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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.

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

BASIC Programming II

Identify BASIC built-in functions.
List the built-in functions.
State the application of each built-in function.
Write BASIC notations of algebraic expressions using built-in functions.
Write simple BASIC programs using Built-in functions.

Algorithms and Flowchart

Defining Algorithm and flowchart.
Stating the functions of an algorithm
Stating and describing the characteristics of an algorithm
How to write a simple algorithm for problem-solving
Flowchart symbols
What each symbol stands for
Drawing flowcharts for solving a given problem

Programme Development

Define Program.
State the characteristics of a good program.
State precautions to be taken when writing program.
List steps involved in Program development.
Describe each of the steps in program development.
List examples of interpreted and compiled programs.
Draw a flow diagram on how:
a) compiler and
b) interpreter works.

Systems Development Cycle

Define system development cycle.
Describe System development cycle.
Draw a system development cycle.
List stages in System Development Cycle.
Describe briefly, each of the stages involved.

Logic Circuits II (Alternative logic gates)

Describe alternative logic gates.
List types of alternative logic gates
Identify symbols of each logic gate
Recognize and state the in/output signals of each logic gate
Construct truth table for each logic gate.
Write simple equation for each logic gate
State the uses of logic gates
Construct a simple comparator using XOR.

Logis Circuits I (Standard single logic gates

Define logic gate.
List types of logic gates
Identify symbols of each logic gate
Recognize and state the in/output signals of each logic gate.
Construct table for each logic gate..
Write simple equation for each logic gate.
State the differences in the standard logic gates.

Word Processing

Define word processing and word processor.
List examples ofBWord processors.
List the features of a typical Word processor.
Identify the features of a Word processing environment.

Presentation Package

Define presentation packages.
Name a presentation package.
List the features of a presentation package.