Specification points

Cambridge Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Information and Communication Technology 0983

73 points in 21 topics, with Cambridge's codes and titles.

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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 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 Microprocessor-controlled devices
5.2 Potential health problems related to the prolonged use of IT 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 applications
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 Designing file structures, formats and validation
7.3 Development and testing
7.4 Implementation
7.5 Documentation
7.6 Evaluation

8 Safety and security

8.1 Physical safety
8.2 eSafety
8.3 Security of data

9 Audience

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

11 File management

11.1 Manage files effectively
11.2 Reduce file sizes for storage or transmission

12 Images

13 Layout

13.1 Creating and editing documents
13.2 Tables
13.3 Headers and footers

14 Styles

15 Proofing

15.1 Software tools
15.2 Proofing techniques

16 Graphs and charts

17 Document production

18 Databases

18.1 Creating a database structure
18.2 Manipulating data
18.3 Presenting data

19 Presentations

20 Spreadsheets

20.1 Creating a spreadsheet data model
20.2 Manipulating data
20.3 Presenting data

21 Website authoring

21.1 Web development layers
21.2 Creating a web page
21.3 Using stylesheets