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Information and Communication Technology (0417)

21 sections available

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

Networks and the effects of using them

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

Modelling applications

Computer controlled systems

School management systems

Booking systems

Banking applications

Computers in medicine

Computers in the retail industry

Recognition systems

Satellite systems

The systems life cycle

Development and testing

Safety and security

Physical safety

Security of data

Audience

Audience appreciation

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

Headers and footers

Styles

Create, edit and apply styles

Corporate house style

Proofing

Proofing techniques

Graphs and charts

Create, label and edit a graph or chart

Document production

Organise page layout

Find and replace text

Databases

Create a database structure

Manipulate data

Presentations

Create a presentation

Use a master slide

Edit a presentation

Output the presentation

Spreadsheets

Create a data model

Manipulate data

Website authoring

Web development layers

Create a web page

Use stylesheets

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