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LESSON PLAN

TestOut Desktop Pro - English 4.1.x

Table of Contents

Section 0.0: Getting Started Information4

Computer and Internet Basics

Section 1.1: Computer Systems and the Internet5

Section 1.2: The Windows Operating System6

Section 1.3: File Management7

Section 1.4: Networking and System Updates8

Section 1.5: Online Safety and Security9

Section 1.6: Computer Hardware10

Section 1.7: Microsoft Office Application Features11

Microsoft Word

Section 2.1: Introduction to Word12

Section 2.2: Creating Documents13

Section 2.3: Managing and Printing Documents14

Section 2.4: Modifying Fonts15

Section 2.5: Formatting Paragraphs16

Section 2.6: Formatting Pages17

Section 2.7: Editing Documents18

Section 2.8: Inserting Illustrations and Other Elements19

Section 2.9: Creating and Formatting Tables20

Section 2.10: Using Themes, Styles, and Templates21

Section 2.11: Managing References22

Section 2.12: Managing Headers, Footers, and Sections23

Microsoft Excel

Section 3.1: Introduction to Excel24

Section 3.2: Creating and Managing Workbooks25

Section 3.3: Organizing and Entering Data26

Section 3.4: Changing Properties and Printing Worksheets27

Section 3.5: Formatting Cells28

Section 3.6: Entering Simple Formulas30

Section 3.7: Using Advanced Functions31

Section 3.8: Analyzing Data in Charts32

Section 3.9: Analyzing Data in Tables33

Microsoft PowerPoint

Section 4.1: Introduction to PowerPoint34

Section 4.2: Creating and Managing Presentations35

Section 4.3: Formatting Textual Content36

Section 4.4: Designing Slides37

Section 4.5: Using the Slide Master38

Section 4.6: Formatting Illustrations and Tables39

Section 4.7: Formatting Pictures and Other Media40

Section 4.8: Applying Animations and Transitions41

Section 4.9: Delivering Presentations42

Microsoft Access

Section 5.1: Introduction to Access43

Section 5.2: Managing Databases44

Section 5.3: Designing and Creating Tables45

Section 5.4: Using Simple Queries46

Section 5.5: Creating Forms47

Section 5.6: Creating Reports48

Desktop Pro Practice Exams

Desktop Pro Certification Practice Exams49

Appendices

Appendix A: Course Objectives50

Appendix B: Approximate Time for the Course64

0.0: Getting Started InformationSummaryVideo/DemoTime

0.1 Video: Introduction to Desktop Pro7:04

Total Video Time7:04Fact Sheets

0.2 Course Overview

0.3 Course Objectives

0.4 Pop-up Blockers

0.5 Tips for Mac Users

0.6 Using the Simulated Labs

0.7 Keyboard Shortcuts in Labs

Total Time

About 38 minutes

1.1: Computer Systems and the InternetSummary

As you study this section, answer the following questions:

What are the essential components of a desktop computer system?

How can you perform Internet searches on different Web browsers?

What are some common troubleshooting tips to consider when browsing the Web?

This section introduces you to desktop computer systems and Web browsers. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks:

Open a Windows application.

Use a Web browser to navigate to a particular website.

Save and access bookmarks in a Web browser.

Perform an Internet search.

Copy and paste a URL into the Address bar of a Web browser.

Delete your Web browser's cache.

Configure your Web browser to allow pop-ups from a particular domain.

Video/DemoTime

1.1.1 Introduction to Desktop Computer Systems4:49

1.1.3 Using a Web Browser4:50

1.1.4 Web Browser Troubleshooting3:56

Total Video Time13:35Lab/Activity

1.1.9 Skills Lab: Web Browsing with Internet Explorer

Fact Sheets

1.1.2 Desktop Computer System Facts

1.1.5 Microsoft Internet Explorer Facts

1.1.6 Google Chrome Facts

1.1.7 Mozilla Firefox Facts

1.1.8 Microsoft Edge Facts

Total Time

About 59 minutes

1.2: The Windows Operating SystemSummary


What is the difference between computer hardware and software?

What is the purpose of an operating system?

How can the Windows operating system be configured through the Settings App?

This section introduces you to the Windows 10 operating system and gives you practice running applications and using the Windows user interface. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks:

Change display settings in Windows.

Use the Settings App to view system information.

Configure a screen saver through the Settings App.

Run Windows applications.

Pin applications to the Start Menu and the taskbar.

Unpin applications from the Start Menu and the taskbar.

Create application shortcuts on the Windows desktop.

Video/DemoTime

1.2.1 Operating System Functions1:56

1.2.3 The Windows 10 Operating System3:53

1.2.5 Desktop Applications3:37

1.2.7 Windows Settings2:49


1.2.9 Skills Lab: Explore Windows 10 Features

1.2.10 Applied Lab: Use the Windows 10 User Interface

1.2.11 Applied Lab: Change Display Settings

1.2.12 Applied Lab: Run Desktop Applications

Fact Sheets

1.2.2 Common Operating Systems

1.2.4 Windows 10 Components

1.2.6 Desktop Application Facts

1.2.8 Windows Settings Facts

Total Time

About 83 minutes

1.3: File ManagementSummary


What are the advantages and disadvantages of different file storage options?

How is cloud storage different from local file storage?

When is it appropriate to share file storage with other users?

This section introduces you to file storage options and gives you practice managing files in Windows. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks:

Create folders in the Windows file system.

Copy, rename, and delete files in Windows.

Copy files from the local Windows file system to OneDrive.

Connect a USB thumb drive to a desktop computer and copy files from the drive to your local file system.

Remove USB devices properly.

Share a Windows folder with other users and grant them specific access to files within the folder.

Use the Windows Recycle Bin.

Video/DemoTime

1.3.1 Storage Devices4:07

1.3.3 Windows File Management6:05

1.3.5 Shared Storage3:10

1.3.7 Cloud Storage4:41


1.3.9 Skills Lab: Manage and Share Files in Windows

1.3.10 Applied Lab: Manage Files

1.3.11 Applied Lab: Copy Files from a USB Thumb Drive

1.3.12 Applied Lab: Use Shared Storage

1.3.13 Applied Lab: Use OneDrive Storage

Fact Sheets

1.3.2 File Storage Options

1.3.4 Windows File Management Facts

1.3.6 Shared Storage Facts

1.3.8 Windows Cloud Storage Facts

Total Time

About 99 minutes

1.4: Networking and System UpdatesSummary


What are the characteristics of a strong password?

What is the purpose of Windows Update?

What hardware components are needed for a wired network? A wireless network?

This section introduces you to computer networking and gives you practice creating user accounts, connecting to wireless networks, and configuring Windows Update. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks:

Create a local account for a user who already has a Microsoft login.

Create a non-Microsoft user account.

Connect to a secure wireless network.

Configure Windows Update to install updates automatically.

Video/DemoTime

1.4.1 Wired and Wireless Networks3:12

1.4.3 The Internet3:18

1.4.5 Windows User Accounts3:07

1.4.7 Windows Update2:49


1.4.9 Skills Lab: Use Networks and Windows Update

1.4.10 Applied Lab: Create a User

1.4.11 Applied Lab: Connect to a Wireless Network

1.4.12 Applied Lab: Configure Windows Update

Fact Sheets

1.4.2 Networking Facts

1.4.4 Internet Facts

1.4.6 Windows User Account Facts

1.4.8 Windows Update Facts

Total Time

About 83 minutes

1.5: Online Safety and SecuritySummary


What are the most common types of computer security risks?

What can you do to protect yourself against Internet security risks?

What are some ethical principles that encourage responsibility and trust in working with computers?

This section introduces you to online safety and security issues and gives you practice configuring security settings and responding to social engineering tactics. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks:

Configure Windows Firewall for different networks.

Configure privacy settings in Internet Explorer.

Clear the browser hist