1. Discuss how data are represented and manipulated within a computer.

2. Distinguish between the different sizes/types of computers and how those systems are used.

3. Demonstrate the use and functions of an operating system.

4. Integrate and evaluate the major functions and characteristics of application software including spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, word processing, graphics and multimedia, PIM's, personal finance and desktop publishing software.

5. Differentiate and Identify between an operating system , utility programs, and applications software.

6. Design and organize and structure a database design in a way that demonstrates an understanding of table relations and primary keys; data types; field properties for range, validation, and formating; query and report design including table joins and compound critera.

7. Categorize the various component parts in data communications and wide area networks from a logical and a physical view, and relate the characteristics of these parts to both data flow and speed.

8. Plan for network security and identify methods to prevent and recover from loss including the use of firewalls and proxy servers.

9. Identify and describe the steps of the Program Development life cycle.

10. Distinguish between the categories (generations) of programming languages and recognize examples and appropriate uses of each.

11. Understand good program design issues and methods (to include structured programming and top-down design) .

12. Argue ethical and social issues associated with the use of computers such as copyright, privacy, information accuracy, codes of conduct etc.

13. Categorize various forms of computer malware and demonstrate methods of preventing the spread of malware.

14. Assess the risks and safeguards of security issues in computer use and the special risks associated with internet and network security.

15. Identify other protocols used on the Internet such as FTP,SMTP,POP,IMAP,IRC,etc.

16. Understand packet switching and protocols and Internet addressing.

17. Use a spreadsheet program to create and edit formatted workbooks with multiple worksheets that include formulas and functions, charts and protected data.

18. Do what-if analyses, and goal seek within a spreadsheet program.

19. Use copying, pasting, inserting and deleting data including using absolute and relative addresses to produce correct spreadsheets.

20. Design word processing documents that demostrate basic formating, footnotes, endnotes and page layout control expected in a modern world.

21. Design simple presentations using a program like Power Point.

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