IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Study Guide

Hands-on IC3 prep, with expert instruction and loads of
tools

IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Global
Standard 4 Study Guide is the ideal all-in-one resource for
those preparing to take the exam for the internationally-recognized
IT computing fundamentals credential. Designed to help candidates
pinpoint weak areas while there's still time to brush up, this book
provides one hundred percent coverage of the exam objectives for
all three modules of the IC3-GS4 exam. Readers will find clear,
concise information, hands-on examples, and self-paced exercises
that demonstrate how to perform critical tasks. This useful guide
includes access to a robust set of learning tools, including
chapter review questions, a practice test environment, electronic
flashcards, and author videos that explain complex topics.

The certification consists of three separate exams: Computing
Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Candidates are
given fifty minutes to answer forty-five questions, so rapid recall
and deep understanding are critical to success. IC3: Internet
and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Study
Guide provides expert instruction on everything candidates
need to know, including hardware, software, networking, and
more.

• Review operating system basics and common application
  features

• Understand troubleshooting and safe computing

• Learn basic word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and
  database activities

• Study networking concepts, digital communication, and research
  fluency

The exam includes both multiple choice and performance-based
questions, and this guide provides plenty of both so candidates can
get comfortable with both material and format. More than just a
memorization tool, this book helps exam candidates understand the
material on a fundamental level, giving them a greater chance of
success than just going it alone. For the IC3 candidate who's
serious about certification, IC3: Internet and Computing Core
Certification Global Standard 4 Study Guide is the
complete, hands-on exam prep guide.

Auteur

Ciprian Adrian Rusen is a recognized Windows Consumer Expert - Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). He has published several books about Windows and Microsoft Office, and he's an active tech blogger at http://www.7tutorials.com. At 7 Tutorials, he also provides complete tutorials for Windows, Windows Phone, and Xbox One users.

Résumé
Hands-on IC3 prep, with expert instruction and loads of tools IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Study Guide is the ideal all-in-one resource for those preparing to take the exam for the internationally-recognized IT computing fundamentals credential. Designed to help candidates pinpoint weak areas while there's still time to brush up, this book provides one hundred percent coverage of the exam objectives for all three modules of the IC3-GS4 exam. Readers will find clear, concise information, hands-on examples, and self-paced exercises that demonstrate how to perform critical tasks. This useful guide includes access to a robust set of learning tools, including chapter review questions, a practice test environment, electronic flashcards, and author videos that explain complex topics.

The certification consists of three separate exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Candidates are given fifty minutes to answer forty-five questions, so rapid recall and deep understanding are critical to success. IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Study Guide provides expert instruction on everything candidates need to know, including hardware, software, networking, and more.

• Review operating system basics and common application features
• Understand troubleshooting and safe computing
• Learn basic word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database activities
• Study networking concepts, digital communication, and research fluency
  The exam includes both multiple choice and performance-based questions, and this guide provides plenty of both so candidates can get comfortable with both material and format. More than just a memorization tool, this book helps exam candidates understand the material on a fundamental level, giving them a greater chance of success than just going it alone. For the IC3 candidate who's serious about certification, IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Study Guide is the complete, hands-on exam prep guide.

Contenu

Introduction xxi

Assessment Test xliii

Part I Computing Fundamentals 1

Chapter 1 Understanding Operating Systems 3

Operating Systems and Their Roles When Using Computers and Devices 5

What Is Hardware? 5

What Is Software? 6

What Is an Operating System? 6

How Do They All Work Together? 7

Accessing and Locking the Operating System 9

Software and System Updates 12

Working with Files, Folders, and Libraries 17

Accessing Your Files and Folders 18

Understanding File Types 22

Managing Your Files and Folders 24

Customizing Your Computer 32

Customizing the Desktop 32

Understanding User Accounts 45

Summary 51

Exam Essentials 52

Key Terms 52

Review Questions 53

Chapter 2 Understanding Hardware 55

The Internal Hardware Components of a Computer 57

Peripheral Devices That Can Be Connected to a Computer 59

The Most Common Types of Computers and Devices 62

How Information Is Transmitted inside a Computer 65

How to Evaluate the Performance of a Computer or Device 66

Summary 71

Exam Essentials 72

Key Terms 72

Review Questions 74

Chapter 3 Understanding Software 77

The Dependencies between Hardware and Software 79

Installing, Removing, or Reinstalling Software 81

Software Licensing and Its Implications 91

The Most Common Types of Office Applications 96

Using Templates to Get Started with an Application 98

Personal Entertainment Applications 101

Compressing Files to Save Space 101

Optimizing Your Computer's Hard Disk Performance 103

Protecting Yourself from Malware 108

Summary 109

Exam Essentials 110

Key Terms 111

Review Questions 112

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Problems with Your Computer 115

Dealing with Problems Caused by Software 117

Dealing with Incompatibilities between the Operating System Version and Your Applications 118

Dealing with Unresponsive Applications 121

Dealing with Applications That Consume Too Many Resources 124

Dealing with Malware Infections 126

Using Safe Mode to Fix Problems with Windows 129

Finding Help Online 131

Dealing with Problems Caused by Hardware 132

Dealing with Problems Caused by Cables and Connectors 132

Upgrading the Firmware for Your Computer's Components and Peripherals 133

Dealing with Drivers for Your Computer's Hardware 135

Creating Your Own Backup System 140

Backing Up Your Data with Backup and Restore 140

Restoring Your Data with Backup and Restore 145

Backing Up Your Data to the Cloud with OneDrive 150

Summary 156

Exam Essentials 156

Key Terms 157

Review Questions 158

Part II Key Applications 161

Chapter 5 Exploring Common Application Features in Microsoft Office 163

Creating New Empty Documents with Microsoft Office 166

Starting and Closing Microsoft Office Applications 167

Opening and Closing Microsoft Office Files 168

Creating New Empty Files with Microsoft Office 169

Saving Your Microsoft Office Files 171

Working with Several Windows at the Same Time 175

The Basics of Using Microsoft Office Applications 180

Keyboard Shortcuts for Using the Ribbon Productively 180

Selecting, Copying, and Moving Data When Using Microsoft Office Applications 184

Dragging and Dropping Dat…