Essentials of Infocomm Technology: Spotted Sections For IT1106 2008 Semester 2 Exam
Chapter 1:
- Data, Knowledge, Processing and Information Diagram and Relationship
- Components of a PC: Input,Output,System unit, Communications Device and Storage Device
- Advantages & Disadvantages of Using A PC
- Essential Elements of Information Processing System
- Difference Between Single & Multi-user System
- 12 Different Types of Websites
- Services Found On The Internet
- Search Engine & Its Purpose
- E-commerce: Definition and Types
- Difference Between System Software & Application Software
- Ways Software Are Distributed
- Types of Application In A PDA/Business Software
- Web-based Software: Definition & Its Advantages Over Installed Software
- Types of Applications Used For Communication
- Components Of The Motherboard
- Primary Memory / Random Access Memory
- CMOS: Is It Volatile/Non-Volatile? Why?
- What Is A Port? Eg: SCSI, MIDI,USB, FireWire, Infrared & Bluetooth
- Components Of A Cpu: Processor, Co-processor, ALU, System Clock
- Phases Of The Machine Cycle: Fetch -> Decode -> Execute -> Store
Chapter 5:
- Different Types Of Multimedia Input Devices
- Display Quality of A CRT Monitor: Resolution, Pixel/Dot Pitch, Refresh Rate
- Measurement of Data Storage: Eg 1024kb = 1mb, 1024mb = 1gb, 1024gb = 1tb
- Characteristics of Storage Media (Pyramid Figure)
- Utilities: Definition & Examples
- Types of Operating Systems: Single-user, Multi-user, Single-tasking, Multi-tasking
- Difference Between A Cold & A Warm Boot
- Difference Between Multi-tasking & Multi-processing
- Understanding What Memory Management Is And Its Activities
- Types of Utilities: Firewall, Disk Scanner, Disk Defragmenter, Backup & Restore
- What Is A Language Translator? What Are The 2 Types of A Language Translator
- Communications Protocol
- Definition Of A Local Area Network
- Difference Between Peer-to-Peer & Client/Server LANs
- Types of Network Topologies & Diagrams: Bus, Ring & Star
- Types of Wireless Transmission Media: Broadcast, Cellular, Microwave, Space Station, Infrared
- What Is Prototyping?
- When Should A Prototype Be Used? Why?
- 4 Types of Tests Under Implementation Phase: USIA==> Unit, System, Integration, Acceptance
- Difference Between Low-Level & High-Level Programming Languages? Examples To Be Given As Well.
- 3 Types of Control Structures: Sequence, Repetition/Iteration & Selection
- Types Of Programming Errors: Syntax, Logic & Runtime
- Data Hierarchy: Bit, Byte, Field, Record, Datafile, Database
- Types of Data Validation: Alphabetic/Numeric/Alphanumeric, Consistency, Mandatory, Range Check, Check Digit
- Advantages & Disadvantages Of Using A Database Management System (DBMS)
- Features of A Database Management System: Data Dictionary/Repository, Data Retrieval & Maintenance, Data Security, Backup & Recovery
- Types of Data Model: Networked Data Model, Hierarchical Data Model, Object-oriented Data Model, Relational Data Model & Multidimensional Data Model
- Advantage Of Using A Multidimensional Data Model Over A Relational Data Model
- Types of Computer Threats: Virus, Worm, Trojan Horse
- Prevention Against Computer Threats: Antivirus, Firewall, Scanning of E-mail Attachments & Downloaded Files, Setting Of Macro Security Level In Programs
- What Is Content Filtering?
- How To Prevent Unauthorized Access To Information? 2 Factor Authentication: Possessed Object & PIN
- How To Protect Against Hackers? Intrusion Detection System, Access Control & Audit Trail
- Cookies & Their Relation To User Privacy
- Information Privacy: Adware, Spyware, Spam & Phishing
- 4 Categories Of Users: Executive Management, Middle Management, Operational Management & Non-Management Employees
- Common Integrated Information Systems: HRIS, TPS, MIS, CRM, DSS & Expert System
- Virtual Private Network
- 4 Types Of Backup: Full, Incremental, Selective & Differential
- Enterprise Hardware: RAID & Blade Server
Chapter 12:
- Trends In Hardware: Accessories, Storage, Next Generation Computers & Others
