INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

SCHEME OF WORK 2014

FORM 4

WEEK
WEEK 1
(02/01 -03/01)

1.0
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
TOPICS AND SCOPE
LEARNING OUTCOME
1.1 Introduction to Information
Technology
(4 periods)

&

Learners should be able to:

1.1.1
Define Information Technology in
general.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
1.
2.

1.1.2 Discuss the roles of IT in everyday life:

o Education
o Banking
o Industry
o Commerce.

WEEK 2
(06/01-10/01)

3.

1.2 Computer Ethics and Legal Issues

(8 periods)

WEEK 3
(13/01 - 17/01)

1.2.1

Define Computer Ethics.

1.2.2

Identify the Code of Ethics.

1.2.3

Define Intellectual Property.

1.2.4
o

Define Privacy:
authorised access
- user authentication and
verification
- Login (Personal Identification
Numbers (PIN), User
Identification, password)
- Biometrics
- physical control

Students state the definition of

Information Technology in
general.
Group Activity:
- Discussing the roles of
IT in everyday life.
- Students cite an
example of a
technology used in
everyday life.
Students adhere the rules and
regulations set for the ICT lab.

1.2.1.1 Students explain Computer

Ethics and Code of Ethics.
1.2.1.2 Students describe Intellectual
Property and Privacy.
1.2.1.3 Students carry out research on
controversial contents and
control.
1.2.1.4 Students discuss computer
crime and Security threats.

MONTH/WEEK

1.0
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
TOPICS AND SCOPE
LEARNING OUTCOME
1.2.5
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o
o

WEEK 4
(20/01-24/01)

WEEK 5
(27/01-31/01)

WEEK 6
(03/02-07/02)

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

Controversial contents and

control:
Pornography
Slander
Filtering (Example : NetNanny,
CyberPatrol, BlockNow)

1.2.6 Computer crime and Security

threats:
o Definition :
Computer crime
Security threats
o Examples of computer crimes:
o Fraud
identity fraud
credit card fraud Copyright
infringement
unauthorized copy
unauthorized file sharing Theft:
data, information, equipment
Attacks: Examples salami attack,
virus, worms, hacking
1.2.7 Examples of Security threats
o malicious codes: e.g. virus,
Trojan horse, worms, spy ware,
Phishing
o hacking: ethical (hackers) and
non-ethical hacking (crackers)
o Natural/environmental: e.g. fire
and natural disasters
o Theft : e.g. physical, data,
information
1.2.8 Cyber-law

Students carry out research on

Cyber Law and its importance.

MONTH/WEEK

1.0
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
TOPICS AND SCOPE
LEARNING OUTCOME
1.3 Computer Security

1.3.1

Define Computer Security

(4 periods)

1.3.2
o
o

State Security measures:

data backup
cryptography

WEEK 7
(10/02-14/01)

WEEK 8
(17/02-21/02)
&
WEEK 9
(24/02-24/02)

1.3.3 encryption and decryption

o antivirus
o anti-spyware
o Firewall
o Human aspects : awareness
(policy, training)

1.4 Research

1.4.1

Impact of IT on society,

(8 periods)

1.4.2

Copyright and Piracy from the

moral and legal standpoint

1.4.3

Lack of security and its effects

in industry/economy/
government.

1.4.4

Malaysian Cyber-law, electronic

government law

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
1.3.1.1 Students discuss the meaning
of Computer Security and its
measures.
1.3.1.2. Students describe encryption
and decryption.
1.3.1.2 Students carry out research on
topics:
-

antivirus
antti-spyware
Firewall
Policy and training of
computer security

1.4.1.1 Learners discuss the meaning

of Copyright and Piracy.
1.4.1.2 Learners list down the impact
of piracy activities from the
perspectives of:
- moral
- legal

2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEM

MONTH/WEEK

TOPICS AND SCOPE

WEEK 10
(03/03-07/03)

LEARNING OUTCOME

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

ICT ASSESSMENT (PBS)

2.1 System Concept

Learners should be able to:

2.1.1 Overview of computer system

(6 periods)

2.1.2 Data Representation:

o bit
o byte
o character

WEEK 11
(10/03-14/03)

2.1.3

Introduction to Binary coding:

ASCII

2.1.4
o
o
o
o
o
o

Data measurement:
bit
byte
Kilobyte (KB)
Megabyte (MB)
Gigabyte (GB)
Terabyte (TB)

2.1.5 Clock speed measurement:

o megahertz (MHz)
o gigahertz (GHz)

WEEK 12
(17/03-21/03)

REVISION
MID-SEMESTER EXAMINATION (SCHOOL ASSESSMENT)

WEEK 13
(24/03-28/03)

MID-SEMESTER BREAK (21/03-29/03)

2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEM

MONTH/WEEK

TOPICS AND SCOPE

LEARNING OUTCOME

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
-

WEEK 14
(31/03-04/04)
WEEK 15
(07/04-11/04)
WEEK 16
(14/04-18/04)
WEEK 17
(21/04-25/04)

WEEK 18
(28/04-02/05)
WEEK 19
(05/05-09/05)

2.3 Software
(12 periods)

2.3.1 Operating System:

o platforms
o functions
o interfaces
2.3.2

Application Software: types and

usage (word processing,
spreadsheet, presentation,
graphics)

2.3.3

Utility Program: types and

usage (file management,
antivirus, diagnostic, file
compression)

2.3.4

Proprietary and open source

software

REVISION

2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEM

MONTH/WEEK

TOPICS AND SCOPE

WEEK 20
(12/05-16/05)
&
WEEK 21
(19/05-23/05)

LEARNING OUTCOME

MID-YEAR EXAMINATION

WEEK 22
(26/05-30/05)
WEEK 23
(02/06-06/06)

MID-YEAR HOLIDAY ( 28 MAY - 14 JUNE)

WEEK 24
(09/06-13/06)
2.4 Installation

2.4.1

PC assembling

(6 periods)

2.4.2

Hard disk partitioning and

formatting

2.4.3
o
o
o

Software installation:
operating system
application software
utility program

2.5.1

Latest open source software

available

WEEK 25
(16/06-20/06)

WEEK 26
(23/06-27/06)

2.5 Current and Future Technologies

(4 periods)

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEM

MONTH/WEEK

TOPICS AND SCOPE

WEEK 27
(30/06-04/07)

LEARNING OUTCOME

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

REVISION
ICT ASSESSMENT 2 (PORTFOLIO)

WEEK 28
(07/07-11/07)

3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

3.1 Basic Concepts of Networks and
Communications
(6 periods)

Learners should be able to:

3.1.1 Define network
3.1.2 Define communication

WEEK 29
(14/07-18/07)

3.1.3 State the importance of network

and communication using
examples in the students
immediate environment.

WEEK 30
(21/07-25/07)
3.1.4 Define types of computer
networks
Local Area Network (LAN)
MAN (Metropolitan Area
Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)

Notes:
Network: To connect two or more
computers together with the ability to
communicate with each other
Communication: The transmission of data
from one device to another
Discuss:
file sharing between computers
sending short messages using cellular
services
Conduct group research from Information
sources (library, the Internet) examples:
Discovering Computers, Shelly Cashman
Series (ISBN 0-619-25525-0)
http://www.webopedia.com
Notes:

LAN: A network that spans a small area

usually confined to a single building or a
group of buildings
MAN: A network designed for town and city
usually larger than Local-Area Network

3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

MONTH/WEEK

WEEK 29
(14/07-18/07)

TOPICS AND SCOPE

LEARNING OUTCOME

3.1.5
3.1.6

3.1.7

3.1.8

WEEK 30
(21/07-25/07)

3.1.9

Differentiate between the three

types of computer networks
Define 2 types of network
architecture
Client/Server
Peer-to-Peer
State three types of network
topology
Bus
Ring
Star
Differentiate between the three
types of network topology
Define TCP/IP as the protocol to
facilitate communication over
computer network

3.1.10 State types of network

communication that use TCP/IP
Intranet
Internet
Extranet

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
WAN: A network that spans a relatively
large geographical area usually
consisting two or more Local-Area
Network. Example: The Internet
Group activity:
Students list out the differences
between the three types of computer
network
Conduct group research from
information sources (library, the
Internet) on types of network
architecture
Notes:
Client/Server Architecture: A network
architecture in which each computer or
process on the network is either a
client or a server
Peer-to-Peer Architecture: A type of
network in which each workstation has
equivalent capabilities and
responsibilities
Conduct group research from
information sources (library, the
Internet) on types of network topology
Students draw simple diagram of the 3
types of network topology
Students list out the differences
between the three types of network
topology

3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

MONTH/WEEK

TOPICS AND SCOPE

WEEK 29
(14/07-18/07)

LEARNING OUTCOME
3.1.11 Cooperation in conducting
group research

WEEK 30
(21/07-25/07)

Conduct group research from

information sources (library, the
Internet) examples:
Discovering Computers, Shelly
Cashman Series (ISBN 0-619-25525-0)
http://www.webopedia.com

PUBLIC HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

in CONJUNCTION WITH HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI

WEEK 31
(28/07-01/08)
3.2 Hardware Requirements

3.2.1

Identify the devices needed to

establish a computer network
communication for a
client/server network
organization

3.2.2

Describe the function of the

Network Interface Card and hub

(8 periods )

WEEK 32
(04/08-07/08)

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

Students list down the various network

devices
Notes:
Network Devices:
Network Interface Card
(Ethernet and Wi-Fi)
Modem (Internal and External)
Hub, Switch, Router
Wireless Access Point
Students list down the functions of the
stated devices
Notes:
Function of the Network Interface Card:
KIV
Function of Hub: KIV

3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

MONTH/WEEK

TOPICS AND SCOPE

3.2 Hardware Requirements

LEARNING OUTCOME
3.2.3

(8 periods )

WEEK 33
(11/08-15/08)

3.3 Software Requirements

(4 periods )

Identify various types of

physical transmission media/
cables such as Unshielded
Twisted Pair(UTP), Shielded
Twisted Pair(STP), Coaxial
Cable and Fiber Optic Cable

3.2.4

Identify various types of

wireless transmission media
such as infrared, radio wave
and satellite

3.3.1

Define Network Operating

System

3.3.2

Name various Network

Operating System Software

3.3.3

State the functions of various

client software
web browser

WEEK 34
(18/08-22/08)

email client
network utilities
network file manager

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
Students list down various types of
cables
Students list down various types of
wireless transmission media

Notes:
Network Operating System (NOS): An operating
system that includes functions for connecting
computers and devices into a local-area
network (LAN). It has the capabilities to
coordinate the activities of multiple computers
across a network
Notes:
Examples: Windows 2000 Server, Windows NT,
LINUX, UNIX
Notes:
Examples:

Web Browsing: Internet Explorer,

Mozilla Firefox and Opera

Email Client: Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla

Thunderbird and Eudora

Network Utilities: Ping and Traceroute

Network File Manager: Network

Neighborhood and My Network Places

3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

MONTH/WEEK

TOPICS AND SCOPE

3.4 Setting Network Facilities

LEARNING OUTCOME
3.4.1

Install network interface card

3.4.2

Setup the driver for the

network card

3.4.3

Crimp and test UTP cable

(12 periods )

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

Straight cable
Crossed cable
3.4.4

Configure the workstation to

join a Local-Area Network
Internet Protocol (IP)
Address

WEEK 35
(25/08-29/08)

Subnet Mask
Gateway

WEEK 36
(01/09 05/09)

Hostname
3.4.5

Test the network connection

3.4.6

Create a shared folder

Activity:
Ping the server from the configured
workstation
Activity:
Set up a shared folder
Save a file in the shared folder
Access the file in the shared folder from
other workstations

3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

MONTH/WEEK

TOPICS AND SCOPE

LEARNING OUTCOME

3.5 Current and Future Development

3.5.1

Describe:
Mobile Computing
(specifications, services,
frequencies), or

WEEK 37
(08/09 12/09)
( 6 periods )

Internet Technology and

Services (VOIP, BLOG), or

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
Activity:
Research on the chosen topic
Write a short report (350 words) and
save the document in the shared folder

Types of network (PAN,

VPN, WLAN, WIMAX)

WEEK 38
(15/09 19/09)
WEEK 39
(22/09 26/09)
WEEK 40
(29/09 03/10)

MID-SEMESTER HOLIDAY 2

FINAL EXAMINATION

WEEK 41 - 43
(06/10 24/10)

ICT ASSESSMENT 3 (PORTFOLIOS)

REINFORCEMENT OF FORM FOUR SYLLABUS

WEEK 44 45
(27/10 07/11)

OVERVIEW OF FORM FIVE SYLLABUS

WEEK 46 - 47
(10/11 21/11)

RECAPUTILATION