Directions: Below are the course objectives for Digital Communication Systems. Click on one of the numbers to the left of each objective and a list of review questions will appear in a new window. Close window to return to this page.
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DIGITAL INPUT CONCEPTS/TECHNIQUES |
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DC01.00 |
Explore computer systems. |
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Describe the purposes, components, and use of computer hardware and software. |
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Describe operating system functions. |
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Discuss security, confidentiality, and ethical issues related to data, hardware, and software. |
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Discuss alternative input devices. |
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DC02.00 |
Use the touch method in operating a keyboard. |
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DC02.01 |
Use the touch method to operate alphabetic keys. |
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DC02.02 |
Use the touch method to operate the 10-keypad and number keys. |
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DC02.03 |
Use the symbolic, function, and operational keys. |
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DC03.00 |
Use speech recognition to input data. |
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Describe the purposes, components, and use of speech recognition systems. |
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Train the system and input simple documents using speech writing techniques. |
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Use speech commands to edit and format documents. |
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ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION INPUT DEVICES AND CONNECTIVITY |
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DC04.00 |
Examine alternative input devices and connectivity. |
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Explain the uses of current and emerging alternative input devices. |
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Explain the uses of handheld devices. |
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Use handheld devices to input, transfer, and share data. |
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FUNDAMENTAL WORD PROCESSING |
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DC05.00 |
Create documents using traditional and alternative input devices. |
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Enhance documents using font attributes. |
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Use editing tools. |
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Input letters in acceptable styles. |
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Input memos using templates and e-mail environments. |
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Input reports and supporting documents in acceptable styles. |
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Input data using templates and web forms. |
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Input and manipulate table data. |
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Input other business documents in acceptable form. |
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SPREADSHEETS |
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DC06.00 |
Use spreadsheet software with traditional and alternative input devices. |
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Explain spreadsheet fundamentals. |
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Use labels, values, and formulas in spreadsheets. |
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DATABASES |
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DC07.00 |
Use database software with traditional and alternative input methods. |
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Explain database fundamentals. |
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Create, sort, edit, and query a database. |
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SPEED AND ACCURACY |
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DC08.00 |
Produce straight-copy materials rapidly and accurately with traditional and handwriting and speech recognition devices. |
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DC08.01 |
Key from straight copy for five minutes with a minimum of 30 wpm and five or less errors while making all corrections. |
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DC08.02 |
Dictate from straight copy for three minutes with a minimum of 100 wpm and 97% accuracy while making all corrections. |
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DC08.03 |
Input using handwriting recognition from straight copy for one minute with a minimum of 30 wpm and 95% accuracy. |
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CAREER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT |
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DC09.00 |
Demonstrate leadership and employability skills. |
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DC09.01 |
Exhibit effective leadership and team skills. |
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DC09.02 |
Identify procedures for planning and organizing a business or organization meeting. |