JAMB ICT / Computer Studies Syllabus

1. Introduction to Computers

• Meaning and types of computers

• Characteristics of computers

• Computer generations

• Basic computer operations

2. Computer Hardware

• Input devices

• Output devices

• Storage devices

• System unit components

3. Computer Software

• System software

• Application software

• Operating systems

• Utility programs

4. Computer Data & Information

• Data representation

• Binary system

• File types and formats

• Data processing cycle

5. Computer Networking

• Types of networks (LAN, WAN)

• Internet and intranet

• Network devices

• Communication protocols

6. Internet & Web Technology

• World Wide Web

• Email services

• Search engines

• Social media basics

7. Database Management

• Meaning of database

• DBMS

• Tables, records, fields

• Data organization

8. Programming Basics

• Algorithms

• Flowcharts

• Programming languages

• Problem solving steps

9. Computer Security

• Viruses and malware

• Cybersecurity

• Data protection

• Password security

10. ICT Applications

• Use of ICT in education

• Business applications

• Communication systems

• E-learning

11. Word Processing

• Document creation

• Formatting tools

• Editing and printing

• Microsoft Word basics

12. Spreadsheets

• Excel basics

• Formulas and functions

• Charts and graphs

• Data analysis

13. ICT Ethics & Society

• Digital citizenship

• Ethical use of computers

• ICT laws

• Impact of ICT on society