R050: IT in the digital world 

Exam Details:

This is assessed by taking an exam. This makes up 40% of your overall qualification. 

This exam is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

You should aim to bring 2 black pens, a sharp pencil, a ruler and an eraser.

Knowledge for the Exam

In this unit you will demonstrate that you understand about design and testing concepts for creating an IT solution or product, and the uses of IT in the digital world. 

Topics include:

1. Design Tools 

2. Human Computer Interface (HCI) in everyday life 

3. Data and testing 

4. Cyber-security and legislation 

5. Digital Communications 

6. Internet of Everything (IoE)

Checklists and Workbooks

Video resources from Mr Brown CS

Note: These videos were developed for the old specification, but still contains relevant information - when updated videos are created / developed, they will replace these. 

1. 1. Design Tools

2. Human Computer Interface (HCI) in everyday life 

(Videos to be updated)

3. Data and testing 

4. Cyber-security and legislation 

5. Digital Communications 

6. Internet of Everything (IoE)