History of computing
Identify concrete devices used in computing.
Explain the concept of number system in cornoutinq.
Security and Ethics
State sources of security breaches in computer network.
State preventive measures against security breaches.
State issues of legal importance to consider when using ICT.
Data Representation
Define data representation.
List methods of data representati on.
Represent data in different character sets.
Overview of Number BASES
List digits in the number bases.
Convert from one number base to another.
Add and subtract in the number base.
High Level Languages (H.L.L.)
Define High Level Languages.
State examples of high level.Languages .
Classify given HLLs based on suitable application.
Classify HLL as interpreted or compiled language.
Identify the features of some HLLs.
Recognize the fotmat of the HLLs.
State advantages of HLLs over ML and LLL.
BASIC programme III (Onedimentional array)
Define Array in BASIC.
List operations on array.
Write simple BASIC program on array involving: One- dimensional array
i. FOR-NEXT
ii. WHILE – END statements
iii. DIM statement.
Graphics (Introduction to CorelDraw
Define Graphics.
List examples of graphic packages.
State features in CorelDraw environment.
Open CorelDraw.
Use CorelDraw to make simple designs.
Close and Exit CorelDraw.
Database
Define database and database package.
State examples of database packages.
Define the basic terms in database.
State the different forms of database organization.
Recognize and state the features in a computer database format.
Create a database.
Carry out basic operations on an existing database.
Technology of Different Ages and Data Processing
Technology of Different Ages and Data Processing
Cables & Connectors
List network cables
List network connectors.
List types of computer cables.
List types data cables.
List types of connectors.
Introduction to World Wide Web (WWW)
Describe World Wide Web and state the full meaning of WWW.
Describe brief history of WWW.
Define basic terminologies of WWW
List the WWW protocols.
State the benefit of WWW.
Navigate through Websites using web site addresses.
Recognise the software for website design and its use.
Networking
Defining networking.
Types of networks.
Types of network topologies.
Drawing flow diagram for each network topology.
Listing of network devices.
Stating the benefits of networking.
Concept of Computer Files
Define some basic terms with respect to Computer files.
List types of data items.
Construct a simple sketch for computer file structure.
List four types of file organization method.
Describe the four types of file organization method.
List different methods of accessing files.
List computer file classifications.
State criteria for classifying computer files .
Computer Data Conversion
Define the terms ‘registet’ ‘address’ and business.
List types of register & their functions.
State differences between register and main memory.
Outline the operating procedure of computer data processing.
State factors affecting speed of data transfer.
Handling Computer Files
List basic operations on file.
Create a sequential file.
Access a sequential file.
Read and display content of file.
Describe file insecurity.
State effect of insecurity of files.
State methods for file security.
State differences between computer files and manual files.
State the advantages of computerized file over manual filing system
Limitations of computer filing system.
Memory Unit
State the types of memory.
Describe primary and Secondary memory.
State differences between primary and secondary memory.
State the units of storage.
Convert from one unit to the other.
List auxiliary storage devices.
Compare auxiliary storage devices.
Central Processing Unit (CPU
List the components of the CPU.
State the functions of the ALU and Control Unit.
Electronic mail (Email). Services
Define e-mail
List services available in e- mail.
Create e-mail address/account.
Send and receive e-mail
Open e:mailbox.
Write e-mail addresses.
State differences between the features of e-mail address and website address.
Define and practise chatting.
Internet
Define internet and some basic terms.
List common internet main browsers.
List features in a main browser window.
Access internet.
List services available on internet.
State benefits of internet to our society.
Visit some websites on internet.
Introduction to Algorithms
Defining Algorithm.
Stating the functions of an algorithm
Stating and describing the characteristics of an algorithm
How to write a simple algorithm for problem-solving