Practical computer literacy
By: by June Parsons, Dan Oja
Contributors: Oja, Dan
Edition: 3rd ed.
Series: Practical series; Practical series
Publisher: South-Western; Course Technology, Cengage Learning [distributor]
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Mason, Ohio; Andover, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 479
ISBN-13: 9780538742153
Copyright date: 2011
Subjects: Computer literacy; Computers
Description: This book provides a state of the art introduction to computer concepts and software applications, written in an easy to read style. Each chapter includes frequently asked questions explaining concepts, skills and tips on becoming a more proficient computer user. Assessment pages contain two sets of computer scored QuickCheck questions and skill tests. Steps demonstrate exactly where to click and provide a handy reference any time you need to refresh your memory about the steps for a skill. This book offers a visual hands on way to prepare for CertPort's IC3 certification. -- provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes index.

"Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 3" -- cover.

Includes a multimedia book on CD which contains a digital version of the entire textbook along with interactive software tours, pop up definitions, quick checks, skill tests and practice tests.

System requirements: Windows operating system Vista, XP, or 7; a CD or DVD drive, and screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or better.
Table of contents: title: Computer hardware; title: Peripheral devices; title: System and application software; title: Installing software; title: Getting started with Windows 7; title: Working with Windows settings and accounts; title: Working with files; title: Getting started with application software; title: Creating a document; title: Formatting a document; title: Finalizing a document; title: Creating a worksheet; title: Formatting a worksheet; title: Finalizing a worksheet; title: Creating a presentation; title: Finalizing a presentation; title: Creating a database; title: Finalizing a database; title: Networks; title: Working with e-mail; title: Browsing the web; title: Computer benefits and risks.