Principles of information technology /

Austin, Kathleen M.

Principles of information technology / [print] by Kathleen M. Austin. - Tinley Park, Illinois : Goodheart-Willcox Company, (c)2017. - xvi, 752 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm



UNIT 1: COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS. -- Introduction to information technology -- Hardware -- Software -- File management -- Purchasing, maintaining, and troubleshooting UNIT 2: KEY APPLICATIONS -- Common office application features -- Word-processing software -- Formal documents -- Presentation software -- Spreadsheet software -- Advanced spreadsheet uses -- Database software UNIT 3: LIVING ONLINE. -- Internet and the world wide web -- Communication networks -- Electronic communication and collaboration -- Security, privacy, and safety -- Careers in IT.

Principles of Information Technology presents basic principles and concepts about information technology to help students become more valuable employees, better citizens, and knowledgeable consumers. Written specifically for high school students, this text maps to the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification standards. By studying this text, students can prepare for taking the Certiport IC3 Digital Literacy Certification exams. IC3 Digital Literacy Certification is a well-respected and internationally recognized credential. --



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Computer literacy--Certification.
Electronic data processing personnel--Certification.
Information technology--Textbooks.
Internet--Certification.

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