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Knowledge check

What is the effect of right-clicking the Windows 8.1 Start button?

Display the Start menu

Display the Start screen
Display the PC settings

How do you move tiles on the Windows 8 Start screen?

Click and drag

Swipe to display all apps and drag
Use the control panel

Answers –

#1 – Right-clicking the Start button displays the PC settings.
#2 – To move a tile, you must click on a specific tile and hold it. Now, you will be able to drag it to any place on the screen.

Congratulations

Congratulations on completing the lesson!

You should now be able to:

Explain the common functions of an operating system.
Identify the components of the Windows 7 interface.
Explain the options that are available in the Start menu of Windows 7.
Work with the Windows 7 interface within programs
Manage files and folders in Windows Explorer.
Perform basic file operations on Windows 7 operating system.

Career Opportunities

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Using computers is no longer restricted to any specific field of work. They are extensively used everywhere, from households to large businesses. This widespread use of computers has created many career opportunities. Depending on your field of interest and degree of knowledge about computers, you can select a job that matches your skills.

Computers in everyday life

Computers are used in everyday life all around the world in cities and in remote areas and even in space.

Knowledge check

There aren’t a lot of uses for computers in rural areas.

True

False

Computers are used in which of the following?

School
Work
Home
All of the above

Answers –

#1 – False. There are a lot of uses for computers in rural areas and with wireless Internet you can do even more.
#2 – Computers are used in every aspect of life today including at home, work and school.

Overview of career opportunities

Overview of Career Opportunities	Remember that computers play a major role daily life in many industries, schools, government offices, and shops. Computer literacy is a valuable skill whether you work in education, farming, business, health care, scientific research, government affairs, arts, entertainment, publishing and many other industries.	$c:\users\jorgec\documents\github\microsoft\course1\aps\computer basics\sco1\en-us\content\content00066\images\overview_of_career_opportunities.png$
Information Worker	$c:\users\jorgec\documents\github\microsoft\course1\aps\computer basics\sco1\en-us\content\content00066\images\overviewofcareeropportunities_bluepersonwithdocuments.png$	An information worker, known as a home and office user, does not particularly work with computers although they normally use a computer to enter and maintain records. An information worker can include a data entry operator, a warehouse manager, graphic designers, a travel agent, a human resource manager, or an entrepreneur.
Warehouse Manager	A warehouse manager keeps an account of the warehouse stocks, manages receipts, storage, training employees, and such. It is vital that a warehouse manager uses a computer to keep track of their company. The use of computers, word processors, and data processing systems has made the task easier. A warehouse manager has to dispatch and send a wide range of products. They must organize their inventory, stock shelves, transfer and export inventory. Without the use of a computer and a data-entry program, companies can be short on inventory and therefore can cost the company money.	$c:\users\jorgec\documents\github\microsoft\course1\aps\computer basics\sco1\en-us\content\content00066\images\careeropportunitiesasinformationworkers_orangewarehouse.png$
Data Entry Operator	$c:\users\jorgec\documents\github\microsoft\course1\aps\computer basics\sco1\en-us\content\content00066\images\introductiontoproductivityprograms_pcanddocuments.png$	A data entry operator can use the computer to create documents, enter data such as names, addresses, statistical information, business information, account numbers, or other data, handle word processors, and maintain records. These records can be analyzed by the computer to generate reports. The words “data entry” is broad and could be used for a position that types information into a computer program such as Microsoft’s excel.
Travel Agents	Travel agents arrange their clients with travel arrangements, look up quotes about plane tickets, hotels and restaurants, collect payments for transportation and accommodations, and provide information about mode of transportation, finances, and flight schedules. To provide their clients with this information, they must use a computer. A travel agent can search up their client’s accommodations, ticket time and price, information about a specific place; compute the costs of their trip, transportation, restaurants, and hotels, with a computer.	$c:\users\jorgec\documents\github\microsoft\course1\aps\computer basics\sco1\en-us\content\content00066\images\art_white_jetplane.png$
Graphic Designers	$c:\users\jorgec\documents\github\microsoft\course1\aps\computer basics\sco1\en-us\content\content00066\images\art_art icon.png$	Graphic designers create designs and art that are visually-appealing to the target audiences. Graphic designers can work with drawn, painted, photographed, typography, or computer generated-images. Most graphical designers work with computers to complete their task. Normally, they develop creative ideas and concepts to create. Graphic designers usually create their pieces of work using a computer with an advance photo editing program. They can create a poster, a billboard, a business logo, a magazine ad, an album cover, a website, and more. If you want to work closer with computers, you can seek various job opportunities in the field of computers, if you have relevant knowledge. Depending on your skills, you can work as an information worker, an IT professional, or a software developer.
Information Technology Professionals	Information Technology professionals, known as I.T. professional are specialist that apply their technical expertise to the implementation, monitoring, or maintenance of IT systems. IT professionals can specifically work in one area such as computer networking, database administration, system administration, security and information assurance, IT audit, database administration, web administration and more. Information technology careers vary depending on your education level. You can get a certification, teach yourself, and get a degree in information and technology. I.T. jobs are based specifically on the computer. Examples of IT professionals include network administrators, and database administrators.	$c:\users\jorgec\documents\github\microsoft\course1\aps\computer basics\sco1\en-us\content\content00066\images\cloudservices_pctoglobetoeverything.png$
Network Administrators	$c:\users\jorgec\documents\github\microsoft\course1\aps\computer basics\sco1\en-us\content\content00066\images\requirementsforaninternetconnection_pctodishandpersontoglobe.png$	Network administrators are responsible for managing a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) for an organization. Network administrators can organize, install, and support an organization’s computer system by maintaining network security, installing new hardware and applications, monitoring software upgrades, enforcing licensing agreements, developing a storage management program, and insure routine backups. Network administrators make sure that the network is a reliable, secure, and efficient..
Database Administrators	A database is an organized collection of information on a computer. Database administrators are in charge of storing, organizing, and managing data. Database administrators make sure the database is operating efficiently, maintaining a secure successful database, fine-tuning, upgrading, and testing modifications if needed.	$c:\users\jorgec\documents\github\microsoft\course1\aps\computer basics\sco1\en-us\content\content00066\images\partsofcomputer_cpuandram.png$
Bank Clerks	$c:\users\jorgec\documents\github\microsoft\course1\aps\computer basics\sco1\en-us\content\content00066\images\art_business icon.png$	Bank clerks use computers to process transactions for their clients. Using computers, they provide information such as creating a new account, looking up account balance and interest rates, for their customers.
Entrepreneurs	In today’s society, entrepreneurs use blogs and social network sites to promote their business and products. These networking tools give their businesses a wider reach and help them meet possible prospects.	$c:\users\jorgec\documents\github\microsoft\course1\aps\computer basics\sco1\en-us\content\content00066\images\art_briefcase.png$
Software Developers	$c:\users\jorgec\documents\github\microsoft\course1\aps\computer basics\sco1\en-us\content\content00066\images\overviewofcareeropportunities_bluepersonwithboxandgame.png$	Software developers create applications, software, and, programs, that businesses and consumers use every day. They can range from game developers, mobile application developers, to making software for a company. They write programs, diagnose and fix problems, design, and organize projects. Every time you open an application on your phone or on your computer, this is the work of a software developer.

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