CNY Homework

1.0 INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY
1.1 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
1.1.1.1 Define ICT.
1.1.1.2 Describe the brief evolution of computers.
1.1.1.3 List the usage of ICT in everyday life.
1.1.1.4 State the differences between computerised and non-computerised systems.
1.1.1.5 State the impact of ICT on society.
1.2 Computer Ethics and Legal Issues
1.2.1.1 Define Computer Ethics, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property, Privacy, Computer Crime and Cyber Law.
1.2.1.2 Differentiate between ethics and law.
1.2.1.3 State the need for intellectual property laws.
1.2.2.1 List ways to protect privacy.
1.2.2.2 State authentication and verification technologies :
1.2.3.1 User identification, Possessed Object, Biometric device
1.2.3.2 List effects of controversial contents on society: Pornography and Slander
1.2.3.3 Describe the process of filtering to control access to controversial contents.
1.2.4.1 Explain the need for Cyber Law.
1.2.4.2 Explain briefly the computer crimes: Fraud, Copyright Infringement, Theft, Attacks
1.3 Computer Security
1.3.1.1 Define computer security.
1.3.2.1 Explain briefly the different threats to computer security:* Malicious code * Hacking * Natural disaster * Theft
1.3.3.1 Select the appropriate security measures to overcome the computer threats
1.3.3.2 Apply the correct security procedures : Antivirus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall, Data backup* Cryptography (Cipher text, Plain text), Human aspects