The Internet and World Wide Web

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
L/502/0190
Credits:
1
Guided learning hours:
5 hours

Assessment Guidance

IT User Assessment Strategy available from www.e-skills.com
Assessment can be undertaken through:
• multiple choice questions to cover understanding and underpinning knowledge

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

IWWE:1 Understand the basics of the Internet

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the uses of the Internet
  • 1.2
    Identify the requirements for an Internet connection
  • 1.3
    Identify the features of two types of Internet connections
  • 1.4
    Relate the term bandwidth to types of Internet connections
2

IWWE:2 Understand the basics of the World Wide Web

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe the components of the Web
  • 2.2
    Explain how Web addresses work
  • 2.3
    Explore Web sites by using a browser
  • 2.4
    Search for reliable information on the Web
  • 2.5
    Explain how to perform transactions over the Web
3

IWWE:3 Understand the basics of using e-mail

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Explain how e-mail works
  • 3.2
    Write and send e-mail messages
  • 3.3
    Manage e-mail messages
  • 3.4
    Identify correct e-mail etiquette
4

IWWE:4 Understand other methods of communicating on the Internet

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify the features of online communities
  • 4.2
    Explain how instant messaging works
  • 4.3
    Explain how to create and publish Web pages