Module 1 - Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
      The ECDL 5 - Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tutorial takes you step by step through Information and Communication Technology concepts as per Module 1 of the ECDL 5 Syllabus.      
      ICT Concepts      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Identify the Function of a Computer;
2. Distinguish Main Computer Components;
3. Understand Hardware and Software;
4. Recognise Common Storage Devices;
5. Identify Common Input and Output Devices.		      
      Information Networks      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Identify Information Networks;
2. Distinguish LAN, WAN and WLAN;
3. Understand the Internet;
4. Recognise Internet Services;
5. Identify Virtual Communities;
6. Understand Dangers of Personal Information;
7. Identify Service Providers;
8. Know Methods of Internet Connection.
     
      Hardware      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Identify the Function of Hardware;
2. Understand the CPU;
3. Recognise Keys on the Keyboard;
4. Identify Common Input Devices;
5. Understand Monitors;
6. Recognise Common Output Devices.		      
      Computers in Everyday Life      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Understand Home Computing;
2. Identify Productivity Software;
3. Understand Computer Use in Business;
4. Understand Computer Use in Government;
5. Understand Computers Use in Education;
6. Understand Computer Use in Hospitals;
7. Be Familiar with E-Commerce;
8. Understand Purchasing On-line.		      
      Storage      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Understand Data Storage;
2. Identify Memory and Storage;
3. Recognise Common Storage Media;
4. Understand Uses of Storage Media.		      
      Health, Safety and Environment      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Know Common Ergonomic Practices;
2. Recognise Computing Health Risks;
3. Identify Computer Safety Precautions;
4. Know Environmental Issues in Computing.		      
      Software      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Identify Software;
2. Understand Operating Systems;
3. Identify Application Software;
4. Understand Systems Development.		      
      Security, Copyright and the Law      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Identify Security Issues;
2. Recognise the Need for Backups;
3. Understand the Implication of Theft;
4. Understand Computer Viruses;
5. Know Preventative Virus Measures;
6. Recognise Licence Agreements;
7. Understand Copyright Issues;
8. Understand the Data Protection Act.		      
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