IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Living Online Study Guide
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
978-1-118-99179-4 (ISBN)
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Use the Internet safely and ethically in preparation for the IC3
exam
IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Living Online
Study Guide is your ideal study guide to focus on the Living
Online exam module in preparation for the IC3 exam. This book
covers working in a networked environment, using the Internet,
electronic collaboration, and the safety issues surrounding online
communication, presented in a clear, concise style. Hands-on
examples and self-paced exercises show readers how to perform
critical tasks needed to pass the exam, and the companion website
offers study tools including the Sybex test engine, a
pre-assessment test, practice questions, and videos. You will also
have access to over one hundred electronic flashcards, and the
chapter files needed to complete the exercises in the book.
The Internet and Computing Core Certification exam measures a
candidate on key and fundamental computing skills, ensuring their
ability to get the most value and impact from computer technology.
This guide focuses on the Living Online module of the IC3, testing
your skills and solidifying your understanding in preparation for
the exam.
Review the basics of electronic communication and
collaboration
Master internet navigation and the networked environment
Understand computing and the Internet's impact on society at
large
Brush up on the safety, ethical, and responsibility issues of
Internet use
When you are serious about certification, IC3 provides
the practice that inspires self-confidence.
Ciprian Adrian Rusen is a recognized Windows Consumer Expert Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). He has published several books about Windows and Microsoft Office, and he's an active tech blogger at http://www.7tutorials.com. At 7 Tutorials, he also provides complete tutorials for Windows, Windows Phone, and Xbox One users.
Introduction xiii
Assessment Test xxiii
Chapter 1 Using the Internet 1
Understanding the Terminology about the Internet and the WWW 2
Understanding the World Wide Web 4
Standard Domain Names 4
Special Domain Names 5
Understanding Hyperlinks 5
Browsing the Web with a Web Browser 6
Using Multiple Tabs While Browsing the Web 11
Downloading and Uploading Files on the Web 13
Setting a Homepage in Your Web Browser 14
Using and Clearing Your Browsing History 17
Using Favorites or Bookmarks in Your Web Browser 22
Searching for Text in a Web Page from Your Web Browser 27
Using Plug?ins, Add?ons, and Extensions in Your Web Browser 29
Summary 30
Exam Essentials 30
Key Terms 31
Review Questions 32
Chapter 2 Understanding Networking and Its Most Important Concepts 35
Understanding Networks: LAN vs. WAN 36
Understanding Network Addressing 39
IP Addresses 39
The Domain Name Service 40
Private IPv4 Address Ranges 42
Using and Securing Wireless Networks 43
Changing How You Authenticate to Wireless Access Points 44
Setting the Encryption for Your Wireless Network 45
Security Networks with Firewalls and Gateways 46
Using a Firewall 47
Understanding the Gateway Concept 49
Measuring the Speed of Your Internet Connection 49
Factors Limiting the Speed of Your Internet Connection 51
Wireless Networking Standards and Speeds 52
Understanding the Different Types of Internet Connections 53
Dial?up Internet Access 54
Broadband Internet Access 55
Virtual Private Networks 56
Principles for Troubleshooting Networking Problems 58
Troubleshooting Network Problems with the Help of Windows Troubleshooting Tools 59
Troubleshooting Network Problems from the Command Prompt 65
Ping 65
Tracert 67
Ipconfig 67
Summary 69
Exam Essentials 69
Key Terms 70
Review Questions 71
Chapter 3 Communicating Online with Others 73
Creating and Securing Email Accounts 74
Sending Email Messages 76
Attaching Files to Email Massages 78
Building a Contacts List 79
Replying to and Forwarding Email Messages 82
Automating Your Email Account 84
Organizing and Archiving Your Inbox 85
Communicating through Text Messages 87
Communicating through Multimedia 90
Using Social Media and Social Networks 92
Social Networks 92
Blogs 96
Increasing the Privacy of Your Social Networking Activity 96
Summary 99
Exam Essentials 99
Key Terms 100
Review Questions 101
Chapter 4 Being a Responsible Digital Citizen 103
Personal vs. Professional Communication 104
Verbal vs. Written Communication 106
Inappropriate Ways of Communicating Online 106
Censorship and Filters in the Digital World 108
Intellectual Property, Copyright, Licensing, and Piracy 110
Avoiding Piracy 111
Creative Commons: A Less Restrictive Form of Licensing 112
Summary 113
Exam Essentials 113
Key Terms 114
Review Questions 115
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Health and Safety While Using Computers 117
Protecting Your Identity and Your Data 118
Removing Data from Your Computer 120
Keeping Your Computer Safe from Threats and Malware 124
The Ergonomics of Using the Computer in a Healthy Way 125
Common Problems That Are Generated by Incorrect Computer Use and Posture 127
Summary 128
Exam Essentials 128
Key Terms 128
Review Questions 129
Chapter 6 Searching the World Wide Web 131
Using Search Engines to Find Information Online 132
Performing Advanced Searches Using Symbols and Search Operators 136
Searching for Files Online 137
Dealing with Online Advertisements 140
Finding Valuable Information on Internet Forums and Knowledge Bases 141
Evaluating the Information That You Find on the Web 143
Summary 144
Exam Essentials 144
Key Terms 145
Review Questions 146
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 149
Appendix B Using the Practice Files 155
Index 157
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 5.6.2015 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 186 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 344 g |
| Themenwelt | Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Theorie / Studium |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Web / Internet | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-118-99179-6 / 1118991796 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-99179-4 / 9781118991794 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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