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1. a. Briefly describe the meaning of the term ‘word processing’
1. b. List the hardware needed for word processing.
A computer with screen and keyboard. A printer is also useful but not absolutely required.
2. Demonstrate correct posture while using a keyboard.
3. Demonstrate ability to correctly:
a. Switch on the hardware and open the word processing software.
You will need to find the on switch for the computer and the screen. After the computer boots up, locate the icon for the word processing software and select it so that the software starts.
b. Close all documents and software, then shutdown / turn-off all hardware.
The stability of your computer is enhanced when you first close all programs before shutting down the power.
4. Demonstrate ability to: (Note that this may be done in conjunction with Requirement 5)
The exact process will depend on the type of operating system and word processing software used.
b. Retrieve / open a document from the computer’s document / file storage system
c. Create a new folder in the computer’s document / file storage system
d. Create a new word-processing document.
e. Give the new document a suitable file name and save it in the appropriate folder in the computer’s document / file storage system. Explain why it is important to ensure that a document being worked on is continually saved and backed up.
f. Ensure the document has its file name and its latest revision clearly noted on the document. Explain why it is important to do so.
5. Create a document consisting of no less than 800 words and which demonstrates skill in applying each of the following. Save and print the document. Make a backup copy.
a. Setting up a document:
i. Save the document in the appropriate folder. Make a new folder if this is best.
ii. Set page orientation: portrait or landscape.
iv. Set margins.
b. Formatting a document using the following:
i. Fonts: Type (ie Arial etc), Size (ie 12 etc), Style (ie bold), Colour & Underlining.
ii. Text alignment: Left, Centre, Right and Justify.
iii. Line spacing.
iv. Lists and bullets.
v. Numbering of headings.
c. Editing a document by:
i. Copying text.
ii. Moving text.
iii.Correcting spelling and grammar using auto correct.
iv. Searching and replacing words or text.
d. Inserting into a document:
i. A table with headings and a minimum of 3 columns and 5 rows.
ii. A picture or Clip Art.
Notes
The patch shown above has a blue background which is incorrect. When the current stock (over 150 in July 2013) is exhausted, a ‘correct’ patch with a red background will be issued. This honor originated in the South Pacific Division so you may need to order the patch from a conference office in that Division.
