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IC³ 2005 Standard – Computing Fundamentals
This exam covers the following areas:
Computer Hardware:
- Identify types of computers, how they process information and how individual computers interact with other computing systems and devices
- Identify the function of computer hardware components
- Identify the factors that go into an individual or organizational decision on how to purchase computer equipment
- Identify how to maintain computer equipment and solve common problems relating to computer hardware
Computer Software:
- Identify how software and hardware work together to perform computing tasks and how software is developed and upgraded
- Identify different types of software, general concepts relating to software categories, and the tasks to which each type of software is most suited or not suited
- Identify fundamental concepts relating to database applications
Using an Operating System:
- Identify what an operating system is and how it works, and solve common problems related to operating systems
- Manipulate and control the Windows desktop, files and disks
- Identify how to change system settings, install and remove software