Computer Lab Management 1. Computer Lab Regulations 1.1 1.1.1 1.2 1.2.1 1.3 1.3.1 1.4 1.4.

1 Computer Lab Rules List computer lab rules. User Practice computer lab rules. Equipment Handle equipment responsibly. Data and User Security State the importance of data and user security.

2. Lab Organisation 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.2 2.2.1 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 Organisation Chart State the Organisation Chart of a computer lab. Identify the Computer Lab Coordinator. State the responsibilities of a computer lab coordinator. Computer Lab Timetable Adhere to the timetable. Log Book Identify types of log books. List usage of a log book. Practise responsible use of computers.

3. Ethics in Using Computer 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 Copyright State the ethics of computer usage. Define the meaning of copyright. State the effects of copyright violation. Unethical Use of Computers List out various unethical use of computers. State the effects of unethical use of computers.

--------------------------------------------Computer Hardware 1. Introduction to Computers 1.1 Evolution of the Computer 1.1.1 State the generations of computers together with the respective processo rs used. 1.1.2 Explain the generations of computers together with the respective proces sors used. 1.2 Types of Computers 1.2.1 Identify the types of computers: i. Supercomputer, ii. Mainframe, iii. M ini Computer, iv. Micro Computer & v. Work Station. 1.2.2 Define different types of computer. 2. Computer Parts & Components

2.1 Overview of the Computer System 2.1.1 Identify main components in the computer system: i. Monitor, ii. Keyboar d, iii. Speaker, iv. Mouse, v. System unit & vi. Printer 2.1.2 State the functions of the main components in the computer system. 2.1.3 Explain briefly the data processing cycle of a computer system: i. Input , ii. Process, iii. Output & iv. Storage 2.2 System Unit 2.2.1 Identify the components of a system unit: i. Input/Output port (I/O port ), ii. Reset button, iii. CDROM drive, iv. Floppy drive & v. Hard disk drive 2.2.2 State the functions of the main components of a system unit. 2.2.3 State the functions of CPU, RAM, ROM and expansion slots found on the mo therboard. 2.2.4 Inculcate values of responsibility and cooperation among the pupils. 2.3 Peripherals 2.3.1 State the definition of peripheral. 2.3.2 Identify different types of peripherals: i. Input devices, ii. Output de vices & iii. Storage devices 2.3.3 State examples of different types of peripherals: i. Printers, ii. Scann ers, iii. LCD projectors, iv. Digital cameras, v. External CD drives & v1. Exter nal storages 2.3.4 Explain the functions of each peripheral. 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 Input Devices Identify input devices. List input devices. State the respective functions of input devices. Output Devices Identify output devices. List output devices. State the respective functions of output devices.

2.6 Storage Devices 2.6.1 Identify storage devices. 2.6.2 List storage devices. 2.6.3 State the functions of storage devices. 2.6.4 Identify differences between primary and secondary storage devices. 2.6.5 State the units for data measurement: i. Bit, ii. Byte, iii. Kilobyte, i v. Megabyte & v. Gigabyte 2.6.6 Inculcate values of responsibility, accountability and cooperation. 3. Basic Maintenance 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 ons Handling Input and Output Devices Set up the input and output devices correctly. Inculcate values of responsibility in handling hardware. Computer Settings Customize settings for: i. Display, ii. Mouse & iii. Sound Customize settings for: i. Date and time, ii. Regional and language opti

4. Technology Development 4.1 Current Development of Hardware Technology 4.1.1 Gather information on the current or latest development of hardware tec hnology.

--------------------------------------------Computer Software 1. Introduction to Computer Software 1.1 1.1.1 1.2 1.2.1 Definition State the definition of software. Usage State the usage of software.

1.3 Types of Software 1.3.1 List different types of software: i. Operating Systems, ii. Utility Prog rammes & iii. Application Software 2. Operating System (OS) 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 Introduction to Operating System (OS) Define the operating system. State the functions of operating system.

2.2 OS Interface Environment 2.2.1 State the characteristics of OS environment based Graphical User Interfa ce (GUI). 2.3 File Management 2.3.1 Manage folders and subfolders: i. Create folders, ii. Rename folders & i ii. Move files 3. Utilities Software 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 OS Based Utility Run scan disk on the computer. Defrag the hard disk. Non-OS based Utility Scan the computer for viruses. Compress and decompress files.

4. Application Software 4.1 Introduction to Application Software 4.1.1 Identify types of application software: i. Word processing, ii. Spreadsh eet, iii. Presentation, iv. Database & v. Programming 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 Installing and Uninstalling Application Software Install a software. Uninstall or remove a software.

5. Word Processing Software 5.1 Introduction to Word Processing Software 5.1.1 State the usage of word processing. 5.2 Starting Word Processing Software 5.2.1 Start a word processing software. 5.2.2 State the steps of starting a word processing software. 5.2.3 State and identify features in a word processing software and demonstrat e understanding of user interface.

5.2.4 State the main toolbars in word processing software: i. Standard bar, ii . iFormatting bar & iii. Drawing bar 5.2.5 List icons in the Standard, Formatting and Drawing Toolbars. 5.2.6 State the functions of icons in the Standard, Formatting and Drawing Too lbars 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.4.4 5.4.5 5.4.6 5.4.7 5.4.8 5.4.9 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.5.3 Creating Document Create a new document by using word processing software. Set Page Setup . Key in data into the new document. Save the new document with a new file name. Exit file. Editing Document Identify file and its location. Open the file. Identify and use editing tools to edit document. Create a document with table and column. Print document. Create a document using Drawing Tools. Show creativity by creating a document. Work cooperatively in groups. Abide by the rules and instructions. Mail Merge State the usage of mail merge. Create a mail merge document. Print the document.

6. Spreadsheet Software 6.1 6.1.1 Introduction to Spreadsheet Software State the usage of spreadsheet.

6.2 Starting Spreadsheet Software 6.2.1 Start spreadsheet software. 6.2.2 State the steps of starting a spreadsheet software. 6.2.3 State and identify features in spreadsheet application and demonstrate u nderstanding of user interface. 6.2.4 State the main toolbars in spreadsheet software: i. Standard bar, ii. Fo rmatting bar, iii. Formula bar & iv. Chart bar 6.2.5 List icons in Standard, Formatting, Formula and Chart Toolbars. 6.2.6 State the functions of icons in the Standard, Formatting, Formula and Ch art Toolbars. 6.3 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.3 6.3.4 6.3.5 6.3.6 6.3.7 okup), 6.3.8 6.4 6.4.1 6.4.2 6.4.3 Creating Worksheet Create a new worksheet by using spreadsheet software. Set Page Setup . Key in data into worksheet. Save worksheet. Print worksheet. Close workbook and exit Spreadsheet software. Use formulae in worksheet: i. Sum, ii. Average, iii. Grading (Lookup,VLo iv. Percentage & v. Ranking Insert a chart in worksheet. Editing worksheet Identify a file and its location. Open the file. Identify and use editing tools to edit worksheet.

7. Presentation Software 7.1 Concept of Multimedia 7.1.1 State the concept of Multimedia. 7.2 Steps in Multimedia Development 7.2.1 State the steps in multimedia development: i. Analysis, ii. Design (Stor yboard), iii. Implementation, iv. Testing, v. Evaluation & vi. Publishing 7.3 7.3.1 Introduction to Presentation Software State the usage of presentation software.

7.4 Starting Presentation Software 7.4.1 Start presentation software. 7.4.2 State the steps of starting presentation software. 7.4.3 State and identify features in the presentation software and demonstrate understanding of user interface. 7.4.4 State the main toolbars in the presentation software: i. Standard bar, i i. Formatting bar, iii. Drawing bar, iv. Task Pane bar, v. Slide design & vi. Sl ide layout 7.4.5 List icons in the Standard, Formatting, Drawing and Task Pane toolbars. 7.4.6 State the function of icons in the Standard, Formatting, Drawing and Tas k Pane toolbars. 7.5 Creating Presentation 7.5.1 Create a blank slide presentation using slide layout: i. Enter text & ii . Insert picture 7.5.2 Save the presentation. 7.5.3 Close and exit the presentation. 7.5.4 Open existing presentation. 7.5.5 Run the slide show. 7.5.6 Print the presentation. 7.6 Editing Presentation 7.6.1 Create presentation using blank layout: i. Insert Text Box, ii. Insert W ordArt, iii. Insert pictures, & iv. Insert movie and sound 7.6.2 Modify text. 7.6.3 Apply colour background. 7.6.4 Insert new slides using effects below: i. Custom animation & ii. Slide t ransitions 7.6.5 Apply slides design. 7.6.6 Create hyperlink. 7.6.7 Create multimedia presentation including text, pictures, movie, sound, a nimation, transition and hyperlink. 7.6.8 Demonstrate cooperation and accountability. 8. Database Software 8.1 8.1.1 Introduction to Database Software State the usage of database software.

8.2 Starting Database Software 8.1.1 Start a database software. 8.1.2 State the steps of starting database software. 8.1.3 State and identify features in database software and demonstrate underst anding of user interface. 8.1.4 State the main toolbars in database software: i. Database bar, ii. Datab ase Window bar & iii. Object bar

8.1.5 List icons in the database bar, database window bar and object bar. 8.1.6 State the functions of icons in database bar, database window bar and ob ject bar. 8.3 8.1.1 8.1.2 8.1.3 8.1.4 8.1.5 8.1.6 8.1.7 8.1.8 8.1.9 8.1.10 8.4 8.4.1 8.4.2 8.5 8.5.1 Creating Database Save database file. Create table by using wizard. Differentiate field, record and table. Define primary key. Insert data in the table. Save table. Find record from table. Create form by using wizard: i. Add records & ii. Edit records Create query by using wizard. Create report by using wizard. Editing Database Modify table: i. Add field Modify form. Getting External Data Import data from other file type.

9. Programming 9.1 9.1.1 Introduction to Programming Define programme and programming language.

9.2 Steps in Programming development 9.1.1 State the main steps in programme development: i. Problem analysis, ii. Programme design, iii. Coding, iv. Testing and debugging & v. Documentation 9.3. Developing a simple Programme 9.3.1. State the features of the programming tools. 9.3.2. Identify the visual development environment of programming tool: i. Tool bar & 11. Toolbox 9.3.3. Create object using toolbox: i. Label, ii. Button, iii. Textbox & iv. Pi cture box 9.3.4. Declare Variables: i. String, ii. Integer & iii. Double 9.3.5. Write code for simple programme. --------------------------------------------Networks and The Internet 1. Networks 1.1 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 Introduction to Networks Define networks. List benefits of computer networks. Identify the devices needed in a computer Networks.

1.2 Types of Networks 1.2.1 List types of computer networks: i. Local Area Network (LAN), ii. iWide Area Networks (WAN) & iii. Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN) 1.2.2 Differentiate types of computer Networks. 1.3 Networks Topology 1.1.1 State types of network topology: i. Star Network, ii. Ring Network & iii . Bus Network

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Share Documents Share documents with other users through Local Area Networks (LAN). Receive and transfer documents through LAN. Share Hardware Share printer in LAN. Current Technology in Computer Networks Explain current technology in computer networks.

2. The Internet 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.2 2.2.1 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.3.7 . 2.3.8 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.5.6 2.5.7 2.6 2.6.1 Introduction to the Internet Define the Internet. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the Internet. Internet Requirements List requirements needed to access the Internet. Internet Applications Define the World Wide Web (WWW). State available web browsers. List commonly used search engines. State the function of a search engine. Search for information using a search engine. Download files from the Internet. Exercising responsibility when downloading information from the Internet Exercising accountability for information searched. Netiquette Explain the meaning of Netiquette. List out the Dos and Don ts while communicating online. Adhere to netiquette in various forms of online communications. Internet Communications State various forms of communication on the Internet. List peripherals used for communications. Communicate using e-mail. Practise honesty in online communications. Observe safety precautions when retrieving mail. Communicate using Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Observe safety precautions when communicating online. Cyber Law Describe the need for cyber law.

3. Website 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 Introduction to Website Define website. List web design software. Developing a Website Create a website. Register with a web server. Upload web pages.