1 TRAINING SUPPORT PACKAGE (TSP) 92G32D01 / Computer
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1. Leihen 6 Terminal Learning Objective 101 524 3160 MAINTAIN DINING FACIET FLES Hat er 6 Section Ill Presentation rs cnrsusassanesiiiris daii AA Ni i aia 7 Section IV Summaya rinni iaa a iaa 12 Section V Student Evaluation snneeessnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnen 13 Appendix A Viewgraph Masters N A A uunssssnsnsnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnn nn 1 Appendix B Test s and Test Solution s N A B uuseessensennnnnennennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nenn 1 Appendix C Practical Exercises and Solutions N A C uusssessnnnnnennnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnn nenn 1 Appendix D Student Handouts N A D nesennsesnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn nn 1 SECTION I All Courses Including This Lesson Task s Taught or Supported Reinforced Task s Academic Hours Test Lesson Number Prerequisite Lesson s Clearance Access Foreign Disclosure Restrictions References Student Study Assignments Instructor Requirements 92G32D01 version TATS Computer Literacy 01 Oct 2001 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA Course Number 800 92G30 TATSC Course Title Food Service Specialist Basic NCO Total Army Training System TATS Course Task Number Task Title Individual 101 524 3160 MAINTAIN DINING FACILITY FILES Task Number Task Title The academic hours required to teach this lesson are as follows ADT Hours Methods 1 hr Conference Di2. M is not permanent it is volatile When the computer is turned off all information in RAM is lost Unlike ROM RAM is read write memory You can write fresh information from an outside source RAM you could say serves as an electronic blackboard NOTE Explain to the students the importance of knowing your computer systems RAM measurement and its compatibility with software For example software requiring 4Mb RAM to operate will not run on it 2Mb system NOTE Show Viewgraph 14 Storage Devices 10 Storage Devices The CPU may have one or more disk drives mounted into the system These devices are classified as mass storage devices Storage devices are available in many different sizes Among the most common are Floppy disks Hard disks and Compact disks NOTE Show viewgraph 15 Floppy Disks A Floppy disks or diskettes are perhaps the most popular mass storage devices for the personal computer They are removable and easily transported from one location to another Special care must be given to floppy diskettes in their handling They are made from a thin sheet of mylar the same material that recording tape is made of and are subject to damage destroy data Storage measurement varies for these devices Their capabilities high or low density NOTE Show viewgraph 16 Hard Disks B A hard disk is essential for most software applications and it makes computer use much easier as well Hard disks store many times more i
3. TSP Number Title Effective Date Supersedes TSP s Lesson s TSP Users Proponent Improvement Comments Security Clearance Access Foreign Disclosure Restrictions TRAINING SUPPORT PACKAGE TSP 92G32D01 Computer Literacy 01 Oct 2001 92G BNCOC D 1 5 July 1995 92G Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course BNCOC The proponent for this document is the Quartermaster Center and School Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms Completed forms or equivalent response will be mailed or attached to electronic e mail and transmitted to DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TRAINING DIRECTORATE ATTN ATCL AQ 401First Street Suite 277 Ft Lee VA 23801 1511 e mail asat lee lee army mil Unclassified FD5 This product publication has been reviewed by the product developers in coordination with the Fort Lee foreign disclosure authority This product is releasable to students from all requesting foreign countries without restrictions PREFACE Purpose This Training Support Package provides the instructor with a standardized lesson plan for presenting instruction for Task Number Task Title Individual 101 524 3160 MAINTAIN DINING FACILITY FILES This TSP Contains TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Prefaceran n nenn IRRE ar re 2 Lesson Section Administrative Datar eenean E E 4 Seckon H MTOdUCTON einsa aE kei tl Heel
4. arch and was huge and difficult to operate Around the 1950s several companies were formed One IBM recognized a use for an automated system not only in the field of science and government but in business and at home Technology progressed with the invention of the microprocessor Computers became smaller and faster businesses wanted computer systems smaller than large mainframes In the late 1970s the Personal Computer PC was introduced and since then PC technology has rapidly progressed You can now hold a computer in the palm of your hand that would have filled this room 50 years ago NOTE Show viewgraph 3 Impact of Computers 2 The impact of Computers Even if you have never used a computer your life is affected by them everyday New electronically controlled appliances automobiles and even sophisticated games are based on inexpensive computers Computers are used in three distinct areas business engineering and scientific computation and control In business the major advantage that computers offer is the ability to generate and provide information fast and accurately With their large storage capabilities the manager is provided with rapid information on all aspects of business to aid him or her in decision making In engineering and science the space shuttle would not get off the ground if it were not for computers And in the area of control you would not be able to start your car or pop popcorn We have only touched th
5. e surface of the advantages computers will bring to our everyday lives NOTE Show viewgraph 4 Computing Basics c Computing Basics Just as you had to learn to operate a car and learn the rules of the road you must know a few basic rules of computers to use one effectively The very first basic understanding is that a computer is nothing more than a machine for you to use It does not take a degree in computer science to operate a computer Anyone can become a computer expert with knowledge patience and practice To help you understand computers further we will break a computer system down and take a look at its components NOTE Show viewgraph 5 The Four Major Computer Areas 1 The Four Major Computer Areas The four major areas of computers are mainframe computers mini computers micro computers and Super computers There are as we speak super computers working on how the universe was created Mainframe computers are used by large businesses and organizations that have a need for vast amounts of information NASA or your bank for instance Mini computers although smaller than mainframes have the capability of handling large amounts of information at a fraction of the cost of mainframes AFMIS is a mini computer system Micro computers cover the areas of Personal Computers PCs used in the home or by small businesses Laptop computes notebook computers sub notebook computers palmtop computers and Personal Data Assista
6. ent Qty Misc Qty None NOTE Before presenting this lesson instructors must thoroughly prepare by studying this lesson and identified reference material Instructors should prepare for this block of instruction by reading the lesson in its entirety Name Rank Date SECTION Il INTRODUCTION Method of Instruction _ Conference Discussion Instructor to Student Ratio is _ 1 16 Time of Instruction _5 mins Media _Small Group Instruction SGI Motivator Computers are the future of information storage retrieval and exchange so it is in your best interest to develop computer literacy In this way you will become better prepared to live in the Information Age of the 20th and 21st centuries Terminal NOTE Inform the students of the following Terminal Learning Objective requirements L Objective At the completion of this lesson you the student will 101 524 3160 MAINTAIN DINING FACILITY FILES In a computer lab environment given all applicable references Standards IAW applicable references Safety Ensure that students are aware of classroom safety issues including but not Requirements limited to emergency exits clear aisles and proper placement of electrical cords Risk Low Assessment Level Environmental NOTE It is the responsibility of all soldiers and DA civilians to protect the environment from Considerations damage None Evaluation NOTE Before presenting this lesson instruct
7. m or disks with information found in the Library of Congress Full length motion picture movies with sound can be played on your computer to include storing all your photos on CD instead of an album and viewing them on your computer with the right software you can touch up your photos and give them professional quality NOTE Show viewgraph 12 Computer Speeds 8 Computing Speed Megahertz MHz The CPU has an internal clock mechanism which regulates the speed in which the microprocessor handles information in the binary code it is measured in megahertz MHz or millions of cycles per second The higher this measurement the faster the computer runs Each microprocessor chip is given a number which relates to its speed You ll find many systems numbered such as 486DX2 66 75 Mhz 166 Mhz and higher depending upon the company producing the microprocessor and what number they give it The first three numbers in this case refer to the number given the microprocessor The next two letters refer to the 11 model of microprocessor The two to three numbers following the slash refer to megahertz the speed of the microprocessor NOTE Show Viewgraph 13 CPU and RAM 9 The CPU and RAM The computer s main memory is normally referred to as RAM random access memory This memory is the type most often used during normal computer operations As programs software are executed by the computer information is read into and out of RAM RA
8. majority of the software available is written for those systems This gives you greater flexibility with your system For example if you are using an IBM compatible computer at your home at work at the library all you would need to carry with you is your storage device with your work on it i e a diskette and plug it in and go to work however if these systems were all non IBM compatible you would have to carry around your computer to where you wanted to work NOTE Show viewgraph 9 The Cathode Ray Tube 5 The Cathode Ray Tube CRT CRT refers to the output device commonly known as the monitor There are many various types of CRTs available but we ll only focus on two the monochrome monitor and the VGA Video Graphics Array monitor The monochrome monitor outputs only one color Monochrome monitors are used with AFMIS If color is not important then a monochrome monitor will suffice On the other hand if color is important for the type of software you use graphics computer art then a VGA monitor would better suit your needs A VGA monitor has the capabilities of 16 to 256 colors and with additional hardware video cards you can have over 16 million colors VGA monitors also vary in resolution You will see advertised monitors such as SVGA Super VGA and LTVGA Ultra VGA Each offers sharper pictures to look at not to mention higher prices NOTE Show viewgraph 10 The Central Processing Unit 6 Central Processing Uni
9. n Students will take an examination at the end of this annex in ASAT lesson 92G32D08 Students must earn a minimum score of 70 to pass Feedback NOTE Feedback is essential to effective learning Schedule and provide feedback on the Requirements evaluation and any information to help answer students questions about the test Provide remedial training as needed Answer questions and provide feedback as needed 13 Appendix A Viewgraph Masters N A Appendix B Test s and Test Solution s N A B 1 Appendix C Practical Exercises and Solutions N A C 1 Appendix D Student Handouts N A D 1
10. nds on The majority of AFMIS users will receive their training by OJT so it is important that you as a Food Sergeant have an ongoing OJT program that rotates Sergeants and Staff Sergeants through the office 1 Personal computers fall into which of the four main computer categories Answer Micro computers 2 A keyboard and mouse are examples of what Answer hardware 3 What is another name for the Cathode Ray Tube CRT Answer monitor 11 SECTION IV SUMMARY Method of Instruction _ Conference Discussion Instructor to Student Ratio is _1 16 Time of Instruction 5 mins Media _Small Group Instruction SGI Check on 1 What does CPU stand for Learning Answer Central processing unit 2 Megahertz means what Answer millions of cycles per second 3 What type of computer memory is volatile or not permanent Answer Random access memory This is where the computer stores the information at hand 4 Name the most popular storage device Answer floppy disk 5 How much information is stored in a kilobyte Answer 1 000 bytes of information A byte is 8 bits Review NOTE Show Viewgraph 19 Summary Summarize Lesson a History of Computers b Impact of Computers c Computing Basics d Computer Education SECTION V STUDENT EVALUATION Testing NOTE Describe how the student must demonstrate accomplishment of the TLO Refer Requirements student to the Student Evaluation Pla
11. nformation than floppy disks Unlike the mylar floppies hard disk consist of a solid 10 NOTE medium and are permanently enclosed in its own drive device which are normally not removable Hard disks are durable and are less subject to damage A single hard disk can store as little as 80 Mb to as much as Gb or more of information NOTE Show viewgraph 17 CD ROM C Compact Disk Read Only Memory CD ROM is continually expanding as technology progresses This may well become the storage medium of the future One CDROM disks holds more than 600 Mb of information and disks are being developed to hold as much as 5Gb s of information They are removable and less subject to damage than most storage mediums The applications for CDs are limitless and will bring many varied NOTE Show viewgraph 18 Computer Education d Computer Education The majority of the people using computers are just that users They input data and run applications software Formal education is available but not absolutely necessary if you plan to use a computer Most computer users are self taught Although this may be time consuming and learning is achieved through trial and error you can learn to use computers Another method of training is by taking computer classes Most if not all colleges and universities have as a requirement or an elective introduction to computers for the completion of a degree The best method of computer training is ha
12. nts PDAs are just a few NOTE Show viewgraph 6 Computer Hardware 2 Computer Hardware Computer hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer that you can see and touch Each computer can be broken down into four principle hardware components Input devices keyboard mouse scanner modem central processing unit also known as the system unit it houses the circuitry and disk drives output devices CRT or monitor printer speakers modem and memory ROM and RAM chips We will discuss each of these components later NOTE Show viewgraph 7 3 Computer Software Computer software refers to sets of instructions applications or programs that direct computers to perform specific tasks For example disk operating software instructs the computer how to read it disk Word processing software enables the computer user to add pictures to correspondence The viewgrapgs you are looking at were produced by a computer Budget payroll and taxes software enable the user to keep an automated budget write checks pay employees and track and pay taxes electronically As you can see software gives you flexibility when using a computer Without software your computer would just be another dust collector NOTE Show viewgraph 8 System Compatibility 4 System Compatibility In the past when you purchased a computer from a company you could only run their software Now most computers are classified as IBM compatible and the
13. ors must thoroughly prepare by studying this lesson and identified reference material Materials covered in this lesson are testable in an exam at the end of this annex Students must earn a minimum score of 70 to pass Instructional We will begin this lesson with basic information about computer literacy and Lead In computers SECTION Ill PRESENTATION 1 Learning Step Activity 1 Practical Exercise PE1 Method of Instruction Conference Discussion Instructor to Student Ratio 1 16 Time of Instruction 40 mins Media View graphs NOTE Show Viewgraph 1 Computer Literacy a Computer Literacy Computer literacy can be defined as a working knowledge of personal computers and commonly used computer software Literacy refers to varying degrees of knowledge in this context as it does when used to indicate that an individual can read b Understanding Computers To help you better understand computers we will begin our journey back in time when computers were first used Then we ll quickly move through time to where we are now with automation and the advantages that computers have brought to business NOTE Show viewgraph 2 History of Computers 1 History of Computers It may surprise you to know that electronic computer systems have been around for about 50 years The first computer system put into use was ENIAC Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer in 1947 This computer was mainly used for scientific rese
14. scussion Test 0 hrs Test Review 0 hrs Total Hours 1 hr Hours Lesson No Testing to include test review 2 hrs 92G32D08 version TATS Lesson Number None Lesson Title Security Level Unclassified Requirements There are no clearance or access requirements for the lesson FD5 This product publication has been reviewed by the product developers in coordination with the Fort Lee foreign disclosure authority This product is releasable to students from all requesting foreign countries without restrictions Number Title Date Additional Information AISM L37 AJK ATT End User s Manual EM 4 AR 380 19 Information Systems 27 Feb 1998 Security This Item is Included on EM 0001 None 3 SGls and one ACES qualified instructor per group Additional Support Personnel Requirements Equipment Required for Instruction Materials Required Classroom Training Area and Range Requirements Ammunition Requirements Instructional Guidance Proponent Lesson Plan Approvals Name Quantity Man Hours None Name Quantity Expendable AFMIS Computer Equipment 16 No LIGHT PRO PROJECTOR 1 No SCREEN PROJECTION MODEL BM10 1 No Indicates TADSS Instructor Materials AFMIS End User s Manual Training Support Package Viewgraphs Student Materials AFMIS End User s Manual Notepad pen or pencil CLASSROOM APPLIED INSTRUCTION COMPUTER LAB CLASSROOM GENERAL PURPOSE 750SF 20PN Name Stud
15. t CPU The CPU in combination with the internal memory serves as the brain of the computer When information is input into the system the CPU stores it in memory Then the instructions that it received are read from memory and followed logically one step ata time This information is written in a code that the computer can understand the binary code It functions as a set of ones and zeros acting as on and off switches within the computer NOTE Show viewgraph 11 Memory and Memory Measurement 7 The CPU s internal memory is classified into two areas read only memory ROM and random access memory RAM and each is given a unit of measurement The measurement begins with the binary code One digit of the code is referred to as a bit one bit of information A group of bits normally 8 is referred to as a byte One byte represents one character on your keyboard and is the lowest number group the computer can process at one time As the amount of bytes increase a larger measurement is used Measurements such as Kilobyte kb which is equal to about one thousand bytes Megabyte mb which is equal to about one million bytes Gigabyte gb which is equal to about one billion bytes and as technology has progressed Terabyte tb which is equal to about one million megabytes of information The ability to store these vast amounts of information on disks and CDs means you can purchase as few as 2 disks with the entire encyclopedia on the
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