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College of engineering and
Raya University Technology
Department of Computer Science
Fundamentals of Computer Literacy Training Module 1: Software and It’s components
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1.2 Software 1.2.1 Recognize that software can be installed locally or accessed online. Software can be installed locally on a specific computer or device, on a network or accessed online (in the cloud).
1.2.2 Identify common examples of operating
systems for: Computers: Examples include Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS; and Linux. Devices: Examples include Google Android OS, Apple iOS, Microsoft Windows.
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1.2 Software 1.2.3 Identify common examples of applications like: Office productivity: These applications, typically combined in suites, are designed for producing outputs, such as, documents, spreadsheets, presentations and databases. Examples include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), GSuite (Docs, Sheets and Slides), Apple iWork (Pages, Numbers and Keynote), Apache OpenOffice (Writer, Calc, Impress), and LibreOffice (Writer, Calc, Impress). Web Browser: Examples include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Internet Explorer. 11/25/2024 Computer and Online Essenicials 3 1.2 Software Communications: Examples include email, messaging, voice call and video call applications, which are used for communicating over the Internet. Social networking: Examples include social network websites and Internet forums used for interacting with like-minded people over the Internet. Design: Examples include photo-editing applications used for editing digital images (Photoshop, GIMP) and desktop publishing applications used for creating professional page layouts (Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher)
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2. Managing Files and Applications
2.1 Introducing File Management
2.1.1 Understand the function of the operating system's file management application, desktop, and taskbar to efficiently manage and access files, folders, applications. File Management Application: A graphical user interface used to access and manage files and folders stored on a computer or drive
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2. Managing Files and Applications
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2. Managing Files and Applications Desktop: A customizable screen that appears when you log in, which uses icons to provide quick access to files, folders, applications and the Recycle Bin. Taskbar: A customizable bar containing the Start button, which provides quick access to applications and settings, the Cortana search box, pinned and open applications, and the notification area.
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2.1.2 Identify common icons like those representing:
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2.1.3 Understand how an operating system organizes
drives, folders, files in a hierarchical structure. File Explorer displays the hierarchical structure of files, folders, and drives on a computer.
2.1.3 Navigate between drives, folders, sub-
folders, files. Click the File Explorer icon on the taskbar
File In the left-hand pane, click the arrow beside a drive,
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In the right-hand pane, double-click a drive, folder, sub-folder
or file to open it. Click the Back arrow button or the Forward arrow button to navigate back and forwards through previously visited locations Click the Up arrow button to navigate up a level in the hierarchy.
2.1.4 Change view to display files and folders
like: tiles, icons, list, details. In File Explorer, click the View tab. Click the preferred option 11/25/2024 Computer andin the Online Layout group Essenicials 10 2.Managing Files and Applications
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2.1.5 Search for files by properties: all or part of file
name. In File Explorer navigate to the relevant location to search. In the search field enter a full file name or part of a file name.
2.1.5 Search for files by properties: using
wildcards if necessary In File Explorer navigate to the relevant location to search. 11/25/2024 Computer and Online Essenicials 12 2.Managing Files and Applications The question mark (?) is typically used to substitute one character and The asterisk (*) is typically used to substitute many characters. For example, in the search box enter *.txt to find all files with the extension .txt or enter b*.* to find all files that begin with the letter b.
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2.1.5 Search for files by properties:
content. In File Explorer navigate to the relevant location to search. Click in the search box and select Advanced Options in the Options group in the Search tab.
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2.2 Organizing Files and Folders
2.2.1 Create a folder. In File Explorer navigate to where the folder will be created. Right-click and click New then Click Folder. Enter a folder name and press the Return key
2.2.1 Recognize good practice in folder, file
naming: Use meaningful names for folders and files to help with searching and organization.
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2.2.2 Rename a file, folder.
Right-click on the file or folder to rename. Click Rename. Enter a new name. Press the Return key.
2.2.3 Select individual files, folders.
Click a file or folder.
2.2.3 Select adjacent files, folders.
Click the first file or folder, hold down the Shift key, and then click the last file or folder
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2.Managing Files and Applications 2.2.3 Select non-adjacent files, folders. Hold down the Ctrl key, and then click each file or folder to select.
2.2.4 Copy files, folders between folders,
drives. Right-click the file or folder to copy. Click Copy. Navigate to the new 11/25/2024 location. Computer and Online Essenicials 17 2.Managing Files and Applications
2.2.4 Move files, folders between folders, drives.
Right-click the file or folder to move. Click Cut. Navigate to the new location. Right-click and click Paste.
2.2.5 Delete files, folders to the recycle
bin/wastebasket/trash. Right-click the file or folder to delete Click Delete.
2.2.5 Restore files, folders to original location
Double-click the Recycle Bin icon.
Select the items to restore.
Right-click and click Restore
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2.2.6 Sort files in ascending order by name.
Double-click the folder containing the files to sort. Click the View tab. Select Sort by.
2.2.6 Sort files in descending order by name.
Click the View tab. Select Sort by, click Name, select Sort by and click Descending.
2.2.6 Sort files in ascending order by size.
Click the View tab.
Select Sort by, click Size, select Sort by and click Ascending
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2.2.6 Sort files in descending order by size.
Double-click the folder containing the files to sort. Click the View tab. Select Sort by and click Size.
2.2.6 Sort files in ascending order by type.
Double-click the folder containing the files to sort. Click the View tab. Select Sort by and click Type.
2.2.6 Sort files in descending order by type.
Click the View tab. Select Sort by, click Type, select Sort by and click Descending. 11/25/2024 Computer and Online Essenicials 20 2.Managing Files and Applications
2.2.6 Sort files in ascending order by date modified.
Double-click the folder containing the files to sort. Click the View tab. Select Sort by, click Date Modified, click Sort by, and click Ascending. 2.2.6 Sort files in descending order by date modified. Click the View tab. Select Sort by and click Date Modified
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2.3 Storage 2.3.1 Identify the main types of storage media like: Internal hard drive፡ A non-volatile, random access storage device for digital data. External hard drive ፡ A hard disk located outside the computer. Network drive ፡ A drive shared by multiple users or devices. Online/Cloud file storage፡ A file storage service available over the Internet. USB flash drive ፡ A portable digital storage device. Memory card ፡A digital storage device used in cameras and other devices 11/25/2024 Computer and Online Essenicials 22 2.3 Storage 2.3.2 Identify file size, folder size, storage capacity measurements like:
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2.3 Storage 2.3.3 Display file, folder, drive properties like: name, size, location. In File Explorer, right-click the file, folder or drive. Select Properties. Click OK to close. 2.4 Managing Applications 2.4.1 Install an application from a CD or DVD. Insert the disc into your computer. Many installation CDs or DVDs automatically open an installation wizard for the program.
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2.3 Storage In these cases, the AutoPlay dialog box appears, and you can choose to run the wizard Follow the steps displayed on screen. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation if prompted. The application will install
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2.3 Storage 2.4.1 Install an application from the Internet. Click the appropriate link on the web page to install or download the application. To install the application immediately: click Open or Run and follow the steps on screen. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation if prompted. To install the application later: click Save. The installation file will download. Double-click the installation file to install and follow the steps on screen. Type the administrator password or provide 11/25/2024 Computer and Online Essenicials 26 confirmation if prompted. 2.3 Storage 2.4.1 Install an application from an online application store. Click the Start button. If necessary, scroll to the Microsoft Store tile and click the Microsoft Store tile Find and select the required app and click Get. Or if the app is not free, click Buy and enter payment details as required 2.4.1 Uninstall an application. Click the Start button. Click the Settings icon and click Apps. 11/25/2024 Computer and Online Essenicials 27 Select the application to uninstall and click Uninstall 2.3 Storage 2.4.2 Shut down a non-responding application. Press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys. Click Task Manager.
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2.3 Storage 2.4.3 Capture a full screen. Press the Print Screen key (PrtScn). Right-click and click Paste as required.
2.4.3 Capture an active window.
Open a window on the desktop. Press the Alt key + Print Screen key. Right-click and click Paste as required
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3 Networks 3.1 Network Concepts 3.1.1 Define the term network. More than one computer or device connected through physical (wired) and/or wireless connections. 3.1.1 Outline the purpose of a network: •To enable computers and devices to share data, applications and devices securely.
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3 Networks 3.1.2 Understand the concepts of downloading from, uploading to a network. Downloading from a network፡ Copying a file from a computer on a remote system to a local computer or device. Uploading to a network፡ Copying a file from a local computer or device to a computer on a remote system
3.1.3 Understand the term Internet.
A world-wide system of linked computer networks, connecting billions of computers and devices.
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3 Networks 3.1.3 Identify some of the Internet’s main uses like:
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3 Networks 3.2 Network Access 3.2.1 Identify options for connecting to the Internet like: Wired network፡ Connects computers to the Internet using fixed cables, such as fiber optic, DSL, or cable television lines. Wireless network፡ Connects wireless-enabled computers and devices to the Internet using wireless technology, such as Wi-Fi and satellite. Mobile phone network፡ Connects Internet compatible mobile devices to the Internet using mobile technology, 11/25/20 suchComputer as mobile broadband and Online Essenicials 33 3 Networks 3.2.2 Recognize the status of a wireless network: Protected/secure፡ The network is protected to prevent unauthorized access. Open፡ The network is accessible to all.
3.2.2 Connect to a wireless network.
Click the wireless connection icon in the notification area on the taskbar.
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11/25/20 3 Networks 3.2.2 Recognize the status of a wireless network: Protected/secure፡ The network is protected to prevent unauthorized access. Open፡ The network is accessible to all.
3.2.2 Connect to a wireless network.
Click the wireless connection icon in the notification area on the taskbar.