ICT
SKILLS
AGENDA
Basic Computer Operations.
Performing Basic File Operations.
Computer Care and Maintenance.
Computer Security and Privacy.
BASIC
COMPUTER
OPERATIONS
Basic computer operations are the actions that
a user can perform on a computer, such as:
Turning on and off the computer .
WHAT ARE
Using the keyboard and mouse.
BASIC Managing files and folders.
COMPUTER Using applications and software.
OPERATIONS? Connecting to the internet and browsing the
web.
Printing and scanning documents.
TURNING ON AND OFF THE COMPUTER
To turn on the computer, press the power button on the CPU
(central processing unit) or the laptop. Wait for the computer to
boot up and display the login screen. Enter your username and
password to access your account. To turn off the computer, click
on the Start menu and select Shut down or Restart. Wait for the
computer to shut down completely before unplugging it or
closing the lid.
The keyboard and mouse are the
main input devices that allow you to
interact with the computer. The
keyboard has different types of keys,
such as:
Alphanumeric keys. USING THE
Function keys. KEYBOARD
Modifier keys.
Navigation keys.
Special keys.
USING THE
MOUSE
Buttons of the
mouse:
Left Click.
Right Click.
Scroll Wheel.
Centre Click.
With a file manager, you can:
Create new files and folders.
Rename files and folders.
MANAGING FILES Copy, cut, paste or delete files and folders.
AND FOLDERS Move files and folders to different locations.
Search for files and folders by name, type, size or
date.
Sort files and folders by name, type, size or date.
CREATING FILES
RENAMING
FILES
MOVING
AND
COPYING
FILES
DELETING AND
RESTORING
FILES
COMPUTER CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
It can help avoid common
problems such as:
Slow performance.
WHY IS IT Crashes.
IMPORTANT? Viruses.
Malware.
Data Loss.
Overheating.
Keep computer clean and
dust free using line free
cloth.
CARE AND Keep computer cool and
ventilated.
MAINTENANCE TIPS Keep computer updated
and secure.
Keep computer organized
and optimized.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE RESOURCES
01 02 03 04
Use online Use online Use different Use manuals
tutorials to forums to ask software to and guides
know how to questions on monitor and specific for your
keep computer how to keep optimise computer.
clean. computer clean. performance.
COMPUTER
SECURITY
AND PRIVACY
WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY AND
PRIVACY?
Computer security is the Computer privacy is the
protection of computer right of individuals to
systems and networks control how their
from unauthorized personal information is
access, use, collected, stored, shared,
modification, or damage. and used online.
WHY IS COMPUTER SECURITY AND
PRIVACY IMPORTANT?
Computer security and privacy are important for
personal, professional, and societal reasons.
Personal reasons: You want to protect your identity,
finances, reputation, and well-being from
cyberattacks or data breaches.
Professional reasons: You want to protect your
work-related data, devices, and networks from
unauthorized access or sabotage.
Societal reasons: You want to protect the integrity,
availability, and confidentiality of critical
infrastructure, services, and information that affect
the public interest.
Use strong passwords and change them
regularly.
Use antivirus software and keep it updated.
HOW TO PROTECT Use encryption and VPNs to secure your
data and online activities.
YOUR COMPUTER Use firewalls and network security tools to
SECURITY AND block unwanted connections.
Use privacy settings and tools to limit how
PRIVACY? your data is collected and shared online.
Avoid clicking on suspicious links or
attachments in emails or messages.
Backup your data regularly and store it in a
safe location.
