CONTENT

1.0 COMPUTER SYSTEM

Tutorial 1: 1.1 System Concept …...……………………………………………………………………………………….. 1

Tutorial 2: Number System and Representation …………………………………………………………………… 5

Tutorial 3: Information Coding Scheme ……………………………………………………………………………….. 24

Tutorial 4: Logic Gate and Simple Logic Circuit …………………………………………………………………….. 27

2.0 INTERNET TECHNOLOGY

Tutorial 5: 2.1 Basic Concept of Network ……………………………………………………………………………. 35

Tutorial 6: 2.2 Network Architecture ………………………………………………………………………………….. 42

Tutorial 7: 2.3 Classification of Network ……………………………………………………………………………… 45

Tutorial 8: 2.4 Introduction to Internet ……………………………………………………………………………….. 47

Tutorial 9: 2.5 The Internet Connection ………………………………………………………………………………. 49

Tutorial 10: 2.6 The Internet Address ………………………………………………………………………………….. 51

3.0 COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

Tutorial 11: 3.1 Area of Computer Ethics ……………………………………………………………………………. 54

Tutorial 12: 3.2 Netiquette …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 58

6.0 SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE (SDLC)

Tutorial 13: System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) ……………………………………………………………. 61

7.0 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING

Tutorial 14: Introduction to Programming …………………………………………………………………………… 72

 TUTORIAL 1: COMPUTER SYSTEM | 1.1 SYSTEM CONCEPT
Learning Outcome:
a. Explain the operations involved in information processing cycle (input, process, storage, output).
b. Analyse the use of information processing cycle in today's technology.

1. Computers are everywhere: at work, at school, and at home. People use all types and size of
computers for a variety of reasons and in a range of places.

a. State the definition of a computer.

Computer is an electronic device that accepts data (input), proces
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data , produces information (output) and store the information for future
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use
b. Define computer system.
Computer system is a complete, working computer that includes operating system,
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software and hardware which are necessary to make the computer function.
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c. Draw an Information Processing Cycle model.

d. Describe each of the processes involved in information processing cycle.

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Input is any data or instruction entered into the memory of a computer.
Process is transforming data into information .Output is data that has been
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processed into a useful form (information).Storage is location in which data,
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instructions and information are held for future use
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e. Identify two (2) types of input.
Two types of input are keyboard and mouse
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f. Differentiate between data and information

Data Information
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Collection of unprocessed Processed data that conveys

items,which can include number,
and character and symbol, meaning and is useful to
images, audio, video and people
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instructions
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 g. Give two (2) examples of data.
name and mark
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h. Give two (2) examples of information.
receipt and full song
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2. Information processing cycle is a sequence of events consisting some operations. In order to

perform useful work, the computer has to receive instructions and data from the outside world.
Explain one (1) operation involved in Information Processing Cycle once the computer received
the data and instructions. [2 marks]
Output
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3. There are four main steps in information processing cycle. Explain what are input, process,
output and storage when you are given information 8 x 2 = 16 to be processed.
[6 marks]
STEPS BASIC OPERATION

INPUT
Enter 8 and 2 using keyboard into the memory of
computer.
PROCESS Multiply 8 and 2

OUTPUT Displays the results 16 at the monitor.

STORAGE Saves the data and information for future use.

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4. Computer system plays an important role in daily lives. The data inside the computer is
represented by bits 0 or 1. Give the definition of operation and one (1) example of device used
for the operation in a computer system based in the following table.
[6 marks]

Operation Definition Example of Device

Input

Output

Process

5. Information processing cycle is a sequence of events occurs inside a computer to generate

processed, organized and classified data which is useful for the receiver. The statement below
refers to one of the events of information processing cycle.
Can be done on external hard disk, inbuilt hard disk, pen drives, micro SD cards, compact
disks and information can be retrieved easier.

Based on the statement above, name and explain the event.

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6. Figure below shows the activities of information processing Cycle carried out by a computer.
Write the missing information in table.
[4 marks]

Input Process Output

Storage

Activity Description Example of device

Input Entering data into the computer. keyboard
Process Central Processing Unit
Output Presenting the results. Printer
Storage Pen drive

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