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Unit 1. 1.1. Introduction to Computer
Information Systems
Basic 1.2. Types of Computer
Fundamental 1.2.1. Personal Computers
s of 1.3. Multi-User Computers
Computer 1.4. Types of Software
1.4.1. BIOS
1.4.2. Operating Systems
1.4.3. Utilities
1.4.4. Application Software
1.5. Components of Computer
System
1.6. Data Representation on a
Computer
1.7. Input Devices
1.8. Processing Devices
1.9. Output Devices
1.10. Storage Devices
1.11. Computers Communication
1.11.1. Ethernet Networking
1.11.2. Bluetooth Networking
1.11.3. The Internet
Unit 2.
Components 2.1. CPUs
of Computers 2.1.1. The Machine Cycle
2.1.2. Physical Composition of a CPU
2.1.3. Cores
2.1.4. Caches
2.1.5. CPU Performance Factors
2.2. Memory
2.2.1. How Computers Use Memory
2.2.2. System Memory
2.3. Motherboards
2.3.1. Form Factor
2.3.2. Expansion Slots
2.3.3. Built-in Components
2.3.4. Other Common External
Connect or s
2.3.5. Drive Connectors
2.4. Power Supplies
2.5. Troubleshooting Common
System Unit Problems
 2.5.1. No Response
2.5.2. Fan Noise but Nothing On
screen
2.5.3. Error Message on a Black Screen
2.5.4. Error Message on a Bright Blue
Screen
2.5.5. Windows Hangs at Start-up
2.5.6. PC Shuts Down or Freezes
Unit 3. 3.1. Input Devices
Input, 3.1.1. Keyboards
Output, and 3.1.2. Pointing Devices
Storage 3.1.3. Drawing Tablets
Devices 3.1.4. Scanning Devices
3.1.5. Capture Devices
3.1.6. Audio Input Devices
3.2. Output Devices
3.2.1. Display Screens
3.2.2. Printers
3.2.3. Printer Features
3.2.4. Impact versus Non-Impact
Printers
3.2.5. Inkjet Printers
3.2.6. Laser Printers
3.2.7. Specialty Printers
3.2.8. Audio Output Devices
3.3. Storage Devices
3.3.1. Data Storage Basics
3.3.2. Hard Disk Drives
3.3.3. Optical Drives
3.3.4. Solid-State Drives
3.3.5. Network Volumes
3.3.6. Cloud-Based Storage
3.4. Troubleshooting Common Input,
Output, and Storage Problems
Unit 4. 4.1. System Software
Basics of 4.1.1. The System BIOS
Operating 4.1.2. The Operating System
System 4.2. Utility Software
4.2.1. Comparing the Major Operating
Systems
4.2.2. Desktop and Notebook
Operating Systems
4.2.3. Operating Systems for Servers
4.2.4. Operating Systems for Tablets
 and Smartphones
4.3. Device Drivers
4.4. Digital Storage
4.4.1. Drives, Volume s, and File
Systems
4.4.2. How Files Are Organized in
Folders
4.4.3. File Extensions and File Types
4.4.4. File Compression
4.4.5. Backups
Unit 5. 5.1. A Tour of Windows 7
Introduction 5.1.1. Starting Up and Shutting Down
to Windows 7 5.1.2. Shutting Down or Restarting the
PC
5.1.3. Placing the PC in a Low-Power
Mode
5.1.4. Logging Off and Switching
Users
5.1.5. Locking the PC. 116
5.2. Running Applications
5.3. Starting an Application
5.4. Manipulating a Window
5.5. Navigating in an Application
5.6. Exiting an Application
5.7. Managing Files
5.7.1. Windows Explorer Interface
5.7.2. Navigating to Different
Locations
5.7.3. Changing the View of a Location
5.7.4. Libraries
5.7.5. Selecting Files and Folders
5.7.6. Creating New Folders
5.7.7. Renaming and Deleting Files
and Folders
5.7.8. Moving and Copying Files and
Folders
5.7.9. Working with Shortcuts
Unit 6. 6.1. Business Productivity Software
Application 6.1.1. Knowing Word Processing and
Software Desktop Publishing
6.1.2. Knowing Spreadsheets
6.1.3. Knowing Databases
6.1.4. Personal Information
Management Software (PIM)
 6.1.5. Software Suites
6.1.6. Accounting and Personal
Finance Software
6.2. Graphics Software
6.2.1. Vector Image Drawing Programs
6.2.2. Raster (Photo) Editing Program s
6.2.3. Presentation Graphics Software
6.2.4. Computer-Aided Design
Software
6.3. Other Types of Software
6.3.1. Music and Video Players
6.3.2. Audio and Video Editing
Software
6.3.3. Personal Enrichment and
Education Software
6.3.4. Communication Software
6.3.5. Web Authoring Software
6.4. Managing Your Applications
6.4.1. Software License Agreements
6.4.2. Application System
Requirements
6.4.3. Installing and Removing
Applications
6.4.4. Updating Applications
Unit 7. 7.1. Office 2010 Interface
Introduction 7.2. Basic Features of Office
to Microsoft Applications
Office 2010 7.2.1. Getting Help
7.2.2. Changing Views
7.2.3. Moving Around
7.2.4. Selecting Content
7.2.5. Using the Office Clipboard
7.2.6. Using Undo and Redo
7.2.7. Text Entry and Formatting
7.2.8. Themes and Colour Palettes
7.2.9. Moving and Resizing Objects
7.3. Saving, Opening, and Creating
Files
7.3.1. Saving Files
7.3.2. Data Formats
7.3.3. Opening and Closing Files
7.4. Printing and Sharing Files
7.4.1. Printing a File
7.4.2. Sending a File as an Email
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Unit 8. 8.1. Communication Systems
Networking 8.1.1. Public Telephone and Data
and Internet Networks
Basics 8.1.2. The Internet
8.1.3. Private Digital Networks
8.1.4. Satellite Data Network s
8.1.5. Cell Phone Network s
8.2. Classification of Networks
8.2.1. Geographical Range
8.2.2. Personal Area Networks
8.2.3. Local Area Networks
8.2.4. Metropolitan Area Network s
8.2.5. Wide Area Networks
8.3. Peer-to-Peer
8.4. Client/Server Networks
8.5. Intranets and Extranets
8.6. Ethernet
8.7. Wireless Networking
Technologies
8.7.1. Wi-Fi
8.7.2. Bluetooth
8.7.3. Infrared
8.7.4. Microwave
8.8. Network Hardware
8.8.1. Network Adapters
8.8.2. Switches and Hubs
8.8.3. Routers
8.8.4. Gateways
8.8.5. Bridges
8.8.6. Repeaters
8.8.7. Network Cables
8.8.7.1. Twisted-Pair Cable
8.8.7.2. Coaxial Cable
8.8.7.3. Fiber Optic Cable
8.9. Understanding and Connecting
to the Internet
8.9.1. Internet Structure
8.9.2. Internet Speed
8.9.3. Types of Internet Connections
8.9.4. Dial-Up Internet
8.9.5. Cable Internet
8.9.6. DSL Internet
8.9.7. Satellite Internet
8.9.8. Internet over Cell Phone
Networks
8.10. Troubleshooting Network and
Internet Connections