Length: 3 hours

Performance-Based Objectives
• prepare to use a PC
• start a PC
• use application software
• begin using a network

Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Personal Computers
Topic 1A: Identify Uses of PCs
Topic 1B: Identify Types of PCs
Topic 1C: Identify the Common Components of a PC
Topic 1D: Identify How PCs Work

Lesson 2: Using a Personal Computer
Topic 2A: Set Up Your Computer
Topic 2B: Start Your Computer
Topic 2C: Log in to Your Computer
Topic 2D: Display My Computer

Lesson 3: Using Application Software
Topic 3A: Navigate in a Word Processing Document
Topic 3B: Update a Spreadsheet
Topic 3C: Run a Presentation
Topic 3D: Find Information in a Database

Lesson 4: Connecting to a Network
Topic 4A: Identify Types of Networks
Topic 4B: Access the Internet