Information Communication Technology

Introduction to A level Information Communication Technology video

CIE

Information Technology (IT) is the application of technology to process information. In a world where IT is constantly changing, individuals increasingly need technological and information literacy skills that include the ability to gather, process and manipulate data. The impact of IT on society is enormous and as the percentage of businesses and households connected to communication networks such as the internet grows, so does the need for individuals who understand these new technologies.

A grade 6 in GCSE ICT or Computer Science.

COURSE OVERVIEW – CIE (9626)

First examination in 2021

The course consists of four modules, the first two of which are taken at the end of Year 12 for the AS exam, and the remainder taken at the end of Year 13.

AS level

Unit 1 Data Processing and information

Unit 2 Hardware and software

Unit 3 Monitoring and control

Unit 4 Algorithms and flowcharts

Unit 5 e-Security

Unit 6 The digital divide

Unit 7 Expert systems

Unit 8 Spreadsheets

Unit 9 Modelling

Unit 10 Database and file concepts

Unit 11 Sound and video editing

Unit 12 IT in society

Unit 13 New and emerging technologies

Unit 14 Communications technology

Unit 15 Project management software

Unit 16 System life cycle

Unit 17 Mail merge

Unit 18 Graphics creation

Unit 19 Animation

Unit 20 Programming for the web

If you are an effective and discerning user of IT then you can go ahead with confidence and study A level ICT successfully.

Examination board: Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)

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