FUNDAMENTAL COMPUTER AND IT LITERACY

Basics of Computer Introduction

Computer basics include:

  • Computer and its applications
  • Hardware and peripherals
  • Switching on-Starting and shutting down of computer

Computer Operating System

The computer operating system covers:

  • Basics of Operating System
  • WINDOWS OS
  • User interface of Windows OS
  • Create, Copy, Move, and delete Files and Folders
  • Use of External memory like pen drive, CD, DVD etc.
  • Use of Common applications

Word Processing and Worksheet

Word Processing and Worksheet basics:

  • Basic operation of Word Processing
  • Creating, opening, and closing Documents
  • Use of shortcuts
  • Creating and Editing Text
  • Formatting the Text
  • Insertion & creation of Tables
  • Printing document
  • Basics of Excel worksheet
  • Understanding basic commands
  • Creating simple worksheets
  • Understanding sample worksheets
  • Use of simple formulas and functions
  • Printing of simple excel sheets

Computer Networking and Internet

Networking and Internet essentials:

  • Basic of computer Networks (using real life examples)
  • Definitions of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN)
  • Concept of Internet (Network of Networks)
  • Meaning of World Wide Web (WWW)
  • Web Browser, Web Site, Web page, and Search Engines
  • Accessing the Internet using Web Browser
  • Downloading and Printing Web Pages
  • Opening an email account and use of email
  • Social media sites and its implication
  • Information Security and antivirus tools
  • Do's and Don'ts in Information Security
  • Awareness of IT - ACT, types of cybercrimes