VB Scripting — Lesson 2: Functions, Data Structures, Files, Folders, and Shell Automation

Topics Covered

• Create reusable procedures, functions, arguments, and return values
• Work with strings, dates, arrays, dictionaries, and common built-in functions
• Read, write, copy, move, and validate files and folders with FileSystemObject
• Step-by-step implementation workflow and configuration decisions
• Hands-on verification of core features, data, and expected results
• Documentation of assumptions, dependencies, naming, and change controls

Guided Practice Steps

1. Translate the lesson requirement into a clear VB Scripting implementation or analysis objective.
2. Document assumptions, selected tools or features, dependencies, risks, and expected results.
3. Perform the guided task, capture evidence, and compare the result with the acceptance criteria.
4. Record issues, corrective actions, and a reusable operational or development note.

Practical Activity

Build a reusable file-management script with functions, arguments, and structured output.

• Define the scenario, inputs, constraints, and expected outcome.
• Complete the activity and preserve screenshots, outputs, logs, code, or decision evidence.
• Review the result, identify gaps, and document corrective or improvement actions.

Validation Checklist

• The stated requirement and expected outcome are clear.
• Configuration, code, data, or design decisions are documented.
• Normal, boundary, failure, security, and operational considerations are reviewed.
• Evidence supports the conclusion and the next action is prioritized.

Lesson Outcome

Learners can explain and apply Functions, Data Structures, Files, Folders, and Shell Automation within a realistic VB Scripting scenario and support the result with validation evidence.