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  • Some General Concepts
    • What is ICT?
    • Data and Information
    • What is a System?
    • What is a Computer?
    • Bits and Bytes
  • 1. Types and Components of Computers
    • Hardware and Software
    • Main Computer Components
    • What is an Operating System?
    • User Interfaces
    • Types of Computer
  • 2. Input and Output Devices
    • Input - Keyboards
    • Input - Pointing Devices
    • Input - Audio / Visual Devices
    • Input - Card Readers
    • Input - Reading Text / Codes
    • Input - Sensors
    • Input - Remote Control
    • Output - Audio / Visual
    • Output - Printing / Plotting
    • Output - Control Actuators
  • 3. Storage Devices and Media
    • What is Data Storage?
    • Backing Storage vs Main Memory
    • Storage Media & Devices
    • Accessing Stored Data
    • Data Storage Capacity
    • Data Access Speeds
    • Magnetic Storage Devices / Media
    • Optical Storage Devices / Media
    • Solid-State Storage Devices
    • Backing Up Data
  • 4. Computer Networks
    • What is a Network?
    • Why Use Networks?
    • Why Not Use Networks?
    • Computers in a Network
    • Types of Network
    • LAN Topologies
    • Networking Hardware
    • The Internet
    • Intranets
    • Setting Up a Small Network
    • Network & Data Security
  • 5. Data Type and Organisation
    • Different Data Types
    • Data Organisation
    • Types of Database
    • Analogue and Digital Data
  • 6. The Effects of Using ICT
    • Social Effects of ICT
    • Health Effects of ICT
    • Safety Issues with ICT
    • Hacking and Hackers
    • Malware and Viruses
    • Software Copyright
    • Internet Developments
    • Internet Use Issues
  • 7.1 ICT Use in Everyday Life
    • Communicating Ideas
    • Handling Data
    • Measuring Things
    • Controlling Things On the Screen
    • Controlling Real-World Things
    • Modelling Things
  • 7.2 ICT Use in the Workplace
    • Modes of Computer Use
    • Preventing Data Misuse
    • Communication Systems
    • Publicity & Corporate Image
    • Expert Systems
    • Manufacturing Products
    • Booking Systems
    • Banking & Payment Systems
    • Payroll Processing
    • Retail (Selling) Systems
    • Stock Control Systems
    • Medical & Hospital Systems
    • School Management Systems
    • Library Systems
  • 8 Systems Analysis & Design
    • What is Systems Analysis?
    • Researching the Present System
    • Analysing the Present System
    • Designing a New System
    • Testing the New System
    • Documenting the New System
    • Implementing the New System
    • Evaluating the New System
• Practical Advice
  • Communication (E-Mail & Web)
    • Sending E-Mail
    • Searching a Website
    • Downloading Files
  • Document Production (Word-Processing)
  • Data Manipulation (Databases)
  • Integration (Combining Stuff)
  • Output Data (Printing & Exporting)
  • Data Analysis (Spreadsheets)
  • Website Authoring
  • Presentation Authoring (Slideshows)
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