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BUS 142 Information
Processing
This
course teaches the basic computer skills required to prepare for leaning more
proprietary systems common to the Life and Health Insurance Industry. These systems are used to improve customer
service relationships. This course consists of the following modules:
introduction to computers, introduction to windows, keyboarding, and data
entry.
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Introduction to Computers |
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Introductions to Windows |
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Keyboarding |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Data Entry |
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Course Guide
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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS |
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Computers |
State the history of
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Define microprocessors |
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Define monitors |
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Input devices |
Define keyboards |
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Define a mouse |
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Define a trackball |
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Define a scanner |
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Peripherals |
Define printers |
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Define modems |
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Define sound cards |
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Software applications |
Define word processing |
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Define spread sheets |
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Define presentations |
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Define database management |
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Drives and disk |
Define hard disk |
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Define floppy drives |
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Define floppy disk |
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Define CD-ROM drives |
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Define other drives |
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Define DVD drives |
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Define Removable media |
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Care of disk (floppy disk, hard disks, and removable
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Operating systems |
Define Windows NT |
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Define Windows 2000 |
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Define Windows 98 |
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Define Windows 95 |
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Mainframe versus network |
Define the difference
between a mainframe and a network |
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Networks |
Define Intranet |
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Define Internet |
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Define LAN, WAN, or WAN |
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INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS |
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Explore the Desktop |
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Us the Start Menu |
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Open Windows |
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Close Windows |
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Move the Taskbar |
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Modify the Taskbar |
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Work with the quick launch
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Shut down Windows 98 |
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Us the Desktop Icons |
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Select objects |
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Move windows |
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Resizing windows |
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Switch between open
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Work with menus |
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Work with dialog boxes |
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Us help contents |
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Us help index |
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Locate topics with help
search |
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Define My computer versus
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Us Toolbar Buttons |
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View resources |
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View files |
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View folders |
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Start applications |
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Access resources |
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Create folders |
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Copy folders |
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Delete files and folders |
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