Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 User Fundamentals

Course Code NGE71006

Contents

1. Contents
2. Description
3. Audience
4. Prerequisites
5. Objectives
6. Topics Include
7. Duration
8. Minimum Requirements
9. Media

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Description

This multimedia self-paced learning course will instruct you on working with Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. The unique Skill Builder instruction uses text, voice, questioning, practice, quizzes and multiple study paths to create a learning environment that enhances your enjoyment and comprehension. Preassessment testing in the beginning of each unit will allow you to have a personalized study path based on the knowledge and skills demonstrated. Mastery tests at the end of each unit allow you to verify your understanding of key skills and guide you back to any content that warrants further study.

Audience

This course is intended for users who are looking to explore the features of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. Participants should have taken Introduction to PC's and Application Software (Course 12994).

Prerequisites

(Currently no course prerequisite information)

Objective

• Perform tasks from the Desktop.
• Understand the basics of using Windows NT 4.0 Workstation.
• Use Explorer to view and manipulate files and folders in Windows NT Workstation.

Topics Include

Unit 1: Using the Desktop

• Identify the features associated with Windows NT 4.0 Workstation.
• Log into Windows NT 4.0 Workstation.
• Change your password.
• Identify the purpose of My Computer, Network Neighborhood, Recycle Bin and My Briefcase.
• Utilize options available in the Accessibility Options dialog box to change system settings to make it easier to use Windows.
• Use the Add New Hardware utility to add devices to your PC.
• Change the default printer.
• Modify programs installed on the hard drive with the Add/Remove Programs utility.
• Identify options for arranging Desktop items.
• Create a shortcut on the desktop.
• Use the New Command in the Shortcut menu to create a folder or shortcut.
• Identify the options available within the Display Properties dialog box.

Unit 2: Windows NT Workstation Basics

• Use the different elements of the Windows NT Taskbar.
• Identify the purpose of items available on the Start Menu.
• Identify the order of the steps used to modify the Start Menu.
• Use the Start Menu to launch an application.
• Identify the functions of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Help utility.
• Identify ways that you can switch between open windows.
• Use options from the Desktop shortcut menu to arrange windows on the Desktop.

Unit 3: Using Explorer

• Identify the Explorer features to view files and folders.
• Identify the components of the Explorer window.
• Identify display options for files and folders in Explorer.
• Identify the features to change the view of files and folders in Explorer.
• Identify the steps to change the file association of an application using the shortcut menu.
• Preview a file using Quick View on the Shortcut menu.
• Create a new folder using the Explorer shortcut menu.
• Identify the selection method to select files and folders in Explorer.
• Complete the steps to copy/move a selection of files.
• Rename a file or folder using the shortcut menu.
• Create a shortcut to a folder using the shortcut menu in Explorer.
• Remove a file, folder or shortcut using the Explorer toolbar.
• Identify the steps used to format a diskette using the shortcut menu in Explorer.
• Identify the steps to copy a file to a diskette using the shortcut menu.
• Identify the best way to search for a particular file by specifying the name and location of the file.
• Identify the best way to search for a file modified on a certain date using the Find command on the Tools menu.
• Identify the advanced Find File features to use when searching for a file.
• Identify the best way to find a computer in a network environment.

Duration

4

Minimum Requirements

The CDROM version of this course requires:

• At least a 486DX 33Mhz CPU.
• Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher and a Microsoft compatible mouse.
• At least 8MB RAM.
• At least VGA graphics capability with a minimum 512K video RAM (1MB video RAM recommended).
• At least a double speed CDROM drive.
• An MPC compliant sound card with attached speakers or headphones is recommended (Currently, only the CDROM version supports audio).

• At least a 486DX 33Mhz CPU.
• Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher and a Microsoft compatible mouse.
• At least 8MB RAM and 22MB available hard disk space or file server space.
• At least VGA graphics capability with a minimum 512K video RAM (1MB video RAM recommended).

Media