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Module 1 - Basic Concepts Of Information Technology

Saturday 24th April 9.30 - 12.30 and 1.30 - 4.30 (A, B, C)

Saturday 8th May 9.30 - 12.30 and 1.30 - 4.30 (D, E, F)

To pass this module, the applicant will show an understanding of the key concepts of computer usage by passing a written examination in such topics as:  

	The fields of industry, commerce and business, in which computers are used.
	The types of systems used in business, in the home, and everyday life.
	The basics of computing - hardware, software, applications.
	Ethics - software copyright, copying passwords, Data Protection Act.
	Security - protecting the machine/data and passwords, back-ups, anti-virus awareness.
	Privacy, responsibility in protecting data to which the holder has access, legitimate uses of such data.

	Identify the component parts of a computer.
	Understand the concepts and functions of operating systems and computer programs.
	Understand the concept of storage and memory.
	Understand the relationship between the basic units of stored data – bits, bytes, records and files.
	Understand how systems are developed – analysis, programming and implementation.
	Understand what a Graphical User Interface is.
	Understand the concepts of multimedia.

	Recognise and understand the importance of using computers and the opportunities offered by their use.
	Identify the types of systems used in business, Industry and education.
	Identify the types of systems used in the home – for hobbies, household accounts, working at home.
	Identify the types of systems encountered in everyday life – e.g. in supermarkets, libraries, in doctors’ surgeries, the use of smart cards.

Distinguish between systems and applications software.

	Understand the impact of the increased use of computers
	Understand the concept of the "Information Society".
	Express an opinion on circumstances where the computer might be more appropriate than a person and vice versa.
	Develop good habits in the use and care of the computer and equipment; know what to do if the computer breaks down.

Recognise and avoid potential dangers to health and safety – e.g. power points are not overloaded.

	Understand software copyright, copying and sharing/lending disks.
	Be cognisant of privacy – responsibility in protecting data to which the holder has access, legitimate uses of such data.
	Outline the main points of the Data Protection Act.
	Security – protecting the machine/data and passwords, taking back-ups of data.
	Viruses and anti-virus measures – understand how viruses can enter a computer system, what they do and how to avoid them.
	Understand what happens within the computer if there is a power cut.

	Know the difference between hardware and software.
	Distinguish between various types of computer memory, e.g. Ram and ROM.
	Understand the purpose of backing store – describe this, and understand storage capacity.
	Understand the functions of input and output devices – name some of these and their purposes.
	Understand the different types of printer and where they are used in different situations.
	Discuss what effects the speed and capacity of the computer, e.g. clock speed, memory, processor.
	Understand the problems that can occur due to a bad working environment and know what to do about them. For example repetitive strain injury.

	Understand the concepts of data communications and its role in modern information systems.
	E-mail - why is it useful? How do you use it from your own PC/MAC.
	What is needed on your machine to connect to a communications network.
	What is the Internet – how is it useful.
	What is the function of the telephone system in computing? How would you connect to it?
	Understand the technology of workgroup computing.
	Understand LAN/WAN

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