Study Cambridge IGCSE ICT
ICT Overview - syllabus 2023 -2025
Cambridge IGCSE ICT theory explores key concepts such as hardware, software, networks, cybersecurity, and the societal impact of technology. It provides students with a solid understanding of ICT principles and their applications in real-world contexts
Practical focuses on developing hand-on skills in tasks like creating spreadsheets, databases, websites, and formatted documents. It emphasizes problem-solving and applying ICT tools effectively in real-world scenarios
Section 1 : ICT Theory
Chapter 1 : Types and components of a computer system
1.1 Hardware and software
1.2 Main components of computer system
1.3 Operating systems
1.4 Types of computer
1.5 Emerging technologies
Chapter 2 : Input and output devices
2.1 Input devices and their uses
2.2 Direct data entry (DDE) devices
23 Output devices and their uses
Chapter 3 : Storage devices and media
3.1 Magnetic media and magnetic storage devices
3.2 Optical media and optical storage devices
3.3 Solid-state media and solid-state storage devices
3.4 The future of storage devices
Chapter 4 : Networks and the effects of using them
4.1 Networks
4.2 Network issues and communication
Chapter 5 : The effects of using ICT
5.1 Microprocessor-controlled devices in the home
5.2 Potential health problems related to the prolonged use of ICT equipment
Chapter 6 : ICT applications
6.1 Communication
6.2 Modeling 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 die retail industry
6.10 Recognition systems
6.11 Satellite systems
Chapter 7 : Systems life cycle
7.1 Analysis
7.2 Design
7.3 Development and testing
7.4 Implementation
7.5 Documentation
7.6 Evaluation
Chapter 8 : Safety and security
8.1 Physical security
8.2 E-safety
8.3 Security of data
8.4 Additional security of data online
Chapter 9 : Audiences
9.1 Audience appreciation
9.2 Legal, moral, ethical and cultural appreciation
Chapter 10 : Communication
10.1 Communication with other ICT users using email
10.2 Effective use of the internet
Section 2 : ICT Practical
Chapter 11 : File management
11.1 Manage files effectively
11.2 Reduce file sizes for storage or transmission
Chapter 12 : Images
Chapter 13 : Layout
13.1 Create or edit a document
13.2 Tables
13.3 Headers and footers
Chapter 14 : Styles
Chapter 15 : Proofing
15.1 Software tools
15.2 Proofing techniques
Chapter 16 : Graphs and charts
Chapter 17 : Document production
Chapter 18 : Databases
18.1 Create a database structure
18.2 Manipulate data
18.3 Present data
Chapter 19 : Presentations
Chapter 20 : Spreadsheets
20.1 Create a data model
20.2 Manipulate data
20.3 Present data
Chapter 21 : Website authoring
21.1 Web development layers
21.2 Create a web page
21.3 Use stylesheets