CIE IGCSE - ICT

CIE | IGCSE | Information and Communication Technology

Types and components of computer systems

hardware and software

the main components of computer systems

operating systems

types of computer

impact of emerging technologies

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Input and output devices

input devices and their uses

direct data entry and associated devices

output devices and their uses

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Storage devices and media

storage devices and media

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Networks and the effects of using them

networks

network issues and communication

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The effects of using IT

effects of IT on employment

effects of IT on working patterns within organisations

microprocessor-controlled devices in the home

potential health problems related to the prolonged use of IT equipment

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ICT applications

communication applications

data handling applications

measurement applications

microprocessors in control applications

modelling applications

applications in manufacturing industries

school management systems

booking systems

banking applications

computers in medicine

computers in libraries

expert systems

computers in the retail industry

recognition systems

monitoring and tracking systems

satellite systems

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The systems life cycle

analysis

design

development and testing

implementation

documentation

evaluation

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Safety and security

physical safety

eSafety

security of data

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Audience

audience appreciation

legal, moral, ethical and cultural appreciation

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Communication

communication with other ICT users using email

effective use of the internet

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File management

manage files effectively

reduce file sizes for storage or transmission

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Images

images

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Layout

layout

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Styles

styles

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Proofing

software tools

proofing techniques

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Graphs and charts

graphs and charts

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Document production

document production

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Data manipulation

create a database structure

manipulate data

present data

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Presentations

presentations

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Data analysis

create a data model

test the data model

manipulate data

present data

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Website authoring

web development layers

create a web page

use stylesheets

test and publish a website