Use And Maintain It
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Using Information Technology
Access and Maintain the Use of
Information Technology
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Access and Maintain the Use of
Information Technology
Candidate’s Name
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Contents
Gain authority to use IT equipment when required 7
The reasons why authority may be needed to access IT equipment 7
The relevant content of applicable regulations 7
Regulations can include: 7
Legislation can include: 8
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 8
Display Screen Equipment Act 1992 8
Data Protection Act 1984 8
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 8
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health ( COSHH ) 8
Enter the IT equipment system 9
The parts of the computer can be grouped into the following systems: 9
Entering the IT system involves: 10
Follow instructions when leaving the IT system 11
The reason for following procedures when entering and leaving IT systems 11
Leaving the IT System. 11
Interpret your customer's requirements to select software 13
Access software 13
The Operating Systems 13
Applications Software 14
Selecting Applications Effectively 14
Accessing Software 15
Identify and access relevant data 15
Identify and Access Relevant data 15
Accessing Data 16
File Names 16
Finding files on the system 16
The requirement of software licensing agreements 19
The person(s) to whom you report problems 20
Maintain the IT Equipment 23
Your organisation’s requirement for IT equipment cleaning 23
The reasons for cleaning IT equipment 23
Safety precautions when cleaning equipment include: 23
Golden rules when using computer equipment: 24
Limits to your responsibility for cleaning equipment 24
Use appropriate cleaning materials to maintain your Information Technology 24
Use suitable cleaning methods for IT equipment 24
Cleaning Materials 25
Cleaning Monitors 25
Cleaning Mice 26
Cleaning Keyboards 26
Using Information Technology
Access and Maintain the Use of
Information Technology
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Access and Maintain the Use of
Information Technology
Candidate’s Name
___________________________________________________
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Contents
Gain authority to use IT equipment when required 7
The reasons why authority may be needed to access IT equipment 7
The relevant content of applicable regulations 7
Regulations can include: 7
Legislation can include: 8
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 8
Display Screen Equipment Act 1992 8
Data Protection Act 1984 8
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 8
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health ( COSHH ) 8
Enter the IT equipment system 9
The parts of the computer can be grouped into the following systems: 9
Entering the IT system involves: 10
Follow instructions when leaving the IT system 11
The reason for following procedures when entering and leaving IT systems 11
Leaving the IT System. 11
Interpret your customer's requirements to select software 13
Access software 13
The Operating Systems 13
Applications Software 14
Selecting Applications Effectively 14
Accessing Software 15
Identify and access relevant data 15
Identify and Access Relevant data 15
Accessing Data 16
File Names 16
Finding files on the system 16
The requirement of software licensing agreements 19
The person(s) to whom you report problems 20
Maintain the IT Equipment 23
Your organisation’s requirement for IT equipment cleaning 23
The reasons for cleaning IT equipment 23
Safety precautions when cleaning equipment include: 23
Golden rules when using computer equipment: 24
Limits to your responsibility for cleaning equipment 24
Use appropriate cleaning materials to maintain your Information Technology 24
Use suitable cleaning methods for IT equipment 24
Cleaning Materials 25
Cleaning Monitors 25
Cleaning Mice 26
Cleaning Keyboards 26