ECDL Module 1: Basic Concepts of Information Technology: ECDL ? the European PC standard (European Computer Driving Licence)

John Lancaster

ISBN 10: 1852334428 / ISBN 13: 9781852334420

Editore: Springer, 2001

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• Titolo: ECDL Module 1: Basic Concepts of Information Technology: ECDL ? the European PC standard (European Computer Driving Licence)
• Editore: Springer
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1852334428
• ISBN 13: 9781852334420
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Condizione: Good

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Riassunto

Preface This book is intended to help you successfully complete the test for Module 1 of the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL). However before we start working through the actual content of the gUide you may find it useful to know a little hit more about the ECDL in general and where this particular Module fits into the overall framework. What Is The ECDL? The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is a European-wide qualification that enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. It certifies the candidate's knowledge and competence in personal computer usage at a basic level and is based upon a single agreed syllabus. This syllabus covers a range of specific knowledge areas and skill sets, which are broken down into seven modules. Each of the modules must be passed before the ECDL certificate can be awarded, though they may be taken in any order but must be completed within a three year period. Testing of candidates is at audited testing centres, and successful completion of the test will demonstrate the holder's basic knowledge and competence in using a personal computer and common computer applications. The implementation of the ECDL in the UK is being managed by the British Computer Society. It is growing at a tremendous rate and is set to become the most widely recognised qualification in the field of work-related computer use.

Contenuti

Getting Started: Hardware/Software and Information Technology. Types of Computer. Main Parts of a Personal Computer.- Hardware: Central Processing Unit. Input Devices. Output Devices.- Storage: Measuring Memory. Types of Memory. Computer Performance.- Software: Types of Software. Operating System Software. Applications Software. Systems Development.- Information Networks: LAN and WAN. The Telephone Network in Computing. Electronic Mail. The Internet.- Computers in Everyday Life: Computers in the Home. Computers at Work in Education. Computers in Daily Life. I.T. and Society: A Changing World. A Good Workspace. Health and Safety. Security, Copyright and the Law: Security. Computer Viruses. Copyright. Data Protection Act.