Chapter 1: Information Technology Basics

Graphics:

1.1.1 Pictures of Common Computer Hardware
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
1.1.2 Mainframe Computer
Personal Computer
A Typical GUI
1.1.3 Stand-alone Computers
Connecting Computer Systems
1.1.4 Internet Timeline
The Exponential Growth of the Internet
1.1.5 IBM Legacy PC
Modern PC
Internet Revolution
Internet versus Other Technology
1.2.1 General Purpose PC
Monitor On/Off Switches
Shutting Down a Computer
1.2.2 Windows Desktop Environment
Windows Start Menus
1.2.3 Opening Windows Explorer in Windows 2000
Opening Windows Explorer in Windows 98
Moving an Icon
Arranging Icons
Moving Icons
Renaming an Icon (6-7)
1.2.4 Features of a Typical Windows Application
Menu Bar
Moving an Application Window
1.2.5 Resized WordPad
Double-Headed Arrows
Cursors
1.2.6 Switching Between Windows
1.3.1 Nested Menu Display
System Information (2-7)
1.3.2 Setting the Clock and Date (1-4)
1.3.3 Minimize, Maximize, and Exit Buttons
Minimize, Restore, and Exit Buttons
1.3.4 Opening Display Properties Window
Display Properties - Background
Display Properties - Screen Saver
Display Properties - Appearance
Display Properties - Effects
Display Properties - Web
Display Properties - Settings
1.3.5 Changing Color Settings (1-3)
1.3.6 Adjusting Volume Controls
1.3.7 Start Menu Options
Run
Windows Help (3-5)
1.3.8 Recycle Bin
1.4.1 Microsoft Word 2000
1.4.2 Microsoft Excel 2000
1.4.3 Microsoft Access 2000
1.4.4 Vector versus Bitmap
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
1.4.5 Microsoft PowerPoint 2000
1.4.6 Netscape Navigator 6.2
Internet Explorer 6.0
Netscape Navigator
Internet Explorer
1.5.1 Measurement-Related Terminology
1.5.2 Analog Signals
Digital Signals
1.5.3 Boolean Logic Gates: AND and OR
Boolean Logic Gate: NOR
Boolean Logic Gate: NOT
Truth Tables
1.5.4 Decimal Number System
Binary Number System
1.5.5 Binary Number System
Decimal to Binary Conversion
1.5.6 Hexadecimal Number System
1.5.7 Binary and Hexadecimal Conversion
1.5.8 Hexadecimal to Binary Conversion
1.5.9 Decimal, Binary, and Hexadecimal Numbers
1.5.10 No Graphic
1.6.1 Lab Safety Guidelines
AC Outlet
Multimeter
1.6.2 A Typical Workbench
1.6.3 Wrist Strap
1.6.4 Technician's Toolset
1.6.5 Air Can
1.6.6 High-Voltage Tester
1.6.7 Lab Safety Agreement