This course provides an overview of computer hardware and software, networking, and the use of computers in a number of everyday applications.
Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- System Performance – Unwanted messages, Malicious programs, Infiltration, Hoaxes.
- Information Security - Identity / Authentication, Confidentiality, Identify Theft.
- Technology Security - Networks, Connectivity, Portable Devices.
- Guidelines and Procedures - Gudelines and procedures, Privacy.
- Data Security - Security, Backups, Storage.
Topics:
- Information technology
- Understanding computer types
- Main parts of a personal computer
- Computer performance
- Input and output
- Computer storage devices
- Software
- Types of software
- Systems development
- Networks
- The electronic world
- Health, safety, and environment
- Security
- Copyright and the law
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