Specification points

Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Computing 601/7343/9

49 points in 11 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.

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1 Principles of Computer Science

1A Computational thinking
1B Standard methods and techniques used to develop algorithms
1C Programming paradigms
1D Types of programming and mark-up languages

2 Fundamentals of Computer Systems

2A Hardware and software
2B Computer architecture
2C How data is represented by computer systems
2D How data is organised on computer systems
2E How data is transmitted by computer systems
2F The use of logic and data flow in computer systems

7 IT Systems Security and Encryption

7A IT security threats, information security and the law
7B Investigate cryptographic techniques and processes used to protect data
7C Examine the techniques used to protect an IT system from security threats
7D Implement strategies to protect an IT system from security threats

8 Business Applications of Social Media

8A How social media changes the way organisations promote themselves
8B A social media plan for an organisation's business needs
8C Implement the use of social media in an organisation

10 Human-computer Interaction

10A Examine the factors affecting the development of human-computer interaction
10B Investigate the human-computer interaction requirements of an identified client
10C Develop a human-computer interaction solution to meet client requirements

11 Digital Graphics and Animation

11A Investigate the purpose and principles of digital graphics and animation
11B Design digital graphics and animation products to meet client requirements
11C Develop digital graphics and animation products to meet client requirements

14 Computer Games Development

14A Investigate technologies used in computer gaming
14B Design a computer game to meet client requirements
14C Develop a computer game to meet client requirements

15 Website Development

15A Understand the principles of website development
15B Design a website to meet client requirements
15C Develop a website to meet client requirements

17 Mobile Apps Development

17A Investigate mobile apps and mobile devices
17B Design a mobile app that utilises device functions
17C Develop a mobile app that utilises device functions

20 Managing and Supporting Systems

20A Investigate common IT system management and support tools
20B Management and support infrastructure for a networked IT system
20C Carry out management and support activities on a networked IT system

22 Systems Analysis and Design

22A Examine the principles of systems analysis and design
22B Investigate the computing requirements of an identified organisation
22C Develop a design for a computing system to meet an organisation’s needs