From 261c00d924a3390e48353341adbd5c6af0789ae4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shihaam Abdul Rahman Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:39:14 +0500 Subject: [PATCH] del --- syllabus/1.md | 76 ------------------------------------------ syllabus/components.md | 14 -------- 2 files changed, 90 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 syllabus/1.md delete mode 100644 syllabus/components.md diff --git a/syllabus/1.md b/syllabus/1.md deleted file mode 100644 index 4ff1c1f..0000000 --- a/syllabus/1.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,76 +0,0 @@ -# ICT Basic - -## Components of a Computer - -1. **CPU**: Central Processing Unit - The "brain" of the computer that performs calculations and logic operations. -2. **RAM**: Random Access Memory - Temporary data storage that is faster to read and write compared to hard drives. -3. **Hard Drive**: Long-term data storage, can be HDD or SSD. -4. **Motherboard**: The main circuit board connecting all components. -5. **Power Supply**: Converts electrical power to a format suitable for the computer. -6. **GPU**: Graphics Processing Unit - Handles rendering images and videos. -7. **Input Devices**: Devices like keyboards, mice, and scanners for user input. -8. **Output Devices**: Devices like monitors, printers, and speakers for displaying output. -9. **Cooling System**: Fans or liquid cooling to maintain optimal temperature. -10. **Case**: Houses and protects the components. - -## Input and Output Devices - -### Input Devices -Input devices provide data and control signals to a computer. Examples include keyboards, mice, scanners, cameras, joysticks, and microphones. - -#### Types of Input Devices -- **Keyboards**: Text input -- **Mouse/Touchpad/Trackpoint**: Pointer navigation -- **Scanners**: Image input -- **Webcam/Cameras**: Video input -- **Microphone**: Audio input -- **Joystick**: Game control - -### Output Devices -Output devices display or output data from a computer. Examples include monitors, printers, and speakers. - -#### Types of Output Devices -- **Monitor**: Visual display -- **Speakers/Headphones**: Audio output -- **Printers**: Printed output - -## Storage - -### Units of Storage and Speed -- Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, Terabyte -- RPM, Read/Write Speed - -### Types of Storage -- **Magnetic Storage**: HDD -- **Optical**: CD, DVD -- **Solid State**: SSD - -## Machine Language -- **Binary**: The basic language of computers, consisting of 0s and 1s. - -## Networking - -### Explain Protocols -- Rules governing data transfer - -#### Types of Protocols -- **TCP**: Reliable data transfer -- **UDP**: Faster but less reliable -- **MAC Address**: Hardware identification -- **IP/DNS**: Internet addressing -- **Network Ports**: Data pathways -- **Subnetting**: Network segmentation -- **Firewall Usage**: Security measure -- **Other Protocols**: HTTP, FTP, SSH, TELNET -- **OSI Model**: 7-layer model for networking -- **VPNs**: Virtual Private Networks for secure communication - -## Operating System -- **BIOS**: Basic Input/Output System, the firmware for initializing hardware. -- **File System**: Manages how files are stored and retrieved. -- **Kernel**: Core part of OS, manages system resources. -- **Drivers**: Software to interface with hardware. -- **Examples of Operating Systems**: Windows, macOS, Linux - -## Troubleshooting - Read more on [troubleshoot.md](troubleshoot.md) diff --git a/syllabus/components.md b/syllabus/components.md deleted file mode 100644 index 1899062..0000000 --- a/syllabus/components.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,14 +0,0 @@ -# ICT Basic - -## Components of a Computer - -1. **CPU**: Central Processing Unit - The "brain" of the computer that performs calculations and logic operations. -2. **RAM**: Random Access Memory - Temporary data storage that is faster to read and write compared to hard drives. -3. **Hard Drive**: Long-term data storage, can be HDD or SSD. -4. **Motherboard**: The main circuit board connecting all components. -5. **Power Supply**: Converts electrical power to a format suitable for the computer. -6. **GPU**: Graphics Processing Unit - Handles rendering images and videos. -7. **Input Devices**: Devices like keyboards, mice, and scanners for user input. -8. **Output Devices**: Devices like monitors, printers, and speakers for displaying output. -9. **Cooling System**: Fans or liquid cooling to maintain optimal temperature. -10. **Case**: Houses and protects the components.