This document discusses information and communication technology (ICT) and its impact on society. It covers topics such as the definition and evolution of ICT, computer ethics and legal issues like intellectual property and privacy, computer security threats and measures, and both the positive and negative impacts of ICT on society. The document provides an overview of key concepts and issues relating to the role of ICT in modern society.

1. Information & Communication Technology
LA1 – ICT & Society
LEARNING AREA 1 – ICT & SOCIETY
Topic 1.1 -
Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
1.1.1 Overview of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
1.1.1.1 Define ICT
1.1.1.2 Describe the brief evolution of computers
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2. Information & Communication Technology
Topic 1.2 -
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Computer Ethics and Legal Issues
1.2.1.1 Definition
Define Computer Ethics, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property, Privacy, Computer
Crime and Cyber Law.
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3. Information & Communication Technology
1.2.1.2 Differentiate between ethics and law.
1.2.1.3 State the need for intellectual property laws
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4. Information & Communication Technology
1.2.2 Privacy
1.2.2.1 List ways to protect privacy.
1.2.2.2 State authentication and verification methods/ technologies.
1.2.3 Controversial Contents and Control
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5. Information & Communication Technology
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1.2.3.1 a)List effects of controversial contents of pornography on society:
1.2.3.2 Describe the process of filtering to control access to controversial contents
1.2.4
Computer Crimes
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6. Information & Communication Technology
LA1 – ICT & Society
1.2.4.1 Explain the need for Cyber Law
1.2.4.2 Explain briefly the computer crimes below: Fraud, Copyright Infringement,
Theft, Attacks.
Topic 1.3 -
Computer Security
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7. Information & Communication Technology
1.3.1 Definition
1.3.1.1 Define Computer security.
1.3.2 Security Threats
1.3.2.1 Explain briefly the different threats to computer security:
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Malicious code
Hacking
Natural disaster
Theft
1.3.3 Security Measures
Hak Cipta Terpelihara Panitia ICT Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Selangor 2007
LA1 – ICT & Society

8. Information & Communication Technology
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1.3.3.1 Select the appropriate security measures to overcome the identified computer
threats.
1.3.3.2 Apply the correct security procedures.
Topic 1.4 -
Current and Future Developments
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9. Information & Communication Technology
1.4.1
Impact of ICT on Society
1.4.1.1Describe the impact of society
POSITIVE IMPACT
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Hak Cipta Terpelihara Panitia ICT Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Selangor 2007
LA1 – ICT & Society

10. Information & Communication Technology
1.4.1
Impact of ICT on Society
1.4.1.1Describe the impact of society
POSITIVE IMPACT
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Hak Cipta Terpelihara Panitia ICT Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Selangor 2007
LA1 – ICT & Society