PC & Web Training: IC³ Primer Course 1: Computing Fundamentals

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PC & Web Training: IC³ Primer Course 1 Computing Fundamentals

Illustrative e-learning

Order courseThe Computing Fundamentals IC³ Primer course is suitable for new and established computer users, individually or in groups, at home or in the organization. Meeting the highest e-learning instructional design standards, Computing Fundamentals

  • is modular
  • includes objectives and summaries, topic questions, web resources, glossary, and scored testing
  • is graphically illustrated
  • is easily navigable
  • allows intelligent bookmarking
  • is accessible to English first and second-language speakers
  • costs only $49.00 (Single User License)

Table of Contents

Module

Content

Topic

Introducing the PC

Defining the PC

• The hardware of a PC
• The origin of the PC

How PCs work

• Bits and bytes
• The role of software

Using PCs to communicate

• Computer networks
• Using a PC for communicating

Module test

 

Hardware

The motherboard

• Motherboard components
• The microprocessor
• RAM
• ROM and cache memory
• Buses, expansion slots,
  and ports

Storing data

• Storage devices
• Optical disks and tape

Common input and output devices

• Common input devices
• Monitors
• Printers
• Sound

Specialized input and output devices

• Specialized input devices
• Specialized output devices

Communication devices

• Modems
• Network cards

Exercise: Naming hardware components

• Naming hardware components

Recognizing hardware problems

• Common problems with
   storage devices
• Common problems with
   I/O devices
• Common problems with
   specialized I/O devices
• Common problems with
   communication devices

Module test

 
Using your computer Types of application software • Using the wrong software
• Home and office applications
• Graphics and multimedia
• Communications and
  information resources
• Specialized applications
Getting acquainted with Windows XP • Operating system features
• Using application windows
• Opening and resizing windows
• Switching between windows
• Help and support
Exercise: Identifying screen elements • Identifying various screen
  elements
Working with files • Exploring the file structure
• Working with file icons
• Moving and copying files
The operating system • Introducing the operating
  system
• Files
• Commonly used operating
  systems
System settings and maintenance • Customizing desktop features
• Changing the desktop
• Maintaining and securing
  your system
Module test

 
Purchasing a computer system Choosing your computer system • Identifying larger systems
• Selecting the right type
  of computer
• Choosing between a desktop
  and laptop
Considering hardware and software • Hardware considerations
• Software considerations
• Integration considerations
Pricing, warranties, and agreements • Hardware and software pricing
• Warranties, support
  agreements, and other
  considerations

Module test

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