Paper 0611 551 04A

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

This unit describes the competencies required to apply information and communication technology. It involves determining appropriate computer software and hardware, applying security measures to data, hardware, software, and networks, using computer applications in processing data, and operating computer networks and the internet at the workplace.

On completion, a candidate should be able to

Determine appropriate computer software and hardware
Apply security measures to data, hardware, software, and networks
Use computer applications in processing data
Operate computer network and internet

Content

1
Determine appropriate computer software and hardware
Determine appropriate computer software and hardware
1. 1.1
  Concepts of ICT
2. 1.2
  Functions of ICT
3. 1.3
  History of computers
4. 1.4
  Components of a computer
5. 1.5
  Classification of computers
2
Apply security measures to data, hardware, software, and networks
Apply security measures to data, hardware, software, and networks
1. 2.1
  Cyber security principles
2. 2.2
  Laws governing the protection of ICT
3. 2.3
  Asset identification and classification
4. 2.4
  Threat and vulnerability assessment
5. 2.5
  Application of data security controls
6. 2.6
  Monitoring and measuring security controls
3
Use computer applications in processing data
Use computer applications in processing data
1. 3.1
  Computer applications for data pro- cessing and communication
2. 3.2
  Data processing
3. 3.3
  Data formatting
4. 3.4
  Data manipulation, storage, and retrieval
5. 3.5
  Data protection
4
Operate com- puter network and internet
Operate com- puter network and internet
1. 4.1
  Functions of Computer networks
2. 4.2
  Network and internet infrastructure
3. 4.3
  Network configurations
4. 4.4
  Uses of internet