Introduction

SECTION 1 THEORY

1. Types and components of computer systems
1.1 Hardware and software
1.2 Main components of computer systems
1.3 Operating systems
1.4 Types of computer
1.5 Emerging technologies

2. Input and output devices
2.1 Input devices and their uses
2.2 Direct data entry (DDE) devices
2.3 Output devices and their uses

3. Storage devices and media
3.1 Magnetic media and magnetic storage devices
3.2 Optical media and optical storage devices
3.3 Solid-state media and solid-state storage devices
3.4 The future of storage devices

4. Networks and the effects of using them
4.1 Networks
4.2 Network issues and communication

5. The effects of using IT
5.1 Microprocessor-controlled devices
5.2 Potential health problems related to the prolonged use of ICT equipment

6. ICT applications
6.1 Communication
6.2 Modelling applications
6.3 Computer controlled systems
6.4 School management systems
6.5 Booking systems
6.6 Banking systems
6.7 Computers in medicine
6.8 Expert systems
6.9 Computers in the retail industry
6.10 Recognition systems
6.11 Satellite systems

7. The systems life cycle
7.1 Analysis
7.2 Design
7.3 Development and testing
7.4 Implementation
7.5 Documentation
7.6 Evaluation

8. Safety and security
8.1 Physical security
8.2 E-safety
8.3 Security of data

9. Audiences
9.1 Audience appreciation
9.2 Copyright

10. Communication
10.1 Communication with other ICT users using email
10.2 Effective use of the internet

SECTION 2 PRACTICAL

11. File management
11.1 Manage files effectively
11.2 Reduce file sizes for storage or transmission

12. Images
12.1 Software tools
12.2 Edit an image

13. Layout
13.1 Create or edit a document
13.2 Tables
13.3 Headers and footers

14. Styles
14.1 Corporate house styles
14.2 Create, modify, update and apply consistent styles

15. Proofing
15.1 Software tools
15.2 Proofing techniques

16. Graphs and charts
16.1 Chart types
16.2 Create a chart
16.3 Label a chart
16.4 Use secondary axes

17. Document production
17.1 Organise page layout
17.2 Format text

18. Databases
18.1 Create a database structure
18.2 Manipulate data
18.3 Present data

19. Presentations
19.1 Create a presentation
19.2 Use a master slide
19.3 Edit a presentation
19.4 Output a presentation

20. Spreadsheets
20.1 Create a data model
20.2 Manipulate data
20.3 Present data

21. Website authoring
21.1 Web development layers
21.2 Create a web page
21.3 Use stylesheets