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AICT Lecture 1
AICT Lecture 1
AICT Lecture 1
• Introduction to ICT
• Information Technology
Course Objectives
This course provides
Basic introduction to information and communication
technologies and their application in the workplace.
Basic understanding of computer software, hardware,
and associated technologies.
Basic learning about using computers in the workplace.
Basic knowledge of Internet technologies and how they
can influence the workplace.
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Introduction to ICT
ICT is the combination of information technology and
communication technology.
Information technology is all about
how a computer works and what it can do.
Devices and programs used to store, retrieve and process
information.
Communication technology includes
Electronic systems used for communication between
individuals or groups not physically present at the same
location.
It is about ways people can talk or write to each other and
exchange messages, pictures or sounds.
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Introduction to ICT
Information and communication technology
Is used in every aspect of life as the mobile phones,
computers, emails and internet have become a central
part of every culture and society.
Has enabled the people to communicate quickly and
efficiently.
Has contributed a lot towards the elimination of
language barriers
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Introduction to ICT
Some popular ICT tools are
Emails
Instant messaging
Cellular phones
Social networking websites such as Facebook and
Twitter.
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Uses of ICT in education
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Uses of ICT in education
Increased access to resources
ICT allows the students to access educational resources
from anywhere at any time. This increased access to
resources is very useful for the students. It is especially
valuable for the students with special needs and
students form rural areas and developing countries.
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Uses of ICT in education
Provide distant learning
The learning has become web based with the help of
ICT. It has resulted in the distance learning and online
education.
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Uses of ICT in education
Supplement traditional learning
ICT also helps the students in traditional learning.
Students use software programs such as MS Word to
prepare assignments and MS PowerPoint for presenting
their work.
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Information Technology
IT is the study or use of electronic systems especially
computers for storing, retrieving, and sending
information.
IT is the technology that uses computing with high
speed communication links to spread information
from one place to another.
IT is the technology involving the development,
maintenance, and use of computer systems, software,
and networks for the processing and distribution of
data.
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Information Technology
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IT in Society
Personal Communication
Conversations (phone, cellular phone)
Messaging (E-mail, SMS)
Video Calls
Entertainment
Web searching
Downloading video and audio files
Interactive gaming
Day-to-Day living
Buying airline ticket
Ordering books
Electronic banking/ stock market
Online shopping
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IT in Society
Electronic Commerce
Call Centers
Electronic transactions
Online sales
Business operations
Operation softwares
Databases
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Computers In Society
Computers at home
Many homes have multiple computers
Most American homes have Internet
Computers are used for
Business
Entertainment
Communication
Education
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Components of IT
Three components of IT are
Computers
Communication network
Know-how
COMPUTERS: electronic systems that can be
instructed to accept, process, store and present data
and information.
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Components of IT
COMMUNICATION NETWORK:
It is an interconnection of different locations through a
medium that allows people to send and receive
information.
It allows people and businesses to interact.
It includes hardware, software and information.
It helps in easy and quick transfer of information from
one place to another.
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Components of IT
KNOW-HOW:
IT know-how includes the familiarity with the tools of
information technology including the internet as well as
the skills needed to use these tools.
It also includes the understanding of using IT for
problem solving.
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What is Computer?
Electronic device
Converts data into information
Modern computers are digital
Older computers were analog
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Computers For Individual Use
Desktop computers
The most common type of computer
Sits on the desk or floor
Performs a variety of tasks
Workstations
Specialized computers
Optimized for science or graphics
More powerful than a desktop
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Computers For Individual Use
Notebook computers
Small portable computers
Weighs between 3 and 8 pounds
About 8 ½ by 11 inches
Typically as powerful as a desktop
Can include a docking station
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Computers For Individual Use
Tablet computers
Newest development
in portable computers
Input is through
a pen
Run specialized
versions of office
products
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Computers For Individual Use
Handheld computers
Very small computers
Personal Digital Assistants (PDA)
Note taking or contact management
Data can synchronize with a desktop
Smart phones
Hybrid of cell phone and PDA
Web surfing, e-mail access
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Computers For Organizations
Network servers
Centralized computer
All other computers connect
Provides access to network resources
Multiple servers are called server farms
Often simply a powerful desktop
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Computers For Organizations
Mainframes
Used in large
organizations
Handle thousands
of users
Users access through a
terminal
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Computers For Organizations
Minicomputers
Called midrange computers
Powerful between mainframe and desktop
Handle hundreds of users
Used in smaller organizations
Users access through a terminal
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Computers For Organizations
Supercomputers
The most powerful
computers made
Handle large and
complex calculations
Process trillions of
operations per second
Found in research
organizations
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Basic concepts
Data and Information
Digital Technology
The Computer Advantage
How Computers Work
Computers and Computer Systems
Components of a Computer System
Categories of Computers
Some Basic Definitions
DATA is a collection of raw facts and figures, raw
means the facts have not been processed to get their
exact meaning.
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LAN
A local area network (LAN) is a network confined to
a small geographic area, such as a building, factory,
or college campus.
WAN
A wide area network (WAN) spans a large geographical
area and might connect a company’s manufacturing
plants dispersed throughout the United States.
Example of WAN
The Internet is a
worldwide network of
large and small
networks linked
together via
communications
hardware, software,
and media for the
purpose of
communicating and
sharing information.
MAN
A network where
numerous LANs are
united jointly through a
networking device is
known as Bridge, and it
forms a MAN
(metropolitan area
network).
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PAN
Personal Area Network
is a network arranged
within an individual
person, typically within
a range of 10 meters.
Personal Area Network
covers an area of 30
feet.
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The Web, Browsing the Web
World Wide Web – a system of linked computer
networks that allows users to move from one site to
another by way of links on Web pages
Web page – an electronic document stored on a
computer running the Web site
Search engine – a software program that locates and
retrieves requested information
Types of Data
Text data – letters, numbers, and special characters
Graphic data – photographs, charts, and drawings
Audio data – voice and music
Video data – moving pictures and images
How Computers Work
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Applications of Network Technologies
Network technology is essential for remote application
access, secure data storage, and efficient distribution
of media.
Network technology has become integral to our
modern-day existence and is essential for businesses in
today's highly connected world.
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Wired Network
Wired networks, also called Ethernet networks is
simply a collection of two or more computers, printers,
and other devices linked by Ethernet cables.
Ethernet is the fastest wired network protocol, with
connection speeds of 10 megabits per second (Mbps)
to 100 Mbps or higher.
Wired networks can also be used as part of other
wired and wireless networks.•
To connect a computer to a network with an Ethernet
cable, the computer must have an Ethernet adapter
(sometimes called a network interface card, or NIC).
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Wireless Network
The term wireless refers to the communication or
transmission of information over a distance without
requiring wires, cables or any other electrical
conductors.
Wireless communication is one of the important
mediums of transmission of data or information to
other devices.
The Communication is set and the information is
transmitted through the air, without requiring any
cables, by using electromagnetic waves like radio
frequencies, infrared, satellite, etc.
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Types of Wireless
Communication Technologies
In recent days, the wireless communication
technology has become an integral part of several
types of communication devices as it allows users to
communicate even from remote areas.
The devices used for wireless communication are
cordless
Telephones
Mobiles
ZigBee technology
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a form of low-power wireless communication
used by many electronic devices such as laptops,
systems, smart phones, etc.
In a Wi-Fi setup, a wireless router serves as the
communication hub. These networks are extremely
limited in range due to low power of transmissions
allowing users to connect only within close proximity
to a router or signal repeater.
Provides portability without any need of cables.
Wi-Fi networks need to be secured with passwords for
security purposes in order not to be accessed by others
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Advantages
Ease of Integration and Convenience
Mobility
Expandability.
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Disadvantages
Range will be insufficient for a larger structure - and,
in order to increase its range, repeaters or additional
access points have to be purchased.
The speed on most wireless networks will be slower
than the slowest common wired networks.•
Installation of an infrastructure-based wireless
network is a complex to set up.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth technology allows you to connect a variety
of different electronic devices wirelessly to a system for
the transfer and sharing of data
Cell phones are connected to hands-free earpieces,
wireless keyboard, mouse and mike to laptops with the
help of Bluetooth as it transmits information from one
device to other device.
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Bluetooth technology uses radio waves to
communicate between devices. Most of these radio
waves have a range of 15-50 feet.
Bluetooth uses a low-power signal with a maximum
range of 50 feet with sufficient speed to enable
transmission of data.
The pairing process identifies and connects any two
devices to each other. It also prevents interference
from other non-paired Bluetooth devices in the area. It
uses maximum power only when it is required, thus
preserving battery life.
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ZigBee
ZigBee devices are designed for low-power
consumption.
ZigBee is used in Commercial Applications like
sensing and monitoring applications.
ZigBee uses very low power and extremely long device
battery life.
ZigBee gives flexibility to do more with the reliable
wireless performance and battery operation.
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Infrared
Infrared is a media transmission system that transmits
data signals through light emitting diodes (LEDs) or
Lasers.
Infrared is an electromagnetic energy at a wavelength
which is longer than that of the red light.
The information cannot be travelled through obstacles
in an infrared system, but can be inhibited by light.
One type of infrared is the point to point system in
which transmission is possible between two points
limited to a range and line of sight.
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• Software
• Types of Software
• Difference between system and application
software
• Operating Systems
• Types of Operating systems
• Utility programs
Software
A set of instructions given to the computer to solve a
program is called software.
It is also known as program.
A computer works according to the instructions
written in software.
Types of Software
Two main types of software are
System software
Application software
System software is set of programs to control and manage
the actual operations of a computer hardware by
Controlling the usage and allocation of hardware resources.
Enabling application programs to execute properly.
Systems software carries out middleman tasks to ensure
communication between other software and hardware.
System Software
Two main types of system software are
Operating system
Utility programs
Operating system is a software that communicates
with the hardware and allows other software to run.
Utility program is a software that is used for effective
management of computer system, it keeps the
computer system running smoothly.
Application software
Application software is a program or group of
programs designed for end users.
People use application software according to their
needs.
Examples of an application include a word processor, a
spreadsheet, a web browser, a media player or a photo
editor.
Difference between
system and application software
Operating System
An operating system (OS) is a set of programs that
manages all computer components and operations.
Users interact with computer through operating
systems.
Operating systems must be installed on every
computer, a computer can do nothing without an
operating system.
Some examples are Windows, Linux, Unix and Mac
OS.
Operating System
When a computer is turned on, the OS runs and
checks that all parts of computer are functioning
properly.
Operating System
Multiuser operating system
It allows multiple users to use same computer at same
time e.g. Linux, Unix and Windows server 2008.
Multiprocessor operating system
It supports two or more processors running programs at
the same time e.g. Linux, Unix and Windows server
2008.
Operating System
Multitasking operating system
It can execute more than one programs at the same time
e.g. Unix and windows 8.1
Time sharing operating system
It allows many users to share the computer
simultaneously. It is used when several users are linked
through communication networks to a single computer.
Functions of Operating System
An OS performs following functions
Booting
Memory management
Job scheduling
Device controlling
Accessing the web
Monitoring performance
Housekeeping services
Administrating security
Providing user interface
Types of operating systems
A stand alone operating system works on a desktop
or laptop computer.
Some stand alone operating systems can work with a
server operating system and are called client operating
system.
Some examples are DOS, Windows, Unix, Linux and
Mac OS.
Windows is the most widely used OS developed by
Microsoft.
Types of operating systems
A server operating system is an operating system
that is designed to support a network.
It is also called network operating system.
It usually resides on a server and client computers on
the network depend on the server for resources.
Some examples are Windows Server 2012, OS X Server,
Sun Solaris, NetWare,
Types of operating systems
Mobile operating system is an operating system that
is used in handheld computers and mobile devices.
It provides graphical user interface (GUI) and other
features such as touch screen support, navigation
systems, speech recognition, wireless connectivity etc.
Some examples are Android, iOS, Windows phone and
BlackBerry.
Utility Programs
Utility program is a software that is used for effective
management of computer system.
It keeps the computer system running smoothly.
Users can use utility programs to perform maintenance
tasks related to different devices and programs.
Most operating systems include different built-in
utility programs.
Types of Utility Programs
Different types of utility programs are
Antivirus
It is an application that is certain to be installed on every
operating system, especially in the operating system
Windows. Because without Anivirus, the operating
system will be very high risk of loss or damage to a
number of data and theft of sensitive data can occur
with all hacking techniques.
Examples of popular antivirus applications such as
Avast, SmAdav, AVG, BitDevender, and so forth. The
variants of antivirus are also varied, some are paid and
some are free.
Types of Utility Programs
Archivers and Data Compression
Software that can make a file into an archive and can
also reduce or compress its size.
An example is when you have 80 pdf files that you will
send via email to your co-workers. If you want to send
one file at a time, as many as 80 pdf files through
attachment tools in the email, then that will be very
troublesome for you. You can send as many as 80 pdf
document files by archiving them in a .zip file and
sending them via email.
Some examples are WinZip, WinRAR, 7-Zip, FilZip
Types of Utility Programs
Backup Software
If the WinZip and FilZip software as above can be used
to create an archive of a file, then the backup software
can be used to create an archive from the hard disk drive
partition.
That way it can also be said that the data to be archived
is the entire partition. As for some software that can
perform backup needs, such as Nova Backup software,
Norton Ghost and others.
Types of Utility Programs
Recovery Software
Data is an asset that is very important for today's
technological life. Indeed a number of data that you
have deleted or when you do quick form disk, that means
only the database table is left blank.
Some of your actual old data is still in storage and has
not been completely erased. So because of that, we can
still restore power that has been erased by using data
recovery software. Some data recovery software, such as
Recuva, TestDisk, and so forth.
Types of Utility Programs
Software Uninstaller
You all must have uninstalled some of the software that
is on your computer. By uninstalling the software, you
no longer need the application. But have you ever found
an application that cannot be uninstalled? If true, then
you can overcome it with an uninstaller software.
Some kinds of uninstaller software such as REVO
uninstaller, IObit Uninstaller, Geek Uninstaller, and so
on.
Types of Utility Programs
Disk Cleaner
Disk cleaner software works to clean the files on the
hard disk drive that is no longer useful. Usually we
mention it with junk files, that way, the free space on the
hard disk drive can be optimized.
An example of this Disk Cleaner application is CCleaner.
Where the application has the main feature to clean disk
files that are no longer useful.
Types of Utility Programs
Disk Defragmenter
On an operating system Windows There is already a
built-in app that has the name Disk Defragmenter. The
tool is useful for defragmenting a hard disk drive
partition, so that the free space on the hard disk drive
can be optimized and then the process of reading data
inside will be faster.
To defragment, you can also use the application.
Examples of applications for disk defragmenter are
smart defrag, spin defrag, disk speed up and so on.
Types of Utility Programs
Driver Scanner
Driver Scanner is a tool that is easily used to be able to
scan a computer for drivers, identify those who are out
of date, incompatible, or damaged. Application to scan
the driver is the Scanner Driver.
Types of Utility Programs
Task Manager Utility
Windows task manager appears when the user presses
CTRL+ALT+DEL keys.
It displays information about programs and processes
running on the computer.
It also displays data about CPU and memory usage.
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Generations of Computer
The computer has evolved from a large-sized simple
calculating machine to a smaller but much more
powerful machine.
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First Generation Computers
(1940-1956)
The first computers used vacuum tubes(a sealed glass tube containing
a near-vacuum which allows the free passage of electric current.) for
circuitry and magnetic drums for memory.
They were often enormous and taking up entire room.
First generation computers relied on machine language.
They were very expensive to operate and in addition to using a great
deal of electricity, generated a lot of heat, which was often the cause of
malfunctions(defect or breakdown).
The UNIVAC and ENIAC computers are examples of first-generation
computing devices.
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First Generation Computers
Advantages :
It was only electronic device
First device to hold memory
Disadvantages :
Too bulky i.e. large in size
Vacuum tubes burn frequently
They were producing heat
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Second Generation Computers
(1956-1963)
• Transistors replaced vacuum tubes and ushered in the
second generation of computers.
• Second-generation computers moved from
cryptic binary machine language to symbolic.
• High-level programming languages were also being
developed at this time, such as early versions
of COBOL and FORTRAN.
• These were also the first computers that stored their
instructions in their memory.
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Second Generation Computers
Advantages :
Size reduced considerably
The very fast
Very much reliable
Disadvantages :
They over heated quickly
Maintenance problems
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Third Generation Computers
(1964-1971)
The development of the integrated circuit was the
hallmark of the third generation of computers.
Transistors were miniaturized and placed
on siliconchips, called semiconductors.
Instead of punched cards and printouts, users
interacted with third generation computers
through keyboards and monitors and interfaced with
an operating system.
Allowed the device to run many
different applications at one time.
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Third generation computers
Advantages :
ICs are very small in size
Improved performance
Production cost cheap
Disadvantages :
ICs are sophisticated
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Fourth Generation Computers (1971-present)
The microprocessor brought the fourth generation of
computers, as thousands of integrated circuits were
built onto a single silicon chip.
The Intel 4004 chip, developed in 1971, located all the
components of the computer.
From the central processing unit and memory to
input/output controls—on a single chip.
. Fourth generation computers also saw the
development of GUIs, the mouse and
handheld devices.
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Fourth Generation Computers
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Fifth Generation Computers
(present and beyond)
Fifth generation computing devices, based on artificial
intelligence.
Are still in development, though there are some
applications, such as voice recognition.
The use of parallel processing and superconductors is
helping to make artificial intelligence a reality.
The goal of fifth-generation computing is to develop
devices that respond to natural language input and are
capable of learning and self-organization.
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Fifth Generation Computers
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Contents
Introduction
Types of Malware
Viruses
Trojan Horse
Spyware
Adware
Worms
Protection from Malware
Digital Privacy and Security
What is a malware ?
A Malware is a set of instructions that run on your
computer and make your system do something that an
attacker wants it to do.
Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file
that is intentionally harmful to a computer, network or
server.
Virus
A virus is a small piece of software that convey on real
programs in order to get executed
Once it’s running, it spreads by inserting copies of
itself into other executable code or documents
Typical things that some current Personal
Computer (PC) viruses do
Display a message
Erase files
Scramble data on a hard disk
Cause erratic screen behavior
Halt the PC
Many viruses do nothing obvious at all except
spread!
Typical things that some current Personal
Computer (PC) viruses do
Display a message
Worms
Worm - is a self-replicating program, similar to a
computer virus. A virus attaches itself to, and
becomes part of, another executable program;
however, a worm is self-contained and does not
need to be part of another program to propagate
itself.
Worms…
Worms – is a small piece of software that uses
computer networks and security holes to
replicate itself. A copy of the worm scans the
network for another machine that has a specific
security hole. It copies itself to the new machine
using the security hole, and then starts
replicating from there, as well.
They are often designed to exploit the file
transmission capabilities found on many
computers.
Zombies
Infected computers — mostly Windows machines —
are now the major delivery method of spam.
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