International Computer Driving License

ICDL -V6

The British University in Egypt

School of Continuing Education
Ahmed Mohamed ElDeeb
March 2022
 Brief about ICDL
 Finland- 1994
 UNESCO –Free
 ICDL -geographic (Arabia, Asia and Europe)
 138 -12M
 New modules (Versions)
 Exams (45m/75%/online)
 Skill card / National ID

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 Modules ICDL MAP
2

A. Computer Essentials
1.5 1.5
B. Online Essentials
C. Word Processing 1 1 1 1

Days
1

D. Spreadsheets
E. Presentation
F. Cyber Security in Education 0
Computer Online Word Spreadsheets Presentation Cyber Security
Essentials Essentials Processing in Education
Modules

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 Computer Essentials

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 Objective
This module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to the
use of devices, file creation and management, networks, and data
security.
On completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
 Understand key concepts relating to ICT, computers, devices and
software. Start up and shut down a computer.
 Work effectively on the computer desktop using icons, windows.
 Adjust the main operating system settings and use built-in help
features.

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 Objective Cont'd
 Create a simple document and print an output.
 Know about the main concepts of file management and be able to efficiently
organise files and folders.
 Understand key storage concepts and use utility software to compress and
extract large files.
 Understand network concepts and connection options and be able to
connect to a network.
 Understand the importance of protecting data and devices from malware,
and the importance of backing up data.
 Recognise considerations relating to green IT, accessibility, and user health.

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 Section1: Computers and Devices

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 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Using digital technology to access, store and process information into
an organized and understandable form
Identify different types of ICT services and uses like:
 Internet services
 Mobile technology
 Office productivity applications

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 Computer
A Computer is an electronic device used to converting data into
information that is useful to people.

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 Type of Computers
Desktop A traditional stand-alone or
networked computer
Laptop A small, portable computer
designed for mobile, flexible use
Tablet A small, mobile, hand-held
computer that combines computing and
Internet access

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 Hardware VS Software
Hardware: Physical, tangible items that form part of a computer system
Software or computer program is the instructions that makes the
computer work to do a task.

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 Computer integrated & external equipment
Central Processing Unit (CPU): is the main part of the computer that
performs all the work, also called brain of the computer.
 It performs processing, communication and all calculations of data.
 It tells how fast your computer will run and its speed is measured in
MHz or GHz.
For example, A 600 MHz Pentium is much faster than a 400 MHz
Pentium CPU.

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 Common Input Devices of Computer

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 Common Output Devices of Computer

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 Common input/output ports

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Types of Memory

 Memory computer, all data and information to do a job/task is stored in

memory.
 Types of Memory
 There are two types of computer memory.
 Random Access Memory (RAM)
 Read Only Memory (ROM)

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Random Access Memory (RAM)
• This is the main 'working' memory used by the computer.
• This is used to store data or program on temporary basis.
• When we use any data or program then its loaded into RAM.
• When you first switch on the computer, the operating system
is copied from disk into RAM.
• This is also called Volatile Memory because when
we switch off the computer, all data is lost.
• Generally, a computer will operate faster if computer has more RAM
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ROM – Read Only Memory
 It is a special type of memory chip that holds software or important
information that a computer needs.
 ROM retains information even after the powered is switched off. ROM is non-
volatile.
 An example is the ROM-BIOS chip, which contains read-only software. Network
cards and video cards also contain ROM chips

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 Software
 The software or computer program is the instructions that makes
the computer work to do a task.
 Software is stored either on your computers
Hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD or on a floppy disk
and is loaded from the disk into the computers
RAM when required.

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 Types of Software
A. Operating System Software.
B. Application Software.

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 A. Operating System Software
It is a special type of program which is used to control or operate the
computer.
It is loaded automatically when you start your computer.
OS is a link between the hardware and the user of computer.
OS is necessary not only for hardware but also for other software.
OS are regularly updated and new versions and Service Packs are
released by the companies after removing problems/bugs.

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 Types of Operating System
Microsoft Windows.
Apple (Mac OS)
Linux.
Unix.

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 B. Applications Software
Designed for specific tasks such as presentations or spreadsheets.
Software can be installed on a specific computer or device, on a
network or accessed via the cloud.

Word Processing.
Presentation.
Spreadsheet.

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 Copyright
End-User License Agreement (EULA). Recognize that software must be
licensed before use.
EULA - A legal agreement between the user of software and the
software manufacturer
Users should ensure all software used is fully licensed before use.

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 Software Licenses
Proprietary - Software that must be bought before use
Open source - Free software that makes its source code available
Trial version - Software that can be used for a restricted time only and
users will have to purchase to use further
Shareware - Software that is distributed on a try-before-you-buy basis
with limited functionality
Freeware - Free copyrighted software

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 Computer’s overall performance
Processor - An important component for processing information
(The type and speed of the processor)

RAM - Working temporary memory that loses its data when the
computer is shut down (The amount of RAM used)

Storage - Internal or external devices that retain saved data.

(The amount of available storage space)

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 Starting the Computer
• Connect all the cables and power cable.
• There should not any CD or Floppy in the Computer.
• Press power button on computer Box.
• If its not working, then check all the cables.
• if Computer is starting, then wait for some time so
• that computer should start-up properly.
• You will see some information and then operation system (Windows) will
start.
• After starting up completely, computer is ready to use.

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 Test

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 1. Which one of the following is not available in online banking?
a. View your account balance
b. Pay your credit card bills
c. Transfer funds to other accounts
d. Withdraw cash from your account
2. Which one of the following can reduce the performance of the computer?
a. Adding new ram
b. Adding a scanner
c. Running several applications at the same time
d. Switching between application

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 3. Which one of the following is an example of the software?
a. Central processing unit
b. Internet browser
c. Hard dick
d. A personal digital assistant
4. Which one of the following types of computer is most likely to be used by a travelling
salesman?
a. A desktop computer.
b. A tablet PC.
c. A server.
d. A laptop.

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 5. Which one of the following is a term for systems used to store, retrieve, process
and transmit data? a. Internet & Communication Technology.
b. Internet & Information Technology.
c. Information & Communication Technology.
d. Information & Computer Technology.
6. Which one of the following measures the speed of the CPU? [1 Mark]
a. Gigahertz (GHz).
b. Bits per second (Bps).
c. Gigabytes (GB).
d. Megabytes (MB

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 7. Which one of the following describes a computer‟s operating system?[1 Mark]
a. Software that can retrieve information from a database.
b. Hardware that can scan and convert photographs into digital files.
c. Software that controls the allocation and usage of hardware.
d. Hardware that can record and send images across the Internet.

8. Which one of the following types of software would you most likely use to create a letter? [1
Mark]
a. Web browsing software.
b. Spreadsheet software.
c. Accounting software.
d. Word processing software.

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9. Which one of the following statements describes shareware?
a. Totally free software that is available only on the Internet.
b. Commercial based software that must be paid for.
c. Software available for free on a trial basis after which payment will be
required.
d. Copyright free software that allows unlimited copies and distribution.

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 Section 2: Desktop, Icons, Settings

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 Desktop and Task bar
Desktop - Displays icons for files, folders and applications
Task bar- Shows active applications, files and folders and other icons
Display Icons on desktop
Hide all

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 Common Icons
Files
Folder /subfolder
Shortcut
Application

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 Select and Move
Create New
Select, move, rename,
Shortcut
Delete and restore
Recycle bin

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 Window
Open, collapse, expand, restore down,
maximize, resize, move, close a window.
Cascade Windows

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 Keyboard Shortcuts & Commands
Cut CTRL+X
Copy CTRL+C
Paste CTRL+V
Undo CTRL+Z
PAGE
Up one screen UP
Down one screen PAGE DOWN
Beginning of a line HOME
End of line END

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Control Panel
 Power option
 Backup and Restore
 File Explorer options
 Program and Feature
 Date and Time
 Device Manager
 User Accounts

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Power Option
(Search/ Control panel /power option )
• Create my power plan -sleep
• Options/ Balanced – Power saver – High performance
• Choose when to turn off the display (on battery-plugged in)

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Backup and Restore
(Search/ control panel Backup and Restore )
• Create image

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File Explorer options
(Search/ Control panel /file explorer)
• Open each folder/ single
• Double click-delete the extension
• Privacy
• Hidden files

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Program and Feature
(Search/ Control panel /Program and feature )
(install +uninstall)

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Date and Time
(Search/ Control panel /date and time )

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Device Manager
(Search/ Control panel /Device manager)

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User Accounts
Search/ Control panel /user accounts
• Change account name
• Change account type
• Manage another account

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Setting
 Privacy
 Update and system
 Apps and features
 Personalize
 Ease to access
 Devices

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Privacy
(Start / setting /Privacy )
Don’t sent
Clear activity history
App permission (Camera + Location off)

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Update and security
Start / setting /update and security
• Backup
• Create image
• Troubleshooting
• recovery (re-set )

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Apps and features
Search/ Control panel /Program and feature
size -uninstall- Startup

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Personalization
Start / setting /personalize
• Background
• Color
• Lock screen
• Screen saver setting
• Themes
• Start /use the full screen/show app in the start menu
• lock /screen sever

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 Ease to access
Start / setting /Ease to access
• Display
• Monitor
• Magnifier
• Narrator
• Keyboard (Use the on screen on board)

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Devices
Start / setting /devices
• Bluetooth
• Printer
• Mouse (main primary button)
• Touching bad sensitivity
• Devices/USB-time and language (change)

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 Test

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Empty the computer’ recycle bin (wastebasket)
2. How much Ram (useable) is installed on this computer
3. Which one of the following is an appropriate routine to shut down a non-
responding application?
a. Click the start button select search type close apps and click ok
b. Press ctrl+ ALT+ Delete. start a task manager, select non responding
application then select end task
4. Preform the necessary steps before removing the USB mass storage devices
from the computer using the screen below

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 Section 3: Output

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 Working with Text

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 Section 4: File Management

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 Introducing Files and Folders
 Properties
 Storage

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 Folders
 Create folder
 Move, copy , delete
 Rename a file, folder.
 View Ribbon
 Sort folders
 Extensions and hidden item

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 Common Extension
 Word Processing .docx
 Spreadsheet .xlsx
 Presentation .pptx
 Portable Document
 Format
 .pdf
 Image .gif, .jpg, .bmp
 Audio .mp3
 Video .avi
 Compressed .zip
 Executable .exe

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 Storage
 In Computer, we can save data/information in many forms and
devices.
 All computers work on a binary numbering
 system, i.e. they process data in one's or zero's.
 This 1 or 0 level of storage is called a Bit.
 The smallest unit of computer memory is Bit.
 it can store either 1 or 0

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 Storage Devices
 Hard disk
 Floppy disk
 Compact disk (CD)
 Digital Versatile Disk (DVD)
 Memory Stick/Flash Memory

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 Measurements of computer storage/memory

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 Storage Devices
 Hard disk
 Floppy disk
 Compact disk (CD)
 Digital Versatile Disk (DVD)
 Memory Stick/Flash Memory

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 Online storage
 Many websites provide the facility to save data on the internet.
 We can store and access data using a PC and internet.
 This facility is becoming popular now a days.

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 Compression
 .zip and .rar
 Extract + Password

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 Test

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1. Using the zip application, compress all the documents in folder one into a zip file called
two in the deck top

2. Which one of the following is the correct procedure for non-adjacent files within folder?
a. Click on the file, hold down the (Ctrl) a click on the other files that you wish to select
b. Click on the file, hold down the (Tab) a click on the other files that you wish to select
c. Click on the file, hold down the (Shift) a click on the other files that you wish to select
d. Click on the file, hold down the (Alt) a click on the other files that you wish to select

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3. Which one of the following file extension is used for video file?
a. .pdf
b. .wav
c. .avi
d. . Jpg

4. Create folder called Omar in the XXXXX, then create subfolder called hassan
5. Change the view of the folder XXXX to show the name, type and, size of the
file.
6. Sort the file aliphatic order.

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 Section 5: Network

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 Network concepts
Definition: Two or more computers connected is called a Network.
Purpose: Share, access data and devices securely
In any network, computers can share resources and information.

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 Data
• Receiving information from a network is called downloading data.
• Sending information over a network is called uploading data.

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 Type of Network
A. Local Area Network (LAN)
B. Wide Area Network (WAN)
C. The Telephone Network

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 Local Area Network (LAN)
 LAN is a network of computers in a building or in a limited area.
 Maximum area of network should be less than One kilometer
square.
 Examples are Network of a university or small office.
 Wireless Lan (WLAN) is a LAN without cables.

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 Wide Area Network (WAN)
WAN is a network of computer connected over longer distances.
There is no distance limitation in WAN.
Examples are Internet or network of a multi-national company.

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 The Telephone Network
Due to Technology, we can connect computers to telephone system to make
world wide WAN.
Public Switched Data Network (PSDN)
PSDN is simply the technical name for the telephone system in use today.
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
ISDN allows transfer of digital data between telephone exchanges.
It has much faster transfer rate, like 64K or 128Kbps
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
It allows transfer rates up to 40 times faster than PSTN.
• Through ADSL, we can use internet and phone at the same time.

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 The Telephone Network cont’d
Wireless Networks (WiFi)
• User can use internet via a wireless router and adapter.
• Wireless Access Point (WAP) will be via ADSL or cable.
Satellite Internet
• It is used where normal access is not available like ships.
• Its available in all world but its expensive.
Broadband
This connection is available on monthly charges.
It provide high speed connection.

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 Transfer rate
 The rate at which information is
 Transferred to or from a disk drive
 Measured in bits per second (bps)
 kilobits per second (kbps)
 megabits per second (mbps)
 gigabits per second (gbps)

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 Internet service provider - ISP
 Internet subscription
a. Upload speed
b. Download speed
c. Download quota
d. Cost

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 Search engine
Search engines are websites which are used to
search any information on the Internet.

Within the search engine you enter a word or

phrase and it will retrieve documents and information about that
word or phrase from the Internet..

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Network Access
A. Intranet
B. Internet
C. Extranet

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Intranet
 A Private network of an organization is called intranet.
 Intranet is accessible only from within the organization.
 Its not open for all users. It is open for authorized users only.
 Intranet provides information, forms and newsletters of the organization.

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Internet
Internet is a global network of interconnected networks.
Internet is open for everyone. Any body can use internet.
It was started by US Military.
internet has a huge amount of information about everything of the world.
Internet is provided via Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Internet is used for:
• Communication
• Online Shopping
• Online Banking
• Online education
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Extranet
 It is intermediate between intranet and internet.
 It is partly accessible only to limited external users via internet.
 Any company can provide specific information to other through extranet.
 External users can have access by Username and Password.
 It is used where different companies are working together.

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 Email
This is an electronic message sent over the internet from one computer to
another computer.
Both computers should be connected to internet to send or receive the email.
We can send any file as attachment with email.
Email is used for
• Communication
• Attachments
• Messages
• News

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 Test

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1. The computers in your office building are connected together so staff can share files and
printers. What is this arrangement of computers called? [1 Mark]
a. The Internet.
b. A Local Area Network.
c. The World Wide Web.
d. A network port.

2. Which one of the following is a private network that allows specified external users access?
[1 Mark]
a. Intranet.
b. WorldNets.
c. Internet.
d. Extranet.

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3. Which one of the following devices do you need to be able to communicate with
other computers using the telephone network?
a. CD-ROM.
b. Modem.
c. Printer.
d. Speakers.
4.Which one of the following is not purpose of using network?
a. To access data
b. To share data
c. To access camera
d. To access devices securely

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 Section 6: Security and Well-Being

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 Protecting Data and Devices
1. Good - Passwords
• Create with adequate length
• Create with adequate character mix
• Do not share
• Change regularly

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 character mix - Passwords
• An English uppercase character (A-Z)
• An English lowercase character (a-z)
• A number (0-9) and/or symbol (such as !, #, or %)
• Ten or more characters total.

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 How to Protect your Computer? Cont’d

1. Firewall
2. Backing up data
3. Update anti-virus regularly to detect new viruses
4. Update application and operating system software regularly to fix known
problems and security risks

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 Malware
• Malware - Malicious software designed to install itself on a computer without
the owner’s consent
• Type of Malware
1. Virus
2. Worm
3. Trojan
4. Spyware

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 Virus
• Virus is a small computer program that can affect computer and data.
• Viruses hide themselves on the disks (hard disk, floppy disk, flash
memory).
• Different viruses are activated in different ways like at some specific data
or time.
• Viruses can spread from one computer to other computers via infected
disk or network or internet.

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Macro Viruses
These viruses are added in
executable files of programs.
Worm
It does not affect the files but it
replicates itself with in the system
and jam all resources of computer.

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Trojan Horse: This virus is like a file,
game or picture and it is activated when
user opens this file.
e-mail Attachment this virus comes via
email and it sends emails to all contacts
automatically
Shortcut

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How to Prevent from Viruses
 Use some good antivirus programs.
 Update antivirus program regularly.
 Scan your computer regularly.
 Scan any disk before using it.
 Be careful when downloading any data from internet.
 Be careful about email attachments.
 Do not open anything suspicious.

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Health and Green IT
• Take regular breaks
• Ensure appropriate lighting and posture
• Turning off - When not in use
• Adjusting automatic shut down - After a specified number of minutes not used
• Adjusting backlight - This can be decreased
• Adjusting sleep mode settings - This can be activated after pre-set timings

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 Test

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1. Which one of the following should NOT be shared for security reasons?
a. An application
b. A monitor
c. A password
d. A printer
2. Which one of the following is the way through which a computer virus can spread?
a. Creating a backup schedule for your file
b. Downloading file form unknown website
c. Connecting a new monitor to your desktop computer
d. Upgrading your computer processor

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3. Which one of the following statements describes a good approach to information
security for an organisation? [1 Mark]
a. There are no procedures for reporting security lapses.
b. Staff passwords are not changed regularly.
c. Sensitive data is available to everyone that requests it.
d. Keeping an off-site backup of all files.

4. Which one of the following is a good password policy for an organisation? [1 Mark]
a. All passwords are changed regularly.
b. All passwords are never changed.
c. All passwords are made up of less than four characters.
d. All passwords are made up of less than four numbers.

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5. Which one of the following is the best way to protect a computer against
computer viruses? [1 Mark]
a. Only virus-check e-mail attachments.
b. Update antivirus software on a regular basis.
c. Always make sure that the operating system is up to date.
d. Only download files from the Internet during business hours.

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 6. Which one of the following is NOT a feature of electronic commerce? [1
Mark]
a. Goods can be advertised and prices compared.
b. There is physical contact between buyer and seller.
c. Transactions can be processed quickly.
d. Services are available 24 hours a day.

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 Thank you

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