CM13: Fundamental ICT Skills

CM13 Fundamental ICT Skills is an introductory unit offered under the KASNEB Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS) program. It provides entry-level candidates with foundational digital literacy, office productivity skills, and an understanding of basic computer architecture.

CONTEXT:

• Demonstrate foundational concepts of computers
• Definition of key terms
• Computer
• Computing
• Computer system
• Hardware
• Software
• Program
• Information communication technology
• Computer generations
• First generation
• Second generation
• Third generation
• Fourth generation
• Fifth generation
• Classification of computers
• Size
• Type
• Purpose
• Operate computer hardware
• Types of computer hardware
• Input
• Output
• Storage
• Process
• Operating computer hardware
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Printer
• Use appropriate computer software
• Classification of computer software
• System software
• Application software
• Utility program
• Computer programming language

• Functions of operating software
• Types of operating software
• Graphical user interface
• Command line
• Managing files using operating system
• Creating folders and subfolders
• Create a file
• Delete file
• Copy and cut files
• Edit file
• Share file
• Print file
• Computer application software
• Word processing
• Features of word processor
• Formatting and editing text
• Creating and formatting tables
• Spreadsheet
• Features of a spreadsheet program
• Formatting and editing spreadsheet
• Formulas and functions; sum, min, max, date and average
• Insert Charts and graphs
• Presentation software
• Features of a presentation program
• Typing and formatting text in slide
• Slide show
• Printing a hand-outs
• Computerised accounting software
• Capturing data
• Features of accounting software
• Connect to computer networks
• Advantages and disadvantages of computer network
• Types of computer network
• LAN
• PAN
• MAN
• WAN
• Network devices
• Hub
• Switch
• Router
• CAT 6 cable
• Creating user accounts
• Network resources
• Folders
• Files
• Printers

• Secure data in computer devices
• Data threats and controls
• Distributed denial of service (DDoS)
• Man in the Middle (MitM)
• Social engineering
• Malware and spyware
• Password attacks
• Advanced persistent threats (APT)
• Computer control measures
• Education
• Legal responses
• Patches
• Backups
• Access controls
• Encryption
• Intrusion detection and computer forensics
• Honeypots
• Intrusion prevention systems
• Backtracing
• Counterattacking
• Data backup and restoration procedures

• Suggested Methods of Delivery
• Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
• Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
• Supervised activities and projects in a computer laboratory;
• The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity allows:
• Visiting lecturer/expert from the ICT sector;
• Industrial visits.
• Recommended Resources Tools
• CAT 6 cables
• Switch
• Hub
• Router
• Firewalls
• Antivirus

• Equipment
• Computer
• Printer
• Materials and supplies
• Digital instructional material including DVDs and CDs

• Reference materials:
• Tymann, P., & Reynolds, C. (Revised Edition). Schaum's Outline of Principles of Computer Science (Schaum's Outlines. New York: McGraw-Hill.
• Rainer, R. K., & Prince, B. (2020). Introduction to Information Systems (8th Edition). New Jersey: Wiley.
• Vermaat, M. E., Sebok, S. L., Freund, S. M., Campbell, J. T., & Frydenberg, M. (2017). Discovering Computers (2018): Digital Technology, Data, and Devices. Boston: Cengage Learning.
• Kasneb e-learning resources (link on the Kasneb website).
• Kasneb approved study packs.