SMK TENGKU BUDRIAH, ARAU

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
1.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
MONTH
TOPICS AND
/
LEARNING OUTCOME
SCOPE
WEEK
JAN.
WEEK
1&2

1.1 Introductio
n to
Information
Technology
(4 periods)

JAN
WEEK
3

1.2 Computer
Ethics and
Legal
Issues

Learners should be able to:

1.1.1 Define Information
Technology in
general.
1.1.2 Discuss the roles of IT
in everyday life:
Education
Banking
Industry
Commerce.

1.2.1

Define Computer
Ethics.

1.2.2

Identify the Code of

Ethics.

1.2.3

Define Intellectual
Property.

1.2.4

Define Privacy:
authorised access
user
authentication and
verification
Login (Personal
Identification
Numbers (PIN),
User
Identification,
password)
Biometrics
physical control

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
1. Students state the
definition of Information
Technology in general.
2. Group Activity:
Discussing the roles of
IT in everyday life.
Students cite an
example of a
technology used in
everyday life.
3. Students adhere the rules
and regulations set for the
ICT lab.
1.2.1.1 Students explain Computer
Ethics and Code of Ethics.
1.2.1.2 Students describe
Intellectual Property and
Privacy.

(8 periods)

JAN
WEEK
4

1.2.1.3 Students carry out research

on controversial contents
and control.
1.2.1.4 Students discuss computer
crime and Security threats.
1.2.1.5 Students carry out research
on Cyber Law and its
importance.

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
1.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
MONTH
TOPICS AND
/
LEARNING OUTCOME
SCOPE
WEEK
JAN
1.2.5 Controversial contents
WEEK
and control:
5

Pornography

Slander

Filtering
(Example : NetNanny,
CyberPatrol,
BlockNow)
1.2.6 Computer crime and
Security threats:
Definition :
Computer
crime
Security
threats
Examples of
computer crimes:
Fraud
identity fraud
credit card
fraud
Copyright
infringement
unauthorized
copy
unauthorized
file sharing
Theft: data,
information,
equipment
Attacks:
Examples
salami attack,
virus, worms,
hacking

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

SMK TENGKU BUDRIAH, ARAU

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
1.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
MONTH
TOPICS AND
/
LEARNING OUTCOME
SCOPE
WEEK
1.2.7 Examples of Security
threats
malicious codes: e.g.
virus, Trojan horse,
worms, spy ware,
Phishing
hacking: ethical
(hackers) and nonethical hacking
(crackers)
Natural/environmental
: e.g. fire and natural
disasters
Theft : e.g. physical,
data, information

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

1.2.8 Cyber-law
2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEM
MONTH
TOPICS AND
/
SCOPE
WEEK

LEARNING OUTCOME
Learners should be able to:

MARCH
WEEK
1

2.1 System
Concept

2.1.1 Overview of computer

system

(6 periods)
2.1.2 Data Representation:
bit
byte
character
2.1.3 Measurement:

bit

byte

Kilobyte (KB)

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

Megabyte (MB)
Gigabyte (GB)
Terabyte (TB)

SMK TENGKU BUDRIAH, ARAU

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEM
MONTH
/
TOPICS AND SCOPE
WEEK

LEARNING
OUTCOME

SUGGESTED
ACTIVITIES

2.1.4 Clock speed

measurement:
megahertz (MHz)
gigahertz (GHz)
MARCH
WEEK
2
MARCH
WEEK
3

REVISION
SCHOOL ASSESSMENT

2.1 Hardware
(12 periods)

2.2.1 Input devices

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
4

MID-SEMESTER HOLIDAY 1 (14 MARCH - 22 MARCH )

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
3.0 COMPUTER SYSTEM
MONTH
/
TOPICS AND SCOPE
WEEK
APRIL
WEEK 2.3 Software
1
(12 periods)

LEARNING
OUTCOME
2.3.1 Operating System:

platforms

functions

interfaces
2.3.2

Application
Software: types
and usage (word
processing,
spreadsheet,
presentation,
graphics)

2.3.3

Utility Program:
types and usage
(file
management,
antivirus,
diagnostic, file
compression)

2.3.4

Proprietary and
open source
software

APRIL
WEEK
2-4

MAY
WEEK
1-3
MAY
WEEK

SUGGESTED
ACTIVITIES

REVISION AND MID-YEAR EXAM

MID-YEAR HOLIDAY (30 MAY - 14 JUNE)

4
JUNE
WEEK
1

SMK TENGKU BUDRIAH, ARAU

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEM
MONTH
/
TOPICS AND SCOPE
WEEK
JUNE
WEEK
2&3

JUNE
WEEK
4

LEARNING
OUTCOME

2.4 Installation

2.4.1

PC assembling

(6 periods)

2.4.2

Hard disk
partitioning and
formatting

2.4.3

Software
installation:
operating
system
application
software
utility
program

2.5 Current and Future

Technologies

SUGGESTED
ACTIVITIES

2.5.1 Latest open source

software available

(4 periods)
REVISION
JULY
WEEK
ICT ASSESSMENT 2 (PORTFOLIOS)
1 &2
3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
JULY
Learners should be able
WEEK 3.1 Basic Concepts of
Networks and
to:
3

Notes:
Network: To connect two
or more computers together

Communications

3.1.1 Define network

(6 periods)

3.1.2 Define
communication

JULY
WEEK
4

with the ability to

communicate with each
other
Communication: The
transmission of data from
one device to another
Discuss:
file sharing between
computers
sending short messages
using cellular services

SMK TENGKU BUDRIAH, ARAU

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
MONTH
LEARNING
/
TOPICS AND SCOPE
OUTCOME
WEEK
AUGUS
3.1.3 State the
T
importance of
WEEK
network and
1&2
communication
using examples in
the students
immediate
environment.
3.1.4

Define types of
computer
networks
Local Area
Network
(LAN)

SUGGESTED
ACTIVITIES
Conduct group research
from Information sources
(library, the Internet)
examples:
Discovering Computers,
Shelly Cashman Series
(ISBN 0-619-25525-0)
http://www.webopedia.com
Notes:
LAN: A network that
spans a small area usually
confined to a single
building or a group of
buildings

MAN: A network designed

MAN
for town and city usually
(Metropolitan larger than Local-Area
Area Network) Network
WAN (Wide
WAN: A network that
Area Network) spans a relatively large
geographical area usually
consisting two or more
Local-Area Network.

Example: The Internet

Group activity:
Students list out the
differences between the
three types of computer
network
Conduct group research
from information sources
(library, the Internet) on

SMK TENGKU BUDRIAH, ARAU

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
MONTH
LEARNING
/
TOPICS AND SCOPE
OUTCOME
WEEK

SUGGESTED
ACTIVITIES
types of network
architecture

3.1.5

Differentiate
between the three
types of computer
networks

3.1.6

Define 2 types of
network
architecture
Client/Server
Peer-to-Peer

3.1.7

State three types

of network
topology
Bus
Ring
Star

3.1.8

Differentiate
between the three

Notes:
Client/Server Architecture:
A network architecture in
which each computer or
process on the network is
either a client or a server
Peer-to-Peer Architecture:
A type of network in which
each workstation has
equivalent capabilities and
responsibilities
Conduct group research
from information sources
(library, the Internet) on
types of network topology
Students draw simple
diagram of the 3 types of
network topology
Students list out the
differences between the
three types of network

types of network
topology
3.1.9

Define TCP/IP as
the protocol to
facilitate
communication
over computer
network

topology
Conduct group research
from information sources
(library, the Internet) on
TCP/IP

SMK TENGKU BUDRIAH, ARAU

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
MONTH
LEARNING
/
TOPICS AND SCOPE
OUTCOME
WEEK
3.1.10 State types of
network
communication
that use TCP/IP
Intranet
Internet

SUGGESTED
ACTIVITIES
Conduct group research
from information sources
(library, the Internet)
examples:
Discovering Computers,
Shelly Cashman Series
(ISBN 0-619-25525-0)
http://www.webopedia.com

Extranet
Cooperation in
conducting
group
research
AUGUS
T
WEEK
3

3.2

Hardware
Requirements

(8 periods )

3.2.1

Identify the
devices needed to
establish a
computer
network
communication
for a client/server
network
organization

Students list down the

various network devices
Notes:
Network Devices:
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

SMK TENGKU BUDRIAH, ARAU

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
MONTH
LEARNING
/
TOPICS AND SCOPE
OUTCOME
WEEK
3.2.2

AUGUS
T
WEEK
4

3.3

Hardware
Requirements

3.2.3

(8 periods )

3.2.4

Describe the
functions of the
Network
Interface Card
and hub
Identify various
types of physical
transmission
media/ cables
such as
Unshielded
Twisted
Pair(UTP),
Shielded Twisted
Pair(STP),
Coaxial Cable
and Fiber Optic
Cable
Identify various
types of wireless
transmission

SUGGESTED
ACTIVITIES
Notes:
Function of the Network
Interface Card: KIV
Function of Hub: KIV

Students list down various

types of cables
Students list down various
types of wireless
transmission media

media such as
infrared, radio
wave and satellite
SEPT
WEEK
1

3.3 Software Requirements

3.3.1

Define Network
Operating System

(4 periods )

SMK TENGKU BUDRIAH, ARAU

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
MONTH
LEARNING
/
TOPICS AND SCOPE
OUTCOME
WEEK

SUGGESTED
ACTIVITIES

SEPT
WEEK
1

3.4 Software Requirements

3.4.1

(4 periods )

3.4.2

Name various
Network
Operating System
Software
State the
functions of
various client
software
web browser
email client
network
utilities
network file
manager

Notes:
Network Operating System
(NOS): An operating
system that includes
functions for connecting
computers and devices
into a local-area network
(LAN). It has the
capabilities to coordinate
the activities of multiple
computers across a
network
Notes:
Examples: Windows 2000
Server, Windows NT,
LINUX, UNIX
Notes:
Examples:
Web Browsing:
Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox and
Opera
Email Client:
Microsoft Outlook,
Mozilla Thunderbird
and Eudora
Network Utilities:
Ping and Traceroute

SMK TENGKU BUDRIAH, ARAU

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
MONTH
TOPICS AND SCOPE
LEARNING
/
OUTCOME

SUGGESTED
ACTIVITIES

WEEK
SEPT
WEEK
1

SEPT
WEEK 2

(4 periods )

MID-SEMESTER HOLIDAY 2 (19 SEPT 27 SEPT)

3.6 Setting Network
Facilities

SEPT
WEEK
3

Network File Manager:

Network Neighborhood
and My Network Places

3.5 Software Requirements

(12 periods )

3.6.1

Install network
interface card

3.6.2

Setup the driver

for the network
card

3.6.3

Crimp and test

UTP cable
Straight
cable

SEPT
WEEK
4

Crossed
cable
3.6.4

Configure the
workstation to
join a Local-Area
Network
Internet
Protocol (IP)
Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway

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

Hostname

SMK TENGKU BUDRIAH, ARAU

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
MONTH
TOPICS AND SCOPE
LEARNING

SUGGESTED

OUTCOME

WEEK

OCT.
WEEK
1

3.7 Current and Future

Development
( 6 periods )

3.6.5

Test the network

connection

3.6.6

Create a shared
folder

3.7.1

Describe:

ACTIVITIES

Activity:

Mobile
Computing
(specifications
, services,
frequencies),
or
Internet
Technology
and Services
(VOIP,
BLOG), or

Research on the chosen

topic
Write a short report (350
words) and save the
document in the shared
folder

Types of
network (PAN,
VPN, WLAN,
WIMAX)
OCT
WEEK
2&3
OCT
WEEK
4-5
NOV
WEEK
1&2
NOV
WEEK
3

FINAL EXAMINATION

ICT Assessment 3
(Portfolios)
Reinforcement Of
Form Four Syllabus
Overview Of Form
Five Syllabus
Recapitulation

YEAR END HOLIDAYS (21 NOV 3 JAN 2016)