The document provides a scheme of work for teaching Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to Form 4 students in Malaysia. It outlines the topics to be covered each month, including: 1) Information Technology and Society, discussing ethics, privacy and security; 2) Computer Systems, covering hardware, software and installation; and 3) Computer Networks and Communications, focusing on networking concepts, hardware, software and practical skills. The learning outcomes, suggested activities and notes for teachers are also included to support lesson planning and delivery for each topic.

1. Form 4 Scheme Of Work For ICT
SMK TAMAN KLANG UTAMA, KLANG
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEME OF WORK 2014
FORM 4
1.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
MONTH/
WEEK
TOPICS AND
SCOPE
LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
JAN.
WEEK
1 & 2
1.1 Introduction
to
Information
Technology
(4 periods)
Learners should be able to:
1.1.1 Define Information Technology in
general.
1.1.2 Discuss the roles of IT in
everyday life:
o Education
o Banking
o Industry
o Commerce.
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 every day
life.
3. Students adhere the rules and
regulations set for the ICT lab.
JAN
WEEK
3
JAN
WEEK
4
JAN
WEEK
5
1.2 Computer
Ethics and
Legal
Issues
(8 periods)
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:
o authorised access
- user authentication and
verification
- Login (Personal Identification
Numbers (PIN), User
Identification, password)
- Biometrics
- physicalcontrol
1.2.5 Controversialcontents and
control:
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, w orms, hacking
1.2.7 Examples of Security threats
o malicious codes: e.g. virus, Trojan
horse, w orms, 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
1.2.1.1 Students explain Computer Ethics and
Code of Ethics.
1.2.1.2 Students describe Intellectual Property
and Privacy.
1.2.1.3 Students carry out research on
controversialcontents 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.
FEB
WEEK
1
1.3 Computer
Security
(4 periods)
1.3.1 Define Computer Security
1.3.2 State Security measures:
o data backup
o cryptography
1.3.3 encryption and decryption
o antivirus
1.3.1.1 Students discuss the meaning of
Computer Security and its measures.
1.3.1.2. Students describe encryption and
decryption.
1.3.1.2 Students carry out research on topics:

2. Form 4 Scheme Of Work For ICT
o anti-spyware
o Firew all
o Human aspects : aw areness
(policy, training)
- antivirus
- antti-spyware
- Firew all
- Policy and training of computer
security
FEB
WEEK
2
(Chinese
New
year)
FEB
WEEK
3
1.4 Research
(8 periods)
1.4.1 Impact of IT on society,
1.4.2 Copyright and Piracy fromthe
moral and legal standpoint
1.4.3 Lack of security and its effectsin
industry/economy/ government.
1.4.4 Malaysian Cyber-law , electronic
government law
1.4.1.1 Learners discuss the meaning of
Copyright and Piracy.
1.4.1.2 Learners list dow n the impact of piracy
activities fromthe perspectives of:
- moral
- legal
FEB
WEEK
4
ICT ASSESSMENT (PBS)
2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEM
MONTH/
WEEK
TOPICS AND
SCOPE
LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
MARCH
WEEK
1
2.1 System
Concept
(6 periods)
Learners should be able to:
2.1.1 Overview of computer system
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
WEEK
2
- REVISION
- SCHOOL ASSESSMENT
MARCH
WEEK
3
2.2 Hardw are
(12 periods)
2.2.1 Input devices
2.2.2 Output devices
2.2.3 Motherboard:
o centralprocessing 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 (22 MARCH -30 MARCH )

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APRIL
WEEK
1
APRIL
WEEK
2 - 4
2.3 Software
(12 periods)
2.3.1 Operating System:
o platforms
o functions
o interfaces
2.3.2 Application Softw are: types and
usage (w ord 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
MAY
WEEK
1 - 3
REVISION AND MID-YEAR EXAM
MAY
WEEK
4
JUNE
WEEK
1
MID-YEAR HOLIDAY( 28 MAY --- 15 JUNE)
JUNE
WEEK
2 & 3
2.4 Installation
(6 periods)
2.4.1 PC assembling
2.4.2 Hard disk partitioning and
formatting
2.4.3 Softw are installation:
o operating system
o application software
o utility program
JUNE
WEEK
4
2.5 Current and
Future
Technologies
(4 periods)
2.5.1 Latest open source software available
JULY
WEEK
1 & 2
-REVISION
-ICT ASSESSMENT 2 (PORTFOLIOS)
3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
MONTH/
WEEK
TOPICS AND
SCOPE
LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
JULY
WEEK
3
JULY
WEEK
4
3.1 Basic
Concepts
of Netw orks
and
Communic
ations
(6 periods)
Learners should be able to:
3.1.1 Define netw ork
3.1.2 Define communication
3.1.3 State the importance of netw ork
and communication using
examples in the student’s
immediate environment.
3.1.4 Define types of computer
netw orks
 LocalArea Netw ork(LAN)
 MAN (Metropolitan Area
Netw ork)
Notes:
Netw ork: To connect tw o or more computers
together w ith the ability to communicate w ith each
other
Communication: The transmission of data from
one device to another
Discuss:
- file sharing betw een computers
- sending short messages using cellular
services
Conduct group research fromInformation sources
(library, the Internet) examples:
Discovering Computers, Shelly Cashman Series
(ISBN 0-619-25525-0)
http://www.webopedia.com
Notes:
LAN: A netw orkthat spans a small area usually
confined to a single building or a group of buildings
MAN: A netw orkdesigned for town and city usually
larger than Local-Area Network
WAN: A network that 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

4. Form 4 Scheme Of Work For ICT
AUGUST
WEEK
1 & 2
 WAN (Wide Area Netw ork)
3.1.5 Differentiate betw een the three
types of computer netw orks
3.1.6 Define 2 types of netw ork
architecture
 Client/Server
 Peer-to-Peer
3.1.7 State three types of netw ork
topology
 Bus
 Ring
 Star
3.1.8 Differentiate betw een the three
types of netw orktopology
3.1.9 Define TCP/IP as the protocolto
facilitate communication over
computer netw ork
3.1.10 State types of netw ork
communication that use TCP/IP
 Intranet
 Internet
 Extranet
3.1.11 Cooperation in conducting group
research
types of computer network
Conduct group research from information sources
(library, the Internet) on types of network
architecture
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 typeof 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 the3 types of
network topology
Students list out the differences between the three
types of network topology
Conduct group research from information sources
(library, the Internet) on TCP/IP
Conduct group research from information sources
(library, the Internet) examples:
Discovering Computers, Shelly Cashman Series
(ISBN 0-619-25525-0)
http://www.webopedia.com
AUGUST
WEEK
3
3.2 Hardw are
Requirements
(8 periods )
3.2.1 Identify the devices needed to
establish a computer netw ork
communication for a client/server
netw orkorganization
3.2.2 Describe the functions of the
Netw orkInterface Card and hub
Students list dow n the various networkdevices
Notes:
Netw orkDevices:
 Netw orkInterface Card (Ethernet and Wi-
Fi)
 Modem (Internal and External)
 Hub, Sw itch, Router
 Wireless AccessPoint
Students list dow n the functions of the stated
devices
Notes:
Function of the Netw orkInterface Card: KIV
Function of Hub: KIV
AUGUST
WEEK
4
3.2 Hardw are
Requirements
(8 periods )
3.2.3 Identify various types of physical
transmission media/ cables such
as Unshielded Tw isted Pair(UTP),
Shielded Tw isted Pair(STP),
Coaxial Cable and Fiber Optic
Cable
3.2.4 Identify various types of w ireless
transmission media such as
infrared, radio w ave and satellite
Students list dow n various typesof cables
Students list dow n various typesof wireless
transmission media

5. Form 4 Scheme Of Work For ICT
SEPT
WEEK
1
3.3 Softw are
Require-
ments
(4 periods )
3.3.1 Define Netw orkOperating System
3.3.2 Name various Netw orkOperating
System Software
3.3.3 State the functions of various
client software
 w eb browser
 email client
 netw orkutilities
 netw orkfile manager
Notes:
Netw orkOperating System(NOS): An operating
systemthat includes functions for connecting
computers anddevices into a local-area netw ork
(LAN). It has the capabilities to coordinate the
activities of multiple computers across a network
Notes:
Examples: Window s 2000 Server, WindowsNT,
LINUX, UNIX
Notes:
Examples:
 Web Brow sing: Internet Explorer, Mozilla
Firefox and Opera
 Email Client: Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla
Thunderbird and Eudora
 Netw orkUtilities: Ping and Traceroute
 Netw orkFile Manager: Netw ork
Neighborhood and My Netw orkPlaces
SEPT
WEEK 2
MID-SEMESTER HOLIDAY 2 (13 SEPT – 21 SEPT)
SEPT
WEEK
3
SEPT
WEEK
4
3.4 Setting
Netw ork
Facilities
(12 periods )
3.4.1 Install netw orkinterface card
3.4.2 Setup the driver for the netw ork
card
3.4.3 Crimp and test UTP cable
 Straight cable
 Crossed cable
3.4.4 Configure the w orkstation to join
a Local-Area Netw ork
 Internet Protocol (IP) Address
 Subnet Mask
 Gatew ay
 Hostname
3.4.5 Test the netw orkconnection
3.4.6 Create a shared folder Activity:
Ping the server fromthe configured workstation
Activity:
Set up a shared folder
Save a file in the shared folder
Accessthe file in the shared folder fromother
w orkstations
OCT.
WEEK
1
3.5 Current and
Future
Develop-
ment
( 6 periods )
3.5.1 Describe:
 Mobile Computing
(specifications, services,
frequencies), or
 Internet Technology and
Services (VOIP, BLOG), or
 Types of netw ork(PAN, VPN,
WLAN, WIMAX)
Activity:
Research on the chosen topic
Write a short report (350 w ords) and save the
document in the shared folder
OCT
WEEK
2 & 3
FINAL EXAMINATION
OCT
WEEK
4-5
NOV
WEEK
1&2
- ICT ASSESSMENT 3 (PORTFOLIOS)
- REINFORCEMENT OF FORM FOUR SYLLABUS
- OVERVIEW OF FORM FIVE SYLLABUS
- RECAPUTILATION
NOV
WEEK
3
YEAR END HOLIDAYS (22 NOV – 4 JAN 2015)