PC Fundamentals

1/2 Day

Course Description

This instructor-led course, through lecture and hands-on exploration, will help build knowledge about what PCs are and how they are useful in the workplace. Topics include computer fundamentals, identifying hardware and software components, understanding the operating system, and exploring the capabilities of a word processing, spreadsheet, and browser program.

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Computer Fundamentals

Overview of Personal Computers

Hardware vs. Software

Operating Systems

Software Applications

Networks

Files and Directories

Files

Directories

Disk Handling Issues and Precautions

Hardware Overview

Motherboard

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Historical Overview of CPUs

RAM

Hard Disk Drives

Floppy Disks

Floppy Disks Drives

CD-ROMs

CD-ROM Drives

Monitor or Display

Keyboard

Mouse or Pointing Device

Modem

PCMCIA Cards

Sound Card

Laptop Docking Stations