IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Study Guide
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Ciprian Adrian Rusen. IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Study Guide
About the Author
Introduction
Assessment Test
Answers to Assessment Test
PART I. 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
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
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
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
PART II. Key Applications
Chapter 5. Exploring Common Application Features in Microsoft Office
Creating New Empty Documents with Microsoft Office
The Basics of Using Microsoft Office Applications
The Basics of Formatting Your Microsoft Office Files
Working with Multimedia Files in Microsoft Office
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Chapter 6. Using Microsoft Word
Configuring the Layout of Your Documents
Organizing the Data in Your Documents
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Chapter 7. Using Microsoft Excel
Navigating among Worksheets, Workbooks, and Cells
Changing the Alignment and the Positioning of Cells
Changing the Size of Cells
Formatting How Cells Are Displayed
Adding and Removing Rows and Columns
Merging or Unmerging Cells
Using Number Formats in Microsoft Excel Workbooks
Sorting and Filtering Data
Using Common Formulas and Functions
Adding Charts and Graphs
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Chapter 8. Using Microsoft PowerPoint
Adding and Removing Slides When Creating Presentations
Changing the Order of Your Slides
Changing the Design and the Background of Your Presentations
Adding and Formatting the Text in Your Presentations
Changing the Layout of Your Slides
Adding Shapes and Pictures to Your Slides
Adding Tables to Your Presentations
Formatting the Tables in Your Presentations
Adding Charts to Your Presentations
Adding Video and Other Multimedia Files to Your Presentations
Adding Animations to Your Presentation
Setting Transitions between Slides and Viewing Your Presentations
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Chapter 9. Using Microsoft Access
Adding, Modifying, and Removing Data in a Microsoft Access Database
Using Search in a Microsoft Access Database
Using Stored Queries in a Microsoft Access Database
Running Predefined Reports in a Microsoft Access Database
Creating Simple Reports in a Microsoft Access Database
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Chapter 10. Collaborating with Others When Working in Microsoft Office
Adding Comments to Your Microsoft Office Files
Reviewing the Comments That Were Added to a Document
Tracking Changes in a Microsoft Word Document
Reviewing Changes in a Microsoft Word Document
Sharing Your Work Files Using Email
Storing Documents Using Network Attached Storage Solutions
Storing Documents Using Cloud Storage Solutions
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
PART III. Living Online
Chapter 11. Using the Internet
Understanding the Terminology about the Internet and the WWW
Understanding the World Wide Web
Browsing the Web with a Web Browser
Using Multiple Tabs While Browsing the Web
Downloading and Uploading Files on the Web
Setting a Homepage in Your Web Browser
Using and Clearing Your Browsing History
Using Favorites or Bookmarks in Your Web Browser
Searching for Text in a Web Page from Your Web Browser
Using Plug-ins, Add-ons, and Extensions in Your Web Browser
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Chapter 12. Understanding Networking and Its Most Important Concepts
Understanding Networks: LAN vs. WAN
Understanding Network Addressing
Using and Securing Wireless Networks
Security Networks with Firewalls and Gateways
Measuring the Speed of Your Internet Connection
Understanding the Different Types of Internet Connections
Virtual Private Networks
Principles for Troubleshooting Networking Problems
Troubleshooting Network Problems with the Help of Windows Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting Network Problems from the Command Prompt
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Chapter 13. Communicating Online with Others
Creating and Securing Email Accounts
Sending Email Messages
Replying to and Forwarding Email Messages
Automating Your Email Account
Organizing and Archiving Your Inbox
Communicating through Text Messages
Communicating through Multimedia
Using Social Media and Social Networks
Increasing the Privacy of Your Social Networking Activity
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Chapter 14. Being a Responsible Digital Citizen
Personal vs. Professional Communication
Verbal vs. Written Communication
Inappropriate Ways of Communicating Online
Censorship and Filters in the Digital World
Intellectual Property, Copyright, Licensing, and Piracy
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Chapter 15. Maintaining Your Health and Safety While Using Computers
Protecting Your Identity and Your Data
Removing Data from Your Computer
Keeping Your Computer Safe from Threats and Malware
The Ergonomics of Using the Computer in a Healthy Way
Common Problems That Are Generated by Incorrect Computer Use and Posture
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Chapter 16. Searching the World Wide Web
Using Search Engines to Find Information Online
Performing Advanced Searches Using Symbols and Search Operators
Searching for Files Online
Dealing with Online Advertisements
Finding Valuable Information on Internet Forums and Knowledge Bases
Evaluating the Information That You Find on the Web
Summary
Exam Essentials
Key Terms
Appendixes
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
Chapter 5: Exploring Common Application Features in Microsoft Office
Chapter 6: Using Microsoft Word
Chapter 7: Using Microsoft Excel
Chapter 8: Using Microsoft PowerPoint
Chapter 9: Using Microsoft Access
Chapter 10: Collaborating with Others When Working in Microsoft Office
Chapter 11: Using the Internet
Chapter 12: Understanding Networking and Its Most Important Concepts
Chapter 13: Communicating Online with Others
Chapter 14: Being a Responsible Digital Citizen
Chapter 15: Maintaining Your Health and Safety While Using Computers
Chapter 16: Searching the World Wide Web
Appendix B. Using the Practice Files
IC3 – Module 1: Computing Fundamentals
IC3 – Module 2: Key Applications
IC3 – Module 3: Living Online
Index
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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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Exam Essentials The end of each chapter provides a brief overview of the concepts covered in the chapter. We recommend reading through these sections carefully to check your recollection of each topic and returning to any sections of the chapter you're not confident about having mastered.
Chapter Review Questions Each chapter includes review questions. The material for these questions is pulled directly from information that was provided in the chapter. These questions are based on the exam objectives, and they are similar in difficulty to items you might actually encounter on the IC3 GS4 exams.
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