International Computer Driving Licence 4.0 XP Series: Concepts of Information Technology (IT)
Product Code: i4xp01 Time: 3.0 hour(s) CEUs: Not 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
  • Identify the steps in developing a computer-based system
  • List several ways that networking extends the capabilities of a personal computer
  • 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
  • Software
  • Types of software
  • Systems development
  • Networks
  • The electronic world
  • Health, safety, and environment
  • Security
  • Copyright and the law

Technical Requirements:
Minimum 500MHz Processor; 128 MB RAM; Minimum display resolution 1024x768; Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 or Mac OS X v10.4+; Internet Explorer 7.0+ or Firefox 3.0+ or Chrome 3.0+ or Safari 4.0+. 56K minimum connection; Adobe Flash Player 9.0+ or Windows Media Player 9.0+ for IE users who do not have Adobe Flash Player; JavaScript, popup windows and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.

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