Computing fundamentals : IC3 edition / Faithe Wempen [and three others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wempen, Faithe, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

C (Computer program language).

Computer programming.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (755 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, England : Wiley, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Kick start your journey into computing and prepare for your IC3 certification With this essential course book you'll be sending e-mails, surfing the web and understanding the basics of computing in no time. Written by Faithe Wempen, a Microsoft Office Master Instructor and author of more than 120 books, this complete guide to the basics has been tailored to provide comprehensive instruction on the full range of entry-level computing skills. It is a must for students looking to move into almost any profession, as entry-level computing courses have become a compulsory requirement in the modern w

Contents:

About the Author; Contents at a Glance; Contents; Introduction; What You Will Learn; Chapter Features; End-of-Chapter Features; Online Features; Part I: Computer Basics and Hardware; Chapter 1: Computer Basics; Understanding Information Systems; Identifying Computer Types; Understanding Software Types; Computer System Components; How Computers Communicate; Summary; Key Terms; Test Yourself; Chapter 2: The System Unit; Understanding CPUs; Understanding Memory; Understanding Motherboards; Understanding Power Supplies; Troubleshooting Common System Unit Problems; Summary; Key Terms

Test YourselfChapter 3: Input, Output, and Storage; Selecting and Using Input Devices; Selecting and Using Output Devices; Choosing Appropriate Storage Devices; Troubleshooting Common Input, Output, and Storage Problems; Summary; Key Terms; Test Yourself; Part II: Software; Chapter 4: Operating System Basics; Understanding System Software; Comparing the Major Operating Systems; Understanding Device Drivers; Understanding Digital Storage; Summary; Key Terms; Test Yourself; Chapter 5: Introduction to Windows 7; A Tour of Windows 7; Starting Up and Shutting Down; Running Applications

Managing FilesSummary; Key Terms; Test Yourself; Chapter 6: Windows 7 Administration and Maintenance; Managing User Accounts; Using System Utilities; Troubleshooting Common Windows Problems; Summary; Key Terms; Test Yourself; Chapter 7: Understanding Application Software; Business Productivity Software; Graphics Software; Other Types of Software; Managing Your Applications; Summary; Key Terms; Test Yourself; Part III: Microsoft Office; Chapter 8: Understanding Microsoft Office 2010; Understanding the Office 2010 Interface; Using Basic Features of Office Applications

Saving, Opening, and Creating FilesPrinting and Sharing Files; Setting Application Options; Summary; Key Terms; Test Yourself; Chapter 9: Word Processing with Microsoft Word; Editing and Formatting Text; Formatting Paragraphs; Formatting Documents and Sections; Working with Pictures; Working with Tables; Correcting and Collaborating; Summary; Key Terms; Test Yourself; Chapter 10: Creating Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel; Understanding the Excel Interface; Moving Around in a Worksheet; Changing the Structure of a Worksheet; Formatting Cells; Entering Formulas and Functions; Creating Charts

Working with Data TablesSummary; Key Terms; Test Yourself; Chapter 11: Managing Databases with Access; Understanding Access Databases; Creating Databases and Tables; Creating Queries; Creating Forms and Reports; Summary; Key Terms; Test Yourself; Chapter 12: Creating Presentation Graphics with PowerPoint; Building a Basic Presentation; Formatting a Presentation; Creating and Inserting Content; Applying Transitions and Animations; Presenting a Slide Show; Summary; Key Terms; Test Yourself; Part IV: Connectivity and Communication; Chapter 13: Networking and Internet Basics

Our Connected World: Communication Systems

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed September 8, 2014).

ISBN:

9781118910160

1118910168

OCLC:

885122529