Types of Computers - Outline

Types of Computers

• Categories of Computers (1 .1.1)
• Types of Microcomputers (1.1.2)
• Other Computing Devices (1.1.3)

Central Processing Unit

• What the CPU Does (1 .1.4)
• Microprocessor Speed (1.1.5)

Memory and Storage

• Types of Memory and Storage (1.1.6)
• How Memory is Measured (1 .1.7)
• Information Flow Between Storage Devices (1 .1.8)

Interaction Between Computers

• Difference Between Large and Small Systems (1.1.9)
• Connecting Computers (1 .1.10)
• Information and Resource Sharing (1.1.11)

Lesson 2 - Computer Component Functions

Hardware Components

• External Components (1 .2.1)
• Internal Components (1 .2.2)
• Specialized Input Devices (1 .2.3)
• Specialized Output Devices (1 .2.4)
• Storage Media (1.2.5)
• Computer Input/Output Ports (1.2 .6)
• Installing Hardware Devices (1.2.7)

Lesson 3 - Purchasing Computer Systems Decision Criteria for Purchasing Computers

Selecting Personal Computers (1 .3.1)

Computer Performance (1 .3.2)

Hardware and Software Considerations (1 .3.3)

Other Deciding Factors (1 .3.4)

Lesson 4 – Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Solving Computer Related Problems

• Protecting Computers from Theft or Damage (1.4.1)
• Conditions That Can Cause Damage (1.4.2)
• Guarding Against Power Problems (1.4.3)
• Troubleshooting Common Hardware Problems (1.4.4)
• Poorly Maintained Computer Systems (1.4 .5)
• Routine Computer Maintenance Tasks (1.4 .6)
• When to Call an Expert (1.4.7)
• Troubleshooting Steps (1.4 .8)

Lesson 5 - Using, Developing and Upgrading Software

Software and Hardware Working Together

• Hardware/Software Interaction (2.1.1)
• Software Development Terms and Concepts (2.1.2)
• Upgrading Software (2 .1.3)

Software Types

• Word Processing Concepts (2.2.1)
• Electronic Spreadsheet Concepts (2.2.2)
• Presentation Software Concepts (2 .2.3)
• Data base Software Concepts (2 .2.4)
• Graphics and Multimedia Software Concepts (2.2.5)
• Utility Software Fundamentals (2 .2.6)
• Other Types of Software Applications (2 .2.7)
• Selecting the Right Application Type (2 .2.8)

Lesson 6 - Operating Systems

What They Are and How They Work

• Purpose of an Operating System (3 .1.1)
• Different Types of Operating Systems (3 .1.2)
• Evolution of Operating Systems (3 .1.3)
• Capabilities/Limitations Imposed by Operating System (3 .1.4)
• Common Problems Related to Operating Systems (3 .1.5)

Lesson 7 - Microsoft Windows

The Windows Desktop

• Identify Elements of the Windows Desktop (3 .2.1)
• Manipulate Windows (3.2.2)
• Shutting Down and Restarting the Computer (3 .2.3)
• Using the Windows Start Menu and Taskbar (3.2.4)

Files and Folders

• Manipulate Desktop Folders and Icons (3.2.5)
• Manage Files Using Windows Explorer (3.2.6)
• Precautions While Manipulating Files (3.2.7)
• Common Problems Working with Files (3.2.8)

Windows Control Panel

• Display Control, Panel (3.3.1)
• Identify Control Panel' Settings (3.3.2)
• Change Control Panel Settings (3.3.3)
• Installing/Removing Printers (3.3.4)
• Changing System Settings (3 .3.5)
• Install/ Remove Software (3.3.6)
• Common Problems Installing Software (3 .3.7)