Specification points

Edexcel BTEC National (AAQ) in Computing (Extended Certificate) 610/3963/9

17 points in 4 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.

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1 Programming Fundamentals

1A Introduction to programming, logic and number
1B Extending program functionality
1C Developing programs to solve problems and specific requirements
1D Issues relating to developing computer programs

2 Computer Network Security and Encryption

2A Computer networks
2B Network security
2C Encryption
2D Evaluating cyber security and encryption solutions

3 Human-Computer Interaction

3A Explore the factors affecting human-computer interaction
3B A proposal and designs for a human-computer interaction solution
3C Develop your planned human-computer interaction solution in response to the brief

4 Practical Programming

4A Explore principles of computing related to software development
4B Manage the development of a software solution