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Computer Competency

Computer competency involves a range of skills from basic use to advanced problem solving using computers and technology. The document outlines five fundamental computer operations including input, processing, output, storage, and control. It also discusses basic computer maintenance tasks and using common productivity tools like word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and Adobe PDF files. Setting up computer networks and using web search/navigation are also included.

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Computer Competency

Computer competency involves a range of skills from basic use to advanced problem solving using computers and technology. The document outlines five fundamental computer operations including input, processing, output, storage, and control. It also discusses basic computer maintenance tasks and using common productivity tools like word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and Adobe PDF files. Setting up computer networks and using web search/navigation are also included.

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Computer Competency

Computer competency is defined as the knowledge and ability to use computers and related

technology efficiently, with a range of skills from elementary use to computer programming and

advanced problem-solving.

Basic Computer Operation

Input, processing, outputting, storing, and controlling are the five fundamental types of computer

operations. Although even the most basic computers are capable of complex processing,

processors can only execute simple mathematical calculations.

• Turning on/off computers and programs

• Creating, changing, and copying files and directories

• Installing/uninstalling software

• Basic computer maintenance: virus scanning, disk cleanup and defragmentation, and

system restore

Computer Networks and the Web

• Setting up wired or wireless connections on personal computers (assuming a network is

already in place and login credentials are established)

• Video conferencing

• Web search and navigation, including web search engines and Web-based online public

access catalogs

Office Productivity Tools (entry-level)

• Word processing, such as Microsoft Office Word

• Spreadsheet, such as Microsoft Office Excel

• Presentation such as Microsoft Office PowerPoint

• Creating and reading an Adobe PDF file

• Creating and using multimedia, including digital images, audios, and videos

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