792-165 Computing

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Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to enable participants to:

• use a personal computer and word processing software to create and modify documents to 'professional' standards;

• use a computer and spreadsheet software to create budgets and other worksheets and associated graphs;

• use a computer and database software to create and modify data files and produce analytical reports from them;

• use combinations of software applications to bring together data, graphs and text;

• use the basic commands of MS-DOS to carry out normal 'housekeeping' on a personal computer;

• explain computer jargon sufficiently to be able to specify a personal computer system for purchase.

The content includes: Hardware - components of a personal computer. Care and maintenance of printers and discs. Operating Systems - Functions of operating systems. Using the main MS-DOS commands.Word-processing - Document production using a variety of printer options, tabulated text, headers and footers. Use of spell checker and search and replace function. Spreadsheet - Use of text and formulas, copying of formulas, advanced formulas and printing options. Graphs - Selection and production of graphs from spreadsheet data. Database - Design and implementation of flat file databases. Selecting and sorting. Reports and data analysis. Combinations of tasks - Using spreadsheets, graphs, databases and word processing to present information.Communications - Use the computer to talk to the world.

Assessment

Five skills based assignments (15% each); two hour examination (25%).