CAT study modules

• Hardware components of a computer

  • Monitor/Screen
  • Mouse
  • Keyboard
  • Computer box
  • Components inside the box
  • Additional devices
• Input

  Raw data and instructions given to a computer
• Ways monitors can connect to computers

  • VGA port
  • HDMI
  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt
  • USB
• Sizes of computer memory and storage

  • Byte
  • Kilobyte (KB)
  • Megabyte (MB)
  • Gigabyte (GB)
  • Terabyte (TB)
• Health tips

  • Use ergonomically designed equipment
  • Sit correctly
  • Adjust the weight of your seat so you can sit with your hands at the keyboard while keeping your upper arms fairly slack at your sides
  • Make sure the lighting is adequate
  • Take regular breaks
• Topics covered in the module

  • What is a computer?
  • Hardware and software
  • The information processing cycle
  • Introduction to Windows
  • Start-up time
  • The desktop
  • Common features of programs
  • Saving our work
  • Introduction to the keyboard
  • Keyboard skills
• Types of computers

  • Desktop computers
  • Laptops
  • Smartphones
  • Tablets
• Information

  • The result of processed data and can be used meaningfully and usefully
• Most common operating systems

  • Android
  • iOS
  • Windows
  • MacOS
  • Linux
• Common operating systems

  • Windows 8, Windows 10, Apple’s macOS Sierra, Linux, iOS (Apple devices), Android
• Solutions

  • Module 1.2 Written module activity page 21.pdf
  • Module 1.2 Software Q and A.pdf
  • Module 1.2 Software ANSWERS.pdf