ECDL ICDL Module 1 icdl version 5 - icdl version 5.0 - icdl ver 5 Syllabus 5.0
Courseware Training Materials for IT Trainers
Concepts of Information Technology (IT)
HARDWARE
Hardware
What is a personal computer?
Apple computers
Laptop & palmtop computers
Features of handheld portable digital devices
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
Mobile phones (cell phones)
Media players
Smartphones
Parts of a computer
The CPU
Memory (RAM)
ROM-BIOS
Disks
The Hard (Fixed) Disk
INPUT/OUTPUT PORTS
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port
Serial Port
Parallel Port
Network Port
FireWire Port
COMPUTER PERFORMANCE
Factors affecting computer performance
CPU Clock speed
RAM size
Hard disk speed and storage
Hard disk space
De-fragmenting files
Multitasking considerations
CPU speeds
MEMORY AND STORAGE
What is computer memory?
RAM
ROM
ROM-BIOS
Video (graphics) memory
Measurement of storage capacity
Types of storage media
Internal hard disks
External hard disks
CDs
DVDs
Recordable CD & DVD drives
USB flash drives (memory sticks)
Memory cards
Network drives and on-line file storage
Floppy disks (diskettes)
INPUT DEVICES
Input devices.
Keyboard
Mouse
Scanners
Tracker balls
Touch pads
Joysticks
Web cams
Digital cameras
Microphones
OUTPUT DEVICES
Output devices
Traditional computer monitor
Flat screen computer screens
Projection devices
Speakers and headphones
Speech synthesizers
Printers
Different types of printer
Laser printers
Colour laser printers
Inkjet printers
Dot Matrix printers
INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES
SOFTWARE CONCEPTS
What is software?
What is an operating system?
Examples of software applications
Word processing applications
Spreadsheets applications
Database applications
Presentation applications
E-mailing applications
Web browsing applications
Photo editing applications
Computer games
Difference between the operating system and application programs
Accessibility options
Voice recognition software
Screen reader software
Screen magnifier software
On-screen keyboard
NETWORK TYPES
LAN (Local Area Network)
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
Client/server networks
Internet
World Wide Web (WWW) vs. the Internet
Intranets
Extranets
DATA TRANSFER
Downloading from & uploading to a network
Data transfer rate measurement
Broadband vs. dial-up Internet connection services
Internet connection options
Features of a broadband Internet connection
ICT IN EVERYDAY LIFE
ELECTRONIC WORLD
What does ‘Information and Communication Technology’ (ICT) mean?
Internet services for consumers
E-commerce
E-commerce
Advantages of e-commerce
Disadvantages of e-commerce
E-banking
E-government
E-learning
Uses of computer applications in education
Teleworking
Some of the advantages of tele-working
Some of the disadvantages of tele-working
COMMUNICATION
Electronic mail (e-mail)
Instant messaging (IM)
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds
Blogging (web logos)
Podcasts
VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES
Online (virtual) communities
Social networking websites
Internet forums (message boards / discussion boards)
Chat rooms
Online computer games
Publishing and sharing content online.
Sharing photos, video and audio clips.
Precautions when accessing online communities
HEALTH
What is ergonomics?
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Lighting issues when using a computer
Screen and keyboard positioning
Seating issues when using a computer
Wellbeing when using a computer
Make sure that cables are safely secured
Make sure that power points are not overloaded
ENVIRONMENT
Computer recycling options
Computer energy saving options
SECURITY
IDENTITY/AUTHENTICATION
Computer logon user name (ID) and password.
Password policies
DATA SECURITY
Off-site backups
Why do you need to back up your computer?
Organising your computer for more efficient backups
Complete vs. incremental backups
What is a firewall?
Data theft issues
VIRUSES
Computer viruses
Computer virus infection issues
Protecting against computer virus infection
What to do if you discover a virus on your computer
The limitations of anti virus software
LEGAL ISSUES
COPYRIGHT
What is copyright?
Copyright Issues when copying files
SITE LICENSES
Checking software licence status
What is an ‘end-user license agreement’?
Examining the ‘end-user license agreement’ within Office 2007 software
Types of licence agreement
What is shareware?
What is freeware?
Open source software
DATA PROTECTION
Data Protection and Privacy Issues
Data Protection Legislation
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