International Computer Driving Licence Version 4.0: Using the Computer and Managing Files
Product Code: ICD402 Time: 5 Hour(s) CEUs: .50

Summary:

This course shows users how to start, shut down, and restart the computer; display system and desktop information and online help; work with icons and windows; organize files and folders; and edit and print data. 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.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Start, shut down, and restart a personal computer
  • Display information about the operating system and the desktop
  • Format a diskette
  • Use application help
  • Move and use icons to start programs
  • Identify the parts of an application window
  • Manage folders and files
  • Edit and print data

Outline:

  • Starting and shutting down the PC
  • Displaying system information
  • Changing the PC's desktop configuration
  • PC setup operations
  • Introduction to icons
  • Working with desktop icons
  • Working with windows
  • Using help
  • Text editing
  • File management
  • Working with folders and files
  • Deleting and restoring folders and files
  • Searching for folders and files
  • Compressing files
  • Viruses
  • Printer setup

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
  • 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 Foundation examination.

Prerequisites:

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

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

  • "International Computer Driving Licence" and ICDL and Stars device are registered trade marks of the International Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in Ireland and other countries. eLearningDepot.com.com, Inc., is an independent entity from the International Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited, and not affiliated with the International Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in any manner. This course may be used in assisting students to prepare for the International Computer Driving Licence Examination. Neither the International Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited nor eLearningDepot.com.com, Inc., warrants that the use of this course will ensure passing the relevant Examination.
  • "European Computer Driving Licence" and ECDL and Stars device are registered trade marks of the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in Ireland and other countries. eLearningDepot.com.com, Inc., is an independent entity from the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited, and not affiliated with the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in any manner. This course may be used in assisting students to prepare for the European Computer Driving Licence Examination. Neither the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited nor eLearningDepot.com.com, Inc., warrants that the use of this course will ensure passing the relevant Examination.
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