Competencies for ITSC 1305
Students will be able to:
1. Define terms such as operating system, application software, BIOS, DOS, hardware,
software, peripherals, etc.
2. Describe the basic functions of all operating systems
3. Define command-line interface, menu-based interface, and GUI
4. Give a short history of computing
5. List the main programs making up the DOS system and explain what each does
6. Boot into DOS 6.22 in the lab
7. Explain the difference between DOS internal and external commands
8. Explain the syntax of DOS commands
9. Use the following commands: dir, cls, diskcopy, copy del, deltree, fdisk, format, help,
mem, ren, tree, type undelete, xcopy, ver, cd, md, rd, date, time, edit, label
10. Navigate a DOS file structure
11. Describe Linux as it relates to UNIX
12. Explain the function of Linux shells
13. Describe the options for connecting to a Linux system
14. Define the syntax used for entering Linux commands
15. Use the date, cal, who, man, whatis, ls, cat and clear commands
16. Perform basic command-line editing operations
17. Use command history function of Linux
18. Log in to and out of Linux
19. Explain the Linux file system
20. Define a Linux file system partition
21. Use the mount and umount commands
22. Discuss relative and absolute path addressing
23. Navigate the file system
24. Explain the Linux approach to file processing
25. Use basic file manipulation commands
26. Use the cut, paste, and sort commands
27. Use the pipe operator to redirect the output of a command
28. Use the grep, uniq, comm., wc, sed, tr, and pr commands
29. Explain standard input and output
30. Describe the X Window system and its client/server model
31. Explain the role of the Window Manager
32. Start the X Window system
33. Interact with X Window and use its components
34. Run built-in applications
35. Configure the Linux desktop
36. Start Windows XP and view the desktop
37. Use the mouse, menus, toolbars, scroll bars, dialog boxes, and window panes
38. Manage windows
39. Turn the computer off properly
40. Start programs
41. Use WordPad and Paint to format, create, copy and print data
42. Play a video or sound clip
43. Create a movie
44. Understand file management in XP
45. Open and view My Computer
46. View files, folders, and the Folders list
47. Create and rename files and folders
48. Search for files and folders
49. Copy and move files and folders
50. Delete and restore files and folders
51. Create a shortcut to a file or folder
52. Add a folder to the Favorites list
53. Change folder options, file details to list, and views
54. Display disk and folder information
55. Compress files and folders
56. Use and customize personal folders
57. Manage files and folders on a CD
58. Customize the desktop
59. Set the date and time
60. Customize the taskbar and Start menu
61. Format and copy disks
62. Find and repair disk errors
63. Defragment and clean up a disk
64. Restore computer settings
65. Add and remove programs
66. Enter DOS commands
67. Examine network properties and network services
68. Open and view a network
69. Create shared folders
70. Map a network drive and disconnect it
71. Copy and move shared files
72. Explain plug and play hardware
73. Install printers, view printer properties, manage printers and print jobs
74. Install hardware devices and view hardware settings
75. Remove hardware devices
76. Develop a backup strategy
77. Use the Backup utility to backup and restore selected files
78. View and print a backup report
79. Delete a backup set
80. Explore Windows XP administrative tools
81. Use the Event View, Performance Monitor, and Computer Management tools
82. Monitor local security settings
83. Create users and groups
84. Explain how to set up a home or office network