International Computer Driving Licence 4.0 XP: Concepts of Information Technology (IT)

Summary:

This course provides an overview of computer hardware and software, networking, and the use of computers in a number of everyday applications.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

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

Outline:

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

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
A glossary

Applicability:

This course is for those people who have never used a computer and for those who have some computer experience but no formal qualification proving their knowledge or skills. It is also for those people who are preparing to take the International Computer Driving Licence examination.

Prerequisites:

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. (5.5 or higher for e-Careers Central) Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Sound card, with speaker or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 (Note: We do not recommend or support installation of the Yahoo toolbar.) JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

The International Computer Driving Licence®(or ICDL) is the registered trade mark of The European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in Ireland and other countries. The courseware distributed through this website has been developed by "e-Careers" and has received the approval of the ECDL Foundation Ltd.
The European Computer Driving Licence® (or ECDL) is the registered trade mark of The European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in Ireland and other countries. The courseware distributed through this website has been developed by "e-Careers" and has received the approval of the ECDL Foundation Ltd.
Microsoft Windows and/or other Microsoft products referenced herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Terms of Use:

This course describes how to meet European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) objectives on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ECDL/ICDL test can be taken with any system/application, and although this course demonstrates a specific system/application, the tasks it teaches can be applied to other systems/applications as well.