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SS1 Computer and IT

Basic Computer Operation

Overview

Describe the booting process. List types of booting. Start-up a computer. Identify components of the desktop. Run an application program. Shutdown the computer.

What you'll learn
  • Description of the booting process.
  • Types of booting:
  • Cold
  • Warm.
  • Components of the windows desktop
  • Icons
  • Task bar
  • Background.
  • Running an application programme e.g. Microsoft Word.
  • The process of shutting down the computer.