YEARLY PLAN 2011

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY

FORM 4

SEK.MEN.KEB. SERIAN

Pusat Perkembangan Kurikulum

Siti Nur Baiti binti Had [P.41853]
Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia

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 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (3765/2)
YEARLY PLAN 2011 - FORM 4

WEEK TOPICS SCOPES & LEARNING OUTCOMES DURATION SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

1.0 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY (6 WEEKS)

WEEK 2 1.1 Introduction to 1.1.1 Overview of Information and Communication

Information and Technology (ICT)
2 Periods
Communication
1.1.1.1 Define ICT.
Technology
1.1.1.2 Describe the brief evolution of computers.
(4 periods)
1.1.2 ICT In Everyday Life: Education, Banking, Industry Individual/Group task
and Commerce
• List the differences between computerised
1.1.2.1 List the usage of ICT in everyday life. and non-computerised systems using
search engines.
1.1.2.2 State the differences between • Discuss and list the differences between
computerised and non-computerised 2 Periods computerised and non-computerised
systems. systems.

1.1.2.3 State the impact of ICT on society. • Conduct a simple survey of ICT usage in the
community.
• Discuss the effects of controversial contents
on society.
1.2 Computer 1.2.1 Definition
WEEK 3
Ethics and
1.2.1.1 Define Computer Ethics, Code of Ethics,
Legal Issues
Intellectual Property, Privacy, Computer
(6 periods) 2 periods
Crime and Cyber Law.
1.2.1.2 Differentiate between ethics and law.
1.2.1.3 State the need for intellectual property laws

1.2.2 Privacy Study on:

1.2.2.1 List ways to protect privacy. 2 periods • available technologies for authentication and
1.2.2.2 State authentication and verification methods/ verification (include: what it is, where it is
technologies.
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used, its efficiency, its availability)

• common ethical practices (10
Commandments of Computer Ethics)
computer criminals(examples: Kevin Mitnick
and Aman Shah)
1.2.3 Controversial Contents and Control
1.2.3.1 List effects of controversial contents on society:
• Pornography
• Slander
1.2.3.2 Describe the process of filtering to controlaccess
to controversial contents.

1.2.4 Computer Crimes

WEEK 4
Group Task
1.2.4.1 Explain the need for Cyber Law.
• Brainstorming
1.2.4.2 Explain briefly the computer crimes below:
2 periods • Slide presentation in groups for each
• Fraud
topic
• Copyright Infringement
• Theft
• Attacks

1.3 Computer 1.3.1 Definition Individual/Group task

Security 1.3.1.1 Define computer security. 2 periods • Conduct a study on effects of computer
security breaches on an organization
(6 periods)
1.3.2.1 Explain briefly the different threats to
computer security: • Compile the study in a portfolio
• Malicious code
• Hacking
• Natural disaster
• Theft

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2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEMS (10 WEEKS)

WEEK 7 2.1 System 2.1.1 Overview of Computer Systems

2 Periods
Concept 2.1.1.1 Define computer systems. Individual task
(6periods) 2.1.1.2 State the meaning of input, process, output and Complete a task sheet (a block diagram) on
storage. ‘The Computer System’.
2.1.1.3 Describe the information processing cycle which
includes input, process, output and storage.

WEEK 8 2.1.2 Data Representation

4 Periods
2.1.2.1 State the relationship of data representation: bit,
byte and character.
2.1.3 Introduction to Binary Coding
2.1.3.1 Explain the function of ASCII code.

WEEK 9 2.1.4 Data Measurement

2 Periods
2.1.4.1 State the units of data measurement: Identify the units used in data and clock speed
• Bit measurements.
• Byte
• Kilobyte (KB)
• Megabyte (MB)
• Gigabyte (GB)
• Terabyte (TB)

2.1.5 Clock Speed Measurement

2.1.5.1 State the units of clock speed measurement:
• Megahertz (MHz)
• Gigahertz (GHz)

WEEK 10
FIRST MID-TERM EXAMINATION

WEEK 11
FIRST MID-TERM HOLIDAY

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WEEK 12 2.2 Hardware 2.2.1 Input Devices Retrieve photos of input and output devices
(12 periods) from the Internet or other resources.
2.2.1.1 Identify the input devices used for text, graphic, 2 Periods
audio and video.
2.2.2 Output Devices
2.2.2.1 Identify the output devices used for text, graphic,
audio and video
WEEK 13 2.2.3 Motherboard Hands-on.
4 Periods
1. Teacher shows different parts and
2.2.3.1 Identify the location of the central processing unit components of the motherboard.
(CPU), expansion slots, expansion cards, RAM 2. Students identify the parts and components
slots, ports and connectors on the motherboard. of the motherboard

WEEK 14 2.2.4 Storage

4 Periods Individual task
2.2.4.1 Explain types and functions of :primary storage Differentiate between primary and
(RAM, ROM) secondary storage by completing a task
secondary storage (magnetic medium optical sheet.
medium, flash memory)
WEEK 15 & 2.3 Software 2.3.1 Operating System (OS)
4 Periods
16 (6 periods) 2.3.1.1 State the various types of OS used on different Collect information on different OS from
platforms. relevant materials or the Internet.
2.3.1.2 State the functions of OS. Collect information on different application
2.3.1.3 State the different interfaces of OS. software from relevant materials or the Internet.

2.3.2 Application Software

2.3.2.1 State the types of application software (word Collect information on different application
processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphic). software from relevant materials or the Internet.
Describe the uses of application software (word
2.3.2.2 processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphic).

2.3.3 Utility Program

2.3.3.1 Differentiate between the types and usage of utility
programmes (file management, diagnostic and file
compression).

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WEEK 17 & 18 2.3.4 Proprietary and Open Source Software 1. Find information on different types of
2 Periods
proprietary and open source OS and
2.3.4.1 Differentiate between proprietary and open source application software.
software.
2. Find, download and explore one open source
application software and give your comment.

WEEK 18 2.4 2.4.1 Personal Computer (PC) Assembling Group task

4 Periods
Installation
2.4.1.1 Assemble the components of a PC. (Refer to provided module)
(12periods)
2.4.1.2 Display cooperation in assembling the components • Assemble components.
of a PC.
• Follow step-by-step installation
instructions provided.
• Test the functionality of the PC.
WEEK 19 2.4.2 Hard Disk Partitioning and Formatting
4 Periods
2.4.2.1 Format and partition the hard disk.
WEEK 20 2.4.3 Software Installation
4 Periods
2.4.3.1 Install operating system, application software and
utility programs.
WEEK 21 2.5 2.5.1 Latest Open Source Software Available Collect related information on open source
Current software and compile it into a portfolio/digital
2.5.1.1 Explain the latest open source OS and 2 Periods
and Future portfolio.
application software available in the market.
Developme
nts
(4 periods) 2.5.2 Latest Development In ICT 2 Periods
2.5.2.1 Explain the latest ICT hardware and software
2.5.2.2 Explain pervasive computing.

WEEK 22
FIRST MID EXAMINATION
WEEK 23 & 24
FIRST MID HOLIDAY

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3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS (8 WEEKS)

WEEK 25 3.1 Basic 3.1.1 Definition Group task

Concepts of 3.1.1.1 Define computer networks.
2 Periods Cite examples in immediate environment to
Computer 3.1.1.2 Define communications.
show the importance of network and
Networks and
3.1.2 Importance of Computer Network communication.
Communicati
ons (6 3.1.2.1 State the importance of computer networks and
periods) communications.
3.1.3 Types of Networks
3.1.3.1 Define types of computer networks
• Local Area Network (LAN)
• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
• Wide Area Network (WAN)
Differentiate between the three types of computer
3.1.3.2 networks.

3.1.4 Network Architecture

2 Periods
3.1.4.1 Define two types of network architecture: Group task
• Client/Server Retrieve information on types of network
• Peer-to-Peer architectures from relevant materials and the
Internet
3.1.5 Network Topology
3.1.5.1 State three types of network topologies: Individual task
• bus Prepare a graphic representation of the
• ring different types of network topology
• star
3.1.5.2 Group Task
Differentiate between the three types of network
Retrieve information from relevant materials
topology.
and the Internet.
WEEK 26 3.1.6 Protocol
3.1.6.1 Define Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
2 Periods
Protocol (TCP/IP) as a protocol to facilitate
communication over computer network.

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3.1.7 Internet, Intranet, Extranet 2 periods

Visit Internet Provider such as TMnet and
3.1.7.1 Describe the types of network communications Mimos
technology:
• Internet
• Intranet
• Extranet

WEEK 27 3.2 Hardware 3.2.1 Devices

Individual task
Requirements
3.2.1.1 Identify the devices needed in computer network 2 Periods List the various network devices required to set
(8 periods) communication : up client/server network.
• Network Interface Card (NIC)
• Wireless Network Interface Card
• Modem (internal and external)
• Hub / Switch
• Router
• Wireless Access Point
3.2.1.2 State the functions of the following: Individual task
• Network Interface Card (NIC)
Retrieve information on the function of the
• Wireless Network Interface Card stated devices from relevant materials and the
• Modem (internal and external) Internet.
• Hub / Switch
• Router
• Wireless Access Point
3.2.2 Medium
3.2.2.1 Identify various types of cables such as Unshielded Individual task
2 Periods
Twisted Pair (UTP), Shielded Twisted Pair (STP), Label correctly pictures of different transmission
Coaxial and Fibre Optic Cable. media.
3.2.2.2 Identify various types of wireless transmission
media such as infrared, radio wave and satellite.
WEEK 28 3.3.1 Server Software 4 Periods Individual task
3.3.1.1 Define Network Operating System. Retrieve information from books and the
Internet.
3.3.1.2 Name various Network Operating System Software.

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WEEK 29 3.3 Software 3.3.2 Client Software

4 Periods
Requireme 3.3.2.1 State the functions of various client software. Group task
nts State the functions of the following:
(4 periods) • web browser (Internet Explorer,
Firefox)
• email client (Outlook Express,
Thunderbird)
• network utilities (Ping, Trace
Route)
• network file manager (Network
Neighbourhood, My Network Places)

WEEK 30 3.4 Setting 3.4.1 Installation of Network Interface Cards (NIC) Group task
Network (Refer to provided module).
3.4.1.1 Insert network interface cards (NIC). 2 Periods
Facilities 1. Insert NIC correctly.
3.4.1.2 Install drivers for the NIC. 2. Follow step-by-step installation instructions
(12 periods)
provided.

WEEK 30 - 31 3.4.2 Cable Crimping and Testing

3.4.2.1 Crimp and test UTP cable 2 Periods
• Straight cable
• Crossed cable
3.4.2.2 Create awareness of the correct way when 4 Periods
crimping a cable.

3.4.3 Configuration and Testing of Network Individual/ Group task

WEEK 32
3.4.3.1 Configure the workstation to join a Local 2 Periods Ping the server from the configured workstation.
Area Network :
• Internet Protocol (IP) Address
• Subnet Mask
• Server name
3.4.3.2 Test the network connection.

3.4.4 Share Data Individual/ Group task

• Set up a shared folder.
3.4.4.1 Create a shared folder. 2 Periods
• Save a file in the shared folder.
• Access the file in the shared folder from

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WEEK 33 - 34 3.5 Current and 3.5.1 Latest Development In Networks and Communications 6 Periods Individual task
Future
Developments
3.5.1.1 Describe Mobile Computing (specifications, • Study on any of the chosen topic and
services, frequencies) save the document in the shared folder.
(6 periods)
• Internet Technology and Services (VOIP, • Write a short report (minimum of 350
BLOG) words) and save the document in the
shared folder.
• Types of network (examples: PAN, VPN,
WLAN, WIMAX)
WEEK 35 SECOND MID-TERM EXAMINATION

WEEK 36
Hari Raya SECOND MID- TERM HOLIDAY
Aidilfitri Holiday

WEEK 37- 39
SUGGESTED REVISIONS & ASSESSMENTS

WEEK 40 - 41
FINAL EXAMINATION

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 ICT ASSESSMENTS (TO BE CONDUCTED IN THE AFTERNOON OR ANY APPLICABLE TIME)

WEEKS CONSTRUCT ASPECTS DURATION ACTIVITIES

WEEK 4
S01 Computer Security S01.1 Apply Correct Security Procedures Individual Task
Using Antivirus.
Scan virus using antivirus program.
Measures 2.00– 4.30 PM
WEEK 5

Individual task
S01.2 Apply Correct Security Procedures
Using Anti-Spyware Scan spyware using antispyware program.

WEEK 7 - 8 S02 Impact of ICT on S02.1 Locate and present information on

Individual task
Society impact of ICT on society. 2.00 – 4.30 PM
Slide Presentation on any of the topics below:
• Phishing
• Virus
- Trojan Horse
- Salami Attack
• Hacking
• Security measures
- Biometrics(Fingerprint, Iris Scan)
- Authentication

Individual task
WEEK 12 -14 S03 PC Assembling S03.1 Assemble the components of a PC
2.00 - 4.30 PM
• Assemble components.
• Follow step-by-step installation instructions
provided.
• Test the functionality of the PC.

Individual task
WEEK 15 – 17 S04 Software S04.1 Install an operating system,
2.00- 4.30 PM
Installation application software and utility Install operating system, application software
programs and utility programs.

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Individual task
WEEK 28 – 30 S06 Network Facilities S06.1 Crimp and Test UTP Cables
Setup Crimp and test UTP cable
2.00 - 4.30 PM Straight cable
Crossed cable

Create awareness of the correct way when

crimping a cable.

Individual task
WEEK 31 – 32 S06.2 Configure and Test Network
Connection Configure the workstation to join a Local Area
2.00 – 4.30 PM Network :
Internet Protocol (IP) Address
Subnet Mask
Test the network connection.
• Ping anathor workstation

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