Maricopa Community Colleges  BPC121AF   19974-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/97
BPC121AF 19974-20086 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Windows NT Workstation Operating System: Level I
Starting and shutting down the computer, navigating the desktop, start button features, taskbar status, and on-line support. Exploring and managing folders and files, running programs, and application programs under Windows NT.
Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: CIS121AF
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
BPC121AF   19974-20086 Windows NT Workstation Operating System: Level I
1. Describe the capabilities of the Windows NT desktop. (I)
2. Explain and demonstrate the process of running applications from the Windows NT explorer. (II)
3. Explain and demonstrate common file management procedures in the Windows NT. (III)
4. Explain and demonstrate procedures to customize Windows NT displays, including the control panel and the desktop. (IV)
5. Explain and demonstrate procedures for networking within the Windows NT environment. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
BPC121AF   19974-20086 Windows NT Workstation Operating System: Level I
    I. Exploring the Basics
        A. Capabilities
          1. 32 bit operating environment
          2. Executing more than one program instruction
          3. Replaces Windows/DOS environment
        B. Organizing desktop
          1. Icons
          2. Controls
        C. Help
          1. Accessing online help
          2. Using help dialog box
      II. Working with Files Using Windows NT Explorer
          A. Difference between a program and an application
          B. Start menu
            1. Content
            2. Process
          C. Starting an application
          D. Running Windows NT help application
            1. Content
            2. Index
            3. Find
          E. Running multiple applications
          F. Managing multiple applications
          G. Printing
          H. Copying and pasting
          I. Working with non-Windows applications
        III. Organizing Files with Windows NT Explorer
            A. Folders
              1. Managing
              2. Creating
              3. Changing
              4. Viewing files and folders information
              5. Deleting
            B. Files
              1. Naming conventions
              2. Organization
              3. Saving
              4. Deleting
              5. Recovering
            C. Disk management
              1. Formatting
              2. Copying
              3. Labeling
          IV. Customizing Windows NT
              A. Control panel
              B. Desktop
            V. Networking Concepts Using NT
                A. Purpose
                B. Resource management
                C. Security
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