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IGCSE ICT

Welcome to IGCSE ICT

CIE Information Communication Technology syllabus (417) encourages learners to develop lifelong skills, which will be useful to them in their work across the curriculum and prepare them for future employment. They will develop understanding of the implications of technology in society, including social, economic and ethical uses and awareness of the ways ICT can help in home, learning and work environments.

The syllabus combines theoretical and practical studies focusing on the ability to use common software applications to solve problems, including word processors, spreadsheets, databases, interactive presentation software, web browsers and website design. Learners analyse, design, implement, test and evaluate ICT systems, ensuring that they are fit for purpose.

Assessment of the practical tests is hardware and software independent. Any hardware platform, operating system, and applications packages can be used, providing that learners have the opportunity to demonstrate the full range of skills in the syllabus.

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A Brief summary of the IGCSE ICT syllabus

All candidates study the following topics.

UNITS	DETAILS
1. Types and components of computer systems	1.1 hardware and software 1.2 the main components of computer systems 1.3 operating systems 1.4 types of computer 1.5 impact of emerging technologies
2. Input and output devices	2.1 input devices and their uses 2.2 direct data entry and associated devices 2.3 output devices and their uses
3. Storage devices and media
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 effects of IT on employment 5.2 effects of IT on working patterns within organisations 5.3 microprocessor-controlled devices in the home 5.4 potential health problems related to the prolonged use of IT equipment
6. ICT applications	6.1 communication applications 6.2 data handling applications 6.3 measurement applications 6.4 microprocessors in control applications 6.5 modelling applications 6.6 applications in manufacturing industry 6.7 school management systems 6.8 booking systems 6.9 banking applications 6.10 computers in medicine 6.11 computers in libraries 6.12 expert systems 6.13 computers in the retail industry 6.14 recognition systems 6.15 monitoring and tracking systems 6.16 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 safety 8.2 e-safety 8.3 security of data
9. Audience	9.1 audience appreciation 9.2 legal, moral, ethical and cultural appreciation
10. Communication	10.1 communicate with other ICT users using email 10.2 effective use of the internet
11. File management	11.1 manage files effectively 11.2 reduce file sizes for storage or transmission
12. Images
13. Layout
14. Styles
15. Proofing	15.1 software tools 15.2 proofing techniques
16. Graphs and charts
17. Document production
18. Data manipulation	18.1 create a database structure 18.2 manipulate data 18.3 present data
19. Presentations
20. Data analysis	20.1 create a data model 20.2 test the data model 20.3 manipulate data 20.4 present data
21. Website authoring	21.1 web development layers 21.2 create a web page 21.3 use stylesheets 21.4 test and publish a website

Assessment at a Glance

For Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology, candidates take three components: Paper 1 Theory; Paper 2 Document Production, Data Manipulation and Presentations and Paper 3 Data Analysis and Website Authoring.

Components	Weighting
Paper 1 Theory 2 hours This written paper tests sections 1–21 of the syllabus content. All questions are compulsory, mostly multiple choice or short answer questions, but also some require longer answers. 100 marks External assessment	40%
Paper 2 Document Production, Data Manipulation and Presentations 2 hours 30 minutes This test assesses the practical skills needed to use the applications covered in sections 17, 18 and 19 of the syllabus content. All tasks are compulsory. 80 marks External assessment	30%
Paper 3 Data Analysis and Website Authoring 2 hours 30 minutes This test assesses the practical skills needed to use the applications covered in sections 20 and 21 of the syllabus content. All tasks are compulsory. 80 marks External assessment	30%