PC Applications - Concepts of Information Technology (IT)

Summary:

After taking this course, the learner will be able to identify and differentiate various kinds of computers, hardware, and software. The learner will also be able to describe the concept of networking and list strategies for protecting their computers and

This lesson is part of our PC Applications online training series which contains over 40 hours of self-paced courseware. Our web-based training provides 6 months of unlimited access.

Objectives:

After completing this course you will be able to:

• Identify various kinds of computers, from mainframes to microcomputers
• Distinguish between computer hardware and software
• 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 and its data
• Distinguish differences among copyrighted software, shareware, and freeware
• Identify various kinds of computers, from mainframes to microcomputers
• Distinguish between computer hardware and software
• 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 and its data
• 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
• 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

Applicability:
This course is for anyone who wants to get the most out of using PC Applications.

Prerequisites: None:

Technical Requirements:

• Internet connection
• Browser: Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari, Opera or any standards compliant browser.
• Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required.
• JavaScript must be enabled.

Retake any or all of our computer training as often as you want. Our online tutorials allow you to learn anywhere, anytime from any computer with internet access. All courses allow for 6 months of unlimited access (1 user), includes a variety of features and all courses qualify for Continuing Education Unit credit.

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