ECDL Module 2: Using the Computer and Managing Files
ECDL - the European PC standard
Published on 29. January 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
II, 119 pages
978-1-85233-443-7 (ISBN)
Description
Preface This book is intended to help you successfully complete the test for Module 2 of the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL). However before we start working through the actual content of the guide you may find it useful to know a little bit more about the ECDL in general and where this particular Module fits into the overall framework. What Is The ECDL? The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is a European-wide qualification that enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. It certifies the candidate's knowledge and competence in personal computer usage at a basic level and is based upon a single agreed syllabus. This syllabus covers a range of specific knowledge areas and skill sets, which are broken down into seven modules. Each of the modules must be passed before the ECDL certificate can be awarded, though they may be taken in any order but must be completed within a three year period. Testing of candidates is at audited testing centres, and successful completion of the test will demonstrate the holder's basic knowledge and competence in using a personal computer and common computer applications. The implementation of the ECDL in the UK is being managed by the British Computer Society. It is growing at a tremendous rate and is set to become the most widely recognised qualification in the field of work-related computer use.
More details
Series
Edition
1st Edition.
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Students, novices in computing
Illustrations
298 s/w Abbildungen
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 22.9 cm
Width: 15.2 cm
Weight
240 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85233-443-7 (9781852334437)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4471-0491-9
Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction: A Little Bit of History.- Filing and File Structures: Windows and Icons. Outline of the Guide. First Steps with the Computer.- How to Start the Computer, How to Restart It: The Windows 98 User Interface Options. The Desktop. How to Look at Basic System Information. How to Look at Basic Desktop Information. Finding Information About Your Disks. Formatting a Diskette (Floppy Disk). How to Use Help Functions In Case of Difficulty.- Working with Icons: What are Icons?. Selecting and Moving Icons. Changing the Size of Icons and the Spacing between Them. Changing Icons. Basic Types of Icons. Creating a Desktop Shortcut Icon.- Working with Windows: What is a Window?. The Parts of a Desktop Window. Moving and Resizing Windows. Applications Windows. Moving Between Windows and Between Applications.- File and Directory Structures: Directory Structures. The Structure of Files. How to Create Directories and Sub-directories. Examining a Directory/Folder. Common Types of File. File Attributes. Renaming Files and Accessories.- Selecting, Copying, Moving and Deleting Files and Directories: Selecting Files. Copying and Moving Files. The Clipboard, Copy, Cut and Paste. Deleting Files and Directories. Copying Files to a Diskette as Backup.- Searching for Files and Directories: Using Find. A Simple Search. Text Strings. Date Options. Advanced Options. Saving Searches. New Search.- Editing Text Files: Opening a File in Notepad and Wordpad. Using Notepad to Edit and Create Files. Using Wordpad to Edit and Create Files. Closing Notepad or Wordpad.- Printing: Printing from a Desktop Window. Printing from Within an Application. Changing the Default Printer. Viewing the Progress of Printing.