KASNEB CPA Information Communication Technology Revision Kits

Description

GENERAL OBJECTIVE
This paper is intended to equip the candidate with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable
him/her to apply fundamental information communication technology (ICT) skills in business
LEARNING OUTCOMES
A candidate who passes this paper should be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of computer systems
• Select appropriate computer hardware and software
• Use various computer application packages
• Select various types of information systems
• Use computer networks and the Internet
CONTENT
1. Introduction to ICT
 ICT overview
 Types of ICTs
 Information centres
 Uses of ICT in business
 Impact of ICT in society
2. Computer systems
 Overview of a computer system
 Evolution of computers
 Elements of a computer system
3. Computer hardware
 Overview
 Input devices
 Output devices
 Processing devices
 Storage devices
 Communication devices
 Factors that determine the processing power of a computer
 Selection and acquisition of computer hardware
4. Computer software
 Overview of computer software
 System software
 Application software
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 Other utility software
 Computer programming languages
 Selection and acquisition of computer software
5. Introduction to operating systems
 Overview of an operating system
 Functions of an operating system
 Types of operating systems
 Computer booting
 Selection and acquisition of operating systems
6. Computer files
 Elements of a computer file
 Types of computer files
 Basic file design and storage
 File organisation
 File access methods
7. An overview of application packages
Word processing
 Features of word processor
 Formatting and editing text
 Creating and formatting tables
Spreadsheets
 Features of a spreadsheet program
 Formatting and editing spreadsheet
 Formulas and functions
 Charts and graphs
Presentation software
 Features of presentation program
 Typing and formatting text in slide
 Slide show
 Computerised accounting software
 Capturing data
 Features of accounting software
8. Overview of information systems
 Systems overview
 Information systems
 Components of an information system
 Role of information systems in an organisation
 Classification of information systems
 Types of information systems
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 Overview of information systems security and controls
9. Computer networks
 Computer networks concepts
 Computer network hardware and software
 Data transmission media
 Types of computer networks
 Advantages and limitations of networking
10. The Internet
 Applications of Internet
o Using search engines
o E-mails
o Electronic communication
 Introduction to the Internet
 Internet services – e -mails, WWW, instant messaging
 Searching for information on the Internet
 Internet service providers (ISPs)
 Applications of internet
 Impact of internet on society
11. Emerging issues and trends