SECTION 1 - FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING
1.1: identify the basic hardware components of a computer system.
1.2: state the functions of the hardware components.
1.3: differentiate between input and output devices.
1.4: identify PRIMARY and SECONDARY storage devices.
1.5: manipulate the keyboard and mouse for various purposes.
1.6: demonstrate the proper care and maintenance of the computer system.
SECTION 2 - KEYBOARDING
2.1: demonstrate the correct posture and keyboarding techniques.
2.2: use the various keys on the keyboard.
2.3: type at a minimum of 25 words per minute (wpm) with 95% accuracy.
SECTION 3 - INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING
3.1: explain the purpose of a word processing application.
3.2: use the word processor to create and save documents.
3.3: retrieve, edit and format documents.
3.4: use document formatting features.
3.5: use tables to enhance documents.
3.6: use the mail merge feature.
3.7: print documents.
SECTION 4 - INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS
4.1: explain the purpose of a spreadsheet application.
4.2: use the spreadsheet to create and save files.
4.3: retrieve and edit spreadsheet files.
4.4: use formulae and functions to perform calculations.
4.5: format spreadsheet data.
4.6: sort data in a spreadsheet.
4.7: use charts and graphs to represent data.
4.8: print spreadsheet documents.
SECTION 5 - INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE MANAGEMENT
5.1: explain the purpose of a database management application.
5.2: use the database management application to create and save a database.
5.3: retrieve and edit a database.
5.4: manipulate a database.
5.5: generate reports.
5.6: print database documents.
SECTION 6 - INTRODUCTION TO PRESENTATION
6.1: explain the purpose of a presentation application.
6.2: use the presentation application to create and save a presentation.
6.3: retrieve and edit a presentation.
6.4: format a presentation.
6.5: print a presentation.
SECTION 7 - INTRODUCTION TO WEB PAGE DESIGN
7.1: explain the features of a web page design application.
7.2: create a simple web page.
7.3: format a web page.
7.4: use hyperlinks to link pages.
7.5: use tables to enhance a web page.
7.6: publish a web page.
SECTION 8 - BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE
8.1: use the appropriate letter style to prepare business letters.
8.2: prepare circular letters and other documents for distribution.
8.3: prepare business reports.
8.4: prepare notices and agendas of meetings.
8.5: prepare minutes of meetings.
8.6: prepare official forms.
SECTION 9 - THE INTERNET AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB
9.1: explain the uses of the Internet and the World Wide Web.
9.2: use a web browser to access information.
9.3: use a search engine to locate information.
9.4: use email to communicate.
9.5: demonstrate an awareness of the ethical use of the Internet.
SECTION 10 - ERGONOMICS
10.1: explain the term “ergonomics”.
10.2: identify the features of an ergonomic environment.
10.3: apply ergonomic principles at the workstation.
10.4: identify work-related health problems.