Computer Skills

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Basic Computer Skills

The story
of two
friends
There were 2 friends Ramesh and Anil studying in the 8th
Standard when they were introduced to computers.
While Anil was serious in learning computers, Ramesh found
the classes very boring. He would leave the practical
computer class every time for some reason or the other.
Once he was missing his computer class, when Anil told him
that he has to attend the class, to which Ramesh said that
he knows the theory part and that’s enough to pass the
exams. The exams time came and both of them passed.

Anil got 90/100 whereas Ramesh got 50/100.This
continued until they left School and college. Ramesh
showed no interest in learning computers, however Anil
was curious to know everything. After their studies, they
got a job in the same company as sales representatives
and they both were very happy. One day their boss told
him that they have to promote two employees from the
existing team to become assistant managers.

Since their performance as sales representatives was
good both of them got promoted. Both of them were very
happy as they got promoted however after a few months
where Anil was doing very well Ramesh did not know how
to use the computer.
The manager called Ramesh and warned him that his
work were not meeting deadlines and hence he needs to
cope up with the others. Ramesh still could not meet his
deadlines and was

demoted as a sales representative since he was not able to
fulfill his duties as an assistant manager.
He went to Anil , apologized that now he understood the

true value of computers and how he should have followed
his advice before
This was a learning in his life and he learnt from his
mistakes and enrolled in a computer class after office to
learn computers and to succeed in his career.
Give a title to the story ? How was Ramesh different from
Anil?
Do you think only theoretical

Who had a better attitude at
knowledge is enough to succeed in
learning and why?
life?
What did you learn from this story?

Overview
Basics of computers
Importance of computers
Difference between desktop and laptop

Parts of a computer
The world of internet
How to create an email ID
Social networking
What is a computer?
What is a computer?
A computer is a general purpose device that can
be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic or logical
operations.
Characteristics of Computers
Speed
Accuracy
Versatility
Diligence
Memory
Storage
A computer can work
very fast.
A computer takes only

few seconds for doing
calculations that we
take hours to complete.
The degree of accuracy
of computer is very high and
every calculation is performed with
the same accuracy.
A computer has the capacity to
perform different activities at the
same time.
A computer can work for
hours without creating any error. It
will perform different activities with
the same accuracy and diligence.
A computer has the
power of storing any
amount of
information or data.
Any information can
be stored and
recalled as long as
you require it, for any
numbers of years.
The Computer has an
in-built memory where it
can store a large
amount of data.
Why are Computers important?
Why are computers important?
Because they are applied
in almost all fields in the
modern world.
Because it is an important
tool to keep data, track
records and doing things
in a less time.
Where are computers important?
Where are computers important?
Communication
Business
Medical Science
Education
Media
Entertainment
Mobile
Phones
Communication Television and

Radio
Internet
Reports,
Presentations
etc.
Business Employee
information
Stocks
Tracking Patient
Info
Medical Science CT Scan, M.R.I.

etc
Surgeries
Experiments
Education Research
Smart
Classes
News
Media Radio
Weather
Forecasts
Movies
Entertainment Social
networking
Television
Why should you learn computers?
• To be aware
• To be competent
• To be successful
• And because it is THE most important thing at workplace

Types of Computers
Laptops
Computers Desktops
Tablets
Desktop
A desktop computer
is a personal
computer in a form
intended for regular
use at a single
location
Laptop
A laptop is a
portable personal
computer suitable
for mobile use and
can be carried
anywhere
Tablet
A tablet is a
portable computer
with display, circuitry
and battery in a
single unit.
Difference between a desktop and laptop
Desktop Laptop
• It is a computer which • It is a computer which is a
needs to be kept on a portable device
desk to work • It need not be plugged in
• It needs to be plugged in at all times since it is a
at all times to function battery operated device

Difference between a desktop and laptop
Desktop Laptop
• It cannot be carried • It can be carried
everywhere everywhere
• It consists of devices like • Components like
a CPU,Monitor,Mouse CPU,Monitor etc. are all
and Keyboard in built

Basics of switching on a computer
• Plug the machine in the electric
socket
• Find the “on” button the C.P.U.
and push it
• The monitor will have a similar
button push that too.

• The system would boot and the desktop would
appear
Difference parts of computers
Parts of computer
Hardware Software
Hardware
Monitor
C.P.U
Keyboard
Monitor
A monitor or a display is an
electronic visual display for
computers

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Basic Computer Skills

Standard when they were introduced to computers.

While Anil was serious in learning computers, Ramesh found

the classes very boring. He would leave the practical

computer class every time for some reason or the other.

that he has to attend the class, to which Ramesh said that

he knows the theory part and that’s enough to pass the

exams. The exams time came and both of them passed.

continued until they left School and college. Ramesh

showed no interest in learning computers, however Anil

was curious to know everything. After their studies, they

got a job in the same company as sales representatives

him that they have to promote two employees from the

existing team to become assistant managers.

good both of them got promoted. Both of them were very

happy as they got promoted however after a few months

to use the computer.

The manager called Ramesh and warned him that his

work were not meeting deadlines and hence he needs to

deadlines and was

He went to Anil , apologized that now he understood the

Do you think only theoretical

What did you learn from this story?

Difference between desktop and laptop

A computer is a general purpose device that can

be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic or logical

A computer takes only

in almost all fields in the

tool to keep data, track

records and doing things

Communication Television and

Medical Science CT Scan, M.R.I.

• And because it is THE most important thing at workplace

• It is a computer which • It is a computer which is a

needs to be kept on a portable device

desk to work • It need not be plugged in

• It needs to be plugged in at all times since it is a

at all times to function battery operated device

• It cannot be carried • It can be carried

• It consists of devices like • Components like

a CPU,Monitor,Mouse CPU,Monitor etc. are all

and Keyboard in built

• Plug the machine in the electric

• Find the “on” button the C.P.U.

• The monitor will have a similar

button push that too.

electronic visual display for

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