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Practical Computer Literacy

by: Parsons,June Jamrich

Practical Computer Literacy

by: Parsons,June Jamrich

ISBN 13:
9780619213893
ISBN 10:
0619213892
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 07/05/2004
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

Practical Computer Literacy integrates Computer Concepts, Office Applications, and Internet Concepts all in one book that will meet IC3 and other computer literacy exam standards.

Section I: Computing Fundamentals

Computer Hardware

(18)

What is a computer?

(1)

How are computers classified?

(2)

Can computers connect to each other?

(1)

What are the components of a personal computer system?

(1)

What's inside the system unit?

(1)

How do computer circuits manipulate data?

(1)

What factors affect computer speed, power, and compatibility?

(2)

What's important about microprocessors?

(1)

What's important about computer memory?

(1)

Why do computers use multiple storage devices?

(3)

What kind of maintenance and care does a computer require?

(2)

Assessment

(1)

Peripheral Devices

(16)

What is a peripheral device?

(1)

What are the options for standard input devices?

(1)

What are the options for specialized PC input devices?

(2)

What are the most popular display technologies?

(2)

What are the most popular printer technologies?

(2)

What are the options for specialized output devices?

(1)

How do I connect peripheral devices to my computer?

(2)

How do I select components for my computer system?

(3)

Assessment

(1)

Software

(18)

What is software?

(2)

How is software created?

(2)

What is an operating system?

(3)

What is document processing software?

(1)

What is spreadsheet software?

(1)

What is presentation software?

(1)

What is database software?

(1)

What about graphics software?

(1)

Can I create videos and music on my computer?

(1)

What is utility software?

(1)

How do I install and remove software?

(1)

What's the significance of software copyrights?

(1)

Assessment

(1)

Getting Started with Windows

(16)

How do I turn on my computer and start Windows?

(1)

What's on the Windows desktop?

(1)

How do I use the taskbar?

(1)

How do I arrange icons and windows on the desktop?

(1)

How do I use the Start menu?

(1)

What is the Control Panel?

(1)

How do I change display settings?

(1)

How do I adjust keyboard and mouse settings?

(1)

How does Control Panel help me work with printers?

(1)

How do I install software?

(1)

How do I remove software?

(1)

Which version of Windows do I have?

(1)

How do I access Windows Help?

(1)

How do I shut down Windows?

(1)

Assessment

(1)

Working with Files

(16)

What's a file?

(1)

Can I use any name for a file?

(1)

What's a file extension?

(1)

How do I get a list of my files?

(2)

How do I find a specific file?

(1)

How do I change the name of a file?

(1)

What's the best organization for my files?

(1)

How do I copy files and folders?

(2)

How do I delete files and folders?

(1)

How do I back up important files?

(1)

Assessment

(3)

Section II: Key Applications

Getting Started with Application Software

(12)

How do I start and exit Windows applications?

(1)

What are the components of an application window?

(1)

How do I switch between application windows?

(1)

How do menus work?

(1)

How do toolbars work?

(1)

How do I open a file?

(1)

How do I save a file?

(2)

How do I access help for an application?

(2)

Assessment

(1)

Creating a Document

(14)

What's in the Word program window?

(1)

How do I create a document?

100

(1)

How do I select text for editing?

101

(1)

How do I move, copy, and delete text?

102

(1)

Can I undo a command?

103

(1)

How do I use a document template?

104

(1)

How do I save a document?

105

(1)

How do I use a document wizard?

106

(2)

How do I print a document?

108

(1)

How can I troubleshoot printing problems?

109

(2)

Assessment

111

(1)

Formatting a Document

112

(14)

How do I select different fonts, font sizes, and text colors?

113

(1)

How do I apply bold, italic, and underlining attributes?

114

(1)

How do I use the Font dialog box?

115

(1)

How do I center and align text?

116

(1)

How do I use styles?

117

(1)

How do I add numbering and bullets to a list?

118

(1)

How do I adjust line spacing?

119

(1)

How do I use tabs?

120

(1)

How do I indent text?

121

(1)

How do I add footnotes or endnotes to a document?

122

(1)

How do I work with outlines and other document views?

123

(1)

How do I create a table?

124

(1)

Assessment

125

(1)

Finalizing a Document

126

(12)

How do I check spelling, grammar, and readability?

127

(1)

How do I use the thesaurus?

128

(1)

How do I create headers and footers?

129

(1)

How do I insert page breaks and section breaks?

130

(1)

Can I insert graphics into a document?

131

(2)

How do I set margins?

133

(1)

How do I save a document as a Web page?

134

(1)

Can I track changes and insert comments in a document?

135

(1)

What other features can I use to finalize my documents?

136

(1)

Assessment

137

(1)

Creating a Worksheet

138

(10)

What's in the Excel window?

139

(1)

How do I enter labels?

140

(1)

How do I enter values?

141

(1)

How do I enter formulas?

142

(1)

How do I create complex formulas?

143

(1)

How do I use functions?

144

(2)

How do I use the AutoSum button?

146

(1)

Assessment

147

(1)

Formatting a Worksheet

148

(12)

How do I add borders and background colors?

149

(1)

How do I format worksheet data?

150

(1)

How do I use the Format Cells dialog box?

151

(1)

How do I adjust column and row size?

152

(1)

How do I center and align cell contents?

153

(1)

What happens when I copy and move cells?

154

(1)

When should I use absolute references?

155

(1)

How do I delete and insert rows and columns?

156

(1)

Can I use styles and AutoFormats?

157

(1)

How do I manage multiple worksheets?

158

(1)

Assessment

159

(1)

Finalizing a Worksheet

160

(14)

Can I sort data in a worksheet?

161

(1)

How do I create a chart?

162

(2)

Can I add graphics to a worksheet?

164

(1)

How do I check spelling in a worksheet?

165

(1)

How do I test my worksheet?

166

(1)

How do I use Print Preview and Page Setup?

167

(2)

How do I add headers and footers to a worksheet?

169

(1)

How do I set up a multipage worksheet?

170

(1)

How do I print a worksheet?

171

(1)

How do I save a worksheet as a Web page?

172

(1)

Assessment

173

(1)

Creating a Presentation

174

(10)

What's in the PowerPoint window?

175

(1)

How do I create a presentation?

176

(1)

How do I add a slide?

177

(1)

How do I add a bulleted list?

178

(1)

How do I add a graphic?

179

(1)

How do I add a chart?

180

(1)

How do I add a table?

181

(1)

How do I view a slide show?

182

(1)

Assessment

183

(1)

Finalizing a Presentation

184

(12)

How do I use the Normal View?

185

(1)

How do I use the Slide Sorter View?

186

(1)

How do I add transitions?

187

(1)

How do I format text on a slide?

188

(1)

How do I add animation effects to a bulleted list?

189

(1)

How do I check spelling in a presentation?

190

(1)

How do I add and print speaker notes?

191

(1)

How do I print handouts?

192

(1)

How do I save a presentation as Web pages?

193

(1)

Can I show my presentation with an overhead projector?

194

(1)

Assessment

195

(1)

Creating a Database

196

(12)

How is data organized in a database?

197

(1)

What's in the Access window?

198

(1)

How do I create a new database or open an existing database?

199

(1)

How do I create a table using a wizard?

200

(3)

How do I enter and edit data in a table?

203

(1)

How do I create a table in Design View?

204

(1)

How do I create a query using a wizard?

205

(2)

Assessment

207

(1)

Finalizing a Database

208

(12)

How do I create a form using a wizard?

209

(3)

How do I create a report using a wizard?

212

(3)

How do I print a report?

215

(1)

How do I save a report as a Web page?

216

(1)

Assessment

217

(3)

Section III: Online Connections

Networks

220

(12)

What is a network?

221

(1)

What are the components of a network?

222

(2)

How do I connect my computer to the Internet?

224

(3)

What's the best Internet connection?

227

(1)

What does the Internet offer?

228

(1)

What is e-commerce?

229

(1)

What are the advantages and disadvantages of networks?

230

(1)

Assessment

231

(1)

Working with E-mail

232

(18)

What is e-mail?

233

(1)

What do I need to send and receive e-mail?

234

(2)

How do I write an e-mail message?

236

(1)

How do I read and reply to an e-mail message?

237

(1)

How do I forward an e-mail message?

238

(1)

How do I use the address book?

239

(1)

How do I view, save, and delete e-mail attachments?

240

(2)

How do I send e-mail attachments such as photos?

242

(1)

How do I organize e-mail messages?

243

(1)

What other e-mail features come in handy?

244

(1)

How does e-mail differ from other types of communication?

245

(2)

How do I troubleshoot common e-mail problems?

247

(2)

Assessment

249

(1)

Browsing the Web

250

(24)

What is the Web?

251

(1)

What's the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?

252

(1)

Is the Web safe?

253

(1)

Which browsers are most popular?

254

(1)

How do I start my browser?

255

(1)

How do I use a URL to go to a Web site?

256

(1)

How do I use links on Web page?

257

(1)

What's the purpose of the Stop and Home buttons?

258

(1)

How do the Back and Forward buttons work?

259

(1)

How does the History list work?

260

(1)

How can I use Favorites to go back to useful sites?

261

(1)

Can I save a Web page?

262

(1)

How do I save a graphic from a Web page?

263

(1)

Can I copy text from a Web page?

264

(1)

How do I print a Web page?

265

(1)

How do I download software, music and other files?

266

(3)

What should I do when I get an error message?

269

(1)

How do I change my home page?

270

(1)

What is a search engine?

271

(1)

How do I search for information on the Web?

272

(1)

Assessment

273

(1)

Computer Risks and Benefits

274

(114)

How can I avoid computer-related health risks?

275

(1)

How do computers affect the environment?

276

(1)

How can I protect my data from damage and theft?

277

(2)

How can I protect my computer from viruses?

279

(3)

Can I depend on companies to respect my privacy?

282

(1)

How can I protect my privacy online?

283

(2)

Are children safe online?

285

(1)

Can I prevent online identity theft?

286

(1)

How can I avoid scams and hoaxes?

287

(2)

What should I know about intellectual property online?

289

(2)

Assessment

291

(1)

Section IV: Projects

Projects List

292

(2)

Introduction to Projects

294

(6)

Windows and File Management Projects

300

(8)

Application Basics Projects

308

(6)

Word Processing Projects

314

(18)

Spreadsheet Projects

332

(12)

Presentation Projects

344

(18)

Database Projects

362

(18)

E-mail Projects

380

(4)

Web Projects

384

(4)

Index

388

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