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PRINCIPLES OF THE INTERNET
UNIT STANDARD 115391
Unit standard title
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the internet and the world-wide-web
NQF Level
4
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Explain the principles of the internet and the world-wide-web
- Explain how the world-wide-web incorporates the various internet applications
The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area
Learning assumed to be in place
The credit value of this unit is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate PC competency skills (End-User Computing unit Standards, at least up to NQF level 3.)
Unit standard range
N/A
Specific outcomes and assessment criteria
Specific outcome 1: Explain the principles of the internet and the world-wide-web
Assessment criteria
- The explanation outlines the origins and history of the internet
- The explanation identifies the major applications of the internet
- The explanation demonstrates the use of major internet applications
- The explanation describes the history and development of the world-wide-web
Specific outcome 2: Explain how the world-wide-web incorporates the various internet applications
Assessment criteria
- The explanation provides a comprehensive understanding of the physical context of web pages
- The explanation identifies how the world-wide-web can be applied in an intranet and extranet
- The explanation describes the latest internet applications, including web-based email, instant messaging and Voice-over-IP (VoIP)
Critical cross field outcomes
- Identify, solve problems and make decisions in relation to the current systems development environments
- Organise and manage him/her self and his/her activities responsibly and effectively
- Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and or language skills in the modes of oral and/ or written persuasion when engaging with systems development
- Contribute to his/her full personal development and the social and economic development of the society at large by being aware of the importance of: reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively, exploring education and career opportunities and developing entrepreneurial opportunities