UNIT 3 : Computers and the Internet

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Topic 1 : Computer hardware

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1. I know the main parts of desktop computer system include monitor, mouse and keyboard.

I know the main features of a laptop

2. I know that a laptop is portable and is battery operated
3. I know that a laptop features a built-in LCD screen
4. I know that a laptop features a a trackpad or trackball for pointing

Identify the main features of a palmtop system

5. I know that a palmtop system is very small size, is hand held and battery operated
6. I know that a palmtop system often features touch screen input
7. I know that a palmtop system has a small amount memory and processor power

8. I know the main feature of network system is to link computers together

9. I know the main feature of server computer is to control other computers on a network

I know the purpose of CPU (central processing unit)

10. I know the purpose of a processor in the CPU
11. I know the purpose of RAM and ROM memory in the CPU

I know the purpose of input devices

12. I know the purpose of a mouse
13. I know the purpose of a keyboard
14. I know the purpose of a scanner,
15. I know the purpose of a digital camera and a digital video camera
16. I know the purpose of a microphone

Identify and explain the purpose of output devices:

17. I know the purpose of a printer (laser and inkjet)
18. I know the purpose of a monitor (including CRT and flat screen)
19. I know the purpose of speakers

Identify and explain the purpose of backing storage

20. I know the purpose of CD Drives (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)
21. I know the purpose of DVD devices
22. I know the purpose of a hard disk drive and a floppy disk drive
23. I know the purpose of USB flash drives

Identify and explain the purpose of other peripheral devices

24. I know the purpose of modem and network cards
25. I know the purpose of sound card and graphics cards

Demonstrate practical skills in the input of information

26. I can use a keyboard
27. I can use a scanner
28. I can use a digital camera
29. I can use a microphone and a digital video camera

Make a clear list to help choose a computer system that best suits a user’s needs
30. I can make clear the cost a user would need to pay
31. I can make clear the hard disk capacity to meet a user’s storage needs
32. I can make clear the amount of RAM a user would need
33. I can make clear how fast the processor speed should be to meen the user’s needs
34. I can make clear what backing storage devices a user would needs
35. I can make clear any other peripherals a user may need

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 UNIT 3 : Computers and the Internet

Topic 2 : Computer software

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Describe simply the features and purposes of various types of software:
1. I can give a simple description about what a program file is and what it is for
2. I can give a simple description about what a data file is and what it is for
3. I can give a simple description about what systems software is and what it is for
4. I can give a simple description about what applications software is and what it is for
(including word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics)

I can check if an application (program) will work on a particular computer system

5. I can check if the computer’s operating system will be compatibile with the application
6. I can check if the computer’s hard disk capacity will be compatibile with the application
7. I can check if the computer’s RAM will be compatibile with the application
8. I can check if the computer’s processor speed will be compatibile with the application

9. I can use the operating system to create folders

10. I can use the operating system organise saved work in folders
11. I can use the operating system to rename, move and delete files and folders

Topic 3 : The Internet

I know what is needed to get access to the WWW (Internet):

1. I know that a computer system will need a good processor speed and sufficient RAM,
especially for multimedia on the web
2. I can spot the requirements for a modem such as the speed of access of the link and
whether dial-up or broadband is best
3. I can spot which communicaton method is needed for access, for example telephone line,
cable or satellite

I know the costs to to be paid in order to get WWW (Internet) access:

4. I know that setup (initial) costs includes hardware, software, installation and training
5. I know that running costs include ISP subscription, call charges, maintenance,
helplines, updating hardware and software
6. I know what communications software may need to be bought — browser, e-mail
software

I know what the security issues are with using the Internet:
7. I know that user IDs and passwords are an Internet security issue
8. I know that filtering as an Internet security issue
9. I know that secure sites for e-commerce is an Internet security issue

Topic 4 : Software development process

I know the stages of the software development process for web authoring
1. I know that analysis is making clear what is expected to be produced as a final result
2. I know that design is: preparing and planning the visual layout, the text, media and links
3. I know that implementation is using a web authoring program to create the web pages
4. I know testing is checking web pages and hyper links look and behave correctly
5. I know documentation is making up a user guide and technical guide for the web pages
6. I know evaluation is deciding if web pages turns out to meet the original expectations and
also suggesting ways in which there could be improvements.

I can create a website with several web pages

7. I can create links from a home page to other pages
8. I can create pages containing text and graphics
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