Page 5 - My Own Workbook for CSEC Information Technology Examinations

SECTION 1
Computer Fundamentals & Information Processing
You should be able to:
1-1. explain the concept of Information Technology;
1-2. distinguish among the major types of computer systems in terms of processing
speed, storage and portability;
1-3. explain the functions of the major hardware components of a computer system; 1-4. explain how the major hardware components of a computer system interrelate; 1-5. evaluate the relative merits of cloud storage and local storage;
1-6. select appropriate input/output devices to meet the needs of specified applications; 1-7. explain the role of the different types of software in computer operation;
1-8. discuss the relative merits of the various types of user interface;
1-9. evaluate the suitability of a given computer system for a specific purpose;
1-10. troubleshoot basic computer hardware problems;
1-11. distinguish between data and information;
1-12. evaluate the reliability of information obtained from online sources;
1-13. differentiate between validation and verification of data;
1-14. identify appropriate validation and verification checks given a particular scenario;
and
1-15. select appropriate file organization for particular application.
SECTION 2
Computer Networks and Web Technologies
You should be able to:
2-1. distinguish among types of networks;
2-2. explain the functions of the basic components of a network;
2-3. assess the importance of mobile communication technologies as a component of
modern communication networks; and
2-4. explain the interrelationship among key web technology concepts.
SECTION 3
Social and Economic Impact of ICT
You should be able to:
3-1. 3-2.
3-3. 3-4. 3-5. 3-6.
outline the concepts of computer security, cybersecurity and computer misuse; assess the potential impact of computer systems misuse based on the main entities impacted;
describe suitable countermeasures to mitigate effects of identified threats;
assess the effect of automation on job security;
describe the roles of various personnel in computer-related professions; and assess the impact of information and communications technology on select fields.
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