ICT Skills For Business

Task 1
Using appropriate software, select and use tools and facilities to download files/information and to send and receive email messages

Pass Evidence Page No √ T

I have used search engines to find information on the Internet, although i may not have used the most efficient criteria.
I have provided my source(s) e.g. website addresses.
I have sent, received, replied to & forwarded email, including at least one message with a document attached. There is some text and a header.
I have opened an attachment and sent it via email and have saved it to my work area.
I have sent messages to multiple recipients.
I have made a brief comment about the risks of opening email attachments.
Merit
I have located suitable elements from local media and the World Wide Web, using effective search criteria e.g. keywords.
I have provided my source(s) website addresses and have commented on the trustworthiness of the source.
I have used bookmarks/favourites to store useful links.
I have understood the implications of copyright.
I have copied and pasted text and graphics from the World Wide Web in compliance with current copyright legislation.
I have sent, received, replied to and forwarded email, including messages with multiple documents attached.
I have used appropriate subjects and message text.
I have sent messages to multiple recipients and can demonstrate an understanding of the use of cc.
I have set messages as high or low importance.
I have summarised the risks of receiving and opening email attachments.
Distinction
I have located elements from local media and the World Wide Web, making use of advanced search criteria e.g. quotes, Boolean operators.
I have commented on the validity of my source(s): provided names of my source(s) website addresses, and noted the trustworthiness of
source(s) and the date of the information found.
I have used bookmarks/favourites to store useful links and will organise these into folders.
I have downloaded graphic and text files in compliance with current copyright legislation.
I have acknowledged all sources used and understand the implications of copyright
I have sent, received, replied to and forwarded email, including messages with multiple documents attached.
I have sent messages to multiple recipients using cc and bcc appropriately, considering privacy issues.
I have stored, retrieved and used email addresses and details of personal contacts.
I have made effective use of features of email software, including creating and using an email signature.
I have consistently used appropriate subjects and message text.
I have summarised the risks of receiving and opening email attachments and have suggested actions that could be taken to reduce these risks.