INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES----FORM 2 SYLLABUS

1. Word Processing

   1. Starting and Ending a Wording Processing Program

      1. Explain the Meaning of Word Processing
      2. Explain the Importance of Word Processing
      3. Start and End a Word Processing Program
      4. Create a Word Processing File
      5. Save a Word Processing File
      6. Close a Word Processing File
      7. Open a Word Processing File
   2. Editing and Formatting

      1. Editing a Word Document
      2. Format a Word Document
      3. Check for Errors
   3. Printing a Document

      1. Perform Page Set Up
      2. Preview a Document
      3. Print a Document
   4. Help Facility

      1. Use Help Facility
      2. Use help Menu
2. Spreadsheet

   1. Concept and Terminologies

      1. Describe the Spreadsheet Program
      2. Explain Spreadsheet Terminology
      3. Outline the Uses of Spreadsheet Program
   2. Starting Ending Spreadsheet Program

      1. Start a Spreadsheet Program
      2. End a Spreadsheet Program
      3. Create a Workbook
      4. Open a Worksheet
   3. Entering and Editing Data

      1. Enter Data in Worksheet
      2. Edit Data in Worksheet
   4. Formatting Data in a worksheet

      1. Identify Various Formatting Feature
      2. Use Various Formatting Features
   5. Data Manipulation

      1. Identify Mathematical Operators
      2. Use Mathematical Operators
      3. Use Predefined Formula / Functions
   6. Charts

      1. Identify Various Type of Charts
      2. Create Charts
      3. Edit Charts
   7. Printing a Worksheet

      1. Perform Page Setup
      2. Preview a Worksheet
      3. Print a Worksheet
   8. Help Facility

      1. Use Office Help Facility
3. Computer Networks and Communications

   1. Introduction to Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN)

      1. Describe a Computer Network
      2. Explain Local area Network (LAN)
      3. List of Accessories Used for Computer Network Connections
      4. Explain the Importance of Computer Networks
   2. Network Physical Topologies

      1. Identify Different Network Topologies
      2. Explain Network Physical Topologies
      3. State Advantages and Disadvantages of each Topologies
4. The Internet

   1. Concepts of Internet

      1. Descibe the Internet
      2. Explain the Historical Development of Internet
      3. Describe Search Engine
      4. List Search Engine
      5. Use Search Engines to Access Information
   2. Internet Application: Electronic Mail

      1. Explain Electronic Mail
      2. Outline the Uses of Electronic Mail
      3. Create an Electronic Mail Address
      4. Compare Electronic Mail with other Communication Media
   3. Internet Application: Electronic Learning

      1. Explain Electronic Learning
      2. List Advantages of Electronic Leaning
   4. Internet Application: Electronic Commerce

      1. Explain Electronic Commerce
      2. Outline Application of Electronic Commerce
   5. Negative Effect of the Internet

      1. Outline Internet Uses that Negatively Affect our Culture