Unit Award Scheme
121162 DIGITAL SKILLS: BEING SAFE AND LEGAL ONLINE
In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have | Evidence needed | |
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shown knowledge of | ||
| 1 | the damage that can be caused by computer viruses and give an example of at least one type of security software that can be used to prevent this damage from occurring | Summary sheet and/or student completed work |
| 2 | how online activity can produce a permanent record known as a 'digital footprint' that could be accessed by others to use both now and in the future | Summary sheet and/or student completed work |
| 3 | at least one way that others can capture and use personal data, and how to use privacy settings to prevent this from occurring | Summary sheet and/or student completed work |
| 4 | the importance of not clicking on suspicious links online | Summary sheet |
| 5 | how to apply privacy settings on at least one social media platform to ensure only friends can see posts and shared content | Summary sheet and/or student completed work |
| 6 | the importance of not sharing other people’s data and content online without their consent | Summary sheet and/or student completed work |
| 7 | the importance of ensuring posts on social media are not offensive or inappropriate | Summary sheet and/or student completed work |
| 8 | how to use a second device to receive codes when a website provides dual-factor authentication; and why it is important | Summary sheet |
demonstrated the ability to | ||
| 9 | create a password with at least eight characters, using lower- and upper-case letters, numbers and symbols; and keep it confidential | Summary sheet |
| 10 | set automatic updates in the settings menu for the computer operating system and apply anti-virus security software | Summary sheet |
| 11 | recognise a secure website by looking for the padlock symbol and a reference to https in the address bar | Summary sheet |
| 12 | activate pop-up blockers on a web browser to reduce the threat from malicious sites | Summary sheet |
acquired an understanding of | ||
| 13 | the main risks and threats involved in carrying out activities online and the importance of working securely. | Student completed work |
All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet
Approved 27 March 2024Level - Level One