Int+2+Info+Systems+Using+Information+Assessment

In order to pass the Using Information unit at Intermediate 2, you must complete the following assessment tasks:


 * 1. Use an application package to process and retrieve information**

(print out the results of the query and the sort to use as evidence)
 * Database task**
 * use the Supermarket database which you created in the Database Systems unit (if you don't have this, your teacher will give you a copy)
 * search the database for an item (e.g. Beans)
 * sort the database by category

(note: when printing your logo, make sure the Scale to Page option is deselected in the Print Dialogue box)
 * Graphics Task**
 * download a logo from the Internet
 * use image editing software to
 * resize the image
 * enhance edit the image
 * print the image
 * write on your printout:
 * your name
 * the original size and the new size
 * what you did to enhance the image


 * 2. Use an application package to create and store information**

(print out the spreadsheet showing formula used)
 * Spreadsheet Task**
 * create a spreadsheet to show a league table (e.g. Premier League)
 * create and format headings
 * enter
 * the team names
 * matches won
 * matches drawn
 * matches lost
 * goals scored
 * goals conceded
 * use formula to calculate
 * matches played
 * points
 * goal difference

(submit your printed magazine page as evidence)
 * Desk Top Publishing Task**
 * create a magazine review of something that is of interest to you (e.g. gig, CD, football report, gadget news)
 * use DTP software to create the magazine page (you can use Word Processing software and text boxes or frames to do this)
 * make sure that your layout includes
 * columns
 * justified text
 * images