THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM

PART – A

Unit 1
Becoming Computer Literate: History of Computers, Understanding Computer Input & Output
Devices, The System Unit, Inside the System Unit, Computer Configuration (PC, Mainframes,
Networking etc.), Computer in Today’s world
Computer Hardware : Identify Computer Hardware, Peripherals and Terminology, Understand Purpose
ad Usage of each Hardware Component, Storage Devices, Memory, Audio & Videos, Types of Ports &
their Uses, Assemble a Personal Computer, Basic Troubleshooting

Unit 2
Computer Software: Purpose, Usage, Types and Examples of System and Application Software,
Installing & Configuring Operating System & Application Software, Basic Troubleshooting
Using the Internet: History of Internet, Connecting to the Internet, The Internet & Internet Technologies,
Understanding & Managing Online Annoyances

PART – B

Unit 3
Networking Fundamentals: Network Architecture, Network Components, Peer-to-Peer Networking,
Computer Security: Threats for the IT System: Hackers, Virus etc., Protection Prevention & Mitigation
of Threats
Mobile Computing: Emerging Technologies

Unit 4
Window fundamental: Types of windows, anatomy of Windows; Explorer, customizing
windows, Installing a printer, Control Panel, Taskbar Settings
MS-Word: MS-Word Basics, Formatting Text & Documents, Working with headers & Footers,
Tables, Graphics, Templates, Macros, Mail-Merge, Importing & Exporting Files, Linking Files.
MS-Excel: Excel Basics , Formatting, Printing, Functions, Charts & Graphics, Window
resizing, Establishing Worksheet links, Macros, Database, Tables, Using files with other
programs, Goal Seek, Data Validation.
MS-PowerPoint: Overview of MS-PowerPoint, H/w and S/w requirements, Creating slides &
presentations, rehearsing presentation, Insert, Tools, Format, Slide-show, Window options.
MS-Access: Creating Database & tables, Forms, Editing data, Finding Sorting and Displaying
data, Printing Reports, Relational Databases.

Books Recommended:
1. Sinha P.K., “Computer Fundamentals”, B.P.B. Publication.
2. Gill N. S., “Essentials of Computer and Network Technology”, Khanna Publications.
3. ITL Education Solution Ltd.,”Introduction to Information Technology”, Pearson
Education.
4. “Introduction to Computer Fundamentals” Bright Siaw Afrivie, Trafford Publishing
5. “Digital Computer Fundamentals”, Thomas C Bartee, Tata Mgraw Hill Publications
6. “Fundamentals of Information Technology”, Alexis Leon, Mathews Leon, Vikas
Publications