Physical Parts of a Computer

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• State and explain various physical parts of a computer

Definition of a computer

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. Define a computer
2. Differentiate between data and information
3. Explain the unique characteristics of computer as a data processing tool

Classification of Computers Lesson I

By the end of this lesson you should be able to:

• Classify computers according to their physical sizes

Classification of Computers Lesson II

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. Classify computers according to purpose
2. Explain each of the category of computers above

Classification of Computers Lesson III

By the end of the lesson, you should be able:

Classify computers as either digital , analog or hybrid.

Historical Development of Computers

Objectives

By the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

• Describe the historical development of mechanical computer

Computer Laboratory

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. Define computer laboratory
2. State the factors that should be considered when setting up a computer lab
3. State and explain measures to protect the computers and computer users

Hands-on Skills Lesson I

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Define booting
• Differentiate between cold and warm booting
• Describe the booting process
• Demonstrate the starting of a computer
• Demonstrate the steps of shutting down a computer

Hands-on Skills Lesson II

By the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

• state and explain various categories of keys on a computer keyboard
• Give examples of the above categories
• type while observing the typing guidelines

Hands-on Skills Lesson III

By the end the lesson you should be able to :

1. Perform the four mouse operations
2. Define the four mouse operation terminologies

Definition of a Computer System

Lesson Objectives

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

1. Define a computer system
2. State and explain the components of  a Computer System

Computer Hardware Lesson I

Lesson Objectives

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

1. Define input devices
2. Describe variuos types of input devices

Computer Hardware Lesson III

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson you should be able to:

1. State and explain various special purpose memories
2. Define software
3. classify software into various categories

Introduction to Operating Systems

By the end of this lesson you should be able:

• Define an Operating System
• State and explain functions of operating systems

Networking and Data Communication Terminologies

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

• Define networking terminologies

Data Communication

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

• Define data communication terminologies

Modes of Data Communication

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

• State and define the three modes of data Communication

Types of Computer Networks

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

• Identify and describe types of computer networks

Purpose and Limitations of Networking

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

• explain the purpose of a computer network
• explain the limitations of computer network

Computer Programming and Description of Terms

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

• Define programming
• Define programming language
• Describe terms used in programming

Levels of Programming Languages

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

• Classify programming languages as of various levels

Data Communication Media Lesson I

By the end of this lesson you should be able to:

• To define data communication media
• Describe different types of bounded communication media

Data Communication Medial Lesson II

By the end of the lesson you should be abe to:

• Describe fibre optics
• Explain how fibre optic transmit data
• state various types of fibre op[tic

Types of Operating System

By the end of the lesson you should be able to :

• Classify operating systems according to numbers of users, user interface and number of tasks
• Describe operating systems in each of the above classes.

Network Topologies

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

1. Describe bus, ring, and star topologies
2. state the advantages and disadvantages of each topology

Choosing an Operating System

By end of the lesson you should be able to:

• state factors considered when selecting an operating system

Internet Interconnectivity Requirements

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

• Describe various internet connectivity requirements

Definition of Terms used in Internet

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

• State and explain the meaning of various internet terminologies:

Effects of ICT on Employment Lesson I

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

• Describe the effects of ICT on Employment

Introduction to Word Processors

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

• Define word processors
• List examples of word processors
• State and explain advantages of electronic word processors

Network Software

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• state the network application software
• state and explain the seven layers of OSI model

Security Threats and Controls

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

• Define data security
• Identify security threats and control measures

Security Threats and Controls

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

• state control measures against hardware failure
• state and explain threats from malicious programs
• state the control measures against malicious programs

Career Opportunities in ICT Lesson I

By the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

• Describe career opportunities in ICT

Career Opportunities in ICT Lesson II

By the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

• Describe various career opportunities in ICT

Conflict resolution

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Application Areas of ICT

By the end of this lesson you should be able to : *To explain how ICT is used in accounting systems

System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

-to describe system development process

Introduction

To define data and information

DEFINITION OF TERMS

To define various terms used in data representation

Bits It is a binary digit which can either be 0 or 1 Byte A group of 8 bits used to represent a character e.g. 110110012 is one byte. Nibble A group of four binary digits i.e. half a byte

Data Signals

To describe various types of signals

AMPLITUDE,FREQUENCY ,PERIODIC TIME,WAVELENGTH

-To define :amplitude,frequency,periodic time and wavelength -To describe data representation in a telephone line

Physical Parts of a Computer

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Databases

By the end of this lesson you should  be able to:

1. Define a database
2. Disadvantages of manual database
3. Define a database management system
4. State examples of DBMS softwares
5. State functions a database management system software
6. State database models
7. State features of a database management software
8. Create a database using microsoft access

Desktop Publishing

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

1. Define publishing
2. Define Desktop Publishing
3. State examples of desktop publishing software
4. State the purposes of a DTP software
5. State the advantages of DTP's Over Word Processors
6. Describe features of a DTP
7. Design a publication using a DTP

Computer Network Security

1. Define Network Security
2. Explain the three elements of security
3. Explain various types of security
4. Explain security control measures

BUSINESS AND ITS ENVIRONMENT

1. Explain the meaning and purpose of a business
2. Identify various business activities
3. Identify various types of business environments
4. Explain how the various business environments influence a business.

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS STUDIES

Objectives: By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of Business studies
2. Explain the importance of Business studies in society.

SATISFACTION OF HUMAN WANTS

By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of entrepreneurship
2. Discuss the importance of entrepreneurship to an economy
3. Describe characteristics of an entrepreneur
4. Generate business ideas
5. Identify a business opportunity
6. Evaluate a business opportunity
7. Explain the need for a business plan
8. Discuss factors that influence entrepreneurship practices in Kenya
9. Discuss the causes of business success
10. Recognize the need for ethical practices in business

FORMS OF BUSINESS UNITS

By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:

1. Identify the various forms of business units.
2. Explain the characteristics of each form of business unit.
3. Discuss the formation and management of each form of business unit.
4. Discuss the sources of capital of each form of business unit.
5. Discuss the role of stock exchange as a market for securities.
6. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each form of business unit.
7. Recognize the circumstances under which each form of business units may be dissolved.

Discuss trends in business ownership

THE OFFICE

GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS

BY THE END OF THE TOPIC, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

• Explain reasons for government involvement in the business.
• Explain how the government gets involved in the business.
• Discuss the merits and demerits of government involvement in the business.
•  Discuss the importance of consumer protection.

TRANSPORT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning and importance of transport to business.
2. Explain the essential elements of transport.
3. Describe the modes and means of transport.
4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each means of transport.
5. Discuss the factors that influence the choice of appropriate means of transport.
6. Discuss trends of transport.

COMMUNICATION

By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:

  a) explain the meaning and importance of communication

  b) describe the lines of communication

  c) explain the essence of effective communication

  d) discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each means of communication

  e) discuss the factors that influence the choice of an appropriate means of communication

  f)  identify the barriers to effective communication

  g) discuss services that facilitate communication
  h) discuss trends in communication.

WAREHOUSING

By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:

a) explain the meaning and importance of warehousing to business

b) discuss the essentials of a warehouse

c) identify the various types of warehouse

d) explain the advantages and disadvantages of each type of warehouse.

INSURANCE

By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:

   a) explain meaning and concept of insurance

   b) discuss the meaning and importance of insurance

   c) explain terms used in insurance

   d) explain the principles of insurance

   e) distinguish between the classes of insurance

   f)  explain the meaning of re-insurance and co-insurance

   g) describe procedures of obtaining an insurance policy

   h) describe the procedure of making an insurance claim.

PRODUCT PROMOTION

By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:

a) explain the meaning of a product

b) explain the meaning and importance of product promotion

c) explain the various methods of product promotion

d) explain the advantages and disadvantages of each method of product promotion

e) discuss factors that influence the choice of promotion method

f) recognize the need for ethical practices in product promotion

g) discuss trends in product promotion.

THEORY OF THE FIRM

By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:

a) distinguish between a firm and an industry

b) discuss the factors which influence the decision on what goods and services to produce

c) describe the criteria of determining the size of a firm

d) explain the factors that influence the location of a firm

e) discuss advantages and disadvantages of localization and delocalization of firms

f)  discuss the economies and diseconomies of scale.

g) justify the reasons for the existence of small firms

h) discuss the implications of production activities on the environment and community health

i)  recognize the need for maintaining a healthy environment.

CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION

By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:

  a) explain the meaning of distribution

  b) describe the various channels of distribution

  c) discuss the role of intermediaries in the distribution chain

  d) discuss the factors which may influence the choice of a distribution channel.

NATIONAL INCOME

By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:

  a) explain the meaning of national income

  b) describe the circular flow of income

  c) explain the methods of measuring national income

  d) explain the problems encountered in measuring national income

  e) discuss the uses of national income statistics

  f)  discuss the factors that influence the level of national income.

THE CASHBOOKS AND THE LEDGER

By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:

• explain the meaning and purpose of a ledger
•  explain the concept of double entry
• explain the meaning and format of a ledger account
• explain the rules of recording business transaction in ledger accounts
•  record business transactions in various ledger accounts
• describe the procedure of balancing a ledger account
• balance of a ledger account
•  extract a trial balance from ledger account balance
•  explain the purposes and limitations of a trial balance
• classify accounts
• discuss the various types of ledgers.
• explain the meaning and purpose of a cash book
•    distinguish between the basic types of cash books
•    explain the term contra entry
•   prepare the various cash books.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:

  a) identify the various financial statements

  b) explain the importance of each of the financial statements

  c) explain the concept of trading period

  d) prepare simple Financial Statements

  e) explain the various types of capital

  f)  calculate basic ratios from financial statements

  g) explain the importance of each of the basic financial ratios

Spreadsheets

Outline

Introduction to spreadsheets

Introduction to MS Excel

Formatting 

Creating  formula 

Functions

CAT I (Take away)

Functions II

Functions III

Functions IV

Cat II 

Charts 

Data Analysis

Spreadsheets

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Spreadsheets

Excel Continued

Data Processing

Definition of the terms:

Data, information and data processing

Data processing cycle

Data collection

i)  stages of data collection

ii) methods of data collection

Data input

Processing

Output

Description of errors in the data processing

• Transcription errors
• Transposition

Data Integrity

• Accuracy
• Timeliness
• Relevance

Data processing methods

• Manual/conventional
• Mechanical
• Electronic

Computer files

• Elements of computer file
• Logical and physical files

Types of computer processing file

• Master
• Transaction
• Report
• Sort
• Backup
• Reference

File organization methods

• Sequential
• Random/direct
• Serial
•  Indexed sequential

Electronic Data processing modes

• Online
• Distributed
• Time-sharing
• Batch processing
• Multi-processing
• Multi-programming/multitasking
• Interactive processing
• Real-time

Program Development

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

• List the stages in program development
• Describe
  • program recognition
  • program definition
  • Program design
  • Program coding
  • program testing
  • Program implementation and maintenance

System Development

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

• Describe various methods of system Development
• Describe structured system development method