GMLS FIATA Module 8 ICT 2021 - Presentation

WELCOME TO THE

FIATA Diploma Module
INFORMATION &

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
(I.C.T.)

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What is ICT?

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Objectives of the Course

This module is intended for people who need to be able to
operate a personal computer, either as a user of computers, or
as knowledge and understanding for a career in the ICT
industry.

People credited with this module are able to:

· Start up and shut down a personal computer system using
standard and non standard methods.

· Change the configuration of a personal computer.
· Use personal computer operating system functions.
· Use operating system utilities.

The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows
for further learning in this area.

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Introduction

Computer Basics:
• What makes up a Personal Computer (PC)?
• The components of a PC
• Starting and Shutting Down a PC
• What is an Application
• Open and closing an Application
• Computer Terminology, Vocabulary and

Glossary

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Computers Have Two Main Parts

Multiples of bytes 1. Computer
Hardware
SI decimal prefixes Binary IEC binary prefixes
usage 2. Computer
Name Value Name Value Software
(Symbol) 210 (Symbol)

kilobyte (kB) 103 220 kibibyte (KiB) 210

megabyte (MB) 106 230 mebibyte 220
(MiB)

gigabyte (GB) 109 gibibyte (GiB) 230

terabyte (TB) 1012 240 tebibyte (TiB) 240

petabyte (PB) 1015 250 pebibyte (PiB) 250

exabyte (EB) 1018 260 exbibyte (EiB) 260

zettabyte (ZB) 1021 270 zebibyte (ZiB) 270

yottabyte (YB) 1024 280 yobibyte (YiB) 280

See also: Multiples of bits · Orders of magnitude of data

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What is Computer Hardware?

• Computer Hardware is the physical part of the
computer system, the machinery and equipment.

• Parts of the computer “you can see”

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Examples of Computer Hardware

Monitor: T.V. like screen used to show pictures and

words

CPU: Central Processing Unit this is where most of

the computer’s calculations take place. In terms of
computing power, the CPU is the most important
element of a computing system.

Keyboard: This device is used to type

information into the computer and contains the
numbers 0-9.

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More Computer Hardware

Mouse: a small device, which you move across the top of

the desk to move the pointer or cursor on the screen.

Printer: used to make a paper copy of the information

into the computer.

Image Scanner: an electronic device that generates a

digital representation of an image for data input to a
computer

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What is Computer Software?

• Computer Software are programmes that tell
the computer what to do.

Examples
•Microsoft Outlook (email, calendar, contacts)
•Microsoft Word-word processing programme
•Microsoft PowerPoint-presentation programme
•Microsoft Excel-work book programme used to
track, calculate, and analyze numeric data

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Computer Input Devices

• Computer Devices that input information in the
computer

Examples
• Key Board
• Mouse
• Scanner
• Digital Camera

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Computer Output Devices

• Computer Devices that output information from the
computer.

Examples
• Monitor
• Printer
• Microphone

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Basic Understanding of how your Personal Computer
works!

Overview

To understand anything it helps to break it down into it's basic components. Then you
need to know how each component works. Finally you look at how all the components
work together to achieve the desired end product or result.
CPU Case,
Motherboard,
Graphics Card,
Hard Drive,
Memory,
USB Ports,
Input Devices,
Output Devices,
Software

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Basic Computer Terms and Definitions

CPU Menu:
Desktop: Mouse Commands:
File: My Computer:
Folder: Operating System:
Hyperlink: RAM:
Icon: Select:
Software:
Security:

Input:

Internet:

Keyboard:

Graphic User Interface (GUI):

Hard Copy:

Hard Drive:

Hardware:

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Where do we start…

Start up and shut down a personal computer system using standard and
non standard methods.

The computer is powered up according to the manufacturers' instructions.

OFF ON

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System boot up

• The BIOS displays some details
about your system. This
typically includes information
about the following:
• Processor
• Floppy and hard drive
• Memory
• BIOS revision and date
• Display

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What if you get an “Error” Message?

Errors experienced It's a dreadful way to start a day - you press the power button on
are explained and your computer and nothing happens. Few computer problems are
appropriate action is more frustrating than when your computer won't boot.
taken to correct the
error. There are many reasons why a computer won't turn on and often
very few clues about what might be the problem. The only
symptom is usually the simple fact that "nothing works" which isn't
much to go on.

Add to this the fact that whatever is wrong could be an expensive
part of your PC to replace - like the motherboard or CPU.
Do not fear because all may not be lost! Here's what you need to
do:

•Read #1 below (it'll make you feel better).
•Pick the best troubleshooting guide (#2 - #9) based on how your
computer is acting or #10 if your PC stops at any point because of
an error message.

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Basics

The computer "boots up" to
the point where it is ready to
use.

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Computer Security Basic

User login information is correctly
entered.
This only applies to computers
where, login information is required

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Before you leave the office…

The computer is shut down according
to the manufacturers' instructions.
Using the mouse, and/or using the
keyboard to shut down.

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Different Windows versions

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Shutdown or Switch Power off?

The computer is switched off according to the
manufacturers' instructions.
Order of switching off.

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Non-standard start-up

Examples of situations when a non-standard start-up
should be used and the method for performing this
operation is demonstrated.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
At least 2 examples must be given.

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Computers usually restart automatically after some software
updates have been concluded, or when the computer is
remotely restarting by the IT Department for standard
maintenance.

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When to use Non-standard shutdown

Examples of situations when a non-standard Usually when the
shut-down should be used and the method for computer is non-
performing this operation is demonstrated. responsive due to a lack
of resources, you can
At least 1 example must be given. restart by pressing the
Ctrl + Alt + Delete
buttons together which
restarts the computer.

This is not an ideal way
of restarting and should
only be used in
emergency situations.

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Computer Configuration

Change the configuration of a personal computer.
At least two of: date, time, volume controller, display
properties, desktop theme, screen saver, screen pixel
resolution, keyboard language.
The configuration function is described in terms of purpose
and use.

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Changing Date & Time

Changing the Regional and Language Options
• You can use the Regional and Language Options tool in Control Panel to

customize the way Windows handles dates, times, currency values, and
numbers.
To open the Regional and Language Options tool: Click Start, and then click
Control Panel.
• Click Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options, and then click Regional
and Language Options.
• To change one or more of the individual settings, click Customize.
NOTE: The location selection that you make includes default display options
for the way dates, times, and numbers are displayed.

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Function Keys

The configuration function is selected using an appropriate
process.
The process is dependent on the particular operating system
being used.

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Windows Configuration

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Configuration changes

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Display Options

The use of the configuration function produced the anticipated
outcome.

Changing the Display Options
• As soon as you have selected the new display settings, Windows will show a

sample screen of how the new settings will look. If you are happy with the
way the screen looks you click on Apply which will accept the changes for
future use until it is changed again.

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Install and Uninstall Software

Use personal computer operating system functions.
At least three of: format any disk, install software, install
hardware, uninstall software, print screen (screen print).
The function is described in terms of purpose and use.

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Installing Software

General Tips
• Make sure your computer meets the requirements of the programme, game,

or utility you are attempting to install.
• The manuals for the programme or the readme file located in the same

directory as the install commonly contain exact instructions on how to install
a programme.
• After installing or during the installation, a programme may need to install
other programmes, files, or utilities before it is able to run. If this is the case,
the programme will commonly prompt you to install the programme or you
may need to run a separate install before the programme can be fully used.
• When installing a programme, utility, or game, it is always a good idea first to
close or disable any other programmes that are running.
• After installing a new programme if it prompts you to reboot the computer,
do it.

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Print Screen (prt sc) & Paste in Word (ctrl v)

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Uninstalling/Removing Software

Removing Software You Installed
• As you use your computer, you would be installing software by yourself,

software that you use for work, games that you play, applications for easier
communication or file sharing with others online, and other such software.
• You would need to uninstall software that you do not use anymore. To do
this, you should go to your computer’s Control Panel and open the
programmes folder. A list of installed programmes will pop up. Click on the
name of the software you do not use anymore and then click uninstall.

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Windows/Mac Utilities

Use operating system utilities.
At least two of: Diskcopy, Scandisk, Recycle Bin, Calculator,
File editor.
The system utility programme is started.
Appropriate input is given to the utility.

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Windows Calculator

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Windows Utilities

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Defragmenting and Disk Clean-up Utility

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Basic Computer Quiz

1. What is Computer Hardware?
2. What is Computer Software?
3. Can you operate a Computer with out the Computer Software?
4. How can Computer Software help your business?
5. What are Computer Input devices?
6. What are Computer Output devices?
7. Where is the Mother Board located?
8. Name a couple of Computer Software.
9. Define the Internet.
10. How would the Internet help your business?

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Answers to Basic Computer Quiz

1. Computer Hardware is the physical part of the computer system, the machinery and
equipment. For example: Monitor, Key Board, Printer and more.

2. Computer Software are programmes that tell the computer what to do. For Example: Microsoft
Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and more.

3. No. You need Computer Software to operate a computer, with out the computer software the
computer will be nothing more than just computer hardware.

4. There are computer software that can help your business, for example, Accounting software
can help you do taxes and pay roll faster than by hand. The computer soft ware will calculate
numbers for you.

5. Input Computer Devices are computer devices that input information into the computer for
example, the mouse, keyboard and scanner.

6. Output Computer Devices are computer devices that output information from the computer
like the printer and the monitor.

7. Mother Board is the main circuit board inside the CPU case. It holds the microprocessor,
memory and other crucial circuits and components that control the operation of the Personal
Computer.

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Answers to Basic Computer Quiz

8. Computer Software comes in many programmes. Here are a few that you
might be familiar with, Microsoft Word, for word processing documents,
Microsoft PowerPoint for creating professional graphic slide presentations and
Microsoft Access for creating database.

9. Internet: A world wide network that connects millions of computers to share
and exchange data, business, news, opinions, and research results. The
Internet is not the same as the World Wide Web (WWW).

10. The World Wide Web is a service that is provided on the Internet.
11. The internet can advertise your business and network all over the world. This

will help your marketing and boost sales and networking for your business.

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Questions & Answers

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