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Competencies for ITSE 1294 (Internet)
Students will be able to:
Define the term “computer” and identify the components of a personal computer system
Compare the computing capabilities of different computer categories
Explain how an operating system affects compatibility between computer platforms
Describe how data moves from one point to another on the Internet
Evaluate various ways someone can connect a computer to the Internet and select an ISP
Describe how Web servers, URLs, HTML, HTTP, and browsers contribute to the Internet
resource known as the Web
7. Demonstrate use of search engines
8. List typical e-mail software package features
9. Explain how an e-mail system works and the difference between POP mail and Webbased mail
10. Explain why most computers are digital and how that relates to the binary number system
11. Describe the role of a microprocessor’s ALU, control unit, registers, and instruction set
12. List the factors that affect microprocessor performance
13. Explain how RAM works and list facts about RAM that are important to computer users
14. Use various criteria to compare storage technologies such as floppy disks, hard disks,
tapes, CDs, and DVDs
15. Describe the components of a computer’s expansion bus, including various types of
expansion slots and cables
16. Explain the hardware compatibility considerations, device drivers, and procedures that
are involved in installing a peripheral device
17. Explain the factors that might help a shopper decide whether to purchase a CRT or an
LCD monitor
18. Compare and contrast the technologies and applications for ink jet, solid ink, thermal, dye
sublimation, laser, and dot matrix printers
19. Describe the software components of a typical software package
20. Trace the development of a computer program from its inception
21. Describe the way an operating system manages each computer resource
22. Identify personal computer operating systems such as Windows, Mac OS, Linux, etc.
23. Describe the differences between system software and application software
24. Explain the key features and uses for word processing, desktop publishing, Web
authoring software, spreadsheets, database software, and file management software
25. Explain how to install and uninstall software
26. Describe the rights granted by : copyright law, a typical commercial software license, a
shareware license, a free license, and open source license, and public domain software
27. Create valid names for files and folders and explain file paths
28. Demonstrate how to use file management features of application software and operating
system utilities
29. Describe how a computer physically stores data on disks
30. Explain how file viruses, boot sector viruses, macro viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and
Denial of Service attacks affect files and disrupt computer operations
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31. Describe how a computer owner can use antivirus software to avoid, find and remove
viruses
32. Explain how to implement a viable backup and restore plan
33. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using tapes, floppy disks, and other media
for backups
34. Compare digital to analog communications
35. List the types of cables and other links that are used for data communication networks
36. List and explain the use of various network devices
37. Describe the logical and physical topology of networks
38. Explain packet switching and circuit switching technologies
39. List and describe various communication protocols
40. Describe the characteristics of various networks, such as MANs, HomeRF, Ethernet, etc.
41. Explain IP addressing, both permanent and dynamic
42. Describe some of the TCP/IP utilities used for troubleshooting a network
43. Describe advantages and disadvantages of dial-up, cable modem, DSL, ISDN, T1, etc.
44. Explain the importance of firewall software and network address translation
45. Describe the roles of HTML, HTTP, URLs, Web Servers, and browsers in displaying
web pages
46. Explain cookies
47. Describe how HTML tags, cascading style sheets, links, buttons, hotspots, frames, and
tales are used in the design and creation of Web pages
48. Identify the elements that typically form a Web page
49. Explain how to test and post Web pages
50. Describe how DHTML, XML, SSL, and XHTML technologies work to enhance Web
pages
51. Explain uses of JavaScript, VBScript, Java applets, and ActiveX controls
52. Explain e-commerce
53. List some of the threats consumers face using e-commerce
54. Explain how SSL, shopping carts, one-time-use credit cards, electronic wallets, and
person-to-person payment systems work