RMD Training - Hull

 

RMD Business Computer Basics Foundation Syllabus

 

This course is designed for delegates who have little or no experience of using computers.

 

If the course syllabus does not entirely match your requirements, please contact us as we are able to customise it to your needs.

 

This course has a duration of 1 day.

 

General Concepts

 

Basic Terms

  • What is a Computer?
  • What is Hardware?
  • What is Software?
  • What are Peripheral Devices?
  • What is Meant by Information Technology?

     

    Types of Computers

  • What is a Personal Computer?
  • Mainframe Computers
  • What is a Network Computer?
  • What is a Laptop?
  • What is a PDA?

     

    Anatomy of a PC

  • The CPU
  • RAM
  • Buses
  • Input and Output Devices
  • Disk Drives
  • Power Supply and Fans
  • More on Peripheral Devices
  • Hardware Ports

     

    How a PC Works

  • CPU Speed and Performance
  • RAM and Computer Performance
  • How Applications Affect Computer Performance
  • Other Factors

     

    Hardware Devices

     

    System Devices

  • CPU and Memory
  • What is a CPU?
  • What Does the CPU Do?
  • CPU Performance Measures
  • RAM and ROM
  • Measuring Memory

     

    Input Devices

  • The Keyboard
  • The Mouse
  • The Scanner
  • Microphones
  • Other Devices

     

    Output Devices

  • Monitors
  • The Printer
  • Touch Screens
  • Speakers
  • Plotters

     

    Secondary Storage Devices

  • Common Terms
  • Hard Disk Drives
  • Floppy Disks
  • Zip Drives
  • USB Flash Drives
  • Data Cartridges and Tape Drives
  • CDs and DVDs
  • Storage Comparisons

     

    Software

     

    The Basics

  • What is an Operating System?
  • What is an Application?
  • What do Versions Mean?
  • What are Updates?
  • What is a GUI?

     

    Operating Systems and Applications

  • What Does an Operating System Do?
  • What are Some Common Operating Systems?
  • What Does a Software Application Do?
  • What Are Some Common Applications?

     

    How is Software Built?

  • Introduction
  • Analysis
  • Design Stage
  • Programming
  • Testing

     

    Types of Software

  • What is Shareware?
  • What is Freeware?
  • What is a EULA?
  • How Do I Check the Software Version?
  • How Do I Check the Product ID Number?

     

    Legal Issues

  • What is Copyright?
  • What is Data Protection Legislation?
  • How Does Copyright Apply to Software vs. Files?
  • What Should You Download?
  • What Should You Be Aware Of When Using Materials?
  • What Should You Be Aware Of When Sharing Materials?

     

     

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