? (2 Marks)
- 20. Draw the universal symbol for On-Off power switches. (1 Mark)
- 21. Explain how you would highlight text. (2 Marks)
- 22. Look at the screen below. What am I about to do and how will I go about doing it? (2 Marks)
- 23. Look at the screen below. What am I about to do and how will I go about doing it? (2 Marks)
- 24. Look at the image below. What is this image called? (1 Mark)
- 25. Look at the image below. What is this image called? (1 Mark)
- 26. When is “Save” used? (3 Marks)
- 27. Look at the screen below. What can you change on this screen? (3 Marks)
- 28. Explain how to create a “New folder”. (4 Marks)
- 30. How will you “delete” a folder? (2 Marks)
- 32. Name 2 (two) basic software programs. (2 Marks)
- 33. What is Microsoft Excel? (2 Marks)
- 34. What is Microsoft Word? (2 Marks)
- 35. List 7 (seven) of the Top 10 (ten) basic computer maintenance solutions. (7 Marks)
- 37. Give an example of abuse of the computer. (1 Mark)
- 38. Give an example of misuse of a computer. (1 Mark)
- SUMMITIVE ASSESSMENT
- Quizie Summitive Assessment
- 1. Explain the term “hardware”. (1 Mark)
- 3. What does the abbreviation “OS” stand for? (1 Mark)
- 4. List 3 (three) of the main components of Windows when you start your computer. (3 Marks)
- 5. Explain the term “mouse”. (1 Mark)
- 6. What is the purpose of the “Ctrl” button on the keyboard? (1 Mark)
- 7. Name 1 (one) computer virus. (1 Mark)
- 8. List 2 (two) consequences for employees when they do not comply with the IT Policy of the organisation/company. (2 Marks)
- 10. Why is it important to “back-up”? (2 Marks)
- 11. Explain how you would highlight text. (2 Marks)
- 12. Look at the screen below. What am I about to do and how will I go about doing it? (2 Marks)
- 13. Look at the image below. What is this image called? (1 Mark)
- 15. How will you “delete” a folder? (2 Marks)
- 16. Name 2 (two) basic software programs. (2 Marks)
- 17. Look at the screen below. What can you change on this screen? (2 Marks)
- 18. What is Microsoft Word? (2 Marks)
- 20. Give an example of misuse of a computer. (1 Mark)