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Stage 1 (all courses) Stage 1 consists of written course material and provides an introduction to the basics of computer practice. The reader is encouraged to keep a log of terminology and a multiple choice test is undertaken. Section 1: Fundamentals of Data Processing ~ Fundamentals of Data Processing ~ Computers and Systems ~ Applications Software ~ Data Organisation ~ Systems Software ~ Computer Professionals Section 2: Microcomputers ~ The Very Basics ~ Powering up the System ~ Booting the Computer ~ Automating Configuration ~ Transistors Switches ~ Main Memory ~ Boolean Math & Truth Tables ~ The Workings of the Microprocessor ~ Data Storage ~ How Disk Storage Works ~ Floppy Disk ~ Hard Drives ~ Tape Backup Drives ~ The Bus ~ Expansion Drives ~ The Keyboard ~ The VDU ~ Ports ~ The Mouse ~ Multimedia ~ CD-ROM Drives |
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