Software Lab-II (Information Technology) Notes
Subject Overview
The practical companion to Information Technology, giving hands-on familiarity with PC and Windows operation, DOS commands, and the core MS Office productivity applications. A 2-credit core lab paper.
Subject at a glance
1
Units
6
Topics
2
Credits
1
Infographics
Unit-wise Syllabus
1 units — open any unit for detailed topic-wise notes, diagrams and important exam questions
- Familiarizing with PC and Windows commands
- file creation and editing
- directory creation
- mastery of DOS internal and external commands
- using MS Word
- MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Stored in
COMMAND.COM (always in memory)
Separate files on disk
Examples
DIR, CD, MD, COPY, DEL, TYPE
FORMAT, XCOPY, CHKDSK, TREE
Needs file on disk?
No
Yes
Study guide
This lab builds practical computer skills: working with the PC and Windows commands, creating and editing files and directories, mastering internal and external DOS commands and using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Practise the commands rather than only reading them.
Why Software Lab-II (Information Technology) Matters
Command-line comfort and Office skills are everyday tools for IT professionals and are asked in basic technical screening.
How to Prepare for Software Lab-II (Information Technology)
- Practise the command line and file operations until they are routine.
- Create a resume and a presentation in Word and PowerPoint.
- Learn the main Excel functions.
Software Lab-II (Information Technology): Frequently Asked Questions
What is covered in the IT lab?
Windows and DOS commands, file and directory handling and MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.