SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
Electronic Document and Preparation Management – General Proficiency
School Based Assessment – Assignment 2 (2014-2015)
Using Section I
A computer is defined as an electronic machine or device that accepts and processes data to produce information.
You are to obtain, summarise and disseminate a document via an email attachment to at least three of your classmates and your teacher.
Your information should be based on the following:
1. TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of computer usage.
2. Explain the use of THREE input and THREE output devices.
3. Explain the concept of ‘ergonomics’ as it relates to one’s health and computer usage.
NB:
i.
State all sources in an appropriate bibliography
ii.
A print screen is required
iii.
Marks will be awarded for the use of bullets, page numbering, graphics, word art, headers and footers, and appropriate line spacing (double line)
iv.
All information must be printed on A4 paper.
v.
The document should not exceed 6 pages which include the cover page, print screen and bibliography.
CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
Electronic Document and Preparation Management – General Proficiency
School Based Assessment – Assignment 2 (2014-2015)
Marking Scheme
Candidate’s Name …………………………………………
Candidate’s Number …………………
Accuracy and speed
Mark awarded
Typed the full assignment with no errors
10
Typed up to question 2 with no errors
8
Typed up to question 1 with no errors
4
Deductions:
Communication of information in a logical way using appropriate grammar
2
Capitalization
1
Spelling
1
Punctuation
1
Facts and details information
References correctly stated
Contextual usage of words
Total
2
2
1
10
Knowledge and Comprehension
Description of all the components OR
Description of at least 50% of the components
1
Bibliography
1
Print screen
1
Title page
1
Total
5
2 OR