Body of Knowledge of Fundamental Engineering

11 Computer – Hardware & Software

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1 Sub-Subject of 2 Elementary Subject of Related Capability to Practice
Root Knowledge Root Knowledge
1 Computer Architecture 1.1 Computer Architecture • Describing architecture and
& Accessories function of its components
for general purpose
computer (including PC)
• Describing/writing basic
operating of the computer
• Describing/writing
input/output system of the
computer
1.2 Microprocessor • Describing architecture and
function of its components
for general purpose
microprocessor
• Describing/writing basic
operating of the
microprocessor
• Describing/writing
input/output system of the
microprocessor
1.3 Computer Accessories • Describing/writing general
computer accessories
(internal/external)
• Describing/writing
interconnection/interfacing
and data communication
standard between computer
and the accessories
2 Operating Systems 2.1 Concept of Operating • Describing concept of
System operating system
2.2 Implementation • Describing the concept of
“Microsoft Window “
3 Computer 3.1 Low level Language • Writing program using low
Programming level language for given
simple problem of
calculation
• Writing program using low
level language for given
simple problem of storing
into memory
• Writing program using low
level language for given
simple problem of
input/output
3.2 High Level Language • Writing program using high
level language for given
simple problem of
calculation
• Writing program using high

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5 Computer Applications
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level language for given
simple problem of storing
into memory
• Writing program using high
level language for given
simple problem of
input/output
• Writing program using high
level language for given
simple problem of writing
(display & printing)
- • Describing standard
computer accessories
• Designing/selecting
computer accessories for a
given application
5.1 Office Applications • Using word processing
software
• Using standard office
application softwares
(words, excel)
5.2 Engineering • Designing computer system
Applications for engineering applications
• Solving simple problems of
engineering cases using
computer
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