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What is ICT Skills?
ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology.
ICT refers to all the methods, tools, and concepts related to storing, recording
and sending digital information.
Information can be recorded or stored in many ways, handwritten on paper, written using a
typewriter and so on. When information is stored and recorded on electronic devices, it takes on
a ‘digital’ form. ICT devices are tablets, smartphones and laptops. ICT skills help us to
communicate, run our business and stay connected with our family and friends. Hence, every
person needs to acquire ICT skills and build them to stay updated with the latest software and
applications (apps).
Computer Hardware and Software
A computer system consists of two main parts— the hardware and the software. The physical
parts that we can see and touch are called Hardware. Though we cannot see it, it makes the
hardware work the way we want i.e., the Software.
Example – The monitor is a physical device or hardware. When we start a program, like a game,
it is displayed on the monitor. This is done by the software which displays text, images and
videos on the monitor.
The most important software in any computer is the Operating System (OS).
Hardware Software
1. Physical parts of a computer you can 1. Programs and data you use on a
touch computer
2. Made with electronic and physical 2. Created using programming
materials languages
3. Can be replaced if broken 3. Can be reinstalled if it gets damaged
4. Cannot get viruses 4. Can get viruses
5. Wears out over time 5. Doesn’t wear out but can have bugs
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6. Example: Hard drive 6. Example: Windows 10
Examples of OS
Some of the most commonly used Some of the mobile operating systems
operating systems for laptops and are:
desktops are:
1. Apple iOS
1. Ubuntu 2. Google Android, etc.
2. Microsoft
3. Windows
4. Mac OS, etc.
All the computer applications, such as browsers, games, Office tools, etc., are also software
programs that perform particular functions.
Starting a Computer
To start a computer, press the Power button on the CPU. This will start the operating system
and display the bootup menu of your OS or the main screen on the monitor.
Basic Functions performed when a computer starts
As soon as the computer is switched on or the power button is pushed on, the computer
automatically runs a basic program called BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
The BIOS first does a self-test. If the self-test shows that the system is fine, the BIOS will load
the Operating System. This means that the computer’s operating system, for example,
Windows, is now ready to take user inputs.
Login & Logout
We keep our computer locked when we are not working on it. This will ensure that no
unauthorised person can see or make changes to our information without taking our permission.
A login and password are like a key to the lock which allows you to use the
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What is ICT Skills?
ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology.
ICT refers to all the methods, tools, and concepts related to storing, recording
and sending digital information.
Information can be recorded or stored in many ways, handwritten on paper, written using a
typewriter and so on. When information is stored and recorded on electronic devices, it takes on
a ‘digital’ form. ICT devices are tablets, smartphones and laptops. ICT skills help us to
communicate, run our business and stay connected with our family and friends. Hence, every
person needs to acquire ICT skills and build them to stay updated with the latest software and
applications (apps).
Computer Hardware and Software
A computer system consists of two main parts— the hardware and the software. The physical
parts that we can see and touch are called Hardware. Though we cannot see it, it makes the
hardware work the way we want i.e., the Software.
Example – The monitor is a physical device or hardware. When we start a program, like a game,
it is displayed on the monitor. This is done by the software which displays text, images and
videos on the monitor.
The most important software in any computer is the Operating System (OS).
Hardware Software
1. Physical parts of a computer you can 1. Programs and data you use on a
touch computer
2. Made with electronic and physical 2. Created using programming
materials languages
3. Can be replaced if broken 3. Can be reinstalled if it gets damaged
4. Cannot get viruses 4. Can get viruses
5. Wears out over time 5. Doesn’t wear out but can have bugs
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6. Example: Hard drive 6. Example: Windows 10
Examples of OS
Some of the most commonly used Some of the mobile operating systems
operating systems for laptops and are:
desktops are:
1. Apple iOS
1. Ubuntu 2. Google Android, etc.
2. Microsoft
3. Windows
4. Mac OS, etc.
All the computer applications, such as browsers, games, Office tools, etc., are also software
programs that perform particular functions.
Starting a Computer
To start a computer, press the Power button on the CPU. This will start the operating system
and display the bootup menu of your OS or the main screen on the monitor.
Basic Functions performed when a computer starts
As soon as the computer is switched on or the power button is pushed on, the computer
automatically runs a basic program called BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
The BIOS first does a self-test. If the self-test shows that the system is fine, the BIOS will load
the Operating System. This means that the computer’s operating system, for example,
Windows, is now ready to take user inputs.
Login & Logout
We keep our computer locked when we are not working on it. This will ensure that no
unauthorised person can see or make changes to our information without taking our permission.
A login and password are like a key to the lock which allows you to use the
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