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Foundation This course is a comprehensive introduction to ICT, Information and Communication Technology, covering a wide range of fundamental topics related to ICT. It can be a great way to enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of technology. ICT Foundation course at the IGCSE level can provide you with a strong foundation in ICT concepts and skills, which can be valuable for further education or pursuing careers in fields related to technology, computer science, or information systems.
Section 1: Types and components of computer systems IntroductionWhat is ICT. Identify main components of computer systems. Hardware and Software.
Identify internal hardware such as:MotherboardCPURAM ROMInternal storage devices(HDD)/(SSD)sound cardvideo cardIdentify external hardware such as:Input devicesOutput devicesSecondary storage devices Information Processing CycleSoftware: Identify different types of software. Operating systemUtility programsCompilerLinkersDevice DriverHCI- Human-Computer -Interface:Identify Types of computer systemSection 2: Impact of emerging technologies Artificial intelligence ( A. I)Vision EnhancementBio-metricsRoboticsQuantum CryptographyComputer Assisted Translation (CAT)3D and Holographic ImagingVirtual Reality.
Section 3: Types of Input DevicesManual input KeyboardsPointing devicesInputting Images:Inputting Sound & MusicDirect input systemsMagnetic ink character recognition (MICR)Optical mark recognition (OMR)Optical character recognition (OCR)Radio Frequency ID Reader (RFID)Magnetic stripe readersChip-and-PIN readersBarcode readersSensors Temperature sensorsPressure sensorsLight sensorsMoisturepH(potential of Hydrogen)Section 4: Types of Output DevicesMonitorsPrintersPlotters3D PrintersSpeakersControl Device Section 5: Storage Devices and MediaMagnetic mediaOptical mediaSolid-State mediaBackups and ArchivesSection 6: NetworksUnderstand what a computer communication is, and the basic elements of a communication system. Understand what a computer network is, network strategy, and network servers. Identify types of network and the characteristics of Local Area Network (LAN), and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
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