This document provides an overview of key concepts in information and communication technology (ICT). It covers hardware components, input/output devices, system units, processors, memory, storage, ports, and computer performance. It also discusses operating systems, application software, networks, internet, telecommunications, and the use of ICT in everyday life. Finally, it outlines important considerations around health and safety, data protection, security, software licensing, and relevant legislation.

1. International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
Syllabus 5.0

2. Concepts of Information Technology (ICT)

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Hardware

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•Monitor
•Keyboard
•Mouse
•Floppy Disk Drive
•CD ROM Drive
•Speakers
•Computer Case or System Unit

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•Input Devices
•Output Devices
•Input and Output Devices
•System Unit and System(Motherboard)
•Central Processing Unit
•Memory
•Storage Devices
•Ports

7. Input Devices
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•Keyboard
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•Mouse
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GUI

8. •Track Ball
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•Touch Pad
Laptops.
Input Devices

9. •Joy Stick
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•Microphone
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•Scanner
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Input Devices

10. •Light Pen
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•Digital Camera
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Input Devices

11. •Stylus
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PDA
•Web Cam
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Input Devices

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•Monitor or Screen
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Visual Display Unit (VDU).
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•Cathode Ray Tube (CRT
•Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
•Resolution
Pixels
Inch.
Output Devices

13. •Printers
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•Dot Matrix Printers
•Ink Jet Printers
•Laser Printers
•3D Printer
Output Devices

14. •Speakers
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ProgramsMulti
Media
Headphones.
•Plotters
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Output Devices

15. Input & Output Devices
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•Touch Screen
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ATM Machines
•Modem
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•Speech Synthesizers
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16. System Unit and System (Mother Board)
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17. ‫المركزية‬ ‫المعالجة‬ ‫وحدة‬Central Processing Unit (CPU)
•Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
•Registers
•Control Unit (CU)

18. Memory Measurements
•BinaryDigital
Bit
Byte
Bit
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•Bit:
•Byte
•Kilobyte (KB:1024(.
•Megabyte (MB):1024(
•Gigabyte (GB):1024(.
•(Terabyte (TB:1024(

19. Memory
•Random Access Memory (RAM)
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RAM
MbyteGbyte
•Read Only Memory (ROM)
•POST (Power On Self Test
ROM-BIOSBIOS (Basic Input Output
System)

20. Storage Devices
•Hard Disk
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Operating System (OS)
Gbyte
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•Internal:
•External:
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21. Storage Devices
•HDDHard Disk Drive
•SSDSolid state drive
HHD
•SSDHDDSSDHDD
SSD
SSD
HDD.
SSDHDD
Bad Sectors.

22. Storage Devices
Diskettes
Magnetic tape
Disk cartridges
Floppy Disk
1.44
Megabyte
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23. •Compact Disk (CD-ROM)
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CD-R(Recordable)
.CD-RW(Rewritable)
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Megabyte (700-650).
•Digital Versatile Disk (DVD)
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Gigabyte (5-4)
Storage Devices

24. •Blu-ray DiscBD
single-
layerdual-layer.
•Flash Memory
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32 Gigabyte
Storage Devices

25. •Memory Card
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•Network drive
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Storage Devices

26. Online File Storage
Storage Devices

27. Computers Ports
Serial Port (1 -2 -5)
Parallel Port (15)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) (3 6)

28. Computers Ports
Wireless Port
Cables
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FireWire(11)
Network Port (7)
Ethernet Card.

29. Computers Ports
Universal
Serial Bus (USB) (3 6)

30. •Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format (4)
S/PDIFCDDVD
S/PDIF.
•eSata(8)
USB
eSATA
•HDMI(9)
HDMI
HDMIHDMI
HDMIHDMI cable).HDMI)
High-Definition Multimedia
Interface)
Computers Ports

31. •VGA (10)
VGA (Video Graphic Array
Suber VGA
•S-Video(12).DVD
•DVI(13)Digital Visual Interface
1536X
VGA
•Audio(14)
‫التوصيل‬ ‫منافذ‬Computers Ports

32. Types of Computers
Personal Computer
Laptop

33. Types of Computers
•Mainframe
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•Networks Computers
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•Tablet PC
•PDA

34. Handheld Portable Digital Devices
•(PDAPersonal Digital Assistant
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(PDA)
•Mobile Phone
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35. Handheld Portable Digital Devices
•Multimedia Media Player
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GPS

36. Computer Performance
•CPU Speed
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MHz 4.77GHz 3.2MHz 3277
Cache Memory
•RAM Size
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37. •Hard Disk Capacity and Speed
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Revolution Per Minute (RPM)
Milliseconds
Computer Performance

38. •Monitor Card Processor
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•Number of Running Applications
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Computer Performance

39. Software

40. ‫التشغيل‬ ‫نظم‬Operating System
‫التطبيقية‬ ‫البرامج‬Application Programs

41. Operating System
.1Disk Operating System (DOS)
(IBM)

42. Operating System
Windows
Microsoft
Graphical User Interface GUI
Windows 95 98 NT 2000 XP
Vista Windows 7 8 10

43. OS/2, LINUX & UNIX
LINUXOS/2
Operating System
• Ubuntu
• Linux
• Macintosh OS
• Android
• Fedora
• SkyOS
• Google Chrome OS
• openSUSE

44. Application Programs
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•Word Processing:
Microsoft Word
writer
•Spreadsheets:
Microsoft ExcelCalc
•Databasee
Microsoft AccessBase
•Presentations:
Data ShowMicrosoft PowerPointImpress

45. •Web Browsing:
Microsoft Internet ExplorerMozilla FirefoxChrome
•Desktop Publishing
Microsoft Publisher
•Photo Editing Application:
Adobe Photoshop
•Electronic Mail (Email)
Microsoft OutlookYahoo, Gmail
•Games
Application Programs

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47. Enhancing Accessibility
•Voice Recognition Software:
•:Screen Reader Software
Braille
•Sreen Magnifier Software
•On-Screen Keyboard

48. Networks
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Network Cards
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Server
•Work stations
•Network Interface Cards
(NIC's)
•Cabling System
•Shared Resources

49. Types of Networks
•Local Area Network (LAN)
•Wireless LAN (WLAN)
Intranet:
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50. Types of Networks
•Extranet :
(/)
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•Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
LAN
550.LAN
Fibre Optics
Routers.
•Wide Area Network (WAN)
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Routers

51. •Client / Server Network
Server
Clients
Workstations

52. •SecurityNetwork
Administrator
Clients
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53. •Peer to Peer Network
LAN
Server
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Workgroup.
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54. Internet
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Interconnection
of Networks
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Search Engines.
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•Tele Working.
•E-mail

56. Download
Upload
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Bit per second (bps)
Kilobit (Kbit)(Mbit) Megabit(Kbps)
(Mbps

57. .1Dial-up connection
Public Switched Telephone
Network PSTN
Internet Service Provider (ISP)Modem
kbps

58. •Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
Dial-upmbps
ADSL Modem.
DownloadUpload
..
24always on..
•Cable:
ADSL
•:Satellite
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59. •Wi-Fi:
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Mobile Phone
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60. Broadband Connection
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•Firewall)
Intruders or Hackers
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61. ICT in Every Day Life

62. Electronic World
ICT
•ICT
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•Computer Based Training (CBT)

63. •E-Learning
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Electronic World

64. •E-Commerce
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Electronic World

65. •E-Banking
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•E-Government
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Electronic World

66. •Tele-Working
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Electronic World

67. Communications
E-Mail
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Instant Messaging (IM)
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Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP
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(VoIP)

68. •Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Feeds
•RSS
RSS
RSS
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•Web Log (blog)
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•Podcast
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PodcastsIPodBroadcast
Podcast.
Communications

69. Virtual Communities
•Social Networking Websites
Friends Reunited
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•Internet Forums
•Chat Rooms""
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•Online Computer Games

70. Publish & Share Content Online
•Publish & Share Content Online
Upload
FacebookUpload
•Precautions when accessing Interne
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71. Health and Safety

72. Ergonomic
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73. Precautions

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Eye Relaxation Techniques
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Refresh Rate
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Wrist Pad.
•:(RSI) Strain Injury Repetitive
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Computer Energy Saving Options
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•sleep
stand by
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77. Recycling Computer Components
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Environment

78. Data Protection & Security
•Identification/Authentication
•User Name and Password
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Network
Administrator
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79. •Password Polices
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P@ssw0rd
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•Security Cables
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lock
Data Protection & Security

80. •Firewall
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Data Protection & Security

81. •Backups
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•Offsite storage
.CompleteIncremental
•Complete Backups:
•Incremental Backups:
Data Protection & Security

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•Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Data Protection & Security

83. Computer Viruses
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Executable Files
comexe
Macro Virus

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ROM
(MBR) Boot
Sector Main
•XcopyBrontok
WormTrojan Horse

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86. •AntiVirus
•Password
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•com
exe.
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87. Law

88. Software Copyright
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Federation Against Software Theft (FAST)
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89. End User License Agreement
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Software License
Single
User License
MultiSite License
Setup

90. Open Source Software
Source Code
Shareware Software.
Freeware Software
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91. Data Protection Legislation
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