TOOLS AND

TLE 8 - Week 1

EQUIPMENT IN
ICT
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SUB-TOPIC 1: EXPLORING TOOLS
AND EQUIPMENT IN ICT
COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED IN
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Computer: The primary device used for

writing code, running programs, and testing
software.
Desktop or Laptop: Depending on
preference and requirements.
Integrated Development
Environments (IDEs):
Comprehensive tools
that provide editing,
debugging, and
compilation in one place.
Examples: Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, Eclipse, Xcode.
 Code Editors:
Lightweight
alternatives to IDEs
for quick coding
and scripting.
Examples: Sublime Text, Atom, Notepad++.
Version Control
Systems (VCS):
Tools to manage
changes to source
code over time.
Examples: Git, Subversion (SVN), Mercurial.
Repositories and
Collaboration
Platforms:

Examples: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket.

Compilers and
Interpreters: Tools
that translate code
into executable
programs.
Examples: GCC (GNU Compiler Collection), Clang, Python
Interpreter, Node.js.
Debuggers:
Tools to test and
debug code.

Examples: GDB (GNU Debugger), LLDB, built-in debuggers in IDEs.

Package
Managers: Tools to
manage software
libraries and
dependencies.
Examples: npm (Node Package Manager), pip (Python Package
Installer), Maven, Gradle, NuGet.
Build Automation
Tools: Tools to
automate the process
of compiling code,
running tests, and
deploying applications.
Examples: Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI, Make, Ant.
COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN COMPUTER
SYSTEMS SERVICING:
Hand Tools: When servicing
computers, students need tools like
screwdrivers, pliers, and antistatic
wristbands. These tools help with
hardware installation, repair, and
maintenance.
COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN COMPUTER
SYSTEMS SERVICING:
Diagnostic Software: Students
can use software tools to
diagnose hardware issues,
check system performance,
and troubleshoot problems.
COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN COMPUTER
SYSTEMS SERVICING:
Cable Testers and
Multimeters: These tools help
verify cable connections and
measure electrical
parameters.
COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN COMPUTER
SYSTEMS SERVICING:

Cleaning Kits: Keeping

computers dust-free is
essential for optimal
performance.
COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN
VISUAL ARTS:
Digital Cameras and
Scanners: Students can
capture images of their
artwork or scan
traditional artwork to
create digital versions.
COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN
VISUAL ARTS:
Graphic Design Software
(e.g., Adobe Photoshop,
Illustrator): These tools
allow students to
manipulate images,
create digital art, and
design graphics.
COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN
VISUAL ARTS:
Tablets and Drawing
Pads: Artists can use
these devices to
create digital
illustrations and
paintings.
COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN
VISUAL ARTS:
3D Modeling
Software (e.g.,
Blender, Autodesk
Maya): For students
interested in 3D art
and animation.
TELECOMMUNICATION:

Modems and Routers: Devices that

modulate and demodulate signals for
transmission over telephone lines or cable
systems and route data between devices
on a network.
Examples: DSL modems, cable modems, wireless routers.
Switches and Hubs:
Networking devices that
connect multiple devices
within a network,
facilitating
communication between
them.
Examples: Ethernet switches, network hubs.
Repeaters and
Extenders: Devices
that amplify or
regenerate signals to
extend the range of a
network.
Examples: Signal boosters, Wi-Fi extenders.
Antennas:
Devices that
transmit and
receive radio
waves for wireless
communication.
Examples: Yagi antennas, parabolic antennas, dipole antennas.
Base Stations:
Equipment that
connects mobile
devices to a
network in cellular
and radio
communication.
Examples: Cell towers, microcells, femtocells.
Network Management
Software: Tools for
monitoring, managing,
and troubleshooting
network performance
and connectivity.
Examples: SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor, PRTG Network
Monitor, Nagios.
Communication
Protocols: Software
protocols that define
rules for data
exchange over a
network.
Examples: TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol),
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), SIP (Session Initiation Protocol).
Telephony
Software:
Applications for
managing voice
communication over
networks.
Examples: Asterisk, FreeSWITCH, Skype for Business.
SUB-TOPIC 2: TYPES OF SOFTWARE
Software is a set of instructions, data or
programs used to operate computers and
execute specific tasks. It is the opposite of
hardware, which describes the physical aspects
of a computer. Software is a generic term used
to refer to applications, scripts and programs
that run on a device. It can be thought of as the
variable part of a computer, while hardware is
the invariable part.
The two main categories of software are
application software and system software. An
application is software that fulfills a specific need
or performs tasks. System software is designed
to run a computer's hardware and provides a
platform for applications to run on top of.
1. APPLICATION SOFTWARE
1. APPLICATION SOFTWARE
2. SYSTEM SOFTWARE
2. SYSTEM SOFTWARE
2. SYSTEM SOFTWARE
3. DRIVER SOFTWARE
3. DRIVER SOFTWARE
3. DRIVER SOFTWARE
4. MIDDLEWARE
4. MIDDLEWARE
4. MIDDLEWARE
5. PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
5. PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
HOW DOES SOFTWARE WORK?
All software provides the directions
and data computers need to work and
meet users' needs. However, the two
different types -- application
software and system software -- work
in distinctly different ways.
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