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Install Computer Software Course Outline

The document outlines a course on installing computer software, detailing six key learning outcomes including software identification, installation, configuration, functionality testing, user training, and maintenance. It provides content and suggested assessment methods for each outcome, covering topics such as software types, installation processes, configuration management, testing protocols, and training development. The course aims to equip learners with essential skills for effective software management.

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Install Computer Software Course Outline

The document outlines a course on installing computer software, detailing six key learning outcomes including software identification, installation, configuration, functionality testing, user training, and maintenance. It provides content and suggested assessment methods for each outcome, covering topics such as software types, installation processes, configuration management, testing protocols, and training development. The course aims to equip learners with essential skills for effective software management.

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INSTALL COMPUTER SOFTWARE

COURSE OUTLINE

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify software to be installed


2. Install the software
3. Configure the software
4. Test software functionality
5. Perform user training
6. Perform Software Maintenance

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content

1. Identification of software  Definition of software


to be installed
 Classification of software
 System
 Application
 Criteria for selection
 Operating systems
 Types of operating systems
 Single and multi-user
 Single and multitasking
 Real time
 Distributed
 Batch

 Functions of operating systems


 Device management
 Memory management
 Storage management
 Process control
 Security Management

 Types of operating system interfaces


 Command-line/character user
 Menu driven
 Graphical user Interface

2. Install the software  Define software installation


 Acquisition of software
 Installation media
 Software installation legal requirements
 Existing data protection
 Types of software installation
 Attended
 Unattended
 Headless
 Schedule/Automated
 Clean/Updating
 Network
 Software and installation and registration
 Software configuration
 Importance of registration
3. Software configuration  Software configuration components
management  software configuration identification
 software configuration control
 software configuration status accounting
and auditing
 Reasons for software configuration
 Tracking
 Controlling
 Importance of software configuration management
 Identification
 Management
 Auditing and accounting
4. Test software  Define software installation testing
functionality  Installation checklist
 Functional Testing
 Mainline functions
 Basic Usability
 Accessibility
 Error Conditions

5. Perform user training  Keys to Developing an End User Training Plan


 Determine user skill set
 Creating a training program
 Setting training goals
 Training delivery methods
 Assessing end-user needs
 Training feedback
6. Perform software  Develop software maintenance schedule
Maintenance  Evaluate the software
 Perform maintenance procedures
 Software maintenance report generated

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