Basic Concepts of Information Technology

Overview/Description
To introduce and discuss Information Technology (IT) concepts relating to computers, their components, and their role in business, the workplace, and everyday life

Target Audience
End users wanting to become familiar with IT concepts; end users wanting to attain competency in the use of computers; end users wanting to attain competency in the use of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, web browsing, and e-mail applications; end users wanting to attain an ECDL or ICDL certification or equivalent; staff of businesses and public bodies needing to attain certification in computer proficiency; university or other students needing to attain a basic IT qualification; staff of public bodies or organizations seeking to reskill themselves for the technology-based workplace; staff at universities, schools, or other training centers teaching computer literacy skills

Prerequisites
No prerequisites

Expected Duration
280 Minutes

Objectives:

Basic Concepts of Information Technology

  • explain what Information Technology is and describe the types of computers.
  • identify the components of a desktop computer and explain what they are used for.
  • distinguish between input and output devices and explain how they work.
  • identify the components of a desktop computer.
  • explain how computer memory operates and describe types of data storage devices.
  • describe how computer operating systems and application software work.
  • describe various forms of computer networks and explain how network hardware and software work.
  • identify the components of a computer network.
  • describe the development of the Internet, the World Wide Web, and electronic mail.
  • discuss how Information Technology (IT) is used in business and everyday life.
  • describe recommended health and safety procedures for working with computers.
  • identify common risks to data security, list some of the ways to avoid data loss, and discuss the implications of computer viruses.
  • describe how to implement good Information Technology (IT) safety and security procedures.
  • discuss the implications of software copyyright and data-protection legislation.


    • Course Number: 116304_eng