Unit Award Scheme

121060 ONLINE SAFETY: BEING SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least three risks of sharing their personal information with others online	Summary sheet
2	at least three methods of protecting their personal mobile device	Summary sheet
3	the main way to protect their devices from a computer virus	Summary sheet
4	two ways to identify that a web browser is connected to a secure website	Summary sheet
5	at least three ways to protect their data on social media accounts	Summary sheet
6	at least four examples of online content that could be illegal or harmful	Summary sheet
7	at least two differences between antivirus and firewall software	Summary sheet
8	how someone can report a website for containing harmful content	Summary sheet
9	at least three physical stresses that could occur from using a computer and how each stress could be reduced or avoided	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
10	describe how parental controls help to protect a computer	Summary sheet
11	describe at least three ways to identify a phishing email	Summary sheet
12	describe two biometric security methods to unlock a smartphone	Summary sheet
13	create three insecure passwords and three secure passwords and describe the key differences between the two	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
14	describe the main reasons why online bank accounts should not be accessed on an insecure Wi-Fi network, eg in a cafe.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 22 May 2024Level - Entry Level