Principles of Managing Information and Producing Documents

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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 5 pages and is made up of 4 Sections. 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. A computer is used to produce and save documents such word, excel and power point, the computer is also used to help find information. A telephone is used to help order supplies are running low, to communicate with colleagues/employer who may be in a different part of the building and also to talk to customers if they have an inquiry. 2. What are the benefits to businesses (and others) of using information technology for doing work tasks? There are many benefits to using a variety of different hardware systems as it primarily makes the task easier for you to complete; it can also make the task look more professional. Other benefits to using technology is that it is faster and more effective and there is a lot more that you can do with it such as; inserting images, updating information and storing information onto storage media. Section 2 – Understand how to manage

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