This module covers the fundamental knowledge required to confidently use a computer in the home or workplace. It includes the desktop environment, outputs, managing files and storage, networking, concepts of security and best practice. Candidate will be able to :

• Understand computing fundamentals and the concept of ICT in today’s world
• Identify different types of computers and handheld devices as well as their main components
• Identify and understand different parts of the computer and their usages
• Understand what is software and able to distinguish between hardware and software
• Identify and understand different commonly used software’s like operating system and application programs
• Understand basic networking concepts and identify different types of network setting with key components
• Understand the concept of internet and its scope, identify its main services and basic concepts of data transfer over internet
• Understand what is ICT and different services associated with ICT
• Risks and implications of ICT in our daily life
• Overview and importance of IT security and threats
• Understand legal aspects related to ICT