This course requires one desktop computer for each student.
- A PC with an Intel® Pentium® IV 800 MHz CPU or higher.
- A minimum of 512 MB of RAM or higher.
- A generic monitor (1024 x 768).
- A 40-GB hard disk or larger.
- A high-speed Internet connection.
The following are the hardware requirements for the instructor
computer:
- A PC with an Intel® Pentium® IV 800 MHz CPU or higher.
- A minimum of 512 MB of RAM or higher.
- A generic monitor (1024 x 768).
- A 40-GB hard disk or larger.
- A DVD-RW drive.
- A few recordable CDs/DVDs.
- A high-speed Internet connection.
- A display system to project the instructor’s computer
screen.
Platform Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Business Edition
Software Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Business Edition
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students
will be able to:
- identify the basic components and capabilities of personal
computers.
- explore Windows Vista.
- use the common tools and programs.
- manage folders and files.
- customize the Windows Vista desktop.
- browse the Internet using Internet Explorer 7.0.
