Date Posted: 6/20/2012 2:18:00 PM
Posted By: kangwana Membership Level: Bronze Total Points: 34
Computer applications[Theory and Practical]SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES-Describe the principles and applications of computer application software-Effectively use word processor-Collect,organise,consolidate and present data using a spreadsheet-Create,format and deliver an electronic presentation-Design a professional publication-Intergrate various computer applications in problem solving and decision making-Develop simple user applicationsCONTENT2.1 Basic operations-Accessing an operating system-Identifying and using a storage disk-Determine folders,sub-folders and files-Overview of commonly used packages2.2 Using a word processing software package-Creating new and retrieving existing documents-Establishing margins and justification-Formatting and editing existing text using various types of keys-Using drawing toolbar -Creating and formatting columns-Creating and formatting tables-Headers and footers-Proofreading a document-Using mail merge features-Creating a table of contents-Tracking changes and comments-Converting documents-Linking and embedding-Saving a document in a disk-Printing a document-Other word processing features-Automating simple tasks2.3 Using a presentation software package-Creating and retrieving presentations-Inserting a slide,typing and formatting texts in a slide-Importing content-Master slides and templates-Drawing and formatting various objects-Working with graphics and charts-Inserting and formatting images-Animation effects-Reviewing a presentation-Saving,copying and deleting slides-Printing handouts and slides-Running slides-Automating simple tasks2.4 Using a spreadsheet software package-Creating,saving and retrieving existing spreadsheets-Editing and cell navigation-Formatting worksheets-Using copy and paste-Using formulae and functions-Cell referencing-Sorting,filtering and data validation-What if analysis-Charts-Summarising,consolidating and outlining data-Automating simple tasks 2.5 Using a database software package-Creating,saving and retrieving existing databases-Identifying records,fields data types-Creating tables,queries,forms and reports-Adding amending and deleting data-Searching numeric and alphanumeric data-Sorting and filtering-Database and design-Adding charts, diagrams,tables and attachments-Database security-Printing a list of records-Automating simple tasks2.6 Using a desktop publishing software package-Creating, saving and closing files-Page layout-Typing and manipulating text to an effective format-Identifying and using various icons in toolbars of the program including the toolbox-Drawing and manipulating various shapes-Using the colour palette-Inserting and manipulating images-Importing and exporting graphic files-Borders-Mail, e-mail and catalog merge-Working with tables-Designing and creating simple websites-Automating simple tasks2.7 Emerging trends in computer applications.
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