Washington College Technology Exam
Training Plan

If your test results indicated any areas of weakness, use the appropriate resources
listed below to supplement your knowledge in those areas.

Computer And Internet User

1) Computer Maintenance – (Computer Concepts)

 

The following documents can be found on your CD:

– Computer Maintenance Checklist
– How to Perform a Windows Update
– Performing Macintosh System Updates – OS X
– Creating a System Backup – IBM
– Creating a System Backup – Macintosh OS X
– Creating a Password in Windows XP Professional
– Setting Up a Password on Macintosh OS X
– How to Run Disk Cleanup
– How to Run a Disk Defragment

2) Installing Spyware Software – (Computer Concepts)

 

The following documents can be found on your CD:

– Task List for Repairing Performance Issues Related to Spyware
– Installing and Using Adware Software
– Installing and Using Spybot Software

3) Installing Antivirus Software – (Computer Concepts)

 

The following documents can be found on your CD:

–How to Install McAfee Antivirus Software
–How to Install Virex Software on Your Macintosh OS X

4) Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Use the link below to access self-paced modules on Microsoft Windows 2000.

 

(Note: the link below will only work on a Windows PC running Internet Explorer)

MELL 2.5 Core Training for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional –
(Operating Systems and Software)

 

Training Modules:

– How to Use This Course
– Getting Started
– Getting Help
– Working with Files and Folders
– Personalizing Your Computer
– Installing Hardware and Software
– Adding Printers and Printing Files
– Protecting Data and Optimizing Your Computer

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Use the link below to access self-paced modules on Microsoft Windows XP.

 

(Note: the link below will only work on a Windows PC running Internet Explorer)

MELL 2.5 Core Training for Microsoft Windows XP Professional –
(Operating Systems and Software)

Training Modules:

– How to Use This Course
– Getting Started
– Getting Help
– Working with Files and Folders
– Personalizing Your Computer
– Installing Hardware and Software
– Adding Printers and Printing Files
– Protecting Data
– Taking Care of Your Computer

5) E-mail and Electronic Communications – (Electronic
Communications)

 

The following documents can be found on your CD:

– Introduction to Webmail

Microsoft Office User

For Windows

Use the links below to access self-paced modules on Microsoft Office.

(Note: the link below will only work on a Windows PC running Internet Explorer)

MELL 2.5 Core Training for Microsoft Office Word 2003

Training Modules:

– Working with Documents
– Editing and Proofreading Documents
– Changing the Appearance of Documents
– Presenting Information in Tables and Columns
– Working with Graphs and Charts
– Previewing and Printing a Document

 

(Note: the link below will only work on a Windows PC running Internet Explorer)

MELL 2.5 Core Training for Microsoft Office Excel 2003 – (Excel 2003)

Training Modules:

– Getting to Know Excel
– Setting Up a Workbook
– Performing Calculations on Data
– Changing Document Appearance
– Filtering and Reordering Data
– Combining Data from Multiple Sources
– Creating Charts

 

(Note: the link below will only work on a Windows PC running Internet Explorer)

MELL 2.5 Core Training for Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 –
(PowerPoint 2003)

Training Modules:

– Creating Presentations
– Working with Slides
– Making Presentations Look Consistent
– Working with Shapes
– Working with Graphics
– Working with Tables, Charts, and Diagrams
– Creating Multimedia Presentations
– Preparing Presentations for Printing or Web Publication
– Setting Up and Delivering Slide Shows

For Macintosh

Use the links below to access online self-paced modules on Microsoft Office.

Training for Microsoft Office 2004 – (Apple Macintosh) – (Word, Excel,
& PowerPoint 2004)

Training Modules:

– Using Word – How to Articles
– Using Excel - How to Articles
– Using PowerPoint - How to Articles