European Computer Driving Licence Version 4.5 Series: Concepts of Information Technology (IT)
Product Code: ec4501 Time: 4.0 hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:
This course provides an overview of computer hardware and software, networking, and the use of computers in a number of everyday applications.

Objectives:

  • Identify various kinds of computers, from mainframes to microcomputers
  • Distinguish between computer hardware and software
  • Identify the main parts of a personal computer, including input and output devices
  • Describe what the computer's central processing unit does
  • Distinguish between read-only and random access memory
  • List several ways that networking extends the capabilities of a personal computer
  • List several ways computers are used in the home, at work, and in the community
  • List several precautions to follow to prevent damage to a computer
  • List several ways to protect data from being corrupted, stolen, or destroyed
  • Distinguish differences among copyrighted software, shareware, and freeware


Topics:

  • Information technology
  • Understanding computer types
  • Main parts of a personal computer
  • Computer performance
  • Input and output
  • Computer storage devices
  • Starting and stopping a computer
  • Operating system
  • Resolving problems
  • System setup and properties
  • The electronic world
  • Health, safety, and environment
  • Security
  • Copyright and the law

Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.

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