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International Computer Driving Licence 4.0 XP: Concepts of Information Technology (IT)
Product Code: I4XP01 Time: 3 Hour(s) CEUs: 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:

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 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. 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 "Mindleaders" 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 "Mindleaders" 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.

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