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Ciprian Adrian Rusen. IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Computing Fundamentals Study Guide
About the Author
Introduction
Who Should Read This Book?
What's Inside?
What's Included with the Book
How to Contact Sybex
IC3 GS4 Exam Objectives
Assessment Test
IC3 – Module 1: Computing Fundamentals
Answers to Assessment Test
IC3 – Module 1: Computing Fundamentals
Chapter 1. Understanding Operating Systems
Operating Systems and Their Roles When Using Computers and Devices
Working with Files, Folders, and Libraries
Customizing Your Computer
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Review Questions
Chapter 2. Understanding Hardware
The Internal Hardware Components of a Computer
Peripheral Devices That Can Be Connected to a Computer
The Most Common Types of Computers and Devices
How Information Is Transmitted inside a Computer
How to Evaluate the Performance of a Computer or Device
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Review Questions
Chapter 3. Understanding Software
The Dependencies between Hardware and Software
Installing, Removing, or Reinstalling Software
Software Licensing and Its Implications
The Most Common Types of Office Applications
Using Templates to Get Started with an Application
Personal Entertainment Applications
Compressing Files to Save Space
Optimizing Your Computer’s Hard Disk Performance
Protecting Yourself from Malware
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Review Questions
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Problems with Your Computer
Dealing with Problems Caused by Software
Dealing with Problems Caused by Hardware
Creating Your Own Backup System
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Review Questions
Appendix A. Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 1: Understanding Operating Systems
Chapter 2: Understanding Hardware
Chapter 3: Understanding Software
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Problems with Your Computer
Appendix B. Using the Practice Files
IC3 – Module 1: Computing Fundamentals
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Ciprian Adrian Rusen is a recognized Windows Consumer Expert – Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). He has published several books about Windows and Microsoft Office, and he's also a very active tech blogger at http://www.7tutorials.com.
On his website you can find many tutorials about Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. He and his team of editors also publish how-to guides about other Microsoft products like Windows Phone and Xbox One. If you would like to keep up to date with the latest Microsoft consumer products, you should subscribe to his blog.
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This book includes many helpful items intended to prepare you for the Computing Fundamentals exam that's part of the IC3 GS4 certification.
Assessment Test The assessment test at the conclusion of the book's introduction can be used to quickly evaluate where you are with your general computing knowledge and skills that prove your competency in digital literacy. This test should be taken prior to beginning your work in this book, and it should help you identify areas in which you are either strong or weak. Note that these questions are purposely simpler than the types of questions you may see on the exams.
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