Fundamentals of Computer and Information Technology

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DETAILED CONTENTS

1.   Fundamentals of Computer

       Historical evolution of computers, Generations of computers, Classification of computers-based on size, processor, Usefulness of Computers. Applications of computers, Block Diagram along its components and characteristics, Interaction between the CPU, Memory Input/output devices, function of CPU Performance, Recognize the current family of CPUs Performance, Recognize the current family of CPUs used in Computers, Types of Memory-RAM ROM, Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, Disk, Joysticks,Storage Devices,Floppy Disk, CD,DVD,Pen drive, Trackballs, Printers, Types of Printers, Scanner, Modem, Video, Sound cards, Speakers.

2.   Data Representation

Definition of Information, Difference between data and information, importance of Binary Number System, Various Number Systems, Conversion from Decimal to Binary, Conversion from Binary to Decimal, Binary number into Hexadecimal Number, Hexadecimal Number into Binary Number System, Memory Addressing and its Importance, ASCII and EBCDIC coding System.

 

3.   DOS & Windows Operating Systems

Hardware and Software, Types of Softwares , Indtroduction and need of operating system. Types of Operating System, DOS operating system, Types of DOS operating system as a resource manager;BIOS;System utilities –Editor, Loader, Linker, File Manager.Concept of GUI and CUI standards.Directories and files, wild cards,autoexec.at, config.says, features of Window desktop, components of Window, function of each component of Window, method of starting a program using start button, Understand maximize, minimize, restore down and close  button, uses of file and folder, method of viewing the contents of each component of Window, method of starting a program using start button, Understand maximize, minimize, restore down and close button, uses of file and folder, method of viewing the contents of hard disk drive using explore option, control panel, disk defragmentation installation and uninstallation of the application software.

 

4.   Fundamentals of Internet

          Concepts of computer Network, Client Server Model, Peer to Peer Model, Networking Devices: Switch, Router, Hub, bridge, Gateway, LAN, MAN,WAN,Topology,Internet, Extranet, Bridge internet service provider and its relevance, role of the modem in accessing the internet, installation procedure of a MODEM using control panel, purpose of web browser software, URL, URI, URN, WWW, FTP, HTTP, RDC(Remote Desktop Connection), Telnet, Email, process of sending and receiving e-mail, transmission modes, IP address and its format, MAC Address, DNS, search engines, social network sites, internet security, Firewall, Cloud Computing and its services.