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Form 4 Scheme Of Work For ICT 2015

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGYSCHEME OF WORK

FORM 4

1.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETYMONTH/WEEK

TOPICS AND SCOPE LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

January(12-16) PROGRAM SUAI KENAL DAN MINGGU ORIENTASI TINGKATAN 4

January(19-23)(26-30)

1.1 Introduction toInformationTechnology(4 periods)

1.1.1 Overview of Information and CommunicationTechnology (ICT)1.1.1.1 Define ICT.1.1.1.2 Describe the brief evolution of computers.1.1.2 ICT In Everyday Life: Education, Banking,Industry and Commerce1.1.2.1 List the usage of ICT in everyday life.1.1.2.2 State the differences between computerised and non-computerised systems.1.1.2.3 State the impact of ICT on society.

Individual/Group Task• List the differences betweencomputerised andnoncomputerised systems usingsearch engines.• Discuss and list the differencesbetween computerised andnoncomputerised systems.• Conduct a simple survey of ICTusage in the community.• Discuss the effects of controversialcontents on society.

February(2-6)(9-13)

1.2 Computer Ethicsand Legal Issues(6 periods)

1.2.1 Definition1.2.1.1 Define Computer Ethics, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property, Privacy, Computer Crime and Cyber Law.1.2.1.2 Differentiate between ethics and law.1.2.1.3 State the need for intellectual property laws.1.2.2 Privacy1.2.2.1 List ways to protect privacy.1.2.2.2 State authentication and verification methods/technologies.

Individual/Group Task• Brainstorming.• Slide presentation in groups for each topic.

February(16-20) CUTI PERAYAAN TAHUN BARU CINA

February(23-27)

March(2-6)

1.2 Computer Ethicsand Legal Issues1.4.1(6 periods)

1.2.3 Controversial Contents and Control1.2.3.1 List effects of controversial contents on society:• Pornography • Slander1.2.3.2 Describe the process of filtering to control access to controversial contents.1.2.4 Computer Crimes1.2.4.1 Explain the need for Cyber Law.1.2.4.2 Explain briefly the computer crimes below:• Fraud • Copyright Infringement • Theft • Attacks

Individual/Group Task• Brainstorming.• Slide presentation in groups for each topic.

March(9-13)

UJIAN SATU

March(14-22)

CUTI PERTENGAHAN PENGGAL SATU

March(23-27)

1.3 Computer Security(6 periods)

1.3.1 Definition1.3.1.1 Define computer security.1.3.2 Security Threats1.3.2.1 Explain briefly the different threats to computer security:• Malicious code • Hacking • Natural disaster• Theft

Individual/Group Task• Conduct a study on effectscomputer security breaches on anorganization.• Compile the study in a portfolio.

March(30-3)

1.3 Computer Security(6 periods)

1.3.3 Security Measures1.3.3.1 Select the appropriate security measures to overcome the identified computer threats1.3.3.2 Apply the correct security procedures:• Antivirus • Anti-Spyware • Cryptography• Firewall • Data backup • Human aspects

Individual/Group Task• Conduct a study on effectscomputer security breaches on anorganization.• Compile the study in a portfolio.


1.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETYMONTH/WEEK


April(6-10)

1.4 Current and FutureDevelopments(8 periods)

1.4.1 Impact of ICT on Society1.4.1.1 Locate information from various sources (example: Internet, library or magazines).1.4.1.2 Describe the impact of ICT on society.1.4.1.3 Present results in a clear, concise manner.1.4.1.4 Display cooperation in conducting study.

Individual/Group TaskPortfolio: A compilation of informationon any of the issues below:• Copyright and Piracy from moraland legal standpoints.• Lack of security and its effects onindustry/economy/ government.• Malaysian Cyber law, electronicgovernment law.• Phishing• Virus (Trojan Horse, Salami Attack)• Hacking• Security measures.

2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEMMONTH/WEEK


April (13-17)

2.1 System Concepts(6 periods)

2.1.1 Overview of Computer Systems2.1.1.1 Define computer systems.2.1.1.2 State the meaning of input, process, output and storage.2.1.1.3 Describe the information processing cycle which includes input, process, output and storage.2.1.2 Data Representation2.1.2.1 State the relationship

Individual/Group Task• Complete a task sheet (a blockdiagram) on ‘The Computer

System’.

April(20-24)


2.1.1 Overview of Computer Systems2.1.1.1 Define computer systems.2.1.1.2 State the meaning of input, process, output and storage.2.1.1.3 Describe the information processing cycle which includes input, process, output and storage.2.1.2 Data Representation2.1.2.1 State the relationship of data representation: bit, byte and character.

Individual/Group Task• Complete a task sheet (a blockdiagram) on ‘The ComputerSystem’.

April (27-1)


2.1.3 Introduction to Binary Coding2.1.3.1 Explain the function of ASCII code.2.1.4 Data Measurement2.1.4.1 State the units of data measurement:• Bit • Byte • Kilobyte (KB) • Megabyte (MB)• Gigabyte (GB) • Terabyte (TB)2.1.5 Clock Speed Measurement2.1.5.1 State the units of clock speed measurement

Individual/Group Task• Identify the units used in data andclock speed measurements.

May(4-8)

2.2 Hardware(12 periods)

2.2.1 Input Devices2.2.1.1 Identify the input devices used for text, graphic, audio and video.2.2.2 Output Devices2.2.2.1 Identify the output devices

Individual/Group TaskRetrieve photos of input and outputdevices from the Internet or otherresources.

May (11-15)


2.2.3 Motherboard2.2.3.1 Identify the location of the central processing unit (CPU), expansion slots, expansion cards, RAM slots, ports and connectors on the motherboard.

Individual/Group TaskHands-on.• Teacher shows different parts andcomponents of the motherboard.• Students identify the parts andcomponents of the motherboard

May(19-29)

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN

May(30-14)

CUTI PERTENGAHAN TAHUN

Jun(15-19)


2.2.4 Storage2.2.4.1 Explain types and functions of :• primary storage (RAM, ROM)

Individual/Group TaskHands-on.• Differentiate between primary and

Form 4 Scheme Of Work For ICT 2015• secondary storage (magnetic medium, flash drive, optical medium)

secondary storage by completing atask sheet.

Jun (22-26)

2.3 Software(6 periods)

2.3.1 Operating System (OS)2.3.1.1 State the various types of OS used on different platforms.2.3.1.2 State the functions of OS.2.3.1.3 State the different interfaces of OS.

Individual/Group task• Collect information on different OS,application software andapplication software from relevantmaterials or the Internet.

Jun (29-3)


2.3.2 Application Software2.3.2.1 State the types of application software (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphic).2.3.2.2 Describe the uses of application software (wordprocessing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphic).

• Find information on different typesof proprietary and open source OSand application software.

2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEMMONTH/WEEK


July (6-10)


2.3.3 Utility Program2.3.3.1 Differentiate between the types and usage of utility programmers (file management, diagnostic and file compression).2.3.4 Proprietary and Open Source Software2.3.4.1 Differentiate between proprietary and open source software.

Individual/Group task• Find information on different typesof proprietary and open source OSand application software.• Find, download and explore oneopen source application softwareand give your comment.

July(13-17) SAMBUTAN HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI

July (20-24)

2.4 Installation(6 periods)

2.4.1 Personal Computer (PC) Assembling2.4.1.1 Assemble the components of a PC.2.4.1.2 Display cooperation in assembling thecomponents of a PC.

Individual/Group task• Assemble components.• Follow step-by-step installationinstructions provided.• Test the functionality of the PC.

July(27-31)

2.4 Installation(6 periods)

2.4.2 Hard Disk Partitioning and Formatting2.4.2.1 Format and partition the hard disk.2.4.3 Software Installation2.4.3.1 Install operating system, application software and utility programs.

Individual/Group task(Refer to provided module)• Assemble components.• Follow step-by-step installationinstructions provided.• Test the functionality of the PC.

August(3-7)

2.5 Current and FutureTechnologies(4 periods)

2.5.1 Latest Open Source Software Available2.5.1.1 Explain the latest open source OS andapplication software available in the market.2.5.2 Latest Development In ICT2.5.2.1 Explain the latest ICT hardware and software.2.5.2.2 Explain pervasive computing.

Individual/Group taskCollect related information on opensource software and compile it into aportfolio/digital portfolio.

3.0 COMPUTER NETWORK AND COMMUNICATIONMONTH/WEEK TOPICS AND SCOPE LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

August(10-14)

3.1 Basic Concepts ofNetworks andCommunications(6 periods)

3.1.1 Definition3.1.1.1 Define computer networks.3.1.1.2 Define communications.3.1.2 Importance of Computer Network3.1.2.1 State the importance of computer networks andcommunications.3.1.3 Types of Networks.3.1.3.1 Define types of computer networks:• LAN • MAN • WAN3.1.3.2 Differentiate between the three types of computer networks.

Individual/Group task• Cite examples in immediateenvironment to show theimportance of network andcommunication.• Retrieve information on types ofnetwork architectures fromrelevant materials and the Internet.

Form 4 Scheme Of Work For ICT 20153.1.4 Network Architecture3.1.4.1 Define two types of network architecture:• Client/Server • Peer-to-Peer

August(17-21)


3.1.5 Network Topology3.1.5.1 State three types of network topologies:• bus • ring • star3.1.5.2 Differentiate between the three types of network topology.

Individual/Group task• Prepare a graphic representation ofthe different types of networktopology.• Retrieve information from relevantmaterials and the Internet.• Visit Internet Provider such asTMnet and Mimos.

August(24-28)


3.1.6 Protocol3.1.6.1 Define Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) as a protocol to facilitate communication over computer network.3.1.7 Internet, Intranet, Extranet3.1.7.1 Describe the types of network communications technology: Internet Intranet Extranet

Individual/Group task Prepare a graphic representation ofthe different types of networktopology. Retrieve information from relevantmaterials and the Internet.

September(1-4)

3.2 HardwareRequirements(8 periods)

3.2.1 Devices3.2.1.1 Identify the devices needed in computer network communication :3.2.1.2 State the functions of the following:• Network Interface Card (NIC)• Wireless Network Interface Card• Modem (internal and external)• Hub / Switch• Router• Wireless Access Point

Individual/Group Task• List the various network devicesrequired to set up client/servernetwork.

September (7-11)

3.2 HardwareRequirements(8 periods)

3.2.2 Medium3.2.2.1 Identify various types of cables such asUnshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), Shielded Twisted Pair (STP), Coaxial and Fibre Optic Cable.3.2.2.2 Identify various types of wireless transmission media such as infrared, radio wave and satellite

Individual/Group Task• Retrieve information on the functionof the stated devices from relevantmaterials and the Internet.• Label correctly pictures of differenttransmission media.

September (14-18)

3.3 SoftwareRequirements(4 periods )

3.3.1 Server Software3.3.1.1 Define Network Operating System.3.3.1.2 Name various Network Operating System Software.3.3.2 Client Software3.3.2.1 State the functions of various client software.

Individual/Group Task• Retrieve information from booksand the Internet.• State the functions of the following:- web browser - email client- network utilities - network filemanager

September (19-27)

CUTI PERTENGAHAN PENGGAL 2

September (28-1)

October(5-9)

3.4Setting NetworkFacilities(12 periods )

3.4.2 Cable Crimping and Testing3.4.2.1 Crimp and test UTP cable:• Straight cable• Crossed cable3.4.2.2 Create awareness of the correct way when crimping a cable.

Individual/Group Task• Insert NIC correctly.• Follow step-by-step installationinstructions provided.

October(12-16)

3.4Setting NetworkFacilities(12 periods )

3.4.3 Configuration and Testing of Network3.4.3.1 Configure the workstation to join a Local Area Network :• Internet Protocol (IP) Address• Subnet Mask• Server name3.4.3.2 Test the network connection.3.4.4 Share Data3.4.4.1 Create a shared folder.

Individual/Group Task• Ping the server from the configuredworkstation.• Set up a shared folder.• Save a file in the shared folder.• Access the file in the shared folderfrom other workstations.

October(19-30) PEPERIKSAAN AKHIR TAHUN

3.4Setting Network 3.4.3 Configuration and Testing of Network Individual/Group Task


November(2-6)

Facilities(12 periods )

3.4.3.1 Configure the workstation to join a Local Area Network :• Internet Protocol (IP) Address• Subnet Mask• Server name3.4.3.2 Test the network connection.3.4.4 Share Data3.4.4.1 Create a shared folder.

• Ping the server from the configuredworkstation.• Set up a shared folder.• Save a file in the shared folder.• Access the file in the shared folderfrom other workstations.

November(9-13)

3.5 Current and FutureDevelopment( 6 periods )

3.5.1 Latest Development In Networks andCommunications3.5.1.1 Describe:• Mobile Computing (specifications, services,frequencies)• Internet Technology and Services (VOIP,BLOG)• Types of network (examples: PAN, VPN,WLAN, WIMAX)

Individual/Group Task• Study on any of the chosen topicand save the document in theIndividual/Group Task• Study on any of the chosen topicand save the document in theshared folder.• Write a short report (minimum of350 words) and save thedocument in the shared folder.shared folder.

November(16-20)

FINALISING MARKS ALL FORM FOUR COURSEWORKS

November(21 – 3 Jan 2016) CUTI AKHIR TAHUN

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