Module Outline
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Computer Concepts 101
Computer Concepts 101
Module
National Code
State Code
51520
51520
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Nominal Hours
51
Description
To teach the functions and
configurations of the major hardware
components.
To teach the concepts relating to the operating system as a resource manager.
configurations of the major hardware
components.
To teach the concepts relating to the operating system as a resource manager.
No information
Evidence Guide
Examination 70% Internal Assessment 30%
Students must pass the examination.
Where a pass is achieved in the
examination, the overall mark is the
sum of the two components, weighted as
shown above. Otherwise, the overall
mark is determined by 100% weighting
for the written paper.
Examination
One two hour written paper consisting of fifteen questions relating to the
following topics:
- Hardware Components 15%
- Interrupt Mechanisms 10%
- Operating System Functions 10%
- Non-Virtual Memory Management 10%
- Processor Management 5%
- Information Management 25%
- Device Management 5%
- User Interface 20%
Internal Assessment
- Short tests relating to hardware concepts and operating
system theory. 15%
- Practical exercises relating to the user interface of one
microcomputer operating system and one mainframe operating
system. 15%
Students must pass the examination.
Where a pass is achieved in the
examination, the overall mark is the
sum of the two components, weighted as
shown above. Otherwise, the overall
mark is determined by 100% weighting
for the written paper.
Examination
One two hour written paper consisting of fifteen questions relating to the
following topics:
- Hardware Components 15%
- Interrupt Mechanisms 10%
- Operating System Functions 10%
- Non-Virtual Memory Management 10%
- Processor Management 5%
- Information Management 25%
- Device Management 5%
- User Interface 20%
Internal Assessment
- Short tests relating to hardware concepts and operating
system theory. 15%
- Practical exercises relating to the user interface of one
microcomputer operating system and one mainframe operating
system. 15%
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6204 | Computer Applications | Accredited course |