Unit 3 Storage and Retrieval of Information
Why do we file? To keep information safe To find information easily and quickly To keep the work area tidy
Features of a good filing system Quick and simple to use Able to be expanded Conveniently located Doesn’t take up too much space
Information can be stored: manually OR electronically
Methods of Manual Storage Vertical filing cabinet Lateral filing cabinet Filing trays Lever arch files Personal Organiser
Methods of Electronic Storage Floppy disk Hard disk Zip Drive CD-ROM DVD
How can files be created electronically? Word processor Database Spreadsheet DTP package PowerPoint Scanned images Downloaded Internet files
Methods of Manual Filing Alphabetical Filing Numerical Filing Chronological Filing (date) Geographical Filing
Time to see what you’ve learned Load the PowerPoint file Filing Quiz