Basics of Computer & Information Technology Syllabus For B.Com Computer Application

Unit-I: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER

Basic Organization of Computer System, Block Diagram & Functions (Central Processing Unit, Input/ Output Unit, Storage Unit), Characteristics; Capabilities & Limitations. Types of Computing Devices: Desktop, Laptop & Notebook Smart-Phone, Tablet PC, Server, Workstation & Their Characteristics, Primary Memory & Their Types: RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, Cache Memory, Peripheral Devices: Input Devices: Keyboard, Mouse, Trackball, Joystick, Digitizer or Graphic Tablet, Scanners, Digital Camera, Web Camera, MICR, OCR, OMR, Barcode Reader, voice Recognition device, Light Pen & Touch Screen. Output Devices: Display Devices (CRT, TFT, LCD, LED, Multimedia Projectors), Video Standard: GA, SVGA, XGA etc. Impact Printers (Daisy Wheel, Dot Matrix & Line Printer); Non impact Printer (Inkjet, Laser, Thermal); Storage Devices: Magnetic Tape, Cartridge, Data Drives, Hard Disk Drives(Internal & External), Floppy Disks, CD, VCD, CD-RW, Zip Drive, DVD, DVD-RW, USB Flash Drive, Blue Ray Disc & Memory Cards.

Unit-II : OPERATING SYSTEM (OS)

DOS Basics: FAT, File & Directory Structure and Naming Rules, Booting Process, DOS System Files, Internal & External DOS Commands,   Windows Basics (only elementary aids):  Windows 7 & 8: Desktop, Control Panel; saving, renaming, moving, Copying and Searching Files & Folders, Restoring from Recycle Bin, Creating Shortcut, Establishing Network Connections.

Unit-III : MS-WORD

Text Editing and Formatting using Word 2007 & Onwards versions Creating Documents using Template; Saving Word File in Various File Formats; Previewing documents, printing document to file or Page, Protecting Document, Editing of selected text, inserting, Deleting and Moving Text,  Formatting Documents: Page Layout; Paragraph Format, Aligning Text and Paragraph, Border and Shading, Header & Footers.

Unit-IV : MS POWER POINT & MS EXCEL

Creating Presentation using Slide master and Template in various themes & variants. Working with Slides: New Slide, Move, Copy, Delete, Duplicate, Slide Layouts, Presentation views, Format Menu: Font, Paragraph, Drawing & Editing, Printing presentation: Print slides, Notes, Non impact Printer (Inkjet, Laser, Thermal); Handouts and Outlines, Saving Presentation in different file formats. Workbook & Worksheet Fundamentals: Concept of Row, Columns & Cell; Creating a new workbook through blank & template. Working with worksheet: Entering data into worksheet (General, Number, Currency, Date, Time, Text, Accounting, etc), Renaming, Copying, Inserting, Deleting and Protecting Worksheet, Working with Row & Column (Inserting, Deleting, Pasting, Resizing & Hiding), Cell & Cell formatting, Concept of Range.

Unit-V : INTERNET & CYBER SECURITY

Internet: World Wide Web, Dial up connectivity, Leased Line, VSAT, Broadband, Wi-Fi, URL, Domain Name, Web Browser( Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, UC Browser etc.), Search Engine (Google, Bing, Ask etc.); Website: Static & Dynamic; Difference between Website & Portal, E-mail: Account opening: Sending & Receiving Mails, Managing Contacts & Folders, E-mail, Internet & Social Networking Ethics Types of viruses & Antivirus. Computer Security issues & its protection through firewall & Antivirus, Making Secured online transactions.

Objective Questions

1. BCIT Objective Set_1.