INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES-----FORM I SYLLABUS

1. Information

   1. Concept of Information

      1. Define Data
      2. Relate Data and Information
      3. Identify sources of Information
      4. State the importance of Information
   2. Information dissemination

      1. List the traditional ways of disseminating information
      2. List the Modern ways of disseminating Information
      3. Compare modern and traditional ways of disseminating Information
      4. Contrast modern and traditional ways of disseminating information
   3. Communication media

      1. Describe the communication media
      2. Use communication media equipments
2. The Computer

   1. Significance of computer

      1. Define a computer
      2. Explain the need for the computer
   2. Hardware

      1. Identify different parts of a computer
      2. Explain the input, processing and output (IPO) as a method of computer operation.
      3. Draw a computer block diagram
   3. Input devices

      1. List common computer input devices
      2. Explain the function of input devices
      3. Connect the input devices to the system unit
   4. Central Processing Unit

      1. Explain central Processing Unit
      2. Describe sections of CPU
      3. List the functions of different parts of CPU
   5. Output Devices

      1. List output devices
      2. Explain the functions of output devices
      3. Connect output devices to the system unit
   6. Secondary Storage

      1. Define secondary storage devices
      2. List secondary storage devices
      3. Explain the use of various secondary storage devices
      4. State advantages and disadvantages of different secondary storage devices
      5. Explain different capacity of secondary storage devices
      6. Distinguish between primary and secondary storage devices
3. The Computer Software

   1. Software Concepts

      1. Define computer software
      2. State types of computer software
      3. Differentiate systems software from application software
      4. Relate software and hardware
   2. Operating System

      1. Define the operating system
      2. List various types of operating system
      3. State functions of operating system
   3. Using operating system

      1. Applying correct procedure of switching On/Off the computer
      2. Use the help facility
4. Computer handling

   1. Power management

      1. Explain the importance of using UPS, Surge protectors and Voltage Stabilizers
      2. Explain the effects of voltage fluctuations
      3. Check the correct voltage rating before connecting power supply
   2. Utility Programs

      1. Define utility pragrams
      2. Use utility programs
   3. Backup data

      1. Types of backup devices
      2. Format disk
      3. Backup data
   4. Computer security

      1. Explain the concept of virus
      2. Use ant-virus programs
      3. Explain the effects of dust, liquid, temperature and humidity on a computer and accessories
5. Computer Evolution

   1. Early Computer Development

      1. Explain historical background of development of computer
      2. Identify early computer devices
   2. Computer Generations

      1. Identify the stages of Computer generations
      2. Identify different types of computers
      3. Differentiate a computer from other electronic devices