Unit: Setting up and using a computer responsibly
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MQF LEVEL1
Learning Outcome: Recognize computer systems




Learning Outcome: Identify different computer peripheral devices





Device: e.g. printer, scanner, webcam.
Preparation: prepare the necessary equipment; follow the instructions;
Installation: connect cables; install the necessary software;
Test: test that connected device works.
Learning Outcome: Practice computer use





Software: word processor; calculator; internet browser; presentation software; video/audio player; painting software.


Operations: type text in a word processor; save document in a given location; format text; enter an image.
Formatting of text: font size; font type; font colour; bold; italic; underline; text alignments.


Operations: Switch on computer; log into an operating system (login/password); use an Internet browser to open an email account; log into the email account; type email address of receiver/s; type an email subject; type the body of the email; attach a file; send the email; log out of the email account .
Learning Outcome: Surf the Internet responsibly




Ways: e.g. never divulge passwords, ensure that passwords used are hard to guess, be aware that once posted comments and images can end up anywhere-, never divulge personal information, be aware of whom you are chatting to, be careful what you post on social media, be aware from where you download material, always allow anti-malware software to run in the background to protect the computer from malware.


Measures: tell an adult such as your parents or teacher; change password; backup information; remove personal information; contact company providing service to block the persons/s bothering you; close the social media account.