USE A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)-BASED WEB-BROWSER TO SEARCH THE INTERNET
116931
NQF LEVEL: 2
CREDITS: 4
NOTIONAL HOURS: 40
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ALIGNMENT
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (SO)
Level 2 | Credit 4
UNIT STANDARD 116931 :
Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based web-browser to search the Internet
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Create a graph in a presentation.OUTCOME RANGE
Understand the concepts and terms of the Internet.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
The concepts are explained in terms of their meaning and relation to the use of the Internet as a whole.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
At least three of the following:
• WWW (World Wide Web), Uniform Resource Locator (URL), HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Internet Service Providers (ISP), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Hyperlink, HyperText Markup Language (HTML), limitations, control, navigation, frames.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
The structure of a web address (URL-Universal Resource Locator) is explained using an example.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
Web Browsers are explained in terms of their purpose and use.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4
Examples of Web Browsers are given.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
Minimum of two Web Browsers, including, but not limited to: Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Firefox.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5
Search Engines are explained in terms of their purpose and use.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6
Cookies are explained in terms of their purpose and use.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7
Internet Cache is explained in terms of its purpose and use.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8
The benefits of using the Internet are explained.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
At least three of the following which may include but not limited to:
• Information access, 24-hour access, own website for others to access, efficient provision of customer service information, use of multi-media, computer supported collaborative work.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9
The limitations of using the Internet are explained.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
At least three of the following which may include but not limited to:
• Identifying authoritative sources, currency of information, accuracy of information, security, staff time involved in using the Internet, download speed, spreading viruses.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet use.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
The explanation includes the implications of various acts, in terms of using information from the Internet.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
The implications of current legislation on the use of information from the internet need to be included in explanations with reference to national and international practice. At least two laws need to be included.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
The explanation includes implications of providing Internet access to individuals in terms of security of information, and virus protection.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
The explanation includes security considerations of using the Internet.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
At least two of:
• Protected Website, Digital Certificate, Encryption, Viruses, Credit Card fraud, Firewall
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based browser to display a given Web Page.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
A connection is made with the World Wide Web.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
At least one of the following connection types are used:
• Via an Internet Service Provider, LAN or WAN.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
A browser application is opened and closed.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
The given Web Page is displayed.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4
A Web Page is saved as a file.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5
A Web Page is stopped from loading.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6
A Web Page is refreshed.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7
The browser Home Page is changed.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Adjust settings to customise the view and preferences of the browser application.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
Toolbars are displayed and hidden.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
Images on a Web page are displayed and hidden.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
Previously visited URLs are listed.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4
The list of previously visited URLs is deleted.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Navigate on the Internet.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
Links are activated and control is passed back to the original page.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
Hyperlink, Image Link.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
Control is past backwards and forwards through pages of a website.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
Text is extracted from a web page and copied into a file.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4
An image on a web page is saved to a file.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5
Web pages are bookmarked.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6
Bookmarks are deleted.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Use a Search Engine to locate given information specifications.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
Search Engines are identified and opened.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
Minimum of two Search Engines.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
A search locates information that matches the given information specifications.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
A complex search locates information that matches the given information specifications.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
A simple and complex search needs to be completed. Complex means the use of common logical operators such as AND, OR, AND NOT, as well as the use of a wild card like “*”. At least one operator should be included in a complex search.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7
Obtain information from a Web site.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
Web site information is saved to a local storage device.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
Text format, HTML format.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
A web site object is downloaded to a local storage device.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
At least one of the following: Graphics, sound, software.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Internet Basics
Lesson 1 – What is the Internet?
Lesson 2 – Internet terms & concepts
Lesson 3 – Web browsers
Lesson 4 – Search engines
Lesson 5 – Legal and ethical issues in relation to internet use
Lesson 6 – Connecting to the internet
Lesson 7 – Customising the view and preferences of a browser
Lesson 8 – Navigate on the internet
Lesson 9 – Using the search engine
Lesson 10 – Obtaining information from a website
Introduction to Internet Basics
Do you want to learn about the Internet and World Wide Web? Are you interested in learning about modems, web browsers, Internet Service Providers, and more? This module introduces all the important concepts you’ll need to be surfing the web in no time.
