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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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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