Basic computer knowledge, regarding the software and parts.

1. DIGITAL
FLUENCY
Laboratory Activity

2. WHAT IS A COMPUTER?
◦A computer is an electronic
device that manipulates
information, or data. It has the
ability to store, retrieve,
and process data.
◦A computer a digital electronic
machine that can be
programmed to carry out
sequences of arithmetic or

3. COMPUTER CONFIGURATION
◦ Configuration is the manner in which components are
arranged to make up the computer system. Configuration
consists of both hardware and software components.
◦ Example for computer configuration are:-
◦ Processor – Intel(R) i9
◦ OS – Windows 10
◦ Storage - 512 GB internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

4. LAPTOP CONFIGURATION
◦ A configuration defines the computers, processes, and
devices that compose the system and its boundary. More
generally, the system configuration is the specific
definition of the elements that define and/or prescribe
what a system is composed of like
ram,cpu,chipset,proccesor,gpu, etc

5. CONFIGURATION OF A MOBILE PHONE
◦ The Android Device Configuration
Service collects information from
Android devices, including: Device
and account identifiers. Device
attributes. Software and security
software versions. Network
connectivity and performance data.

6. WHAT IS OPERATING SYSTEM
◦ An Operating System (OS) is a software that acts as an
interface between computer hardware components and the
user. Every computer system must have at least one
operating system to run other programs. Applications like
Browsers, MS Office, Notepad Games, etc., need some
environment to run and perform its tasks.
◦ The OS helps you to communicate with the computer
without knowing how to speak the computer’s language. It
is not possible for the user to use any computer or mobile
device without having an operating system.

7. TYPES OF OPERATING SYSTEMS
• Batch Operating System
• Multitasking/Time Sharing OS
• Multiprocessing OS
• Real Time OS
• Distributed OS
• Network OS
• Mobile OS

8. Types of Mobile Operating System
◦ Android OS
◦ Bada
◦ Blackberry OS
◦ Apple iOS
◦ Windows Mobile Operating
System
◦ Symbian OS
◦ Harmony OS
◦ Palm OS

9. TYPES OF NETWORK COMPONENTS
◦PATCH CORD
◦SWITCH
◦RJ 45 JACK
◦SOCKETS
◦WIRELESS ROUTERS

10. PATCH CORD
◦ A patch cable connects two
electronic or optical devices
to each other for signal
routing. This is usually for
network applications, to
“patch” a signal from one hub,
switch, or router to another
hub, switch, or router.

11. SWITCH
◦Switches are networking
devices operating at layer 2 or
a data link layer of the OSI
model. They connect devices in
a network and use packet
switching to send, receive or
forward data packets or data
frames over the network. A
switch has many ports, to which

12. RJ 45 JACK
◦ (Registered Jack-45) A common
data networking interface that
employs a cable of twisted wire
pairs and an 8-pin modular jack.
RJ-45 is used for Ethernet and
Type 3 Token Ring networks.

13. SOCKETS
◦A socket is one endpoint of
a two way communication link
between two programs running
on the network. The socket
mechanism provides a means
of inter-process
communication (IPC) by
establishing named contact
points between which the

14. WIRELESS ROUTERS
◦ Wireless routers are commonly
found in homes -- they're the
hardware devices that Internet
service providers use to
connect you to their cable or
xDSL Internet network. A
wireless router, also called a
Wi-Fi router, combines the
networking functions of a
wireless access point and a
router.

15. HOTSPOT
◦A hotspot is a public place
that offers wireless
internet.
A mobile or personal
hotspot lets a user go online
by connecting a device to
their smartphone.

16. CONNECTING OTHER PHONES TO YOUR
HOTSPOT
◦ 1.Open your phone’s Settings app.
2.Tap Network & internet
3.Hotspot & tethering
4.Wi-Fi hotspot.
5.Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot.
◦ 1.On the other device, open that device’s list of Wi-Fi options.
2.Pick your phone’s hotspot name.
3.Enter your phone’s hotspot password.
4.Click Connect

17. GOOGLE FORM
◦ Google Forms is free online
software that allows you to
create surveys, quizzes, and .
It's part of Google's web-based
apps suite, including Google
Docs, Google Sheets, Google
Slides, and more. It's a
versatile tool that can be used
for various applications, from
gathering RSVPs for an event to
creating a pop quiz.

18. STEPS TO CREATE A GOOGLE FORM
◦Create a Form
◦Title the Form
◦Type Your Question
◦Click on Send to
Share
◦View Responses

19. BLANK FORM EXAMPLE

20. HOW TO BOOK TRAIN TICKETS
1.Install IRCTC Rail Connect. Register yourself. Login using the newly created credentials.
2.Click on Plan My Bookings on the homepage. Enter departure station and designation
station information, the date on which you wish to travel, and click on Search Trains.
3.A list of trains, their timing of departure, and the available (or non-availability) of stocks
will be mentioned. The availability will also be segregated based on classes like Sleeper
class, A/C, and more.
4.Clicking on the class will reveal the price of the ticket. Once you've decided the train
and class, click on Passenger Details.
5.You can add a maximum of up to six adults and two infants in one booking. IRCTC asks
for the destination address as well. Fill in the details and accept the terms and
conditions by clicking on the check boxes. Click on Review Journey Details.
6.Scan through the train information, the class booked, and the passenger information. If
you're satisfied with all the details, click on Proceed to Pay after filing in the CAPTCHA
code at the bottom of the page.

22. MICROSOFT WORD
◦Microsoft Word or MS Word
(often called Word) is a
graphical word processing
program that users can type
with. It is made by the
computer company Microsoft.
Its purpose is to allow users to
type and save documents.
Similar to other word
processors, it has helpful tools

23. COMPOSING WORD DOCUMENT
Create a blank document
1.Open Word. Or, if Word is already open,
select File > New.
2.Select Blank document.
◦ Create a document using a template
1. Open Word. Or, if Word is already open,
select File > New.
2. Double-click a template to open it.

24. STEPS TO CREATE TABLES IN WORD
◦ To add a table in Word, you’ll
need first to open a blank or
existing Word document
◦ press the Insert tab on the
ribbon bar.
◦ From here, click
the Table button.
◦ This will display a drop-down
menu with various options. To
insert a table automatically,
select the size you want from
the grid.
◦ Once pressed, the table will
be inserted onto the page

25. STEPS TO CREATE CHART IN MS WORD
◦ Click Insert > Chart.
◦ Click the chart type and
then double-click the
chart you want.
◦ In the spreadsheet that
appears, replace the
default data with your
own information.
◦ When you’ve finished,
close the spreadsheet.

26. SPREADSHEET
◦ A spreadsheet is a tool that is
used to store, manipulate and
analyze data. Data in a
spreadsheet is organized in a
series of rows and columns and
can be searched, sorted,
calculated and used in a variety
of charts and graphs.
◦ The true power of the
spreadsheet is its ability to
handle complex mathematical
calculations and automatically

27. COMPUTATION USING EXCEL