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    The document discusses competencies related to performing computer operations. It includes 6 learning outcomes: 1) planning and preparing tasks, 2) inputting data, 3) accessing information, 4) producing output, 5) using a web browser, and 6) maintaining equipment and systems. The unit code for these competencies is 506311203.

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    COMMON COMPETENCIES

    UNIT OF PERFORM COMPUTER


    COMPETENCY: OPERATIONS

    UNIT CODE: 506311203

    This unit covers the knowledge, skills,


    attitudes and values needed to perform
    UNIT computer operations which include
    DESCRIPTOR inputting, accessing, producing and
    transferring data using the appropriate
    hardware and software.
    COMMON COMPETENCY
    UNIT OF
    LEARNING OUTCOME
    COMPETENCY:

    • 1.1.1 Plan and prepare for task to be


    undertaken
    • 1.1.2 Input data into computer
    • 1.1.3. Access information using
    PERFORM computer
    COMPUTER • 1.1.4 Produce output/ data using
    OPERATIONS computer system
    • 1.1.5 Use basic functions of a
    www- browser to locate information
    • 1.1.6 Maintain computer equipment
    and systems
    • LO3: Access information
    using
    computer
    WINDOWS
    Windows is an operating system designed by
    Microsoft. The operating system is what
    allows you to use a computer
    Working With Applications
    An application—also known as a
    program—is a type of software that
    allows you to complete tasks on your
    computer. Windows comes with many
    built-in applications you can use
    To Open An Application:
    1. Using your mouse, click the Start button, then
    select the desired application. If you don't see the
    one you want, click All Programs to see a complete
    list of applications.
    To Open An Application:
    2. The application will appear in a new
    window
    Parts of a window
    • Click the Minimize button to hide the window. The
    window
    will be minimized to the taskbar.

    • Click the Maximize button to make the window fill the


    entire screen.

    • If the screen is maximized, the Maximize button will


    be temporarily replaced by the Restore button.

    • Click the Close button to close the


    window
    Working With Files
    FILE
    Files are usually represented by an icon. In
    the image below, you can see a few different
    types of files below the Recycle Bin on the
    desktop.
    FOLDER
    Windows uses folders to help you organize files. You
    can put files inside a folder, just like you would put
    documents inside a real folder.
    ERGONOMICS
    Ergonomics is the study of the
    relationship between people, their
    work tasks and their physical work
    environment. The major goal of
    ergonomics is to fit the job to the
    individual and promote healthy
    work practices.
    From File Explorer, double-click a folder to
    open it. You can then see all of the files
    stored in that folder.
    Notice that you can also see the location of a
    folder in the address bar near the top of the
    window.
    Notice that you can also see the location of a
    folder in the address bar near the top of the
    window.
    To Open A File
    1. Find the file on your computer and
    double-click it
    2. Open the application, then use the
    application to open the file.
    To Move A File
    2. Release the mouse. The file will appear in the
    new location.
    Moving And Deleting Files
    Windows allows you to move files to different folders
    and delete files you no longer use.
    To Move A File
    1. Click and drag the file to the desired
    location.
    TO CREATE A NEW FOLDER
    1. Within File Explorer, locate and select
    the New folder button.
    2. The new folder will appear. Type the
    desired name for the folder and press Enter.
    KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS IN WINDOWS
    Keyboard shortcuts are keys or a combination of
    keys you can press on your keyboard to perform
    a variety of tasks.
    WORKING WITH TEXT
    These keyboard shortcuts are useful when working
    with text in word processors, email applications,
    and
    more.
    Ctrl+X: Cut the selected text.
    Ctrl+C: Copy the selected text.
    Ctrl+V: Paste the copied or cut text.
    Ctrl+A: Select all of the text on the page or
    in the active window.
    Ctrl+B: Bold the selected text.
    Ctrl+I: Italicize the selected text.
    Ctrl+U: Underline the selected text.
    Working With Files And Applications

    Ctrl+Alt+Delete: Force an unresponsive or


    frozen program to quit. This keyboard
    shortcut opens the Task Manager.
    Delete: Send a selected file or files to
    the Recycle Bin.
    Enter: Open a selected application or file.
    Ctrl+N: Create a new file.
    Ctrl+O: Open an existing file.
    Ctrl+S: Save the current file.
    Ctrl+Z: Undo the previous
    action. If you want to
    redo the action, press Ctrl+Y.
    Windows key: Open the Start
    menu (or the Start
    screen in Windows 8).
    Internet shortcuts
    Ctrl+N: Open a new browser window.
    Ctrl+T: Open a new browser tab
    Ctrl+D: Bookmark the current page.
    Ctrl+B: View bookmarks.
    Ctrl+J: View recently downloaded
    files.
    Using the Alt key to navigate menus
    When you press the Alt key, you will
    have access to all of the menus in the
    current application.
    Finding more keyboard shortcuts
    Productivity Software

    Software that allows people to complete


    daily work; typically utilized in
    business or organizational settings.
    Word Processing
    This class of software provides for the
    creation of written documents.
    Spreadsheet
    This class of software provides a way to do
    numeric calculations and analyses.
    Presentation
    This class of software provides for the creation of
    slideshow presentations.
    Database Software
    This class of software allows the user to enter,
    retrieve, and update data in an organized and
    efficient way.
    Using Productivity Application Software

    Productivity application software works to


    increase the overall productivity of its users.
    You are probably used to using productivity
    application software in your personal or
    professional lives. If you have ever written
    documents, created presentations or
    spreadsheets, made graphics, or edited
    photos or electronic music, you have used
    productivity application software
    Using Productivity Application Software
    Type of Software Common Example Typical Use
    Word Processing Microsoft Word Create letters, memos,
    Google Doc newsletters, posters, reports
    Open Office Writer

    Spreadsheet Microsoft Excel Charts, graphs, data


    Open Office Calc visualizations, simple databases,
    Google Sheets grade book, invoices

    Presentation Microsoft Powerpoint Linear presentations, hyper


    Open Office Impress presentations, simple animation
    Google Slides

    Database Microsoft Access Data driven reports, electronic


    Microsoft SQL Server filing system, simple database
    MySQL management system
    Business Application Software

    Business application software is a subset of


    the application software. These programs
    are built to facilitate certain business
    functions, improving the accuracy,
    efficiency, and effectiveness of operations.
    List of Business Application Software
    Application Name Use Cases
    Employee or Salary Sheet, Basic
    Microsoft Excel or Google Sheet Calculation

    Microsoft Word or Google Doc For Document Creation


    Microsoft PowerPoint or Numbers
    (Mac) For Presentation Making

    QuickBooks Accounting
    Wave Invoicing
    Skype/Slack/Zoom Team Collaboration & Online Meeting
    Project Management & Meeting Notes
    Asana/Trello/BaseCamp/Evernote taking

    Dropbox or Google Drive File & Document Storage


    PayPal, Square, Stripe Payments & Invoicing
    Rescue Time Time Tracking
    Salesforce/Zoho/Bitrix24 Customer Relationship Management

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