Commonwealth Computer Navigator's Certificate/Milestone 3/Curriculum mapping/Module 1 mapping

Module 1: mapping

Use the ECDL syllabus V4.0 document for the detailed explanation of the knowledge requirements for each knowledge area listed below. The mapping information below is taken directly from ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0.

Under each syllabus item please list and create links to the materials within the Open ICDL content or indicate if there is a 'gap'.

Module 1 Concepts of Information Technology (IT) requires the candidate to have an understanding of some of the main concepts of IT at a general level. The candidate is required to understand the make-up of a personal computer in terms of hardware and software and to understand some of the concepts of Information Technology (IT) such as data storage and memory. The candidate shall also understand how information networks are used within computing and be aware of the uses of computer-based software applications in everyday life. The candidate shall appreciate health and safety issues as well as some environmental factors involved in using computers. The candidate shall be aware of some of the important security and legal issues associated with using computers.

1.1 General Concepts

• 1.1.1 Hardware, Software,Information Technology
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• 1.1.2 Types of Computer
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• 1.1.3 Main Parts of a PersonalComputer
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• 1.1.4 Computer Performance
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1.2 Hardware

• 1.2.1 Central Processing Unit
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• 1.2.2 Memory
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• 1.2.3 Input Devices
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• 1.2.4 Output Devices
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• 1.2.5 Input/Output Devices
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• 1.2.6 Storage Devices
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1.3 Software

• 1.3.1 Types of Software
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• 1.3.2 Operating System Software
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• 1.3.3 Applications Software
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• 1.3.4 Graphical User Interface
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• 1.3.5 Systems Development
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1.4 Information Networks

• 1.4.1 LAN, WAN
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• 1.4.2 Intranet, Extranet
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• 1.4.3 The Internet
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• 1.4.4 The Telephone Network in Computing
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1.5 The Use of IT in Everyday Life

• 1.5.1 Computers at Work
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• 1.5.2 Electronic World
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1.6 Health and Safety,Environment

• 1.6.1 Ergonomics
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• 1.6.2 Health Issues
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• 1.6.3 Precautions
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• 1.6.4 The Environment
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1.7 Security

• 1.7.I Information Security
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• 1.7.2 Computer Viruses
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1.8 Copyright and the Law

• 1.8.1 Copyright
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• 1.8.2 Data Protection Legislation
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