Basics of Information Technology Systems
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The official GTU curriculum for Basics of Information Technology Systems (subject code DI01017021) as prescribed for PE · Semester 1 divides the course into 3 units, covering 22 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI01017021)Unit 1 Introduction to Information Technology and Computer Systems 08 25
- 1.1 Define Information Technology (IT). 1.2 The role of IT in modern society and business. 1.3 The Block Diagram of IT-Enabled Systems. 1.4 Define Data and Information. 1.5 Data Processing Cycle (How Raw Data converted to Information) 1.6 Components of Computer-Based Processing Systems. 1.4.1 Input Devices 1.4.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.4.3 Memory 1
- Random Access Memory (RAM)
Unit 3 Cache Memory
- 1.4.4 Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) 1.4.5 Solid State Drives (SSDs) 1.4.6 Output Devices 1.4.7 Motherboard 1.4.8 Power Supply Unit (SMPS) 1.7 System Software 1.5.1 Operating Systems (Windows
- Linux) 1.5.2 Utilities (Antivirus Software
- Disk Management Tools) 1.8 Application Software 1.9 Open Source vs Proprietary Software 2 Basics of Computer Networks and Devices. 10 35 2.1 Introduction of computer network. 2.2 Advantages of computer network. 2.3 Types of Computer Networks : LAN, MAN, WAN 2.4 Types of Computer Topology : Star, Bus, Mesh
- Ring 2.5 Network Interface Devices : NIC, Hub, Switch
- Bridge 2.6 Communication Modes : Simplex
- Full-Duplex 2.7 Signal transmission media : Program Name: Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Instrumentation & Control Engineering Course / Subject Code: DI01017021 Course/Subject Name: Basics of Information Technology Systems w.e.f. 2024-25 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page no. 3 of 10 2.7.1 Guided Media : Twisted pair
- Coaxial cable
- Fiber optics 2.7.2 Unguided Media : Radio waves
- Satellite 3 Basics of Internet and Services 06 20 3.1 Introduction to Internet. 3.2 Common Applications of the Internet. 3.3 Glossary for Internet Basics 3.3.1 Protocols and Standards TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) FTP (File Transfer Protocol) DNS (Domain Name System) IP Address URL (Uniform Resource Locator) 3.3.2 Web Concepts WWW (World Wide Web) HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) JavaScript Webpage Website Web Browser 3.3.3 Communication and Services Email (Electronic Mail) VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) Streaming 3.3.4 Search and Navigation Search Engine Hyperlink
Unit 4 The Societal Impacts of IT And Challenges 06 20
- 4.1 E-Learning Platform 4.1.1 Online Courses (Examples: Coursera, edX, Udemy
- LinkedIn Learning) Program Name: Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Instrumentation & Control Engineering Course / Subject Code: DI01017021 Course/Subject Name: Basics of Information Technology Systems w.e.f. 2024-25 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page no. 4 of 10 4.1.2 Learning Management Systems (LMS) (Examples: Moodle
- Google Classroom) 4.1.3 Educational Apps and Tools: (Examples: Kahoot
- Grammarly) 4.1.4 Virtual Classrooms (Examples: Zoom
- Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet) 4.2 E-Governance Platform Examples: Passport
- Aadhar card
- Digi locker 4.3 Digital Financial Services 4.3.1 Internet Banking 4.3.2 Mobile Banking 4.3.3 Digital Payments 4.4 Challenges for information security 4.4.1 Malware (Ex
- Key Logger
- Virus) 4.4.2 Social Engineering Attack (Phishing
- Smishing) 4.4.3 Network Threat (Sniffer
- Pharming) 4.5 Combating information security Threat 4.5.1 Firewall 4.5.2 Data Backup 4.5.3 Virtual Private Network 4.5.4 Encryption 4.5.5 Antivirus Software 4.6 Cyber Security Laws IT Amendment Act 2008 (Section 66 & 67-Introduction Only)
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