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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
•LO5: Use basic functions of
a www-browser to locate
information
Internet
What is the Internet?
The Internet is a global network of
billions of computers and other
electronic devices. With the Internet,
it's possible to access almost any
information, communicate with
anyone else in the world, and do
much more.
What is the Web?
The World Wide Web—usually
called the Web for short—is a
collection of different websites
you can access through the
Internet.
Other things you can do on the Internet
• Shop for anything
online.
• Pay your bills
online
• Manage your bank
accounts
• Meet new people
• Watch News/ TV
online
• Learn new skills
Finding Information Online
SEARCH ENGINES
• Search engines make this information
easier to find. All you have to do is type one or
more keywords, and the search engine will
look for relevant websites.
EMAIL
• Short for electronic mail, email is a way to send
and receive messages across the Internet. Almost
everyone who uses the Internet has their own
email account, usually called an email address.
SOCIAL NETWORKING
• Social networking websites are another way
to connect and share with your family and
friends online.
CHAT AND INSTANT MESSAGING
• Chat and instant messaging (IM) are short
messages sent and read in real time, allowing
you to converse more quickly and easily than
email.
ONLINE MEDIA
• communication technologies that use the
Internet or the World Wide Web to present or
exchange information
Connecting to the Internet
How do I connect to the Internet?

Video
Types of Internet service
• Dial-up
• Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
• Cable
• Satellite
• 3G and 4G
DIAL-UP
This is generally the slowest type of Internet
connection, and you should probably avoid it unless
it is the only service available in your area
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
service uses a broadband connection, which makes
it much faster than dial-up.
Cable
service connects to the Internet via cable TV,
although you do not necessarily need to have cable TV
in order to get it.
SATELLITE
A satellite connection uses broadband but does not
require cable or phone lines; it connects to the Internet
through satellites orbiting the Earth.
3G and 4G
service is most commonly used with mobile phones,
and it connects wirelessly through your ISP's network
Hardware Needed
MODEM
-is short for "Modulator-Demodulator." It is a hardware
component that allows a computer or another device,
such as a router or switch, to connect to the Internet.
ROUTER
- A router is a hardware device that allows you to
connect several computers and other devices to a
single Internet connection, which is known as a
home network.
What is the cloud?
cloud is the Internet—more specifically, it's all of the
things you can access remotely over the Internet.

Video
Why use the cloud?
• Some of the main reasons to use the
cloud are convenience and reliability
• All of the emails in a web-based service are stored on servers
rather than on your computer's hard drive. This means you can
access your email from any computer with an Internet
connection.
MOST COMMON REASONS TO USE THE CLOUD

• File storage: You can store all types of


information in the cloud, including files and
email.
• File sharing: The cloud makes it easy
to share files with several people at the
same time.
• Backing up data: You can also use the
cloud to protect your files.
What is a web app?
• web applications—or web apps—that run in
the cloud and do not need to be installed on
your computer
FACEBOOK
• Facebook lets you create an online profile and
interact
with your friends.
PIXLR
• Pixlr is an image editing application that runs in your
web browser.
GOOGLE DOCS
• Google Docs is an office suite that runs in your browser.
WEB BROWSER
A web browser is a type of software that allows
you
to find and view websites on the Internet.
URLs and the address bar
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a
unique identifier used to locate a resource on the
internet. It is also referred to as a web address.
LINKS
A hyperlink or Link for short is a word, phrase,
or image that you can click on to jump to a new
document or a new section within the current
document. Text hyperlinks are often blue and
underlined, but don't have to be.
Hey, I'm a link! Click me!
Navigation Buttons
The Back and Forward buttons allow you to move
through websites you've recently viewed.

The Refresh button will reload the current page. If


a website stops working, try using the Refresh
button.
Tabbed Browsing
To open a link in a new tab, right-click the link and
select Open link in new tab (the exact wording may
vary from browser to browser).
Bookmarks and History
Bookmarks, also known as favorites, are a great way to save and
organize specific websites so you can revisit them again and
again. Simply locate and select the Star icon to bookmark the
current website.
Bookmarks and History
Your browser will also keep a history of every site you visit. This is
another good way to find a site you visited previously. To view
your history, open your browser settings—usually by clicking the
icon in the upper-right corner—and select History.
Downloading and Uploading
DOWNLOADING
Downloading means receiving data or a file from
the Internet on your computer
UPLOADING
Uploading means sending data or a file from
your
computer to somewhere on the Internet
Difference between Downloading and Uploading
Downloading Uploading
It is a procedure of copying It is a Procedure for copying
files from the webserver to the data from the device to the
machine. webserver.

Memory is required in the Memory is required in the


user’s device to downloading webserver to upload anything.
anything.

Downloading speed is Uploading speed is


Comparatively High. Comparatively low.

Data travels from the Web Data travels from user’s device
server to the user’s device. to the web server.
UNDERSTANDING URLS
UNDERSTANDING URLS

Video
PARTS OF URLS

1. PROTOCOL OR SCHEME
The scheme tells web servers which protocol to use
when it accesses a page on your website. HTTPS,
which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure,
is the most common scheme.
2. DOMAIN NAME
A domain name is an identification string that
defines a realm of administrative autonomy,
authority or control within the Internet.
3. FILE PATH
file path usually will load a homepage or an index
page that's designed to help you navigate to
specific pages on the site
4. PARAMETERS
The parameter string can be clear or confusing to a
human user, but it is critical information for the
server.
5. ANCHOR
Anchor begins with a hashtag and is used to direct
your browser to a specific part of a very long
page, much like a bookmark
A WHOLE URL
Anchor begins with a hashtag and is used to direct
your browser to a specific part of a very long
page, much like a bookmark
A WHOLE URL
Anchor begins with a hashtag and is used to direct
your browser to a specific part of a very long
page, much like a bookmark
WEB BROWSER
A web browser is a type of software that allows
you to find and view websites on the Internet.
Google Chrome
Google Chrome has been quick to gain popularity
since its first release in 2008, and has been known
for its fast, reliable performance as well as its
minimalist design and support for the latest web
technologies.
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer/Edge:
• One of the oldest known web browsers, first released in 1995
with Windows 95, Internet Explorer (IE) is also the most widely
distributed browser in the world
• Microsoft Edge is the default web browser on Windows 10,
replacing Internet Explorer 11 and Internet Explorer Mobile
MOZILLA FIREFOX
• Mozilla Firefox is a browser that was released in 2004 and is as
popular as IE with market share that is neck and neck. It is
considered one of the top 3 browsers in terms of performance,
and is owned by a non-profit organization
SAFARI
• Safari is a web browser originally designed for apple mac
users although Apple did give it a go with a windows version.
Safari was found to be much slower than its competitors with
even internet explorer out performing it.
OPERA
Opera is a multi-platform web browser developed by Opera
Software. Opera is a Chromium-based browser. It distinguishes itself
from other browsers through its user interface, functionality, and
other features.

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