Task 1:  File Management 

**IMPORTANT - ONLY READ THIS SECTION. YOU WILL DO THE ACTIVITIES IN SECTION 9. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF THIS**

Assessment Objective 1 is assessed in task 1 and throughout all tasks.  You will be performing these tasks throughout the project. You will produce the evidence for this section in task 9.

When completing business projects it is important to be well organised.   

A  You will need to carry out the following file management tasks throughout the project: 

•  Create and name at least two new folders to store the files which you will create for this project 

•  Store all the files created within the filing structure 

•  Use suitable filenames  

•  Locate and open existing files 

•  Create shortcut(s) to at least one folder and file 

•  Password protect at least one file 

•  Backup files you have created by copying them to another location (eg flash pen, CDROM, floppy disk or other network location). 

(No evidence is required at this stage.  You must collect evidence for this task throughout the completion of the project.  This evidence will be printed at the end of the project in task 9 and will be in the form of screenshots) 

B  To achieve a Merit or Distinction you will also need to show evidence of: 

•  Creating at least two subfolders to help you organise your work 

•  Locating and opening files from a range of sources 

•  Creating shortcut(s) to at least one directory, program and file 

•  Backing up and restoring files from a removable medium 

•  Deleting, copying and moving files and folders. 

(No evidence is required at this stage.  You must collect evidence for this task throughout the  completion of the project.  This evidence will be printed at the end of the project in task 9 and will  be in the form of screenshots) 

C  To achieve a Distinction you will also need to show evidence of: 

•  Locating and opening existing files using operating system search facilities   

•  Creating, editing and deleting shortcuts to at least one program, directory and file. 

(No evidence is required at this stage.  You must collect evidence for this task throughout the completion of the project.  This evidence will be printed at the end of the project in task 9 and will be in the form of screenshots)