Living Online (IC3 GS5 Exam 3)

Using the Internet

• Understanding the Terminology About the Internet and the WWW
• Understanding the World Wide Web
• Browsing the Web with a Web Browser
• Summary

Understanding Networking and Its Most Important Concepts

• Understanding Networks
• Understanding Network Addressing
• Using and Securing Wireless Networks
• Security Networks with Firewalls and Gateways
• Measuring the Speed of Your Internet Connection
• Understanding the Different Types of Internet Connections
• Virtual Private Networks
• Principles for Troubleshooting Networking Problems
• Troubleshooting Network Problems with the Help of Windows Troubleshooting Tools
• Troubleshooting Network Problems from the Command Prompt
• Summary

Communicating Online with Others

• Creating and Securing Email Accounts
• Sending Email Messages
• Replying to and Forwarding Email Messages
• Automating Your Email Account
• Organizing and Archiving Your Inbox
• Managing Your Calendar
• Communicating through Text Messages
• Communicating through Multimedia
• Using Social Media and Social Networks
• Increasing the Privacy of Your Social Networking Activity
• Summary

Being a Responsible Digital Citizen

• Personal vs. Professional Communication
• Verbal vs. Written Communication
• Inappropriate Ways of Communicating Online
• Censorship and Filters in the Digital World
• Legal and Responsible Use of Computers
• Summary

Maintaining Your Health and Safety While Using Computers

• Internet Security Concerns
• Protecting Your Identity and Your Data
• Removing Data from Your Computer
• Keeping Your Computer Safe from Threats and Malware
• The Ergonomics of Using the Computer in a Healthy Way
• Common Problems That Are Generated by Incorrect Computer Use and Posture
• Summary

Searching the World Wide Web

• Using Search Engines to Find Information Online
• Performing Advanced Searches Using Symbols and Search Operators
• Searching for Files Online
• Dealing with Online Advertisements
• Finding Valuable Information on Internet Forums and Knowledge Bases
• Evaluating the Information That You Find on the Web
• Summary

Appendix A: Objective Mapping