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Author Rusen, Ciprian Adrian

Title IC3
Published Wiley, 2015

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Description 1 online resource (196 pages)
Contents IC3® Internet and Computing Core Certification Computing Fundamentals: Study Guide; About the Author; Contents at a Glance; Contents; Table of Exercises; Introduction; Assessment Test; Answers to Assessment Test; Chapter 1 Understanding Operating Systems; Operating Systems and Their Roles When Using Computers and Devices; What Is Hardware?; What Is Software?; What Is an Operating System?; How Do They All Work Together?; Accessing and Locking the Operating System; Software and System Updates; Working with Files, Folders, and Libraries; Accessing Your Files and Folders; Understanding File Types
Managing Your Files and FoldersCustomizing Your Computer; Customizing the Desktop; Understanding User Accounts; Summary; Exam Essentials; Key Terms; Review Questions; 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; Review Questions; Chapter 3 Understanding Software; The Dependencies between Hardware and Software
Installing, Removing, or Reinstalling SoftwareSoftware 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; Review Questions; Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Problems with Your Computer; Dealing with Problems Caused by Software; Dealing with Incompatibilities between the Operating System Version and Your Applications
Dealing with Unresponsive ApplicationsDealing with Applications That Consume Too Many Resources; Dealing with Malware Infections; Using Safe Mode to Fix Problems with Windows; Finding Help Online; Dealing with Problems Caused by Hardware; Dealing with Problems Caused by Cables and Connectors; Upgrading the Firmware for Your Computer's Components and Peripherals; Dealing with Drivers for Your Computer's Hardware; Creating Your Own Backup System; Backing Up Your Data with Backup and Restore; Restoring Your Data with Backup and Restore; Backing Up Your Data to the Cloud with OneDrive; Summary
Exam EssentialsKey Terms; Review Questions; Appendix A Answers to Review Questions; Appendix B Using the Practice Files; Index; Advert; EULA
Summary Test how well you know your way around a computer for the IC3 exam IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Computing Fundamentals Study Guide is your ideal study guide to focus on the Computing Fundamentals exam module in preparation for the IC3 exam. This book covers hardware, software, peripherals, operating systems, and basic troubleshooting, presented in a clear, concise style. Hands-on examples and self-paced exercises show you how to perform critical tasks needed to pass the exam, and the companion website offers a diverse set of study tools including the Sybex test engine, a pr
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Subject Electronic data processing personnel -- Certification -- Study guides
Computer literacy -- Examinations -- Study guides
Computers -- Examinations -- Study guides
Computer literacy -- Examinations.
Computers -- Examinations.
Electronic data processing personnel -- Certification.
Genre/Form Study guides.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781118993507
1118993500