COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Introduction to Computers (definition, characteristics & uses), Evolution of computers, System unit (memory, ALU & control unit), Input / Output devices, Storage devices( Memory- primary & secondary).

Introduction to Software, its type (system, application &j utility); Programming languages (machine, assembly & high-level), Language processors (assembler, compiler & interpreter).

Introduction to Data Processing: Elements of Data Processing, Data Processing Activities.

Concept of Operating System, Introduction to Windows, features (Desktop & its components, the window, the application window(various bars), the document window, the dialog window, the icons, Getting Help).

Windows explorer; Control panel, Setting wallpaper, screen saver, background.

Creating a folder, Compressing/ Zipping files (WinZip), Virus & Antivirus.

Computer and Networks, Need for networking, Components of network, modem, types of networks (LAN, WAN, hybrid networks), Structuring of Networks (Server Based, Client Based& Peer-to-Peer)

Introduction to Internet, Uses of internet, Website, Web browsers, WWW, E-mail, Sending Email, Attaching files with E-mail.

Chatting & Conferencing; Using Search engines, using Boolean operators in Searching, Introduction to Meta search Engines, making use of web resources; Blogs: Introduction, Types of blogs, blogging consequences, social networking sites.

Basic Security Concepts: Threats to Users( Identity Theft, Loss of Privacy), Virus & Worms, Cookies, Spam, Firewall.

E - Commerce An introductions, Concepts, Advantages and disadvantages, Technology in E- Commerce, Internet & E-business, Applications, Electronic Payment Systems: Introduction, Types of Electronic Payment Systems .