If you understand the program foundations, it makes sense to learn more skills with Computer Basics Intermediate. It will improve your efficiency.
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nAre you an instructor? Are you sure that your students to improve their skills? Instructors all over the world have been using our pre-written, customizable courseware and training materials since 1998.
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nThere is a lot to learn. Here are just a few of the topics and lessons covered in this courseware:
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- What is a Server?
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- What is a PSTN?
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- What is an ISDN?
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- What Can Be Shared?
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- What is a Search Engine?
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- Virus Issues
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- Disadvantages of Teleworking
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- Choosing a Chair
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- Computers and the Environment
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- Skill Sharpener
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- What Can Administrators Do?
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- The Implications of Data Theft or Exposure
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- Keeping Software Up To Date
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- Performing Regular Scans
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nAnd many more topics.
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nOur courseware is fully customizable so the instructor can add whatever training materials content they deem necessary (or take away whatever is not).
Section 1: Information Networks
Lesson 1.1: Basic Terms
Modem
LAN
WAN
What is a Client?
What is a Server?
What is the Internet?
What is the World Wide Web?
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 1.2: Advanced Terms
Intranets
Extranets
What is a PSTN?
What is an ISDN?
What is ADSL?
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 1.3: Networking Basics
Analog vsDigital
How do Networks use Telephone Lines?
How does Wireless Networking Work?
Why Use Networks?
What Can Be Shared?
Transfer Rates
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 1.4: Basic Internet Concepts
The Internet vsthe World Wide Web
Definitions
Understanding Web Addresses
What is a Browser?
What is a Search Engine?
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 1.5: Internet Security
About Protected Web Sites
What is Encryption?
Digital Certificates
Virus Issues
Protecting Personal Information
Firewalls
Skill Sharpener
Section 1: Case Study
Section 1: Review Questions
Section 2: Application
Lesson 2.1: Computers in the Workplace
Tasks That Computers Can Perform
Computers in Business
Computers in Government
Computers in Health and Education
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.2: Tele-Commuting
What is Telework?
Advantages to the Employee
Advantages to the Employer
Disadvantages of Teleworking
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.3: The Electronic World
E-Mail
Instant Messaging
E-Commerce
How does E-Commerce Work?
Advantages and Disadvantages of E-Commerce
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.4: Ergonomics
What is Ergonomics?
Adjusting Your Monitor
Keyboard and Mouse
Choosing a Chair
Lighting and Air
Taking Breaks
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.5: Safety and the Environment
Checking Cables
Checking Power Connections
Recycling Paper and Cartridges
Choosing Power Friendly Components
Computers and the Environment
Skill Sharpener
Section 2: Case Study
Section 2: Review Questions
Section 3: Security
Lesson 3.1: Being Proactive
Benefits of Being Proactive
Security Policies
Procedures for Security Breaches
What Can Staff Members Do?
What Can Administrators Do?
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 3.2: Identifying Yourself
What is a User ID?
What is a Password?
Choosing a Good Password
What are Access Rights?
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 3.3: Protecting your Data
Why Backup Data?
Backup Methods
The Implications of Data Theft or Exposure
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 3.4: Understanding Malware
What are Computer Viruses?
What is Spyware?
What is Adware?
Disinfecting and Quarantining
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 3.5: Protecting Against Malware
What Anti-Malware Programs Can and Can't Do
What To Do When You Are Infected
Keeping Software Up To Date
Performing Regular Scans
Safety Tips
Skill Sharpener
Section 3: Case Study
Section 3: Review Questions
Index