Stage 1
1. Tell the tester about the computer (s)/printer(s), etc. with which you are familiar and say what each item is used for.
2. EITHER
Switch on a single computer, then load and run a program.
OR
Use a computer connected to a network to log-on, select a program and run it.
3. Show how to type both small and capital letters and know where the space, enter (return), delete and function keys are.
4. Describe three uses of a computer in shops, factories, etc.
5. Keep a diary recording every time you use a computer for at least three months and take it with you to the test.
6. Learn how to play two new computer games, then explain to the tester how they are played, which you preferred and why.
Stage 2
1. Complete Clauses 1 to 3 of Stage 1.
2. Describe to the tester a task which can be done both manually and using a computer and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
3. Choose two of the following and carry them out, using a computer, at the test:
a. Use a word-processing package to produce a report of a Guiding event.
b. Add, delete, amend and print records of a databases.
c. Use LOGO or a similar package to control a robot, turtle, etc. to follow a predetermined route.
d. Use a graphics package to create a poster to publicise a Guidinh event.
e. Any other task of a similar level of difficulty.
Stage 3
1. Complete Clauses 1 to 3 of Stage 1.
2. Describe to the tester one use of computers and the economic, legal and moral effects it has had on employees, employers and society.
3. Choose three of the following and carry them out accurately, using a computer, at the test:
a. Use a word-processing package to produce a multi-page report of a Guiding event which includes double-line spacing, underlining, centring, etc.
b. Use a desktop publishing package to produce a leaflet which promotes Guiding.
c. Create a database to hold information about members of your Unit e.g. name, current Journey or Trefoil Badge held, and be able to amend, interrogate amd print records. Please be aware of the Data Protection Act and the problems involved in creating a database with 'live' data, i.e. data on actual members of the Unit.
d. Use a spreadsheet package to create next year's income and expenditure budgets for the Unit and investigate what happens if subs are interested.
e. Use a graphics package to create a poster to recruit either girls or leaders into Guiding.
f. Any other task of a similar level of difficulty.