General Objectives
At the end of the module unit, the trainee should be able to:
- Recognize the role of computer hardware and software
- Recognize the need for the development of computer hardware and software
- Apply security measures to protect data, hardware and software in a fully automated office environment.
- Apply internet and email in research and communication
- Use internet and email in a fully automated office environment
- Adapt to emerging issues in information communication and technology
Unit Topics/Outline
Here are the topics covered in ICT KNEC Diploma Syllabus:
Topic 1: Introduction to Information Communication Technology (ICT)
1.2. Concept of ICT
1.2. Functions of ICT
1.3. History of Computers
1.4. Classification of Computers
1.5. Components of a Computer
Topic 2: Computer Hardware
2.1. Computer Hardware Components
2.2. Input Devices
2.3. Output Devices
2.4. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.5. Storage Media
2.6. Computer Peripherals
Topic 3: Computer Software
3.1. Concepts of Computer Software
3.2. Classification of Computer Software
3.3. Functions of Computer Software
Topic 4: Operating System
4.1. Concept of Computer Operating System
4.2. Functions of Computer Operating Systems
4.3. Working of an Operating System
4.4. Operating System Commands
4.5. Disk Management
Topic 5: Data Security and Control
5.1. Definition of Data Security and Privacy
5.2. Security Threats and Control Measures
5.3. Computer Crimes
5.4. Detection and Protection against Computer Crimes
5.5. Laws Governing Protection of ICT
Topic 6: Word Processing
6.1. Concept of Word Processing
6.2. Document Creation and Manipulation
6.3. Tables Creation and Manipulation
6.4. Mail Merging Techniques
6.5. Application of Techniques of Word Processing Utilities
Topic 7: Spread Sheets
7.1. Concept of Spread Sheet
7.2. Application of Spread Sheets
7.3. Demonstration of Worksheet Layout
7.4. Building and Saving a Worksheet
7.5. Data Manipulation on Worksheet
7.6. Data Application to Cells
7.7. Use of Formulae and Functions
7.8. Use of Charts
Topic 8: Database
8.1. Concept of Database
8.2. Database Design
8.3. Data Manipulation in the Database
8.4. Data Sorting and Indexing
8.5. Data Storage
8.6. Data Retrieval in the Databank
8.7. Data Security in the Databank
Topic 9: Computer Networking and Internet
9.1. Concept of Computer Networks
9.2. Functions of Computer Networks
9.3. Types of Computer Networks
9.4. Configuration of Networks
9.5. Internet and Internet Uses
9.6. Electronic Mail (e-mail)
Topic 10: Desktop Publishing
10.1. Concept of Desktop Publishing
10.2. Page Layout in Desktop Publishing
10.3. Starting a New Page in DTP, Saving the Set-Up, Retrieving & Closing File
10.4. Drawing of Various Shapes Using DTP
10.5. Application and Use of Colour Pellets
10.6. Text Insertion
10.7. Text Import and Exporting
10.8. Object Linking and Embedding
10.9. Application of Desk Top Publishing in Design
Topic 11: Presentation Packages
11.1. Types of Presentation Packages
11.2. Procedure of Slide Creation
11.3. Formatting Slides
11.4. Slide Presentation
11.5. Editing Objects
Topic 12: Emerging Trends and Issues in ICT
12.1. Emerging Issues and Trends
12.2. Challenges Posed by the Emerging Issues and Trends
12.2. Coping with Challenges Posed by Emerging Issues and Trends.
