Information and Communication Technology notes: KNEC Diploma

Introduction
This module unit is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge; skills and attitudes to enable him/her appreciate and apply Information Communication Technology in the research, design, production and marketing of industrial components. Upon completion of the module unit, trainees will be able to use various computer packages in work places and in their daily life.
By the end of the unit is a list of teaching/learning activities, teaching/learning resources and evaluation methods that may be applied in the implementation of the syllabus unit. The list is not exhaustive and the instructor is encouraged to explore other suitable methods.
These are the topics covered in KNEC ICT Module I notes

Topic 1: Introduction to ICT
Topic 2: Computer Hardware
Topic 3: Computer Software
Topic 4: Operating system
Topic 5: Data security and Control
Topic 6: Word Processing
Topic 7: Spread Sheets
Topic 8: Database
Topic 9: Computer networking and internet
Topic 10: Desktop Publishing
Topic 11: Presentation Package
Topic 12: Emerging issues and trends in ICT

After passing this module unit, the trainee is be able to:

Recognize the need for the development of computer hardware and software
Recognize the role of computer hardware and software
Apply security measures to protect data, hardware and software in a fully automated office environment
Apply internet and email in research and communication
Use internet and email in a fully automated office environment
Adapt to emerging issues in information communication and technology