Diploma in Information Technology
Tutorial Answer Key: Fundamentals of Information Technology
Tutorial 1.1: [1 Hour Session]
1. Computer Type Classification [cite: 78]
• a. The Largest computer type: Super Computers [cite: 79, 85]
• b. Designed for personal day-to-day activities: Micro Computers [cite: 89, 97]
• c. Has the smallest storage capacity: Micro Computers [cite: 98, 102]
• d. "Midrange Computers": Mini Computers [cite: 103, 111]
• e. Suitable for large insurance companies and banks: Mainframe Computers
[cite: 119, 123]
2. Hardware Device Identification [cite: 126]
• a. Printer: Used to convert softcopies into hardcopies. [cite: 127, 131]
• b. Scanner: Used to convert hardcopies into softcopies. [cite: 129, 132]
• c. Inkjet Printer: Works by tiny jets to spray ink into the paper. [cite: 130, 133]
• d. Modem: Device used to attach your computer to the telephone system. [cite:
134, 135]
• e. Multimedia Projector: Used to display presentations to a group of people. [cite:
137, 141]
3. Differences between RAM and ROM [cite: 139]
Feature RAM (Random Access Memory) ROM (Read Only Memory)
Volatility Volatile (Data lost when power is off) Non-volatile (Data remains permanently)
Stores temporary data of running Stores permanent startup instructions
Usage
programs (BIOS)
Access
Read and Write capabilities Primarily Read-Only access
Type
4. Advantages of Cloud Computing [cite: 140]
• Cost Efficiency: Reduces the need for expensive local hardware and
infrastructure.
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• Accessibility: Enables access to data and applications from any location with
internet.
• Scalability: Resources can be easily scaled up or down based on demand.
5. Information Systems for Decision Making [cite: 142]
• MIS: Management Information Systems
• DSS: Decision Support Systems
• EIS: Executive Information Systems
Tutorial 1.2: [3 Hour Session]
1. Fields using ICT [cite: 12]
• Education, Healthcare, Banking, Engineering, and Entertainment.
2. ICT in Everyday Life [cite: 13]
• Online Banking, E-commerce (Shopping), Social Media, Telecommunication, and E-
learning.
3. Expansion of Abbreviations [cite: 14, 32]
4. Parts of a Computer (Image Reference) [cite: 33]
• 1. Monitor (VDU) [cite: 35]
• 2. Speaker [cite: 36]
• 3. System Unit [cite: 37]
• 4. Mouse [cite: 38]
• 5. Speaker [cite: 39]
• 6. Printer [cite: 40]
• 7. Keyboard [cite: 41]
5. Definitions & Concepts
• What is a system? A group of interacting or interrelated entities that form a
unified whole. [cite: 46]
• What is a computer? An electronic device that manipulates information or data,
with the ability to store, retrieve, and process it. [cite: 47]
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• Hardware vs Software: Hardware is any physical part of the computer (tangible),
while Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
(intangible). [cite: 48]
8. Hierarchy Diagram (Computer System Components) [cite: 49]
Level 1: Computer System
Level 2: Hardware | Software
Level 2 (Hardware Branches): Input Devices, Output Devices, Processing Device
[cite: 51], Storage Devices
Level 2 (Software Branches): System Software [cite: 52], Application Software
9. CPU Architecture [cite: 61]
• Control Unit (CU): Manages and coordinates all computer components.
• Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): Performs mathematical and logical operations.
• Registers: High-speed storage locations within the CPU.
• Cache Memory: Small, fast memory for frequently accessed data.
1. IT: Information 12. DVD: Digital Versatile Disc 23. B2C: Business to Consumer
Technology [cite: 15] [cite: 32] [cite: 32]
2. ICT: Info. & Comm. 13. VDU: Visual Display Unit 24. B2B: Business to Business
Technology [cite: 16] [cite: 32] [cite: 32]
3. PC: Personal Computer 14. CRT: Cathode Ray Tube [cite: 25. B2E: Business to Employee
[cite: 17] 18, 32] [cite: 32]
4. OS: Operating System 15. LCD: Liquid Crystal Display 26. MIS: Management Info.
[cite: 18] [cite: 32] Systems [cite: 32]
5. DOS: Disk Operating 16. UPS: Uninterruptible Power 27. DSS: Decision Support
System [cite: 19] Supply [cite: 32] Systems [cite: 32]
6. RAM: Random Access 17. USB: Universal Serial Bus 28. EIS: Executive Info. Systems
Memory [cite: 20] [cite: 32] [cite: 32]
7. ROM: Read Only Memory 18. PDA: Personal Digital
29. ES: Expert System [cite: 32]
[cite: 21] Assistant [cite: 32]
8. CPU: Central Processing 19. GUI: Graphical User 30. OCR: Optical Character
Unit [cite: 22] Interface [cite: 32] Recognition [cite: 32]
9. ALU: Arithmetic Logic 20. CLI: Command Line 31. OMR: Optical Mark
Unit [cite: 23] Interface [cite: 32] Recognition [cite: 32]
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10. CU: Control Unit [cite: 32. WIMP: Windows, Icons,
21. Bit: Binary Digit [cite: 32]
24] Menus, Pointers [cite: 32]
11. CD: Compact Disc [cite: 22. CRT: Cathode Ray Tube [cite: 33. BIOS: Basic Input/Output
25] 32] System [cite: 32]
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