Youth Computer Training Centre
Certificate in
Digital Techniques Application
CDTA
Study Material
Youth Computer Training Centre
Topics Covered:
• Computer Fundamental
• Operating System Windows 10
• Microsoft Word 2016
• Microsoft Excel 2016
• Microsoft Access 2016
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
• Cyber Security Basic
• Mobile Operating System Overview
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Warning and Disclaimer
This study material is designed to provide information about 'Certificate in Digital Techniques Application'. While every effort has been made
to make this study material as complete, comprehensive and as accurate as possible, no warranty or fitness is to be implied. The information
is provided on an “as is” basis. Hewlett Packard Enterprise shall not have any liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to
any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this study material. Internet websites offered as citations and/ or sources for
further information may have changed or disappeared between the time this study material is written and the time when it may be read by the
reader.
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Contents:
Chapter 1: Computer Fundamental ................................................................................. 9
Understanding Basic Concepts ...........................................................................................................................9
a. Hardware Components ....................................................................................................................................9
b. Software Components ......................................................................................................................................9
c. Data Representation and Handling ..................................................................................................................9
d. Applications of Computers ............................................................................................................................ 10
e. Introduction to Networking ............................................................................................................................ 10
f. Computer Security and Ethics........................................................................................................................ 10
g. Skill Development ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Functionalities of a Computer ............................................................................................................................ 11
Advantages of Computers: -............................................................................................................................... 11
Disadvantages of Computers: -.......................................................................................................................... 11
Applications of Computer: .................................................................................................................................. 11
Generations of Computer .................................................................................................................................. 12
Types of Computers ........................................................................................................................................... 13
CPU (Central Processing Unit) .......................................................................................................................... 13
ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) ............................................................................................................................... 14
Control Unit (CU) ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Memory ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Primary Memory .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Characteristics:.................................................................................................................................................. 14
RAM (Random Access Memory): ...................................................................................................................... 15
ROM (Read-Only Memory): .............................................................................................................................. 15
Types ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Secondary Memory ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Characteristics:.................................................................................................................................................. 15
Types of Secondary Memory: ........................................................................................................................... 15
Memory Units ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
BIT ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Key Characteristics: .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Examples of Usage: .......................................................................................................................................... 16
BYTE ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Key Characteristics: .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Examples of Usage: .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Memory storage Unit .......................................................................................................................................... 17
About Microprocessor ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Inside Motherboard ............................................................................................................................................ 18
CPU Socket ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
RAM Slots (DIMM Slots) ................................................................................................................................... 18
Chipset .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
PCIe Slots (Expansion Slots) ............................................................................................................................ 19
Power Connectors ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Storage Connectors .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Integrated Graphics (iGPU) ............................................................................................................................... 19
Audio and Network Connectors ........................................................................................................................ 19
Network: ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
USB Ports and Headers .................................................................................................................................... 19
CMOS Battery ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Heat Sinks and VRMs (Voltage Regulator Modules) ........................................................................................ 20
BIOS/UEFI Chip ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Front Panel Connectors .................................................................................................................................... 20
Heat Pipes and Cooling Solutions..................................................................................................................... 20
Number System .................................................................................................................................................. 20
I/O Devices (Input/Output Devices) ................................................................................................................... 21
Input Devices: ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
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Mouse ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Joystick.............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Light Pen ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
Track Ball........................................................................................................................................................... 23
Scanner ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Digitizer ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Microphone........................................................................................................................................................ 23
Magnetic Ink Card Reader (MICR).................................................................................................................... 23
Optical Character Reader (OCR) ...................................................................................................................... 24
Bar Code Readers ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Optical Mark Reader (OMR) ............................................................................................................................. 24
Output Devices: .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Monitors ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Printers .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Impact Printers .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Non-impact Printers .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Computer speaker ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Software ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
System Software ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Application Software ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Networking .......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Characteristics of a Computer Network ............................................................................................................ 28
Network Cables ................................................................................................................................................. 28
Distributors ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
Router ................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Network Card .................................................................................................................................................... 29
Internal and External Network Cards. ............................................................................................................... 29
Operating System ............................................................................................................................................... 29
Objectives of Operating System........................................................................................................................ 29
Characteristics of Operating System ................................................................................................................ 30
Internet ................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Intranet ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Similarities between Internet and Intranet ....................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 2: Operating System Windows 10 .................................................................... 34
About Windows 10 .............................................................................................................................................. 34
Key Features Windows 10: ................................................................................................................................ 34
Editions of Windows 10: .................................................................................................................................... 35
Start menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Microsoft Edge .................................................................................................................................................. 36
Cortana .............................................................................................................................................................. 36
Multiple desktops and Task view ....................................................................................................................... 36
Action Center..................................................................................................................................................... 36
Tablet mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
Getting started with Windows 10 ...................................................................................................................... 37
Navigating the desktop ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Opening applications ......................................................................................................................................... 37
Working with files .............................................................................................................................................. 37
Searching for files and apps .............................................................................................................................. 37
Adjusting your settings ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Shutting down your computer ........................................................................................................................... 37
Tips for managing multiple windows ................................................................................................................. 37
Snap .................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Flip ..................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Task view ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 3: Microsoft Word 2016 .................................................................................... 41
History .................................................................................................................................................................. 41
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Certificate in
Digital Techniques Application
CDTA
Study Material
Youth Computer Training Centre
Topics Covered:
• Computer Fundamental
• Operating System Windows 10
• Microsoft Word 2016
• Microsoft Excel 2016
• Microsoft Access 2016
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
• Cyber Security Basic
• Mobile Operating System Overview
C D T A P a g e 1 | 111
, Youth Computer Training Centre
Warning and Disclaimer
This study material is designed to provide information about 'Certificate in Digital Techniques Application'. While every effort has been made
to make this study material as complete, comprehensive and as accurate as possible, no warranty or fitness is to be implied. The information
is provided on an “as is” basis. Hewlett Packard Enterprise shall not have any liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to
any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this study material. Internet websites offered as citations and/ or sources for
further information may have changed or disappeared between the time this study material is written and the time when it may be read by the
reader.
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, Youth Computer Training Centre
Contents:
Chapter 1: Computer Fundamental ................................................................................. 9
Understanding Basic Concepts ...........................................................................................................................9
a. Hardware Components ....................................................................................................................................9
b. Software Components ......................................................................................................................................9
c. Data Representation and Handling ..................................................................................................................9
d. Applications of Computers ............................................................................................................................ 10
e. Introduction to Networking ............................................................................................................................ 10
f. Computer Security and Ethics........................................................................................................................ 10
g. Skill Development ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Functionalities of a Computer ............................................................................................................................ 11
Advantages of Computers: -............................................................................................................................... 11
Disadvantages of Computers: -.......................................................................................................................... 11
Applications of Computer: .................................................................................................................................. 11
Generations of Computer .................................................................................................................................. 12
Types of Computers ........................................................................................................................................... 13
CPU (Central Processing Unit) .......................................................................................................................... 13
ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) ............................................................................................................................... 14
Control Unit (CU) ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Memory ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Primary Memory .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Characteristics:.................................................................................................................................................. 14
RAM (Random Access Memory): ...................................................................................................................... 15
ROM (Read-Only Memory): .............................................................................................................................. 15
Types ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Secondary Memory ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Characteristics:.................................................................................................................................................. 15
Types of Secondary Memory: ........................................................................................................................... 15
Memory Units ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
BIT ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Key Characteristics: .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Examples of Usage: .......................................................................................................................................... 16
BYTE ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Key Characteristics: .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Examples of Usage: .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Memory storage Unit .......................................................................................................................................... 17
About Microprocessor ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Inside Motherboard ............................................................................................................................................ 18
CPU Socket ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
RAM Slots (DIMM Slots) ................................................................................................................................... 18
Chipset .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
PCIe Slots (Expansion Slots) ............................................................................................................................ 19
Power Connectors ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Storage Connectors .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Integrated Graphics (iGPU) ............................................................................................................................... 19
Audio and Network Connectors ........................................................................................................................ 19
Network: ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
USB Ports and Headers .................................................................................................................................... 19
CMOS Battery ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Heat Sinks and VRMs (Voltage Regulator Modules) ........................................................................................ 20
BIOS/UEFI Chip ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Front Panel Connectors .................................................................................................................................... 20
Heat Pipes and Cooling Solutions..................................................................................................................... 20
Number System .................................................................................................................................................. 20
I/O Devices (Input/Output Devices) ................................................................................................................... 21
Input Devices: ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
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Mouse ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Joystick.............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Light Pen ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
Track Ball........................................................................................................................................................... 23
Scanner ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Digitizer ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Microphone........................................................................................................................................................ 23
Magnetic Ink Card Reader (MICR).................................................................................................................... 23
Optical Character Reader (OCR) ...................................................................................................................... 24
Bar Code Readers ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Optical Mark Reader (OMR) ............................................................................................................................. 24
Output Devices: .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Monitors ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Printers .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Impact Printers .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Non-impact Printers .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Computer speaker ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Software ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
System Software ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Application Software ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Networking .......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Characteristics of a Computer Network ............................................................................................................ 28
Network Cables ................................................................................................................................................. 28
Distributors ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
Router ................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Network Card .................................................................................................................................................... 29
Internal and External Network Cards. ............................................................................................................... 29
Operating System ............................................................................................................................................... 29
Objectives of Operating System........................................................................................................................ 29
Characteristics of Operating System ................................................................................................................ 30
Internet ................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Intranet ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Similarities between Internet and Intranet ....................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 2: Operating System Windows 10 .................................................................... 34
About Windows 10 .............................................................................................................................................. 34
Key Features Windows 10: ................................................................................................................................ 34
Editions of Windows 10: .................................................................................................................................... 35
Start menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Microsoft Edge .................................................................................................................................................. 36
Cortana .............................................................................................................................................................. 36
Multiple desktops and Task view ....................................................................................................................... 36
Action Center..................................................................................................................................................... 36
Tablet mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
Getting started with Windows 10 ...................................................................................................................... 37
Navigating the desktop ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Opening applications ......................................................................................................................................... 37
Working with files .............................................................................................................................................. 37
Searching for files and apps .............................................................................................................................. 37
Adjusting your settings ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Shutting down your computer ........................................................................................................................... 37
Tips for managing multiple windows ................................................................................................................. 37
Snap .................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Flip ..................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Task view ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 3: Microsoft Word 2016 .................................................................................... 41
History .................................................................................................................................................................. 41
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