Computer Application II (Theory & Practical) notes – KNEC

Computer Application II (Theory & Practical)

CHAPTER 1: FINANCIAL APPLICATIONS

• Fundamentals of accounting
• Definition of accounting
• Basic Accounting Principles
• Elements of Accounting
• Accounting Equation
• Double Entry Accounting System
• The Accounting Cycle
• Bookkeeping vs Accounting
• Bookkeeping and Transaction Entry system
• Single-entry system
• Double-entry system
• Ledgers
• Recording Transactions
• Accounting application program – QuickBooks
• Understanding QuickBooks Lists
• Transactions in QuickBooks
• Reporting on Lists

CHAPTER 2: COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD)

• Fundamental of technical drawing
• Meaning and importance of computer-aided design
• AutoCAD
• Career and application Information of AutoCAD
• Advantages of a CAD system
• Features of a CAD system
• Typical screen layout of a CAD system
• AutoCAD’s Cartesian Workspace
• AutoCAD configuration- Units and Scales
• Basic AutoCAD Commands
• Projection

CHAPTER 3: GEOGRAPHYCAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)

• What is GIS – Definition?
• History of GIS:
• Component of GIS:
• Area of GIS Applications
• GIS Data Models
• GIS Data Types
• Sources of Data
• Data Input Techniques

CHAPTER 4: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

• What is Artificial Intelligence?
• Goals of AI
• Benefits and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
• Pros of Artificial Intelligence:
• The Cons of Artificial Intelligence
• What Contributes to AI?
• Applications of AI
• History of AI
• Systems
• Meaning of Intelligence
• Types of Intelligence
• Composition of Intelligence
• Difference between Human and Machine Intelligence
• AI – Category Research Areas
• Neural Networks
• Robotics
• Fuzzy Logic Systems
• AI – Natural Language Processing
• Expert Systems
• Speech and Voice Recognition
• Task Classification of AI
• AI – Agents & Environments
• Nature of Environments
• Breakthroughs Unleashing AI on the World