Formative Assessments
Activity 1
List five potential hazards that could occur during the use of a computer
Activity 1b
List five ways in which you can improve the overall layout of your work area to increase work effectiveness and decrease hazards.
Activity1c
List five good resource conserving practices.
Activity 2
List at least six of the procedures that might be set out in a handbook of organisational guidelines and requirements including organisational style guides.
Activity2b
What computer program (from Microsoft Office suite 2013) would you use to layout publications such as brochures or company flyers? What is the file extension?
Activity2c
What computer program (from Microsoft Office suite 2013) would you use to create documents such as business letters to client, reports, faxes or memos? What is the file extension?
Activity2d
What computer program (from Microsoft Office suite 2013) would you use to create formulas? What is the file extension?
Activity 3
Explain the difference between an index and a table of contents.
Activity3b
What is macro a
nd why is it useful?
Activity3c
Outline at least five reasons to use styles in a document.
Activity 4
This activity requires you to complete practical tasks ; practise each step to develop your skills. Submit to your trainer/assessor (via suitable negotiated method-email/fax/mail) when you have complete all tasks.
1. Create a new Word document for a set of work instructions.
2. Save the document as Activity 4.
3. The document should have the following structure:
a. Heading
b. Description
c. Responsibilities.
d. Step by step instructions
e. What to do if someone goes wrong (troubleshooting)
4. Add information according to the structure.
5. Apply a heading style to the heading.
6. Create headings for the other elements in the document and apply a different heading style.
7. Format the description text so that it has some form of emphasis.
8. Format the instruction numbered.
9. Use a paragraph border style and shading on the troubleshooting section.
10. Resave Activity4.