Below you will find a list of standards that you will be evaluated on in the Northstar Digital Literacy test. Check the boxes off when you feel confident in a skill. You will want all of the boxes checked before you take the proctored test. You can follow the link below the list for further lessons if there are any boxes that you can't check.
Identify the operating system used by a computer.
Identify the parts of the Windows 10 interface (desktop, taskbar, etc.).
Demonstrate knowledge of the Windows Start Menu, including Get Help.
Use Cortana to search for a file, program, or document.
Identify icons, functions, and any file extensions related to basic office software (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and default Windows programs (Microsoft Edge, Windows Defender, etc.).
Start and exit programs.
Minimize and maximize windows.
Open, close and switch between windows.
Demonstrate knowledge of Windows File Explorer and identify drives on the computer, as well as cloud storage services (e.g., OneDrive).
Move documents and files, including to and from Recycle Bin.
Shutdown, restart, and log off a computer.
Use Settings to uninstall or modify apps.
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Ready to take a deeper dive into Windows 10?
Follow this link to a set of comprehensive lessons from GCFGlobal covering Windows.
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/