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ICT SKILLS-II




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                  Learning Outcome



                3.1.  Computer System—Introduction                 3.2.  Operating System
                3.3.  Windows 10 Operating System                  3.4.  What is a File?
                3.5.  What is a Folder?                            3.6.  Creating and Managing Files and Folders

                3.7.  Computer Care and Maintenance                3.8.  Cleaning Computer Components
                3.9.  Preparing Maintenance Schedule               3.10. Creating a Backup of Your Data
                3.11. Increasing Computer Performance              3.12. Removing Spam Email from Your Computer
                3.13. Protecting Computer against Viruses          3.14. Protecting Your Data
                3.15. What are Temporary Files?


        ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. It is a set of digital technology including computers
        hardware, software and networking for storing, managing and communicating the information.

        ICT skills are the ability to access software programs and manage the basic functions of a computer in an effective
        way. It helps you communicate with the people around you in your personal and professional life.


        3.1. COMPUTER SYSTEM—INTRODUCTION


        A computer is an electronic device designed to take input from the user, process it and then return the desired
        output.  A  computer system  is  a combination of hardware and software components that  help in doing the
        required task.

        The physical components of the computer that you can touch and feel are called hardware. Examples are mouse,
        keyboard, monitor, printer, etc.
        Set of instructions given to the computer to perform specific tasks is called software. Computer is of no use
        without software. There are three types of software system software, application software and utility software. Let
        us learn about them.

        3.1.1. System Software

        System software is a software which is compulsory for the computer. Without a system software computer is just
        a dummy without any use.
        It is always running in the background of your device and helping the user to smoothly use the computer system.
        For example, Operating systems like Windows, Mac OS, DOS, etc.



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