CARRY OUT DATA ENTRY AND RETRIEVAL PROCEDURES
ASSIGNMENT
CLASS: Welding
SUBJECT: Information Technology
SELF CHECK #1
Before using a computer, ensure all power cables and devices are connected and the area is
safe.
Input Devices: Mouse, Keyboard, Camera, Scanner
Output Devices: Monitor, Speaker, Printer
SELF CHECK #3
Steps to start computer:
1. Switch on power.
2. Press system unit power.
3. Turn on monitor.
4. Wait for boot.
5. Log in.
System unit is turned on first.
SELF CHECK #4
Protect computer using strong passwords, antivirus, firewall, and locking screen.
Example:
Username: OfficeUser01
Password: Weld@2026
SELF CHECK #5
System unit houses CPU, RAM, motherboard and controls processing.
SELF CHECK #6
Help key is F1.
Five functions:
Save, Open, Print, Copy, Paste
DATA TYPES
Photo – Graphic
Finance – Numerical
Letter – Text
Audio – Sound
Music video – Video
Shopping list – Alphanumeric
INPUT DEVICES
Typing – Keyboard
Photo scan – Scanner
Image capture – Camera
Selection – Mouse
Gaming – Joystick
Narration – Microphone
OPENING FILE
Locate file, double click, or right click open with program.
RETRIEVING
Retrieving means accessing saved data.
LOCATING FILES
Start > Search > type filename.
C drive > This PC > C drive > folder.
FORMATTING
Font and spacing.
PAPER SIZE
Letter 8.5x11 inches
Legal 8.5x14 inches
ORIENTATION
Portrait vertical, Landscape horizontal.
INTERNET
Started 1969 USA.
ISP: Internet Service Provider.
Guyana ISP: GT&T, E-Networks.
Browser: Chrome, Firefox.
kbps means kilobits per second.
DESKTOP ICON
Double click icon.
SHUTDOWN
Close programs then shut down properly.