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Introduction to Computing
Introduction to Computing CICT Section 1 is a KASNEB course. It is a foundational course for students studying to become system security analysts, computing advisors, etc.
Download free Introduction to Computing CICT Section 1 PDF notes and past papers now for the new KASNEB syllabus 2021.
KASNEB CICT Section 1 Introduction to Computing New Syllabus 2021 covers the following topics:
- Introduction to information communication technology (ICT) – Elements of a computer system – Types of computers – Evolution of computers – Computer peripherals and interfaces – Uses of computer systems
- Computer hardware – Input devices – Processing devices – Memory – Storage devices – Output devices – Communication devices – Components of a computer system – Primary storage devices – Secondary storage devices and media – Input/output devices – Communication devices – Selection of computer hardware
- Computer software – Systems software – Application software – User interface – Selection of computer software
- Computer start up/booting – Sources of power – Power protection – Booting – BIOS and BIOS setup
- Software installation – Installation procedures – Types of installations – Installers – Uninstalling software – Configuration
- Keyboard and mouse skills – Types of keyboards – Keyboard layout – Typing skills – Keyboard ergonomics – Mouse skills
- Number systems, computer arithmetic and set theory – Computer codes (BCD, ASCII and EBCDIC) – Zoned decimal and packed decimal formats – Number systems – Number systems conversions – Binary arithmetic – Sets and set theory
- Data processing cycle – Introduction to data processing – Data input, output and control – File organization and access – Data collection methods – Data capture methods – Methods of data processing – Data processing systems – Data processing modes – Data hierarchy
- Logic, truth tables and circuits – Conjunction – Disjunction – Negation – Proportions and truth tables – Tautologies and contradictions – Logical equivalence – Conditional and bi-conditional statements – Arguments and logical implications – Simplification of logic circuits: Boolean expressions, AND-OR circuits
- Basic computer networking – Networking terms – Components of computer networks – Types of computer networks – Advantages and disadvantages of networking – Internet use and benefits
- Basic troubleshooting – Hardware errors – Hardware troubleshooting techniques – Software errors – Hardware troubleshooting tools – Software trouble shooting techniques – Software troubleshooting tools
We advise KASNEB students to prepare for CICT Section 1 exams adequately and have a proper grasp of the units.
Additionally, students taking other courses like Certified Secretaries (CS), Certified Investments and Financial Analysts (CIFA), Certified Public Accountants (CPA), among other KASNEB certified courses will find these resources helpful.
CICT students taking this course are equipped with the necessary skills to become competent professional system analysts, system security advisors and practitioners both in public and private sectors. They are exposed to basic computing skills.
Many students have and colleges have benefited from the resources offered by the Pass Exams Team.
Other units or courses in CICT Section 1 include:
After completion of KASNEB CICT Section 1, the student is well equipped with skills and is on a career path to advancing to CICT Section 2 which has the following units:
Download free KASNEB CICT Section 2 PDF notes and past papers now.
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