M1-R5: Information Technology Tools and Network Basics
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This module covers the fundamental concepts of Information Technology, computer hardware, software, and networking basics.
For detailed syllabus, refer to the official NIELIT document, visit: O Level (IT) Syllabus [PDF]
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Course Outline
| S.No | Topic | Written Marks (Max.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to Computer, Introduction to Operating System | 10 |
| 2. | Word Processing | 20 |
| 3. | Spreadsheet | 20 |
| 4. | Presentation | 20 |
| 5. | Introduction to Internet and WWW, E-mail, Social Networking and e-Governance Services | 20 |
| 6. | Digital Financial Tools and Applications, Overview of FutureSkills & Cyber Security | 10 |
Detailed Topics
Computer Fundamentals
- Computer and Latest IT gadgets
- Evolution of Computers & applications
- IT gadgets and applications
- Hardware and Software basics
- Central Processing Unit
- Input and Output devices
- Computer Memory & storage
- Application Software
- Systems Software
- Utility Software
- Open source vs Proprietary Software
- Mobile Apps
Operating System Basics
- Operating System fundamentals
- Desktop and Laptop OS
- Mobile and Tablet OS
- User Interface elements
- Task Bar and Icons
- System settings
- Mouse properties
- Date and time settings
- Display properties
- Program management
- Printer management
- File and Folder management
- File extensions
Word Processing
- Word Processing basics
- Interface elements
- Document management
- Page Setup and Layout
- Text formatting
- Document editing
- Styles and formatting
- Paragraph formatting
- Headers and Footers
- Tables
- Mail Merge
- Table of Contents
- Comments and Track changes
- Macros
Spreadsheet
- Spreadsheet elements
- Cell concepts
- Data entry
- Cell formatting
- Sheet manipulation
- Formulas
- Functions
- Sorting and Filtering
- Database functions
- What-if Analysis
- Pivot tables
- Charts
- Data Validation
Presentation
- Creating presentations
- Templates
- Slide management
- Text and objects
- Tables and pictures
- Master slides
- Slide shows
- Transitions
- Animations
- Multimedia
- Printing
Internet and WWW
- Computer Networks basics
- LAN and WAN
- Network Topology
- Internet concepts
- IP addressing
- ISP roles
- Connection methods
- Device identification
- Web browsers
- Search engines
Digital Communication
- Email structure
- Email management
- Social networking
- Instant messaging
- Blogs
- E-commerce basics
- Netiquettes
- E-governance services
- Mobile apps
Digital Finance
- OTP and QR codes
- UPI
- AEPS
- USSD
- Cards
- eWallets
- PoS
- Internet Banking
- NEFT/RTGS/IMPS
- Online payments
Future Technologies
- Internet of Things
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Computing
- Virtual Reality
- Artificial Intelligence
- Social & Mobile
- Blockchain
- 3D Printing
- Robotics
Cyber Security
- Security basics
- PC security
- Smartphone security
- Data protection
- Online safety