Computer Hardware, Peripherals
and Troubleshooting.
To get the most from computer technology, you need to know what
technology exists, how it works, and what component parts work
with it. This domain explores the various computers available
today, their components and peripherals, including input-output
devices
such as printers, cameras, scanners and game controllers. You’ll
also learn how to maintain computer equipment, protect hardware
from theft or damage, and solve common hardware problems.
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Identify types of computers, how they process information, and
the purpose and function of different hardware components
• Identify how to maintain computer equipment and solve common
problems relating to computer hardware
Computer Software.
Software turns a computer into a powerful tool for creating,
finding, organizing, and communicating information. This domain
examines how software and hardware work together to perform
computing tasks and how software is developed and upgraded.
You’ll identify different types of software and explore the
fundamental concepts relating to popular applications, such as
word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, databases,
graphic and multimedia programs, and many others.
• Identify how software and hardware work together to perform
computing tasks and how software is distributed and upgraded
• Identify different types of application software and general
concepts relating to application software categories
Using an Operating System.
(Windows XP)
A computer’s operating system controls the flow of information
and performs most of the background work. In this domain, you’ll
examine what an operating system is, how it works, and how to
manage it. You’ll learn how to manipulate windows, folders,
files and shortcuts; install, uninstall and run applications;
and solve common problems. Also covered is a discussion of the
most popular operating systems (e.g., Windows, Macintosh OS,
Linux, etc.) and their capabilities.
• Identify what an operating system is and how it works, and
solve common problems related to operating systems
• Use an operating system to manipulate a computer’s desktop,
files and disks
• Identify how to change system settings, install and remove
software
