Business and Administration Level 2 Unit 3

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Unit three: Principles of managing information and producing documents 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 6 pages and is made up of 4 Sections. ------------------------------------------------- Name: MICHELLE GRACEY Section 1: IT at work This section will help you to evidence Learning Outcome 1: Understand the purpose of information technology in a business environment. Learning objective | Place in Assessment | 1.1 Identify different types of information technology that may be used for work tasks | Question 1 Page 1 | 1.2 Outline the benefits of using information technology for work tasks | Question 2 Page 1 | 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. [1.1] Information technology is a broad term which encompasses computer hardware, networking, computer security applications, internet and web technologies, and application software development. Some forms of information technology that I use when completing work tasks are: • Spreadsheets • Word processing • Databases • Mobile technology • Presentation software 2. What are the benefits to businesses (and others) of using information technology for doing work tasks? [1.2]
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