CS101 Digital Literacy Hands-on Exercise

CS101 Digital Literacy Hands-on Exercise No. 1

Task 1: Create a Simple Document (4 Marks)

1. Open MS Word: Create a new blank document.
2. Type Content: Type your Name, Age, and a short introduction about yourself. o Example: My name is Ahmad. I am 22 years old. I am a student interested in learning digital tools to start my own business.
3. Save the File: Save this file on your computer with the specific name " MyFirstDoc".
4. Screenshot: Press the PrtSc button or use the Snipping Tool to take a screenshot of the saved file (where the filename is visible at the top) and paste it into your solution document.

Task 2: Format the Text (3 Marks)

Perform the following formatting actions on the text you just typed:

1. Bold Name: Select your name and click the B icon (Bold).
2. Change Age Color: Select your age and change the Font Color (e.g., to Red or Blue).
3. Italicize Intro: Select your introduction paragraph and click the I icon (Italic).
4. Screenshot: Take a screenshot of this formatted text and paste it into your solution document.

Task 3: Practice Safe Online Browsing (3 Marks)

1. Search: Open your web browser and search for the phrase: " Digital Literacy tips for beginners".
2. Safe Browsing: Do not click on any advertisements or suspicious links.
3. Copy a Tip: Find one useful tip from the search results and type it into your Word document. o Example Tip: " Always use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication."
4. Screenshot: Take a screenshot of the search engine results page and paste it into your solution document.

Submission Checklist

Final File: Ensure all three screenshots are pasted into a single MS Word file. Format: Save the final file as a .doc or .docx. Deadline: Submit the file through the DigiSkills LMS before January 8, 2026.