European Computer Driving Licence
 

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Module 1: Basic Concepts of IT

Syllabus Version 4

 

Module 1 tests your general understanding of the key concepts of computers and their use in society, and your familiarity with how computers affect health and safety, security and the environment.

1  General Concepts 
  • Basic concepts and terms
  • Types of computer
  • Component parts of a computer
  • Computer performance
2  Hardware
  • CPU
  • Memory 
  • Storage devices
  • Input devices
  • Output devices
3  Software
  • Applications software
  • Operating systems
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Systems development
4  Information Networks 
  • LAN/WAN
  • Telephone connection systems
  • Electronic mail
  • Internet
5  Use of IT in Everyday Life
  • Computers in the home
  • Computers in industry and commerce 
  • Computers in education
  • e-commerce
6 Health and safety, Environment
  • Health and Safety
  • Care of computers
  • Good working practices
  • The environment
7  Security
  • Security of Data
  • Copying files
  • Viruses
8 Copyright and the Law
  • Copyright and other legal issues
  • Software licensing
  • Data Protection Act 1998

The test for version 4 consists of 36 multiple choice questions taken from the areas above.

Click here for the practice tests for Module 1 (on the BCS website).

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