Quizzes

1. Parts of a computer (easy)

2. More difficult quiz for Module 1

3. Match definitions and terms from Quia

4. Flash cards and definitions from Quia

5. Jeopardy! A Quia quiz game for two players!

6. Inputs and Outputs

7. Abbreviations  Find what RAM, ROM, and CPU mean.

8. Parts of a computer (very short)  

9. Technology vocabulary quiz 

10. Sample questions for Module 1 from ecdl.co.uk. Good questions. (Not online -  you have to read and answer out loud!)

11. A short General Quiz from Jegsworks.

12. Input Quiz. Learn your inputs from your outputs! From Jegsworks.

13. Processing Quiz. Check your knowledge of how computers work. From Jegsworks.

14. Output Quiz from Jegsworks.

15. A very simple tutorial and quiz from a US site in Multnomah County, Portland, Oregon, aimed at old timers and complete beginners.

16. A nice Quia review quiz by Tom Johnson in Abu Dhabi.

17. Easy test from a US high school. All modules.

18. Virginia Dept of Ed computer test (pdf file - Not online - you need Acrobat reader)

19. Sample Questions from the ECDL in the UK. Click on Module 1.

20. Preparation quizzes for North Carolina Computer Skills Certificate. 

• Quiz 1

• Quiz 2

• Quiz 3

• Quiz 4

• Quiz 5

• Quiz 6

• Quiz 7

Tutorials: Online Lessons

Introductions to Computers

1. Very nice introduction to computing (similar to ICDL, but more detailed). From Jegsworks.

2. ICDL Tutorials from DigitalBrain.

3. You must try this one from Nottingham Trent University in the UK. Some questions are only for Nottingham Trent University, so just skip them

4. Parts of a computer -  simple explanations and diagrams from iVillage.

5. Watch a movie! Animated explanations of how things work. Try "Floppy" or "CD" from the drop-down list

6. A fairly simple Introduction to Computers

Reference

• Definitions: just click on the word and a simple definition pops up. From tekmom.com. Very useful!

• Simple abbreviations and definitions of computer terms from iVillage

• A very long list of computer abbreviations. Use 
  Control F to find the abbreviation you want.

• Clear short explanations of most computer terms from Infoplease

Links to Other Resources

Tom Johnson's site for useful links to computer-related courses online.

Module 1: What you Need to Know!

Module 1 Basic Concepts of Information Technology 

• Types of Computer: Main-frame Computer, Minicomputer, Network Computer, PC, and Laptop.
•  Distinguish Between Computers in Terms of Capacity, Speed, Cost, and Typical Users.
• Understand the Terms Intelligent and Dumb Terminal.
• Parts of a Personal Computer
• Central Processing Unit (CPU) The Hard Disk,Input devices, Output Devices
• Monitor (VDU Visual Display Unit)
• Speakers
• RAM
• ROM
• What are Peripherals
• Internal Hard Disks
• External Hard Disks
• Zip, Jaz Disks. 
• Diskettes (Floppy Disks)
• CD-ROM Disks
• DVD Drives
• Measuring Memory Byte Kilobyte Megabyte (MB: 1024 kilobytes) A gigabyte (GB) consists of 1024 megabytes.
• Know Some of the Factors That Impact on a Computer's Performance
• CPU speed, RAM size, Hard disk speed and capacity
• Operating Systems Software & Applications Software
• Graphical User Interface (GUI) 
• How Computer-based Systems Are Developed: Feasibility Study, Design, Programming, Implementation
• Networks, LAN and WAN
• Electronic Mail & the Internet 
• Common uses for the computer within the home (Computer games, Home working, Home banking, Connecting to the Web)
• Computers at Work or in Education (CBT (Computer Based Training), Repetitive tasks
• Easily automated tasks, Mathematical calculations, Dangerous situations)
• Uses of Computers in Every-day Life (Accounts, Games, Educational, On-line banking, Smart ID cards, Supermarkets, Working from home, Tele-working, Internet, Bank 'hole in the wall' cash machines
• The  Information Society and Information Superhighway. 
• E-commerce (buying or selling via the Internet) 
• Good Working Environment When Using a Computer
• Understand Computer Security (passwords, shutting down properly
• Use a UPS (Un-interruptible Power Supply)
• Use electrical surge protection
• Understand Computer Viruses
• Understand Software Copyright, Freeware, Shareware

Downloads

• Module 1 A Powerpoint presentation for use by HCT or ADWEA students only. (right-click and select "Save Target as...")