SMK GALI

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
1.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
MONTH/ TOPICS AND LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
WEEK SCOPE

JAN. 1.1 Introduction Learners should be able to: 1. Students state the definition of
to 1.1.1 Define Information Technology in Information Technology in general.
WEEK Information general. 2. Group Activity:
1&2 Technology - Discussing the roles of IT in
1.1.2 Discuss the roles of IT in everyday life.
(4 periods) everyday life: - Students cite an example of a
o Education technology used in every day
o Banking life.
o Industry 3. Students adhere the rules and
o Commerce. regulations set for the ICT lab.

JAN 1.2 Computer 1.2.1 Define Computer Ethics. 1.2.1.1 Students explain Computer Ethics and
WEEK Ethics and Code of Ethics.
3 Legal 1.2.2 Identify the Code of Ethics. 1.2.1.2 Students describe Intellectual Property
Issues and Privacy.
1.2.3 Define Intellectual Property.
(8 periods) 1.2.1.3 Students carry out research on
1.2.4 Define Privacy: controversial contents and control.
o authorised access
- user authentication and 1.2.1.4 Students discuss computer crime and
verification Security threats.
- Login (Personal Identification
Numbers (PIN), User 1.2.1.5 Students carry out research on Cyber
Identification, password) Law and its importance.
- Biometrics
- physical control

JAN 1.2.5 Controversial contents and

WEEK control:
4 o Pornography
o Slander
o Filtering (Example : NetNanny,
CyberPatrol, BlockNow)

1.2.6 Computer crime and Security

threats:
o Definition :
 Computer crime
 Security threats
o Examples of computer crimes:
o Fraud
 identity fraud
 credit card fraud
Copyright infringement
 unauthorized copy
 unauthorized file sharing
Theft: data, information, equipment
Attacks: Examples salami attack,
virus, worms, hacking
JAN 1.2.7 Examples of Security threats
WEEK o malicious codes: e.g. virus, Trojan
5 horse, worms, spy ware, Phishing
o hacking: ethical (hackers) and non-
ethical hacking (crackers)
o Natural/environmental: e.g. fire and
natural disasters
o Theft : e.g. physical, data,
information

1.2.8 Cyber-law

1.3 Computer 1.3.1 Define Computer Security 1.3.1.1 Students discuss the meaning of
FEB Security Computer Security and its measures.
WEEK 1.3.2 State Security measures:
1 (4 periods) o data backup 1.3.1.2. Students describe encryption and
o cryptography decryption.

1.3.3 encryption and decryption 1.3.1.2 Students carry out research on topics:
o antivirus
 o anti-spyware - antivirus
o Firewall - antti-spyware
o Human aspects : awareness - Firewall
(policy, training) - Policy and training of computer
security

FEB 1.4 Research 1.4.1 Impact of IT on society, 1.4.1.1 Learners discuss the meaning of
WEEK Copyright and Piracy.
2 (8 periods) 1.4.2 Copyright and Piracy from the
(Chinese moral and legal standpoint 1.4.1.2 Learners list down the impact of piracy
New activities from the perspectives of:
year) 1.4.3 Lack of security and its effects in - moral
industry/economy/ government. - legal
FEB
WEEK 1.4.4 Malaysian Cyber-law, electronic
3 government law

FEB
WEEK ICT ASSESSMENT (PBS)
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2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEM
MONTH/ TOPICS AND LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
WEEK SCOPE
Learners should be able to:
MARCH 2.1 System
Concept 2.1.1 Overview of computer system
WEEK
1 (6 periods) 2.1.2 Data Representation:
o bit
o byte
o character

2.1.3 Introduction to Binary coding:

ASCII

2.1.4 Data measurement:

o bit
o byte
o Kilobyte (KB)
o Megabyte (MB)
o Gigabyte (GB)
o Terabyte (TB)

2.1.5 Clock speed measurement:

o megahertz (MHz)
o gigahertz (GHz)

MARCH - REVISION
WEEK
2 - SCHOOL ASSESSMENT
MARCH 2.2 Hardware 2.2.1 Input devices
WEEK
3 (12 periods) 2.2.2 Output devices

2.2.3 Motherboard:
o central processing unit (CPU)
o expansion slot
o expansion card
o RAM slot
o ports and connectors
2.2.4 Storage :
o primary storage (RAM/ROM)
o secondary storage (magnetic
medium, optical medium, flash
memory card)
MARCH
WEEK MID-SEMESTER HOLIDAY 1 (22 MARCH -30 MARCH )
4
APRIL
WEEK 2.3 Software 2.3.1 Operating System:
1 (12 periods) o platforms
o functions
o interfaces

2.3.2 Application Software: types and

usage (word processing,
APRIL spreadsheet, presentation,
WEEK graphics)
2-4
2.3.3 Utility Program: types and usage
(file management, antivirus,
diagnostic, file compression)

2.3.4 Proprietary and open source

software

MAY
WEEK REVISION AND MID-YEAR EXAM
1-3
MAY
WEEK
4 MID-YEAR HOLIDAY( 28 MAY --- 15 JUNE)
JUNE
WEEK
1

JUNE 2.4 Installation 2.4.1 PC assembling

WEEK
2&3 (6 periods) 2.4.2 Hard disk partitioning and
formatting

2.4.3 Software installation:

o operating system
o application software
o utility program

JUNE 2.5 Current and 2.5.1 Latest open source software available
WEEK Future
4 Technologies
(4 periods)

JULY -REVISION
WEEK
1&2 -ICT ASSESSMENT 2 (PORTFOLIOS)

3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

MONTH/ TOPICS AND
WEEK LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
SCOPE
JULY Notes:
WEEK 3.1 Basic Learners should be able to: Network: To connect two or more computers
3 Concepts together with the ability to communicate with each
of Networks other
3.1.1 Define network Communication: The transmission of data from
and
Communic one device to another
ations 3.1.2 Define communication Discuss:
- file sharing between computers
- sending short messages using cellular
services
JULY Conduct group research from Information sources
WEEK (library, the Internet) examples:
4
(6 periods) Discovering Computers, Shelly Cashman Series
(ISBN 0-619-25525-0)
3.1.3 State the importance of network http://www.webopedia.com
and communication using Notes:
examples in the student’s LAN: A network that spans a small area usually
immediate environment. confined to a single building or a group of buildings

3.1.4 Define types of computer MAN: A network designed for town and city usually
networks larger than Local-Area Network

 Local Area Network (LAN)

WAN: A network that spans a relatively large
geographical area usually consisting two or more
Local-Area Network.
 MAN (Metropolitan Area
Network)
Example: The Internet
Group activity:
Students list out the differences between the three
 types of computer network
 WAN (Wide Area Network) Conduct group research from information sources
AUGUST (library, the Internet) on types of network
WEEK
3.1.5 Differentiate between the three architecture
1&2
types of computer networks Notes:
Client/Server Architecture: A network architecture
3.1.6 Define 2 types of network
architecture
in which each computer or process on the network
is either a client or a server
 Client/Server
Peer-to-Peer Architecture: A type of network in
 Peer-to-Peer
which each workstation has equivalent capabilities
and responsibilities

Conduct group research from information sources

3.1.7 State three types of network (library, the Internet) on types of network topology
topology Students draw simple diagram of the 3 types of
 Bus network topology

 Ring
 Star
Students list out the differences between the three
3.1.8 Differentiate between the three types of network topology
types of network topology

Conduct group research from information sources

3.1.9 Define TCP/IP as the protocol to (library, the Internet) on TCP/IP
facilitate communication over
computer network
3.1.10 State types of network
communication that use TCP/IP Conduct group research from information sources
 Intranet (library, the Internet) examples:
Discovering Computers, Shelly Cashman Series
 Internet (ISBN 0-619-25525-0)
 Extranet http://www.webopedia.com

3.1.11 Cooperation in conducting group

research

AUGUST Students list down the various network devices

3.2 Hardware 3.2.1 Identify the devices needed to
WEEK Requirements establish a computer network Notes:
3 communication for a client/server
network organization Network Devices:
(8 periods )
 Network Interface Card (Ethernet and Wi-
Fi)
 Modem (Internal and External)
 Hub, Switch, Router
 Wireless Access Point
Students list down the functions of the stated
devices

3.2.2 Describe the functions of the Notes:

Network Interface Card and hub Function of the Network Interface Card: KIV
Function of Hub: KIV

AUGUST 3.2 Hardware 3.2.3 Identify various types of physical

WEEK Requirements transmission media/ cables such Students list down various types of cables
4 as Unshielded Twisted Pair(UTP),
(8 periods ) Shielded Twisted Pair(STP), Students list down various types of wireless
Coaxial Cable and Fiber Optic transmission media
Cable

3.2.4 Identify various types of wireless

transmission media such as
infrared, radio wave and satellite
SEPT
WEEK 3.3.1 Define Network Operating System Notes:
3.3 Software
1 Require- Network Operating System (NOS): An operating
ments system that includes functions for connecting
computers and devices into a local-area network
(4 periods ) (LAN). It has the capabilities to coordinate the
activities of multiple computers across a network
3.3.2 Name various Network Operating
System Software Notes:
Examples: Windows 2000 Server, Windows NT,
LINUX, UNIX
3.3.3 State the functions of various
client software Notes:

 web browser Examples:

 email client  Web Browsing: Internet Explorer, Mozilla

Firefox and Opera
 network utilities
 Email Client: Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla
 network file manager Thunderbird and Eudora
 Network Utilities: Ping and Traceroute
 Network File Manager: Network
Neighborhood and My Network Places
SEPT MID-SEMESTER HOLIDAY 2 (13 SEPT – 21 SEPT)
WEEK 2
3.4.1 Install network interface card
3.4 Setting
Network 3.4.2 Setup the driver for the network
SEPT Facilities card
WEEK
3 3.4.3 Crimp and test UTP cable
(12 periods )
 Straight cable
 Crossed cable
3.4.4 Configure the workstation to join
a Local-Area Network
SEPT
WEEK  Internet Protocol (IP) Address
4
 Subnet Mask
 Gateway
 Hostname
3.4.5 Test the network connection

3.4.6 Create a shared folder Activity:

Ping the server from the configured workstation

Activity:
Set up a shared folder
Save a file in the shared folder
Access the file in the shared folder from other
workstations
3.5.1 Describe:
3.5 Current and Activity:
OCT. Future  Mobile Computing
WEEK Develop- (specifications, services, Research on the chosen topic
1 ment frequencies), or
Write a short report (350 words) and save the
 Internet Technology and
document in the shared folder
Services (VOIP, BLOG), or

( 6 periods )  Types of network (PAN, VPN,

WLAN, WIMAX)
OCT FINAL EXAMINATION
WEEK
2&3
OCT
WEEK
4-5
- ICT ASSESSMENT 3 (PORTFOLIOS)
- REINFORCEMENT OF FORM FOUR SYLLABUS
NOV - OVERVIEW OF FORM FIVE SYLLABUS
WEEK - RECAPUTILATION
1&2
NOV
WEEK YEAR END HOLIDAYS (22 NOV – 4 JAN 2015)
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