Introduction to Computers

(CIS105-2018)/ISBN:978-1-61691-379-3

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Introduction to Computers

Learn the basics of computers with the Introduction to Computers course and performance-based labs. Performance-based labs simulate real-world, hardware, software & command line interface environments and can be mapped to any text-book, course & training. The study guide provides knowledge regarding the basic concepts of computers like using Internet, searching World Wide Web, understanding hardware, software, and operating systems. This study guide also teaches the working of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint along with the idea of cloud computing, networking, mobile devices, and many more.

Lessons

15+ Lessons | 71+ Exercises | 83+ Quizzes | 225+ Flashcards | 225+ Glossary of terms

TestPrep

65+ Pre Assessment Questions | 4+ Full Length Tests | 65+ Post Assessment Questions | 260+ Practice Test Questions

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Lessons 1: Using the Internet

  • Understanding the Terminology About the Internet and the WWW
  • Understanding the World Wide Web
  • Browsing the Web with a Web Browser
  • Summary

Lessons 2: Searching the World Wide Web

  • Using Search Engines to Find Information Online
  • Performing Advanced Searches Using Symbols and Search Operators
  • Searching for Files Online
  • Dealing with Online Advertisements
  • Finding Valuable Information on Internet Forums and Knowledge Bases
  • Evaluating the Information That You Find on the Web
  • Summary

Lessons 3: Understanding Hardware

  • The Internal Hardware Components of a Computer
  • Peripheral Devices That Can Be Connected to a Computer
  • The Most Common Types of Computers and Devices
  • How Information Is Transmitted inside a Computer
  • How to Evaluate the Performance of a Computer or Device
  • Summary

Lessons 4: Understanding Operating Systems

  • Operating Systems and Their Roles When Using Computers and Devices
  • Working with Files and Folders
  • Customizing Your Computer
  • Summary

Lessons 5: Understanding Software

  • The Dependencies between Hardware and Software
  • Installing, Removing, or Reinstalling Software
  • Software Licensing and Its Implications
  • The Most Common Types of Office Applications
  • Using Templates to Get Started with an Application
  • Personal Entertainment Applications
  • Compressing Files to Save Space
  • Optimizing Your Computer's Hard Disk Performance
  • Protecting Yourself from Malware
  • Summary

Lessons 6: Using Microsoft Word

  • Configuring the Layout of Your Documents
  • Organizing the Data in Your Documents
  • Summary

Lessons 7: Troubleshooting Problems with Your Computer

  • Dealing with Problems Caused by Software
  • Dealing with Problems Caused by Hardware
  • Creating Your Own Backup System
  • Summary

Lessons 8: Using Microsoft Excel

  • Navigating among Worksheets, Workbooks, and Cells
  • Changing the Alignment and the Positioning of Cells
  • Changing the Size of Cells
  • Formatting How Cells Are Displayed
  • Adding and Removing Rows and Columns
  • Merging or Unmerging Cells
  • Using Number Formats in Microsoft Excel Workbooks
  • Sorting and Filtering Data
  • Using Common Formulas and Functions
  • Adding Charts and Graphs
  • Summary

Lessons 9: Using Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Adding and Removing Slides When Creating Presentations
  • Changing the Order of Your Slides
  • Changing the Design and the Background of Your Presentations
  • Adding and Formatting the Text in Your Presentations
  • Changing the Layout of Your Slides
  • Adding Shapes and Pictures to Your Slides
  • Adding Tables to Your Presentations
  • Formatting the Tables in Your Presentations
  • Adding Charts to Your Presentations
  • Adding Video and Other Multimedia Files to Your Presentations
  • Adding Animations to Your Presentation
  • Setting Transitions between Slides and Viewing Your Presentations
  • Summary

Lessons 10: Cloud Computing

  • Cloud computing concepts
  • Cloud accounts
  • Difference between application and software
  • Summary

Lessons 11: Networking and Mobile device

  • Our Connected World: Communication Systems
  • The Internet
  • Cell Phone Networks
  • Ways of Classifying Networks
  • Applications of Mobile Devices
  • Summary

Lessons 12: Understanding Networking and Its Most Important Concepts

  • Understanding Networks
  • Understanding Network Addressing
  • Using and Securing Wireless Networks
  • Security Networks with Firewalls and Gateways
  • Measuring the Speed of Your Internet Connection
  • Understanding the Different Types of Internet Connections
  • Virtual Private Networks
  • Principles for Troubleshooting Networking Problems
  • Troubleshooting Network Problems with the Help of Windows Troubleshooting Tools
  • Troubleshooting Network Problems from the Command Prompt
  • Summary

Lessons 13: Communicating Online with Others

  • Creating and Securing Email Accounts
  • Sending Email Messages
  • Replying to and Forwarding Email Messages
  • Automating Your Email Account
  • Organizing and Archiving Your Inbox
  • Managing Your Calendar
  • Communicating through Text Messages
  • Communicating through Multimedia
  • Using Social Media and Social Networks
  • Increasing the Privacy of Your Social Networking Activity
  • Summary

Lessons 14: Being a Responsible Digital Citizen

  • Personal vs. Professional Communication
  • Verbal vs. Written Communication
  • Inappropriate Ways of Communicating Online
  • Censorship and Filters in the Digital World
  • Legal and Responsible Use of Computers
  • Summary

Lessons 15: Maintaining Your Health and Safety While Using Computers

  • Internet Security Concerns
  • Protecting Your Identity and Your Data
  • Removing Data from Your Computer
  • Keeping Your Computer Safe from Threats and Malware
  • The Ergonomics of Using the Computer in a Healthy Way
  • Common Problems That Are Generated by Incorrect Computer Use and Posture
  • Summary

Hands-on LAB Activities (Performance Labs)

Using the Internet

  • Identifying your computer's IP address
  • Browsing web using functionalities in IE
  • Browsing web using functionalities in Firefox
  • Deleting the browsing history
  • Viewing cookies and temporary files in IE
  • Saving a web page as a favorite in IE
  • Searching for a text on a web page using the menu bar
  • Adding google hangouts plugin
  • Setting the homepage in IE
  • Accessing the browsing history in IE

Searching the World Wide Web

  • Searching the web using Bing
  • Opening the online MS Word help file

Understanding Hardware

  • Connecting a Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor to a Computer
  • Determining the available hardware resources using task manager

Understanding Operating Systems

  • Signing into Windows 10
  • Putting your computer to sleep and then resuming your work
  • Installing Windows Updates manually
  • Changing items size on your screen
  • Changing the desktop color
  • Creating a Standard User Account
  • Sharing a folder with another user account
  • Configuring Windows Update settings
  • Changing Screen Resolution

Understanding Software

  • Installing an application
  • Installing security software
  • Uninstalling an Application
  • Installing VLC media player
  • Creating a document using a template
  • Extracting the contents of a ZIP file archive
  • Freeing up disk space with disk cleanup
  • Using disk defragmenter
  • Changing the settings on Windows firewall

Using Microsoft Word

  • Changing margins in MS Word
  • Changing text alignment
  • Enabling the ruler in MS Word
  • Breaking Content into Columns
  • Increasing the Line Spacing
  • Formatting the text in MS Word
  • Creating lists in MS Word
  • Inserting a Table
  • Inserting Rows and Columns
  • Sorting a list
  • Inserting Page Numbers

Troubleshooting Problems with Your Computer

  • Setting the compatibility mode for any Windows application
  • Ending function of nonresponsive applications
  • Starting Windows 10 in safe mode
  • Backing Up Files
  • Restoring Files
  • Configuring OneDrive

Using Microsoft Excel

  • Navigating between cells in MS Excel
  • Jumping to a specific cell in MS Excel
  • Searching a specific value in MS Excel
  • Changing alignment and orientation of cells
  • Changing the formatting of cells
  • Adding and removing rows and columns
  • Merging and unmerging cells in MS Excel sheet
  • Sorting data using color codes in MS Excel
  • Filtering data in MS Excel 2016
  • Using mathematical operators in MS Excel
  • Using relative and absolute references
  • Using the Average function in MS Excel 2016
  • Using the SUM function in MS Excel 2016
  • Inserting a chart in MS Excel 2016

Using Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Adding and removing slides
  • Applying themes in MS PowerPoint 2016
  • Adding and formatting text in a presentation
  • Inserting and formatting shapes in MS PowerPoint 2016
  • Formatting tables in MS PowerPoint
  • Inserting a picture and an object into a MS PowerPoint presentation
  • Inserting a video in MS PowerPoint 2016
  • Applying animation on images in MS PowerPoint 2016
  • Applying transition on the slide in MS PowerPoint 2016

Cloud Computing

  • Installing and setting up dropbox
  • Starting G suite

Networking and Mobile device

  • Connecting a system to a wireless network
  • Connecting an iPhone to the Wi-Fi network

Understanding Networking and Its Most Important Concepts

  • Configuring IPv4 address
  • Understanding ipconfig commands
  • Configuring SSID
  • Configuring Windows firewall settings
  • Creating a dial-up connection
  • Creating a remote access VPN connection
  • Diagnosing Networking Issues
  • Testing the existence of other hosts
  • Analyzing network paths with tracert
  • Releasing and renewing an IP address
  • Understanding the arp command
  • Using the netsh command

Communicating Online with Others

  • Creating a Gmail account
  • Forwarding an email message in MS Outlook
  • Setting up automatic replies
  • Archiving Outlook items
  • Testing sound service on Skype

Maintaining Your Health and Safety While Using Computers

  • Cleaning system using the CCleaner application
  • Running the MBSA tool