Question 1

What should I focus on for The Learning Machine Essential Digital Skills Digital Skills & IT?

Accepted Answer

Read all assignment briefs carefully to identify exactly which digital skills are being assessed - don't do more than required.

Question 2

What should I focus on for The Learning Machine Essential Digital Skills Digital Skills & IT? (2)

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When demonstrating file management, clearly narrate each step you are taking to show understanding, even if it seems obvious.

Question 3

What should I focus on for The Learning Machine Essential Digital Skills Digital Skills & IT? (3)

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For email tasks, always double-check the recipient address, subject line, and attachment before 'sending' in a simulated environment.

Question 4

What should I focus on for The Learning Machine Essential Digital Skills Digital Skills & IT? (4)

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In content creation, save your work regularly and keep a backup copy to avoid losing progress due to technical issues.

Question 5

What should I focus on for The Learning Machine Essential Digital Skills Digital Skills & IT? (5)

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During online safety assessments, explain your reasoning: why a site looks safe/unsafe, not just a yes/no answer.

Question 6

What are common mistakes in The Learning Machine Essential Digital Skills Digital Skills & IT?

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Confusing common file types (e.g., saving an image as a .docx or a text document as .jpg).

Question 7

What are common mistakes in The Learning Machine Essential Digital Skills Digital Skills & IT? (2)

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Using the same weak password for multiple accounts or writing passwords on sticky notes attached to the device.

Question 8

What are common mistakes in The Learning Machine Essential Digital Skills Digital Skills & IT? (3)

Accepted Answer

Sending emails without a subject line or forgetting to attach files mentioned in the body.

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