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1. 1.1  Definition of ICT  Explains the Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Investigates the Investigates the  Application of ICT in the nature of ICT work Computer,
answer
place of the contribution of society  Elaborates the PPT,
question-3
computer in the ICT towards 1. E-government uses of ICT in
world of national 2. Agriculture various fields of 2
information development 3. Education work
4. Health
5. Industry
6. Entertainment
1.2  Components of a system  Describes Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Investigates the  Difference between data and various systems work Computer,
answer
computer as a information in day to day life PPT,
question-3
computers to  Data as input and information  Elaborates
identify its as output functions of an 2
major  Processing as the method for information
development converting data into system in terms
information of its main
components.
1.3  Computer Generations  Explains Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Explores the  Evolution of processor landmarks in the work Computer,
answer
evolution of technology evolution of PPT,
question-3
computers to  Vacuum tubes computers
identify its  Transistors  Discusses the
major  Integrated Circuits enhancement in
developments  LSIC system
 VLSIC characteristics 2
Improvements in system with the
characteristics evolution.
 Size
 Capacity
 Speed
 Accuracy
 Efficiency
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2. 2.1 Computer classifications  Briefly explains Discussion ICT Short
Group
Selects and uses Classifies  Mainframe / the features of work
Books, answer
different classes of Computer,
computer computers using Mini/Micro/Super PPT,
question-3
hardware a variety of  Digital/Analog/Hybrid computers 2
methods.  General purpose /Special
purpose

2.2 Functions of computer and its  Identifies Discussion ICT Short

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Classifies peripherals components of a work answer
Computer,
computer  Input computer system
PPT,
question-3
peripherals by  Processing  Describes 3
functions of each
function  Output components
 Storage
 Communication
2.3 Basic computer components  Describes main Discussion ICT Short
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Identifies and Keyboard, mouse, system unit, physical work answer
components of a Computer,
connects basic monitor PPT,
question-3
peripherals to Ports computer
the computer  PS/2 ports  Describes
functions of ports 2
 Serial port of a computer
 Parallel port
 USB port
 RJ 45
 Video port
2.4  ALU and Control Unit  Explains the Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Uses the basic  Flow path functions of basic work Computer,
answer
block diagram  Data /instruction signal components. question-3
1 PPT,
 Explains the flow
to demonstrate  Control signals
the computer of signals in the
system computer system.
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 Explains the Discussion ICT Short
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2. 2.5 Purpose of computer networks purpose of work answer
Computer,
Selects and uses Investigates  Data communication networking
PPT,
question-3
computer benefits and  Resource sharing
hardware concerns of  Describes
computer physical layout of
Components of a network a network
networks for  Network interface cards
optimal  Discusses the
communication  Internal / External issues in
networking.
 Transmission Media guided
media and unguided

 Network cable, Twisted pair 3

,Co –axial cable, fiber optics,
micro waves

 Modem, Hub, Client/ Server,

switch, router

 Network OS ,
 Types of computer Networks
 LAN
 WAN
 MAN

 Advantages and
Disadvantages of Networks
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3. 3.1 Methods for data representation  Explains that data Discussion ICT Short
Group
Investigates the Uses the Binary  1 and 0 to represent two states can be
work
Books, answer
Computer,
methods used for number system  Binary number systems represented using
PPT,
question-3
to represent two states
data 2
data in  Represents
representation in positive decimal
computer computer
integers in binary
systems. systems.
3.2 Methods for relevant conversions  with 8 and 16 as Discussion ICT Short
Group
Converts binary  Decimal to binary, Octal, the bases work
Books, answer
 Computes Computer,
numbers to Hexa decimal PPT,
question-3
Decimal ,octal ,  Methods for number systems position values of
2
hexadecimal the numbers
conversions
numbers converted in each
system.

3.3 Methods for relevant conversions  Converts binary Discussion ICT Short
Group
Converts binary  Binary to decimal integers to work
Books, answer
Computer,
numbers to  Octal to decimal decimals and vice
PPT,
question-3
versa
Decimal ,octal ,  Hexadecimal to decimal
hexadecimal  Converts binary
numbers integers to octal
and vice versa
 Converts binary
integers to hexa- 3
decimal and vice
versa

 Converts octal
integers to hexa
decimal and vice
versa
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3. 3.4 Units of measurement  Describes storage Discussion ICT Short
Group
Investigates the Determines the  Bit units in terms of
work
Books, answer
Computer,
methods used for capacity of data  Byte bytes
PPT,
question-3
data storage  Kilobyte
 Compares
representation in  Megabyte capacity of
computer  Gigabyte various storage
systems.  Terabyte 2
devices

 Order of capacities of
different storage devices.
Cache, RAM.ROM, Hard
drive, CD, DVD, USB drives

3.5  BCD  Explains how Discussion ICT Short

Group Books,
Explores coding  EBCDIC different coding work Computer,
answer
systems in  ASCII systems are used question-3
PPT,
1
computers  Unicode
 Explains
limitations of each
system
4. 4.1 Operators  Explains the action Discussion ICT Short
Group
Uses Boolean Identifies basic  AND, OR, NOT, NAND, of logic gates work
Books, answer
Computer,
logic to work logic operators NOR PPT,
question-3
effectively with and draws truth  Draws truth tables
for logic 2
logic gates table to  Introduction to truth table
illustrate their operations
(maximum of three inputs )
functions
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4.2  Design of logic for simple  Draws block Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Applies real world applications. diagrams of answer
work Computer,
concepts of  Alarm systems systems using
PPT,
question-3
Boolean logic  Selection criteria Boolean logic
to find solutions
to simple day –  Draws block
diagrams to
to-day life
represent solutions
problems 2
to simple problems
involving Boolean
logic

 Converts block
diagrams into
logic diagrams

5. 5.1  Introduction to OS  Describes the need Discussion ICT Short

Group Books,
Works Explores of an operating work answer
Computer,
effectively with operating  Evolution of computer/human system
PPT,
question-3
operating system by type interface
systems functions  Explains functions
of an operating
benefits and  Types of OS, single user, system
concerns multi user, multi tasking, real
time, distributed  Explains utilities
of an operating 2
 Functions of the OS: user system
interface and resource
management

 Benefits of the OS
 Utilities of an OS:
Partitioning
 Formatting, defragment
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5. 5.2  Introduction to the files  Carries out Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Works Handles files system following answer
work Computer,
effectively with and folders in o Drives operations: question-3
PPT,
operating operating o Folders creation, deletion,
renaming, copying
systems system o Files and Extensions 4
Organizes
o files and folders operations documents into
folders according
to needs

6. 6.1  Functions of word processing  Discusses Discussion ICT Short

Group Books,
Uses Word Explores the Software facilities of word work answer
Computer,
processing concept and  GUI of word processing processing
PPT,
question-3
Software to features of Software software Practical
 Explores GUI of 2
Solve word processing
Day-to-day word processing
software
problems

6.2  Creating new documents  Creates new Discussion ICT Short

Group Books,
Performs basic  Opening existing documents documents
work Computer,
answer
tasks in  Saving and closing of  Opens existing question-3
2 PPT,
word processing documents documents Practical
software  Saves and closes
documents
6.3  Formatting text  Applies suitable Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Uses different  Graphics: Insertion text formatting work Computer,
answer
types of  and formatting  Manipulates question-3
2 PPT,
graphics and
formatting in  Shapes : Insertion and Practical
word processing draws simple
formatting shapes
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6. 6.4  Insertion of tables  Creates tables to Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Uses Word Manipulates  Column width and height insert data
work Computer,
answer
processing table  Deletion, insertion, splitting  Formats tables question-3
PPT,
Software to feature in and merging of cells Edits tables Practical
2
Solve word processing
Day-to-day software
problems

6.5  Spelling and Grammar  Checks spelling Discussion ICT Short

Group Books,
Creates and checking and grammar of a work answer
Computer,
prints  Find and replace text document
PPT,
question-3
documents  Page setup (Paper Size ,  Prints documents Practical
with necessary
Margins), Orientation and 2
settings
Selecting printer
 Print options: copies and page
range

6.6  Document types  Creates template Discussion ICT Short

Group Books,
Uses the mail o Common document document
work answer
 Creates data Computer,
merge facility o source data PPT,
question-3
tables 3 Practical
 Merges data with
template
7. 7.1  Introduction to spreadsheets  Lists functions of Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Uses spreadsheet Explores a  GUI of spreadsheets software an electronic work Computer,
answer
to solve simple spreadsheet to spreadsheet question-3
PPT,
statistical identify its  Identifies features 2 Practical
problems. basic features of GUI of
and functions spreadsheet
software
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7. 7.2  Worksheet, columns, rows  Identifies Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Uses spreadsheet Moves around and cells components of a answer
work Computer,
to solve simple the worksheet Moving around worksheet worksheet question-3
2 PPT,
statistical to gain hands on  Data entries ( label, number,  Enters and edits Practical
problems. experience of data
formulae)
data entry
7.3  Simple calculations using  Carries out Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Performs basic values and operators calculations using work answer
basic operators Computer,
mathematical ( +, - , *, / ) PPT,
question-3
operations  Simple calculations using cell  Uses cell 2 Practical
references in
addresses and operators.
calculations.
( +, - , *, / )

7.4  SUM, AVERAGE, MAX,  Identifies Discussion ICT Short

Group Books,
Uses inbuilt MIN, COUNT functions and its work answer
parameters Computer,
functions for PPT,
question-3
calculations  Uses basic built- 2 Practical
in functions in
calculations
7.5  Font, Font size, Boldface,  Formats and Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Formats a Italic, Etc… aligns data in work answer
Computer,
worksheet  Alignments ( center , left, cells
PPT,
question-3
 Sets decimal 2 Practical
right, justify)
places according
Decimal places ( increase and
to requirements
decrease )
7.6  Absolute and relative cell  Explains relative Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Uses relative references. and absolute work answer
addressing modes Computer,
versus absolute PPT,
question-3
cell references  Uses both modes 2 Practical
appropriately. appropriately in
calculations
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7. 7.7  Charts: chart type, chart  Identifies the Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Uses spreadsheet Creates charts options relevant chart work answer
Computer,
to solve simple using  Chart types: Bar, column, line type
PPT,
question-3
statistical Spreadsheet to and pie Practical
problems. explain data  Present data using 2
suitable built in
chart types

8. 8.1  Introduction to presentation  Applies good Discussion ICT Short

Group Books,
Uses Produces software practices in the answer
work Computer,
presentation effective use of question-3
PPT,
software to presentations  Changing Background, Slide presentation Practical
design electronic integrating software
layout, Slide designs.
presentation multimedia
 Formats slide 3
 Inserting text and multi media layout
 Inserts text,
images, movies
and sounds

8.2  Slide transitions  Applies suitable Discussion ICT Short

Group Books,
Applies suitable screen transitions answer
work Computer,
animations to  Custom animation PPT,
question-3
enhance the  Applies suitable Practical
quality of animations on
presentations screen objects 3
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9. 9.1  Introduction to databases  Discusses nature Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Develops simple Explores the  Definition of a database and advantages of
work Computer,
answer
databases to concept of  Advantages of databases. databases question-3
PPT,
 Explains the
elicit information database  Features of databases: Practical
features of
Absence of redundancy, relational
Efficiency, Accuracy, databases
Consistency, Security,
3
Validity, Simplicity, integrity
 Manual and electronic
databases
 Comparison and contrast
 Introduction to relational
databases Tables, Records,
fields size.
9.2  Field name, unique field, data  Identifies the Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Creates a types, field size purpose of the answer
work Computer,
simple database database question-3
2 PPT,
with a single  Select suitable Practical
table, manually fields to create
data tables
9.3  Field name, unique field, data  Identifies the Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Converts a types, field size purpose of the work answer
database Computer,
manual PPT,
question-3
database into  Select suitable 2 Practical
electronic fields to create
media data tables
9.4  Tables, fields and key fields:  Designs simple Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Design a simple Primary key, foreign key, relational work answer
databases Computer,
relational relationships PPT,
question-3
database manually 2 Practical
 Identifies primary
and foreign keys
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9. 9.5  Creation of a database  Creates databases Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Develops simple Uses DBMS  Identification of primary and using DBMS
work Computer,
answer
databases to soft ware to foreign key software question-3
2 PPT,
elicit information create relational  Creation of relationship  Implements Practical
database relationships
between tables

9.6  Form design  Designs data input Discussion ICT Short

Group Books,
Uses forms to  Manipulation of properties of and editing forms work Computer,
answer
view and update a form  Inserts suitable question-3
2 PPT,
data  Insertion of controls: Delete controls to Practical
manipulate data
button

9.7  Design of queries using query  Design queries to Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Creates Queries tool without using SQL meet given criteria work answer
 Performs simple Computer,
to extract structure PPT,
question-3
2
information  Use of criteria queries on the Practical
database
 Sorting of records

9.8  Use of report Wizard  Creates reports for Discussion ICT Short
Group Books,
Creates reports  Printing of reports given purposes work Computer,
answer
to present  Prints reports question-3
2 PPT,
information Practical