This Credit Unit will cover the basics of how computers work, what they can do, and how to use them.
Identify current and future trends in computing and recognize various computing devices and their uses.
Identify the parts of a computer and their features and functions and recognize the advantages and limitations of important peripheral devices.
Identify and describe the features of desktop and specialized computer operating systems and understand the importance of system utilities, backups, and file management.
Explain why the web is important in today's society and why fluency in the tools and language of the Internet is necessary to be an educated consumer, a better student, an informed citizen, and a valuable employee.
Understand what a computer network is, identify different types of networks, and recognize threats to security and privacy.