Information and Communication Technology (0417)

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Free Information and Communication Technology (0417) study notes for Cambridge IGCSE students. Each chapter below covers a key topic with worked examples and practice prompts you can take into the thinka app.

Types and components of computer systems

Hardware and software
The main components of computer systems
Operating systems
Types of computer
Emerging technologies

Input and output devices

Input devices and their uses
Direct data entry and associated devices
Output devices and their uses

Storage devices and media

Storage devices
Storage media

Networks and the effects of using them

Networks
Network issues and communication

The effects of using IT

Microprocessor-controlled devices
Potential health problems related to the prolonged use of IT equipment

ICT applications

Communication
Modelling applications
Computer controlled systems
School management systems
Booking systems
Banking applications
Computers in medicine
Expert systems
Computers in the retail industry
Recognition systems
Satellite systems

The systems life cycle

Analysis
Design
Development and testing
Implementation
Documentation
Evaluation

Safety and security

Physical safety
eSafety
Security of data

Audience

Audience appreciation
Copyright

Communication

Communication with other ICT users using email
Effective use of the internet

File management

Manage files effectively
Reduce file sizes for storage or transmission

Images

Place and edit an image
File size reduction

Layout

Create or edit a document
Tables
Headers and footers

Styles

Create, edit and apply styles
Corporate house style

Proofing

Software tools
Proofing techniques

Graphs and charts

Create, label and edit a graph or chart

Document production

Organise page layout
Format text
Find and replace text
Navigation
Pagination
Gutter margin

Databases

Create a database structure
Manipulate data
Present data

Presentations

Create a presentation
Use a master slide
Edit a presentation
Output the presentation

Spreadsheets

Create a data model
Manipulate data
Present data

Website authoring

Web development layers
Create a web page
Use stylesheets

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