Basic Knowledge of Computers

To successfully complete this unit, you will be required to:

i. List the basic parts of a computer system including the following:

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 system unit monitor keyboard mouse floppy disk drive flash memory reader CD or DVD drive hard disk drive</li> printer</li> USB Memory stick</li> audio ports</li> joystick port</li> keyboard port</li> mouse port</li> network connection</li> parallel or printer port</li> power supply</li> RAM</li> serial ports</li> USB port</li> video port</li> laptop</li> external harddrive</li> scanner</li> <li>ear phones</li> <li>speakers</li>

iveii. Demonstrate the ability to properly start and shut down a computer system

iii. Demonstrate the ability to start and close a program

iv. Describe a diskette as well as a USB Memory Stick, and their care and limitations

v. Use a mouse

vi. Demonstrate the ability to operate a printer (power on, put on line/off line and load paper)

When you are ready, demonstrate your knowledge and/or ability with the above to your instructor or instructional assistant.

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