Topic outline

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  General

  Module 1, Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  

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  Topic 1

  Hardware Concepts

  • Understand the term hardware Lesson
  • Understand what a personal computer is Lesson
  • Identify common handheld portable digital devices Lesson
  • Identify the main parts of a computer Lesson
  • Identify common input and output ports Lesson
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  Topic 2

  Computer Performance

  • Know some of the factors that impact on a computer’s performance Lesson
  • The development of the PC exercise Quiz
  • Know that the speed (operating frequency) of the CPU is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). Lesson
  • General concepts - review questions (marked by a tutor) Quiz
  • Optional further reading
  • Choosing a computer - some tips Page
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  Topic 3

  Memory and Storage

  • Know what computer memory is Lesson
  • Know storage capacity measurements: bit, byte, KB, MB, GB, TB. Lesson
  • Know the main types of storage media Lesson
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  Topic 4

  Glossaries

  • Module 1 Glossary
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