College of engineering and

Raya University
Technology

Department of Computer Science

Fundamentals of Computer Literacy Training
Module 1: Software and It’s components

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 1.2 Software
1.2.1 Recognize that software can be installed
locally or accessed online.
 Software can be installed locally on a specific computer or
device, on a network or accessed online (in the cloud).

1.2.2 Identify common examples of operating

systems for:
 Computers: Examples include Microsoft Windows, Apple
macOS; and Linux.
 Devices: Examples include Google Android OS, Apple iOS,
Microsoft Windows.

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1.2.3 Identify common examples of applications
like:
 Office productivity: These applications, typically combined
in suites, are designed for producing outputs, such as,
documents, spreadsheets, presentations and databases.
 Examples include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and
PowerPoint), GSuite (Docs, Sheets and Slides), Apple iWork
(Pages, Numbers and Keynote), Apache
 OpenOffice (Writer, Calc, Impress), and LibreOffice (Writer,
Calc, Impress).
 Web Browser: Examples include Google Chrome, Mozilla
Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Internet
Explorer.
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 Communications: Examples include email,
messaging, voice call and video call applications, which
are used for communicating over the Internet.
 Social networking: Examples include social network
websites and Internet forums used for interacting with
like-minded people over the Internet.
 Design: Examples include photo-editing applications
used for editing digital images (Photoshop, GIMP) and
desktop publishing applications used for creating
professional page layouts (Adobe InDesign, Microsoft
Publisher)

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 2. Managing Files and Applications

2.1 Introducing File Management

2.1.1 Understand the function of the operating system's
file management application, desktop, and taskbar to
efficiently manage and access files, folders, applications.
 File Management Application: A graphical user interface
used to access and manage files and folders stored on a
computer or drive

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 Desktop: A customizable screen that appears when you log
in, which uses icons to provide quick access to files, folders,
applications and the Recycle Bin.
 Taskbar: A customizable bar containing the Start button,
which provides quick access to applications and settings, the
Cortana search box, pinned and open applications, and the
notification area.

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 2. Managing Files and Applications

2.1.2 Identify common icons like those representing:

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2.1.3 Understand how an operating system organizes

drives, folders, files in a hierarchical structure.
 File Explorer displays the hierarchical structure of files,
folders, and drives on a computer.

2.1.3 Navigate between drives, folders, sub-

folders, files.
 Click the File Explorer icon on the taskbar

 File In the left-hand pane, click the arrow beside a drive,

folder or subfolder to display its contents in the left hand
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 In the right-hand pane, double-click a drive, folder, sub-folder

or file to open it.
 Click the Back arrow button or the Forward arrow button
to navigate back and forwards through previously visited
locations
 Click the Up arrow button to navigate up a level in the
hierarchy.

2.1.4 Change view to display files and folders

like: tiles, icons, list, details.
 In File Explorer, click the View tab.
 Click the preferred option
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2.1.5 Search for files by properties: all or part of file

name.
 In File Explorer navigate to the relevant location to search.
 In the search field enter a full file name or part of a file
name.

2.1.5 Search for files by properties: using

wildcards if necessary
In File Explorer navigate to the relevant location to
search.
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 The question mark (?) is typically used to
substitute one character and
The asterisk (*) is typically used to substitute
many characters.
For example, in the search box enter *.txt to find
all files with the extension .txt or enter b*.* to find
all files that begin with the letter b.

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2.1.5 Search for files by properties:

content.
In File Explorer navigate to the relevant location
to search.
Click in the search box and select Advanced
Options in the Options group in the Search tab.

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2.2 Organizing Files and Folders

2.2.1 Create a folder.
 In File Explorer navigate to where the folder will be created.
 Right-click and click New then Click Folder.
 Enter a folder name and press the Return key

2.2.1 Recognize good practice in folder, file

naming:
 Use meaningful names for folders and files to help with
searching and organization.

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2.2.2 Rename a file, folder.

 Right-click on the file or folder to rename.
 Click Rename.
 Enter a new name.
 Press the Return key.

2.2.3 Select individual files, folders.

 Click a file or folder.

2.2.3 Select adjacent files, folders.

 Click the first file or folder, hold down the Shift key, and
then click the last file or folder

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2.2.3 Select non-adjacent files, folders.
 Hold down the Ctrl key, and then click each file or folder to
select.

2.2.4 Copy files, folders between folders,

drives.
 Right-click the file or folder to copy.
 Click Copy.
 Navigate to the new
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2.2.4 Move files, folders between folders, drives.

 Right-click the file or folder to move.
 Click Cut.
 Navigate to the new location.
 Right-click and click Paste.

2.2.5 Delete files, folders to the recycle

bin/wastebasket/trash.
 Right-click the file or folder to delete  Click Delete.

2.2.5 Restore files, folders to original location

 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon.

 Select the items to restore.

 Right-click and click Restore

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2.2.6 Sort files in ascending order by name.

 Double-click the folder containing the files to sort.
 Click the View tab.
 Select Sort by.

2.2.6 Sort files in descending order by name.

 Click the View tab.
 Select Sort by, click Name, select Sort by and click 
Descending.

2.2.6 Sort files in ascending order by size.

 Click the View tab.

 Select Sort by, click Size, select Sort by and click Ascending

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2.2.6 Sort files in descending order by size.

 Double-click the folder containing the files to sort.
 Click the View tab.
 Select Sort by and click Size.

2.2.6 Sort files in ascending order by type.

 Double-click the folder containing the files to sort.
 Click the View tab.
 Select Sort by and click Type.

2.2.6 Sort files in descending order by type.

 Click the View tab.
 Select Sort by, click Type, select Sort by and click 
Descending.
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2.2.6 Sort files in ascending order by date modified.

 Double-click the folder containing the files to sort.
 Click the View tab.
 Select Sort by, click Date Modified, click Sort by, and click
Ascending.
2.2.6 Sort files in descending order by date modified.
 Click the View tab.
 Select Sort by and click Date Modified

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 2.3 Storage
2.3.1 Identify the main types of storage media like:
 Internal hard drive፡ A non-volatile, random access
storage device for digital data.
 External hard drive ፡ A hard disk located outside the
computer.
 Network drive ፡ A drive shared by multiple users or
devices.
 Online/Cloud file storage፡ A file storage service available
over the Internet.
 USB flash drive ፡ A portable digital storage device.
 Memory card ፡A digital storage device used in cameras
and other devices
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2.3.2 Identify file size, folder size, storage capacity
measurements like:

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2.3.3 Display file, folder, drive properties like:
name, size, location.
 In File Explorer, right-click the file, folder or drive.
 Select Properties.
 Click OK to close.
2.4 Managing Applications
2.4.1 Install an application from a CD or DVD.
 Insert the disc into your computer.
 Many installation CDs or DVDs automatically open
an installation wizard for the program.

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 In these cases, the AutoPlay dialog box appears, and
you can choose to run the wizard
 Follow the steps displayed on screen.
 Type the administrator password or provide
confirmation if prompted.
 The application will install

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2.4.1 Install an application from the Internet.
 Click the appropriate link on the web page to install or
download the application.
 To install the application immediately: click Open or
 Run and follow the steps on screen. Type the
administrator password or provide confirmation if
prompted.
 To install the application later: click Save. The
installation file will download. Double-click the
installation file to install and follow the steps on screen.
 Type the administrator password or provide
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2.4.1 Install an application from an online
application store.
 Click the Start button.
 If necessary, scroll to the Microsoft Store tile and
click the Microsoft Store tile
 Find and select the required app and click Get.
 Or if the app is not free, click Buy and enter payment
details as required
2.4.1 Uninstall an application.
 Click the Start button.
 Click the Settings icon and click Apps.
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 Select the application to uninstall and click Uninstall
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2.4.2 Shut down a non-responding application.
 Press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys.
 Click Task Manager.

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2.4.3 Capture a full screen.
 Press the Print Screen key (PrtScn).
 Right-click and click Paste as required.

2.4.3 Capture an active window.

 Open a window on the desktop.
 Press the Alt key + Print Screen key.
 Right-click and click Paste as required

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 3 Networks
3.1 Network Concepts
3.1.1 Define the term network.
More than one computer or device connected through
physical (wired) and/or wireless connections.
3.1.1 Outline the purpose of a network:
•To enable computers and devices to share data, applications
and devices securely.

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3.1.2 Understand the concepts of downloading
from, uploading to a network.
 Downloading from a network፡ Copying a file from a
computer on a remote system to a local computer or device.
 Uploading to a network፡ Copying a file from a local
computer or device to a computer on a remote system

3.1.3 Understand the term Internet.

 A world-wide system of linked computer networks,
connecting billions of computers and devices.

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3.1.3 Identify some of the Internet’s main
uses like:

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3.2 Network Access
3.2.1 Identify options for connecting to the
Internet like:
 Wired network፡ Connects computers to the Internet
using fixed cables, such as fiber optic, DSL, or cable
television lines.
 Wireless network፡ Connects wireless-enabled
computers and devices to the Internet using wireless
technology, such as Wi-Fi and satellite.
 Mobile phone network፡ Connects Internet
compatible mobile devices to the Internet using mobile
technology,
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3.2.2 Recognize the status of a wireless network:
 Protected/secure፡ The network is protected to
prevent unauthorized access.
 Open፡ The network is accessible to all.

3.2.2 Connect to a wireless network.

 Click the wireless connection icon in the
notification area on the taskbar.

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3.2.2 Recognize the status of a wireless network:
 Protected/secure፡ The network is protected to
prevent unauthorized access.
 Open፡ The network is accessible to all.

3.2.2 Connect to a wireless network.

 Click the wireless connection icon in the
notification area on the taskbar.

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