INITIATE COMPUTER SYSTEM

INITIATE COMPUTER SYSTEM

CSSCOR0661A Anecia Hoppie-Wilson

OBJECTIVES

Equipment and work environments are correctly checked for readiness to perform scheduled tasks.

The hardware components of the computer and their functions are correctly identified.

Equipment is powered up correctly.

Access codes are correctly applied.

Appropriate software is selected or loaded from the menu.

Getting ready

Equipment & Work Environment Check

Hand position, stable platform to hold keyboard device,mouse should be placed next to keyboard etc.

Arrange and adjust the computer workstation to promote neutral postures.

KEYBOARD/INPUT DEVICE

WORK STATIONS

SEATING /OFFICE EQUIPMENT

Backrest,sturdiness, cushion , seat height and armrest are points to consider when evaluating office chair.

Adjustability of screen to eye level,monitor brightness and contrast, monitor positioned directly in front of user.

MONITOR/SCREEN

For additional information see this website:https://www.osha.gov/etools/computer-workstations/checklists/evaluation

WORK ENVIRONMENT

WORKSPACE NEEDS

WORKSPACE NEEDS

WORKSPACE NEEDS

Vary tasks/postures throughout the day

Position workstation items to minimize reaching and stretching

Place items used most often closest to you and then expand out accordingly

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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COMPUTER HARDWARE AND THEIR FUNCTIONS...

• Computer hardware is the physical components that a computer system requires to function.
• It encompasses everything with a circuit board that operates within a PC or laptop; including the motherboard, graphics card, CPU (Central Processing Unit), ventilation fans, webcam,

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Hardware - Motherboard

The motherboard is at the center of what makes a PC work. It houses the CPU and is a hub that all other hardware runs through. The motherboard acts as a brain; allocating power where it’s needed, communicating with and coordinating across all other components – making it one of the most important pieces of hardware in a computer.

Hardware - Central Processing Unit

The CPU (Central Processing Unit or processor) is responsible for processing all information from programs run by your computer. The ‘clock speed’, or the speed at which the processor processes information, is measured in gigahertz (GHz). This means that a processor advertising a high GHz rating will likely perform faster than a similarly specified processor of the same brand and age.

Hardware - Random Access Memory

Random Access Memory, or RAM, is hardware found in the memory slots of the motherboard. The role of RAM is to temporarily store on-the-fly information created by programs and to do so in a way that makes this data immediately accessible. The tasks that require random memory could be; rendering images for graphic design, edited video or photographs, multi-tasking with multiple apps open (for example, running a game on one screen and chatting via Discord on the other).

Hardware- Hard Drive

The hard drive is a storage device responsible for storing permanent and temporary data. This data comes in many different forms, but is essentially anything saved or installed to a computer: for example, computer programs, family photos, operating system, word-processing documents, and so on.

Steps in powering up equipment

The computer may display various flashing screen. This is called "booting up "

Ensure computer is plugged into an outlet.

The main screen should start up displaying icons etc.

Navigate commands with the use of trackpad, mouse etc to carry out computer functions

You may have to log into your computer account /security log in by using the keyboard, mouse , trackpad.

Locate power button and press to start the computer

Software selected

Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. It is the opposite of hardware, which describes the physical aspects of a computer. Software is a generic term used to refer to applications, scripts and programs that run on a device.

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