Section 2 – Understand how to manage electronic and paper-based information
Unit three: Principles of managing information and producing documents
Assessment
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Please note that this Assessment document has 5 pages and is made up of 4 Sections.
Name: ben brady
Section 1 – Understand the purpose of information technology in a business environment
1. In relation to your current business environment (or one that you are familiar with), identify at least two different types of information technology that may be used when completing work tasks.
internet
printers
2. What are the benefits to businesses (and others) of using information technology for doing work tasks?
work gets done faster and more efficient,
makes communication easier and more productive.
Section 2 – Understand how to manage electronic and paper-based information
1. Explain the purpose of agreeing objectives and deadlines when researching information.
If possible, refer to specific examples from research tasks you have worked on to support your answer.
The purpose of agreeing objectives and deadlines when researching, is to make sure the all the needed information is collected on time.
2. Identify the different ways of researching, organising and reporting information.
research: internet, library, customer surveys
organising: prioritising information, filing information
reporting: through presentation or a written report
3a) For your own organisation (or one you know well), describe the
Assessment
You should use this file to complete your Assessment.
• The first thing you need to do is save a copy of this document, either onto your computer or a disk
• Then work through your Assessment, remembering to save your work regularly
• When you’ve finished, print out a copy to keep for reference
• Then, go to www.vision2learn.com and send your completed Assessment to your tutor via your My Study area – make sure it is clearly marked with your name, the course title and the Unit and Assessment number.
Please note that this Assessment document has 5 pages and is made up of 4 Sections.
Name: ben brady
Section 1 – Understand the purpose of information technology in a business environment
1. In relation to your current business environment (or one that you are familiar with), identify at least two different types of information technology that may be used when completing work tasks.
internet
printers
2. What are the benefits to businesses (and others) of using information technology for doing work tasks?
work gets done faster and more efficient,
makes communication easier and more productive.
Section 2 – Understand how to manage electronic and paper-based information
1. Explain the purpose of agreeing objectives and deadlines when researching information.
If possible, refer to specific examples from research tasks you have worked on to support your answer.
The purpose of agreeing objectives and deadlines when researching, is to make sure the all the needed information is collected on time.
2. Identify the different ways of researching, organising and reporting information.
research: internet, library, customer surveys
organising: prioritising information, filing information
reporting: through presentation or a written report
3a) For your own organisation (or one you know well), describe the