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- Louise Nolan
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e-Quals: Level 2 IT Principles with Windows and Office XP
Course Aims
This course is designed to help you to obtain the skills and knowledge required for e-Quals Level 2 Unit 021 "IT Principles". You will learn to use Windows to manage files and data on a computer and network and to use Word and Excel to create files.
You will learn to create, edit, and print simple files using Word and Excel and to mail merge documents . You will also learn about hardware and software technologies, the Internet, and you will be able to customise system and Desktop settings in Windows. |
Assumed Knowledge
No previous experience or knowledge of using computer hardware or software is assumed. |
Course Audience
Students training to obtain a Diploma for IT Users or those seeking basic skills in computer use. |
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Table of Contents
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ICT Fundamentals - Hardware Components
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Understand the function of the motherboard
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Know what the Central Processing Unit does and how its speed is measured
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Recognise different types of input devices and what they can be used for
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Recognise different types of output devices and what they can be used for
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Troubleshoot basic problems relating to hardware devices
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ICT Fundamentals - Storage Components
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Understand how computer memory is measured
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Understand the types of storage device used in a computer and how to compare them
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Understand different types of computer memory
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Identify different disk storage devices
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ICT Fundamentals - Operating System and Applications Software
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Recognise the difference between operating systems and applications software
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Understand the functions of an operating system
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Know what a Graphical User Interface is
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List some common software applications and their uses
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Recognise the main stages of systems development
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ICT Fundamentals - Computer Networks
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Understand the terms LAN, WAN, and workgroup computing
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Recognise the advantages and disadvantages of network computing
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Windows XP - Getting Started
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Understand the terms hardware, software, GUI, and operating system
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Work safely with computer equipment
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Switch on the computer and start Windows
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Identify elements of the Desktop (icons, Taskbar, Start menu)
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Turn off and restart the computer
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Windows XP - Working with Windows
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Identify window elements (title bar, menu bar, command icons, border, resize handle, scroll bars, status bar)
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Minimise, maximise, and restore windows
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Cascade and tile windows
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Move and resize windows
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Windows XP - The Start Menu and Taskbar
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Understand the functions of the items on the Start menu
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Use the Taskbar to switch between applications
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Change the display of the Taskbar and Start menu
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Windows XP - Exploring Drives and Folders
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Understand the hierarchy of disks and folders
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Recognise drive, folder, file, and object icons
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Browse folders on a computer and on a network
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Windows XP - File and Folder Management
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Understand basic principles of effective file management
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Create a folder or subfolder
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Delete a folder and its contents and delete a file
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Use the Recycle Bin to restore deleted data
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Use drag-and-drop to work with data
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Windows XP - Customising Folder Views and Options
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Change the appearance of items in a folder
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View and change folder and file properties
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Customise folder browsing options
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Windows XP - Working with Shortcuts
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Create and use file shortcuts
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Add and remove program shortcuts from the Start menu
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Windows XP - Searching for Files
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Search for a file or folder by name, date, type, and size
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Search for a file name using wildcards
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Use the History bar to open recently-used files
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Windows XP - Printing
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Use the Printers folder to choose a printer
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Switch on a printer and load a paper tray
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Pause and resume printing
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Use drag-and-drop to print a document
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Windows XP - Customising System Settings
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Display the Control Panel window
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Find out system information
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Change the computer date and time
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Change the amount of disk space that is taken up by the Recycle Bin
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Windows XP - Customising the Desktop
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Apply a new desktop theme
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Save desktop display settings as a custom theme
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Change the background of the Desktop and the appearance of windows
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Change monitor display settings (resolution and colour depth)
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Use Active Desktop to display content from the internet
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Use the volume control and configure Windows sounds
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Windows XP - Customising Input Options
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Understand year 2000 issues
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Set Regional and Language Options
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Change the mouse clicking speed and the appearance of the mouse pointer
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Office 2002 - Getting Started
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Start an Office application
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Recognise the different elements of an Office application window
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Display and select commands from menus and toolbars
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Use the keyboard to select commands
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Close an Office application
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Office 2002 - Getting Assistance
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Use the Office Assistant to get help
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Use the Contents, Answer Wizard, and Index to get help
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Manipulate the Help window
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Use the Ask a Question box
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Find help in the Office Assistance Center
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Display What's This? help
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Word 2002 - What is Word?
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Understand the functions of text editor, word processor, and DTP applications
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Recognise the different elements of the Word application window
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Word 2002 - Creating a Document
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Change page display modes (Print Layout, Normal, Full Screen)
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Use zoom to view a document at different magnification
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Office 2002 - Managing Office Files
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Use Save to create a file with a specified name and location
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Use Save As to create a copy of a file with a different name and location
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Create a new folder in which to save a file
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Locate and open an existing file
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Switch between file windows
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Close or save all open documents
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Word 2002 - Editing a Document
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Use the Undo, Redo, and Repeat commands
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Insert symbols and special characters
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Use the automatic spelling checker
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Word 2002 - Page Setup
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Set the default measurement units
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Set page orientation and paper size
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Word 2002 - Character Formatting
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Select and change font and font size
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Apply font formats (bold, underline, and italics)
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Apply character effects and colours
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Copy formats using the Format Painter
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Word 2002 - Proofing Tools
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Use the Spelling and Grammar Checker to correct errors in a document
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Add unrecognised words to the custom dictionary
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Use the Browse Selector and Go To to locate specific elements in a document
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Word 2002 - Printing a Document
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Print the current page, selected text, or a range of pages
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Print multiple copies of a document
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Excel 2002 - What is Excel?
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Understand the functions of spreadsheet application
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Recognise the different elements of the Excel screen
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Excel 2002 - Entering and Editing Data
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Enter text, values, and dates in cells
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Excel 2002 - Data Lists
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Use a form to view, sort, and enter records
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Perform single and multi-level sorts
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Filter a list using AutoFilter
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Word 2002 - Mail Merge Wizard
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Create and edit a Recipient List
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Use an alternate data source
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Prepare and print mail merge envelopes and labels
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ICT Fundamentals - The Internet
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Understand the use of the telephone network in computing
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Describe components of the internet
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Describe some of the services available on the internet
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Understand how internet email is delivered
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Internet Explorer 6 - Searching for Information
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Understand that search engines locate and catalogue information about websites
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Realise that search engines do not contain every item of information on the web
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Use the Search Assistant to find web pages
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Use the search engine best suited to the information for which you are looking
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Use operators to refine searches
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Internet Explorer 6 - Retrieving Information
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Set page layout options, preview, and print a web page
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Retrieve text, files, pictures, sound files, and applications from the web
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Download files and install plug-ins
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Collect data from a web page using the Copy and Paste tools
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ICT Fundamentals - E-commerce
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Describe the roles and advantages of e-commerce
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Understand some of the methods used to conduct financial transactions online
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Recognise some of the legal issues surrounding commercial use of the internet
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Recognise some of the disadvantages of e-commerce
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Office 2002 - Emailing a Document
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Use Office applications to create and edit email messages
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Send a document via email as an attachment
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Open, save, and print an attached file
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ICT Fundamentals - Security Fundamentals
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Know why information security is vital to an organisation's survival and growth (business continuity)
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Outline the goals of a corporate security policy
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Describe some risks to security (theft, accident, hacking, social engineering, virus, legal liability, power outages)
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Describe some measures taken to secure an organisation (compliance testing, training, access control, encryption, firewall, anti-virus software, backup)
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Windows XP - Backup and Maintenance
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Use Disk Cleanup to remove temporary files
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Use ScanDisk to check a drive for errors
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Use Disk Defragmenter to optimise drive performance
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Use Backup to back up and restore data files and folders
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ICT Fundamentals - Health and Safety
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Understand the requirements for a good working environment
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Be aware of some of the main health and safety regulations and guidelines related to the use of computer equipment
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ICT Fundamentals - Use and Care of IT Equipment
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Understand the proper use and care of computer equipment
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Describe a basic procedure for installing equipment
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Identify how computer systems impact on the environment
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ICT Fundamentals - Copyright, Fraud, and Privacy
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Understand the terms copyright, plagiarism, and public domain
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Understand acceptable use of copyright material
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Recognise the implications of software licensing
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Understand what is meant by freeware, shareware, and an open source licence
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Understand basic issues of libel and freedom of speech when using the internet
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Recognise the potential for fraud when using the internet
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Know the implications of the Data Protection Act
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Understand the issue of workplace privacy
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