Computer Software (PLAB-DIG-LIT)

Welcome to the Computer Software lab. In this lab, you will be provided with the instructions and devices needed to develop your hands-on skills.

Overview

Learning Outcomes

In this lab, you will complete the following exercise:

  • Exercise 1 – Working with Productivity Applications
  • Exercise 2 – Create a Database with OpenOffice Base
  • Exercise 3 – Create PDF Files with Foxit

After completing this lab, you will be able to:

  • Download and install OpenOffice.
  • Open a Word document with OpenOffice Write.
  • Open an Excel Spreadsheet with OpenOffice Calc.
  • Install Java Runtime Environment.
  • Create a table.
  • Create a form in design view.
  • Enter a record in the form.
  • Download and install Foxit PDF Reader.
  • Create a PDF with Foxit Reader.

Exam Objectives

The following exam objective is covered in this lab:

  • Types of application software
  • Install and work with productivity software
  • Install and work with business software