ICDL Computer Essentials
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This book is designed to help the ICDL student pass the Computer Essentials module for the ICDL. Lessons are practical and concise. I have included images and screenshots wherever possible to help identify where you should be clicking on the screen.
The computer essentials module is broken into the following sections.
⦁ Computers and Devices
⦁ Desktop, Icons, Settings
⦁ Outputs
⦁ File Management
⦁ Networks
⦁ Security and Well-Being
Michael Anderson
Michael Anderson has been working with computers since the heady days of the early 1980s when the personal computer came into its own. He has worked in the IT industry for 30 years and has a love of all things related to computers.
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ICDL Computer Essentials - Michael Anderson
ICDL WINDOWS 10 –
Computer Essentials
Copyright 2021 Michael Anderson
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Table of Contents
Prologue
Chapter 1. Computers and Devices
Chapter 2. Desktop, Icons And Settings
Chapter 3. Outputs
Chapter 4. Managing Files
Chapter 5. Networks
Chapter 6. Security And Wellbeing
Appendix 1. Common Keyboard Shortcuts
Appendix 2. Practical Sample Self-Test
About the author
Other books by this author
Prologue
THE ICDL
The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) is the most widely recognised all-round computer certification in the world.
The ICDL is made up of a range of modules – each module provides a practical programme of up-to-date skills and knowledge areas, which are validated by a test.
The ICDL enables you to develop and certify your computer skills in the subject areas of your choice, and to the level that you need – either for work or day-to-day life.
Through the module combination that you choose, you create your individual ICDL Profile.
You must pass the four core modules and any three modules selected from the standard and optional modules to receive your International Computer Driving License Certificate (ICDL).
CORE MODULES
Computer Essentials: sets out the essential concepts and skills relating to the use of devices, file creation and management, networks, and data security.
Online Essentials: sets out essential concepts and skills relating to web browsing, effective information search, online communication and e-mail.
Word Processing: allows candidates to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application to accomplish everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting, and finishing small-sized word processing documents, such as letters and other everyday documents.
Spreadsheets: allows candidates to understand the concept of spreadsheets and to demonstrate an ability to use a spreadsheet to produce accurate work outputs.
STANDARD MODULES
IT Security: allows candidates to understand the main concepts underlying the secure use of ICT in daily life and to use relevant techniques and applications to maintain a secure network connection, use the Internet safely and securely, and manage data and information appropriately.
Online Collaboration: sets out concepts and