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Foundation This course is a comprehensive introduction to ICT, Information and Communication Technology, covering a wide range of fundamental topics related to ICT. It can be a great way to enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of technology.ICT Foundation course at the IGCSE level can provide you with a strong foundation in ICT concepts and skills, which can be valuable for further education or pursuing careers in fields related to technology, computer science, or information systems.Section 1: Types and components of computer systems IntroductionWhat is ICT?Identify main components of computer systems.Hardware and Software.Identify internal hardware such as:MotherboardCPURAM ROMInternal storage devices(HDD)/(SSD)sound cardvideo cardIdentify external hardware such as:Input devicesOutput devicesSecondary storage devices Information Processing CycleSoftware: Identify different types of software.Operating systemUtility programsCompilerLinkersDevice DriverHCI- Human-Computer -Interface:Identify Types of computer systemSection 2: Impact of emerging technologies Artificial intelligence ( A.I)Vision EnhancementBio-metricsRoboticsQuantum CryptographyComputer Assisted Translation (CAT)3D and Holographic ImagingVirtual Reality.Section 3: Types of Input DevicesManual input KeyboardsPointing devicesInputting Images:Inputting Sound & MusicDirect input systemsMagnetic ink character recognition (MICR)Optical mark recognition (OMR)Optical character recognition (OCR)Radio Frequency ID Reader (RFID)Magnetic stripe readersChip-and-PIN readersBarcode readersSensors Temperature sensorsPressure sensorsLight sensorsMoisturepH(potential of Hydrogen)Section 4: Types of Output DevicesMonitorsPrintersPlotters3D PrintersSpeakersControl Device Section 5: Storage Devices and MediaMagnetic mediaOptical mediaSolid-State mediaBackups and ArchivesSection 6: NetworksUnderstand what a computer communication is, and the basic elements of a communication system.Understand what a computer network is, network strategy, and network servers.Identify types of network and the characteristics of Local Area Network (LAN), and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Identify types of Networking Hardware such as: •Network interface cards •Hubs •Switches •Bridges •Routers •Modems •Network CablesSection 7: SATELLITE SYSTEMSSection 8: Data SecuritySecurity Issues: Pharming-Spam-SMISHING- Vishing-Spyware-VirusData Protection Methods: Authentication-TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION-Digital certificate-Transport Layer Security-EncryptionSection9: Cloud ComputingWhat is cloud computing?Models of Cloud Computing.Types of cloud environmentsSection10: DatabasesWhat is Database?Types of DatabaseDatabase structureUsing Database and DBMSData Validation and Verification.Section 11: Expert SystemWhat is an expert system?The main parts of expert systems. How Do Expert Systems Work? How such a system would be created. Examples of their uses.Section 12: Current TrendsBlock-chain TechnologyIOT: Internet of ThingsSection 13: ICT ApplicationsAn overview of ICT Applications, and the ways in which ICT is used in our lives:BANKING APPLICATIONSCOMMUNICATION APPLICATIONSRETAIL INDUSTRY

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