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Scheme of Work: Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417
Scheme of Work: Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417
Cambridge IGCSE®
Information and Communication Technology 0417
For examination from 2020
Version 2
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Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1: Types and components of computer systems....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2: Input and output devices..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
3: Storage devices and media................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
4: Networks and the effects of using them.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
5: The effects of using IT........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
6: ICT applications.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
7: The systems life cycle......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
8: Safety and security............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
9: Audience............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
10: Communication................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
11: File management.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
12: Images.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
13: Layout............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
14: Styles................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
15: Proofing............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 43
16: Graphs and charts............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 45
17: Document production........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
18: Data manipulation............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
19: Presentations.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
20: Data analysis.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
21: Website authoring............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 57
Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417 – from 2020 Scheme of Work
Introduction
This scheme of work has been designed to support you in your teaching and lesson planning. Making full use of this scheme of work will help you to improve both
your teaching and your learners’ potential. It is important to have a scheme of work in place in order for you to guarantee that the syllabus is covered fully. You can
choose what approach to take and you know the nature of your institution and the levels of ability of your learners. What follows is just one possible approach you
could take and you should always check the syllabus for the content of your course.
Suggestions for independent study (I) and formative assessment (F) are also included. Opportunities for differentiation are indicated as Extension activities; there is
the potential for differentiation by resource, grouping, expected level of outcome, and degree of support by teacher, throughout the scheme of work. Timings for
activities and feedback are left to the judgment of the teacher, according to the level of the learners and size of the class. Length of time allocated to a task is another
possible area for differentiation.
4: Networks and the effect of using them 6 hours (5% of the course)
9: Audience 4 hours (3% of the course) These units are the more practical
units and can be studied on their
10: Communication 4 hours (3% of the course) own or in conjunction with other
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Resources
The up-to-date resource list for this syllabus, including textbooks endorsed by Cambridge International, is listed at www.cambridgeinternational.org
Endorsed textbooks have been written to be closely aligned to the syllabus they support, and have been through a detailed quality assurance process. As such, all
textbooks endorsed by Cambridge International for this syllabus are the ideal resource to be used alongside this scheme of work as they cover each
learning objective. In addition to reading the syllabus, teachers should refer to the specimen assessment materials.
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Websites
This scheme of work includes website links providing direct access to internet resources. Cambridge Assessment International Education is not responsible for the
accuracy or content of information contained in these sites. The inclusion of a link to an external website should not be understood to be an endorsement of that
website or the site's owners (or their products/services).
The website pages referenced in this scheme of work were selected when the scheme of work was produced. Other aspects of the sites were not checked and only
the particular resources are recommended.
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How to get the most out of this scheme of work – integrating syllabus content, skills and teaching strategies
We have written this scheme of work for the Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417 syllabus and it provides some ideas and
suggestions of how to cover the content of the syllabus. We have designed the following features to help guide you through your course.
10.1 Describe the constraints that Discuss software copyright laws and why they are required. Learners will know of issues concerning the
Communicate affect the use of email, music industry and how they are affected by illegal downloads (online piracy). Internet streaming music
with other ICT including: the laws within a software, e.g. ‘Spotify’ can be researched and discussed.
users using country, acceptable language,
email copyright, local guidelines set In small groups, learners discuss methods to prevent spam. Independent
by an employer, the need for study (I) gives
security, netiquette, password Spam definition: the use of email systems to send large qualities of unwanted advertisements for goods
protection and services to multiple addresses at once. Often linked to criminal business methods, computer viruses your learners
Extension activities provideyour and identity theft. the
more able learners with further
Define the term spam
opportunity
Extension activity: Ask learners to research how to avoid getting on a spam list and produce a leaflet
challenge beyond the basic Explain why spam needs to be for their peers to help them avoid this too. (I) to develop
content of the course. Innovationprevented
their own
Spotify: www.spotify.com/uk/
and independent learning are Describe the methods which ideas and
the basis of these activities. can be used to help prevent Spotify: seven reasons why Google might buy the streaming music service:
understandin
spam www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jul/24/google-spotify-acquisition-streaming-music
g with direct
Explain why email groups are input from
used
you.
Past and specimen papers
Past/specimen papers and mark schemes are available to download at www.cambridgeinternational.org/support (F)
Define software as programs for Give learners a list of different tasks and ask them to identify:
controlling the operation of a computer or if they would need applications software or system software to complete the task
processing of electronic data what type of application software or system software.
Identify the two types of software – Demonstrate the use of an operating system to crate folders, save work, sort files.
applications software and systems
software Demonstrate different types of application software such as word-processor, database, spread
sheet and DTP.
Define applications software (e.g. word
processing, spread sheet, database BBC Bitesize page looking at operating systems and application software:
management systems, control software, www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/z8vrd2p/revisionBBC
measuring software, applets and apps,
photo-editing software, video-editing BBC Bitesize page on word processing software:
software, graphics manipulation software) www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zjg9q6f/revision
1.2 The main Describe the central processing unit Ask learners to produce a diagrammatic representation of the workings of a computer. They must
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1.3 Define and describe operating systems Using two simple tasks that can be done on a computer every day, e.g. opening a document and
Operating which contain a Command Line Interface saving a document. Compare carrying out these tasks on GUI to carrying them out on a CLI. It
systems (CLI) would be best to represent this through the use of Windows for a GUI and the command line in
Windows for CLI.
Define and describe operating systems
which contain a Graphical User Interface
(GUI)
1.4 Types of Describe the characteristics of a Give learners a number of scenarios from different people. The scenarios should describe what
computer personal/desktop computer and its uses, tasks the person wants to carry out and important information about what they do. Learners
both as a standalone and networked should recommend the most suitable computing device for them to use and the reason(s) why. (I)
computer
Ask learners to think of tasks they perform everyday on their smartphones. Ask them to think
Describe the characteristics of a laptop about how these tasks were carried out before we had smartphones, then expand this to before
computer and what it is used for, both as we had mobile phones. (I)
a standalone and networked computer
Describe the characteristics of a tablet Compares the use of tablets to the use of laptops:
computer and what it is used for, including http://uk.pcmag.com/laptops/13430/feature/laptops-vs-tablets-the-ultimate-showdown
its ability to use wireless technology or
3G/4G technology
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1.5 Impact of Describe how emerging technologies are Give learners a case study about the benefits and drawbacks of 3D printing and discuss as a
emerging having an impact on everyday life (e.g. whole class, e.g. prosthetic/artificial limbs.
technologies artificial intelligence biometrics, vision
enhancement, robotics, quantum Extension activity: Ask learners to research the Edward Snowdon case and the exposure of
cryptography, computer-assisted encryption keys being forced to be revealed. Ask them to discuss in groups how they feel about
translation, 3D and holographic imaging, this and do they agree with it.
virtual reality)
Developing 3D printed artificial limbs. These are for war veterans that have lost limbs in combat:
www.wired.com/2014/03/next-big-thing-missed-bionic-limbs-3d-printed-worlds-war-wounded/
Past/specimen papers and mark schemes are available to download at www.cambridgeinternational.org/support (F)
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Understand the use of other common Give learners a set of flash cards with network components and definitions on them. Ask them to
network devices, including: network match the definition to the component.
interface cards, hubs, bridges,
switches, modems
Understand the use of WiFi and Give learners a set of statements about Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and ask them to work out which are
Bluetooth in networks true and which are false. Pairs feed back to the whole group.
o describe how computers can use
WiFi to connect to a network Comparison of Bluetooth and Wifi: www.diffen.com/difference/Bluetooth_vs_Wifi
13/05/2020
o describe how computers can use
Bluetooth to connect to a network
o compare and contrast Bluetooth
and WiFi
Understand how to set up and There is an excellent resource that is a simulation of creating a network (see link below). Learners
configure a small network, including: should follow the instructions and are then asked to put to use what they have learned and create
15/05/2020 access to the internet, the use of a a network. (This is a freely available simulation.)
browser, the use of email, access to
an ISP Free network simulation resource: www.teach-
ict.com/gcse_new/networks/hardware/resources/NWB_SIM.swf
Understand the characteristics and Give learners a situation is which a business has expanded to have a number of branches and
purpose of common network are now considering setting up an intranet. Split the class into for and against sides and give each
environments, such as intranets and group time to construct an argument for their given side. Ask learners to debate whether the
the internet business should have an intranet installed. You could reward the side you think puts across the
o define what the internet is most compelling argument.
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4.2 Network Security issues regarding data transfer Giver learners a set of statements e.g.
issues and o describe the security issues Computer networks spread viruses
communication surrounding the use of computer Your data is always secure on a network
networks
o describe other issues such as the Ask learners to consider each statement and say whether they believe it to be true or not, and
internet is not policed and the why.
effects of this, such as the
existence of inappropriate sites How biometric devices work: www.howstuffworks.com/biometrics.htm
o identify methods of avoiding
password interception (such as the
use of anti-spyware and changing
passwords regularly)
o describe the difference between
strong and weak passwords
o describe other authentication
techniques (such as biometric
methods, magnetic stripes, id
cards, passports, other physical
tokens, retina scans, iris scans,
face scans)
o describe the use of antivirus
software and other methods of
avoiding viruses (such as use of
unknown storage media to transfer
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4.2 Network Network communication Ask learners to compare and contrast the use of fax and email and consider how they are similar
issues and o describe facsimile communication and how they differ.
communication and describe the differences
between physical faxing (which Ask a learner to sit in another classroom (if available) and ask another learner to email a question
does not require the use of a looking for answers. The question has a diagram that needs labelling.
network) and electronic faxing
(which does require the use of a Then ask them to video conference (Skype is probably best) the person and see how much
network) quicker they get an answer. Ask learners to consider what pros and cons there are of each
o describe email communication, method. (If there are not enough facilities, this activity could be done as a role play or discussion.)
including the use of attachments
o describe the advantages and This is the link to set up a Skype account in the UK: www.skype.com/en/
disadvantages of using email
compared with faxing
o describe video-conferencing,
including the hardware used
o describe audio-conferencing
o describe web-conferencing and
how it can be linked to either video-
or audio-conferencing.
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Describe how there has been an List a number of new jobs that have been created with the introduction of IT, e.g. writing software,
increase in employment in other fields maintenance of robots and work connected with internet sites. Discuss the need for re-training.
(e.g. website designers, computer Learners may discuss the consequences of these changes in industry.
programmers, delivery drivers in retail
stores) BBC Bitesize pages on impact of ICT on work patterns:
www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/z9fbkqt/revision
5.2 Effects of IT Describe how the use of computers Ask learners to imagine they want to set up a company and have a choice between having an
on working has led to a number of employees office or working from home. Ask learners to draw up a table of pros and cons of working from
patterns within changing their working patterns (e.g. home and how might the pros/cons be different if they were in an office.
organisations part-time working, flexible hours, job
sharing, compressed hours) Encourage learners to make a glossary of terms where they can add definitions and explanation of
key words. (I)
Describe what is meant by part-time
working, flexible hours, job sharing,
compressed hours
5.3 Describe the positive effects Ask learners to name 10 devices in their home that contain a microprocessor. (I)
Microprocessor- microprocessors have on aspects of
controlled lifestyle (e.g. the amount and use of Pick out a few different devices that learners identify and ask them what tasks these devices
devices in the leisure time, the degree of social would be able to perform without the microprocessor.
home interaction, the ability to leave the
home) BBC Bitesize pages on impact of ICT on lifestyle:
www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/z4s39j6/revision
Describe the negative effects
microprocessors have on aspects of
lifestyle (e.g. lack of exercise)
5.4 Potential Describe repetitive strain injury (RSI) Ask learners in pairs (or individually) to create a guide that could be given to staff in an
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6: ICT applications
Describe the use of mobile phones for Extension activity: Internet telephony service providers (ITSP) offer digital telecommunication
communication (e.g. text messaging, services based on Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) and are provisioned via the internet.
phone calls, accessing the internet) Learners research what applications are available and how they are used. (I)
6.2 Data Describe the use of a range of data Extension activity: Learners research what data handling applications are used in their school
handling handling applications (e.g. surveys, environment, e.g. in the school library or administration office. (I)
applications address lists, clubs and society
records, school reports and school
libraries)
6.3 Describe a range of measurement Ask learners to produce a diagram or table that represents data being obtained through the use of
Measurement applications (e.g. scientific an analogue device and the process it goes through to become digital data. (I)
applications experiments, weather stations)
Ask learners to accompany the above diagram with a description of why this process is needed. (I)
Explain the difference between
analogue data and digital data In groups, learners discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using computers in
measurement.
Explain the need for conversion
between analogue and digital data
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6.4 Describe the role of a microprocessor Ask learners to create a flowchart to represent the control system involved in a burglar alarm. (I)
Microprocessors or computer in control applications,
in control including the role of the pre-set value BBC Bitesize page on computer control:
applications www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zpw2pv4/revision
Describe the use of computer control
in applications (e.g. turtle graphics,
automatic washing machines,
automatic cookers, computer
controlled central heating systems,
burglar alarms, computer controlled
glasshouse)
6.5 Modelling Describe the use of computer Ask learners to consider the impact of not modelling the budget for an event e.g. a concert, on a
applications modelling in spreadsheets (e.g. for spreadsheet. They should be raising issues such as not knowing what to effectively charge as a
personal finance) ticket price.
6.6 Applications Describe a range of computer Extension activity: Learners in small groups investigate a range of computer controlled
in manufacturing controlled applications (e.g. robotics in applications and report to the rest of the class.
industries manufacture and production line
control) BBC Bitesize page with videos of commercial and industrial applications:
www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z7bc87h/resources/1
Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of using computer
controlled systems rather than
humans
6.7 School Describe how systems are used to Discuss with learners what content linked to them goes into a school management system and
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6.8 Booking Identify areas where booking systems Ask learners to try using an online booking system to the point of making a payment (there are a
systems are used (e.g. travel industry, theatre few that will ask for payment last). Ask learners to make a note of the features of the booking
and cinemas) system that they come across.
6.9 Banking Describe the computer processing Ask learners to produce a flowchart to illustrate how an ATM machine works. (I)
applications involved in Electronic Funds Transfer
(EFT) Discuss with learners how banking was done before ATM machines, telephone banking and
internet banking existed.
Describe the computer processing
involved in using automatic teller Discuss issues such as how cash was withdrawn and how bills were paid.
machines (ATM) (e.g. withdrawing
cash, depositing cash or cheques,
checking account balance, mini
statements, mobile/cell phone
recharge/top up, bill paying, money
transfers, ordering paper-based
goods)
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6.10 Computers Describe the contents of information Extension activity: Ask learners to research a news story about 3D printing in medicine. Ask
in medicine systems in medicine (including patient learners as a group to give a presentation about what they have discovered.
records, pharmacy records, monitoring
and expert systems for diagnosis) Examples of 3D printing being used in medicine: www.http//3dprintingindustry.com/medical/
Describe how 3D printers can be used Stories about 3D printing in medicine: www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24125678
in producing medical aids (e.g.
surgical and diagnostic aids,
development of prosthetics and
medical products, tissue engineering,
artificial blood vessels and the design
of medical tools and equipment)
6.11 Computers Describe the files used in libraries Ask learners to identify how many different processes can be performed just through scanning a
in libraries (e.g. records of books and borrowers) barcode on a book in a library. They should identify process such as it inputs the details of the
book, it can then say that book is now unavailable as it is checked out if another person comes in
Describe the computer processing for it, it can record how many times that book is checked out.
involved in the issue of books,
including the use of direct data entry CILIP: Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals website:
methods www.cilip.org.uk/
Describe the automatic processing Libraries and ICT page on the Teach ICT website:
involved in issuing reminders for www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/organisations/libraries/home_libraries.htm
overdue books
6.12 Expert Identify a range of applications which Ask learners to use an example of an experts system e.g. WebMD and ask them to identify how it
systems use expert systems (e.g. mineral is giving a diagnosis. Ask them to identify the different elements that allow this to happen.
prospecting, car engine fault
diagnosis, medical diagnosis, chess
games)
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6.13 Computers Describe the use of point of sale Ask learners to think about what kind of things they may find for sale at a large online supermarket
in the retail (POS) terminals, how the stock file is and consider what the delivery time and delivery cost might be. Ask them to then investigate an
industry updated automatically, and how new online supermarket to see if what they thought matches up to what they find. (I)
stock can be ordered automatically
6.14 Describe how recognition systems Provide a list of types of recognition systems and ask the learners to think about where they would
Recognition work (e.g. Magnetic Ink Character be used, e.g. Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) is commonly used in the banking
systems Recognition (MICR), Optical Mark industry.
Recognition (OMR) and Optical
Character Recognition (OCR), Radio Learners list and discuss applications for Optical Mark Recognition (OMR), and feedback to the
Frequency Identification Device rest of the class.
(RFID))
Discuss with learners about how MICR is used in a bank.
Describe how number plate
recognition systems work Discuss with learners about how Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) tags are used in an
airport.
Describe the processing of cheques
RFID tags: www.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/high-tech-gadgets/rfid.htm
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6.15 Monitoring Describe how a workforce or member Tell learners that the school is considering putting RFID tags in their blazers. Ask learners how
and tracking of the public can be monitored or they feel about this. Ask them what the benefits will be to them and to the school and what the
systems logged drawbacks will be.
Describe how the use of cookies can A class debate could be set up to discuss the how tracking systems benefit and intrude in people’s
be used to monitor a person’s internet lives.
activity
Use of cookies: www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/guides/about-cookies
Describe the use of key-logging
Number plate recognition: www.gmp.police.uk/content/section.html?
Describe how worker/employee call readform&s=353EDD067D2055288025796100399283
monitors can be used
6.16 Satellite Describe the use of different satellite Learners research how car satellite navigation systems work (through Global Positioning Systems
systems systems (e.g. Global Positioning (GPS)). Why might they go wrong? (Cars going into rivers etc.) (I)
Systems (GPS), satellite navigation,
Geographic Information System (GIS), Extension activity: Discuss a news story about a missing plane or boat, e.g. Malaysian missing
media communication systems) plane in 2014. Ask learners to research this case and write a report on how it was tracked through
GPS and other satellite data.
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System specification
o identify and justify suitable hardware for the
new system
o identify and justify suitable software for the
new system
7.2 Design Describe how it is necessary to design Once the analysis has taken place the next stage is to design the key parts of the recommended
documents, files, forms/inputs, system.
reports/outputs and validation
Ask learners to design a data capture form for signing up to a social networking site. Ask them to
Produce designs to solve a given problem consider a logical layout and validation methods in their design. (I)
Design data capture forms and screen Present the most common methods of validation to the class, with descriptions and examples –
layouts learners should make notes and add these to their glossary of terms.
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7.3 Testing designs Discuss with learners what issues could arise with a system that hasn’t been tested and why
Development o describe how data/file structures are testing is so systematic and recorded. Ask learners how proof would be provided that the system
and testing created and tested works if testing was not carried out.
o describe how validation routines are
created and tested The designers will have to be sure that they have designed appropriate validation routines that
o describe how input methods are created will test the data input to a system. Review the range of validation checks.
and tested
o describe how output formats are created
and tested
Testing strategies
o describe the need to test each module
o describe the need to test the whole system
o describe testing using normal data including
definition and examples
o describe testing using live data including
definition and examples
o describe testing using abnormal data
including definition and examples
o describe testing using extreme data
including definition and examples
7.4 Different methods of system Give learners a description of three different systems in an organisation that need implementing,
Implement- implementation with some background information about the organisation. Ask learners to choose an appropriate
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7.5 Technical documentation for an information As a system is being developed it is important that the management team and the systems
Document- system analysts prepare documentation that will support the users and managers of the system. Ask
ation o explain the need for technical learners to identify what they would expect to find in a user manual for a system.
documentation
o identify the components of technical Documentation focuses on the needs of the user. E.g. Tutorials can be used for step-by-step help
documentation (e.g. purpose of the through common tasks (use of screenshots). Learners may look at different types of technical
system/program, limitations of the system, documentation used.
program listing, program language,
program flowcharts/algorithms, system
flowcharts, hardware and software
requirements, file structures, list of
variables, input format, output format,
sample runs/test runs, validation routines)
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7.6 Evaluation Describe the need to evaluate a solution in Give learners a list of requirements and a solution e.g. a spreadsheet model. Ask learners to
terms of the efficiency of the solution, the evaluate how closely (or not) the model meets the requirements.
ease of use of the solution, and the
appropriateness of the solution
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Describe some simple strategies for BBC Bitesize page on health and safety when working with computers:
preventing these issues www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zkyg87h/revision
Evaluate own use of IT equipment and Teach-ICT page on health and safety:
develop strategies to minimise the potential www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/health_safety/home_health_safety.htm
safety risks
8.2 e-safety Explain what is meant by personal data Display a fictitious mock-up profile, from a social networking site, that includes seemingly
innocent information. Ask learners what they can find out about this person just through
Explain why personal data should be matching up information on their profile.
confidential and protected
Ask learners to now identify how the profile could be made safer.
Explain how to avoid inappropriate
disclosure of personal data including: own eSafety:
name, address, school name, a picture in www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
school uniform www.kidsmart.org.uk/
www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/topics/stay-safe
Discuss why e-safety is needed
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8.3 Security Effective security of data Ask learners to visit a password checker site e.g. www.passwordmeter.com and see how secure
of data o define the term hacking and describe its their passwords really are. If they find that they are not that secure, ask learners to consider what
effects they could do to increase the security of their password.
o explain what is meant by the term
hacking and the measures that must be Ask learners to consider the privacy issues involved in biometric data. How do they feel about
taken in order to protect data. biological information being stored about their body for identification purposes? Why are
o explain what is meant by the terms user biometrics become so popular? What are the alternatives?
id and password stating their purpose
and how they are used to increase the Password checker:
security of data www.passwordmeter.com/
o explain what is meant by the terms
biometric data and why biometric data is
used
8.3 Security Security of data online Present learners with the five main security or nuisance issues to consider:
of data o explain what is meant by the term digital phishing
certificate and its purpose pharming
o explain what is meant by the term spamming
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) spyware
o describe the features of a web page that cookies
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9: Audience
9.2 Legal, Explain the need for copyright legislation Ask learners to raise their hand if they have ever borrowed or lent a CD/DVD/game. Anyone who
moral, ethical and the principles of copyright relating to raises their hand has broken the copyright law.
and cultural computer software (e.g. software piracy)
appreciation Copyright definition: the legal protection given to the creators of text, images, music and software
Describe methods that software producers to prevent their work being used illegally.
employ to prevent software copyright being
broken Present the rules of software copyright and discuss as a class or in small groups.
Discuss the legal, moral, ethical and ‘Should the internet by policed?’ – Class discussion or learners could produce a table or
cultural implications of creating an ICT advantages and disadvantages.
solution
Ask the learners to list the arguments in favour and against some form of control. This could lead
Create ICT solutions that are responsive to on to a class debate.
and respectful of the needs of the audience
Ethics and ICT: www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/social_ethical/politics_ethics/miniweb/index.htm
Discuss why the internet is not policed
(although legislation is enforced in some Legal and moral issues around ICT systems:
countries) and the effects of this, including www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/implications/0moralandsocialissuesrev1.shtml
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10: Communication
10.2 Effective Fundamentals of the internet Learners may create a glossary of terms where they can write their own definitions and
use of the o define the terms internet and intranet information about each term which is listed in the learning objectives column and learners are
internet o explain the differences between the required to learn. (I)
internet, an intranet and the World
Wide Web (WWW) Learners may use their own school intranet as an example and describe what it can be used for
o explain the concept of storage in the by teachers and learners.
cloud
o define and understand the terms: Learners list the uses of social networking and describe their own experiences of using it. Issues
HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), may be discussed.
HyperText Transfer protocol secure
variant (HTTPS), Uniform Resource Learners are given sentences with the percentages blanked out and they try to guess the
Locator (URL), hyperlink, Internet statistics before they are given to them.
Service Provider (ISP), File Transfer
Protocol (FTP) 1. 72% of all internet users are now active on social media.
o describe the structure of a web
2. 18–29 year olds have an 89% usage.
address
o explain what a web browser is used
3. 30–49 year olds have 72% usage.
for
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www.mediabistro.com/alltwitter/45-social-media-stats_b49582
http://vimeo.com/89307127
10.2 Effective Advantages and disadvantages of using Ask learners to find answers to 10 unusual questions, using the internet only. Then ask them to
use of the the internet prove that their answers are valid.
internet o explain why the internet is so popular
giving reasons such as the amount of Learners compile a list of advantages and disadvantages of using the internet. (I)
information available and the speed of
accessing information www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/datacomm/
o explain why an internet search to find
relevant information is not always fast.
o explain why it is not always easy to
find reliable information on the internet
o explain how to evaluate the reliability
of information found on the internet
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11.2 reduce Explain the need to reduce file sizes for Discuss with learners why an image file would be compressed.
file sizes for storage or transmission
storage or Compressing files for email: www.teach-
transmission Identify where it will be necessary to ict.com/gcse_computing/ocr/214_representing_data/bitmap/miniweb/pg10.htm
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13: Layout
Use software tools to use headers and Using the document created above, ask learners to:
footers appropriately within a range of set the top and bottom margins to 2.5 cm and the left and right margins to 4 cm
software packages insert a header of ‘The Solar System’, your name and today’s date
your name should be left aligned, The Solar System should be centre-aligned and the
Create headers and footers date should be right aligned. The date should set automatically
insert a footer that automatically assigns page numbers.
Align consistently within a document the
contents of the header and footer including:
to left margin, right margin and centre of
the page
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14: Styles
Apply styles to ensure consistency of Ask learners to design a house style for a given organisation. A background description should
presentation be provided of the organisation and learners should provide an evaluation to show how their
o explain why consistent styles are house style is appropriate for the company. The house style should cover all aspects of style and
required formatting including font type, font style, point size, font colour.
o apply consistent styles using a variety of
application packages
o ensure that page/slide layout is
consistent, including: font styles, text
alignment, spacing between lines,
spacing between paragraphs, spacing
before and after headings
o create and apply an appropriate style,
including: font type (serif, sans-serif),
point size, font colour, alignment, line
spacing, style of bullets, text alignment
to the left, right, centre or fully justified
o select an appropriate font style for a
task, taking into account the audience
o use text enhancement, including: bold,
underline, italic, highlight
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15: Proofing
15.2 Proofing Accuracy of data entry Prepare documents containing both spelling errors which the spell-check will locate and errors
techniques o describe the importance of accuracy which could only be corrected through proofreading. Ask learners to identify all the errors.
and the potential consequences of data
entry errors Provide learners with a table of fields that are to be entered into a database. Ask them to identify
o correct errors in data entry, including: any appropriate validations that can be assigned to them.
transposed numbers, spelling,
consistent character spacing, consistent
case and factual errors (following
proofreading by a third party)
o check to ensure consistent line spacing,
to remove blank pages/slides, remove
widows/orphans, ensure that tables and
lists are not split over columns or
pages/slides
Verification Discuss with learners the need for verification as well as validation.
o define the term verification
o describe visual verification (i.e. visual BBC Bitesize page on data validation and verification:
comparison of data entered with a data www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zdvrd2p/revision
source)
o describe double data entry (i.e. entering
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Design and use suitable software tools to Ask learners to create two data entry forms. One to enter new staff into the staff table and one to
create a data entry form appropriate to enter new products into the product tables. Existing staff and products should also be able to be
purpose and audience. viewed through the forms.
o understand the key features of form
design
o create a data entry form to meet the
needs of the audience
o create a data entry form with all fields
included to match the purpose of the
task
o create an appropriate data entry form,
including: appropriate font styles and
sizes, spacing between fields, character
spacing of individual fields, use of white
space, radio buttons, drop down menus,
highlighting key fields
18.2 Use arithmetic operations or numeric Using the database created in topic 18.1, ask learners to search and select all the staff older
Manipulate functions to perform calculations within a than 30 (if this isn’t too sensitive subject). Within the query, learners should add a calculated field
data database called TOTAL which is the COST multiplied by SOLD. Within the query, learners should be able
o create a calculated field to search a staff member by surname too.
o perform calculations at run time using
formulae and functions, including:
addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, sum, average, maximum,
minimum, count
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18.3 Present Use suitable software tools to produce Ask learners to produce a report on the staff query created in topic 18.2. The report should count
data reports to display data appropriate to the number of people in the report, calculate the maximum, minimum and average cost and sort
purpose and audience the staff in ascending order of age. The report should have a suitable title and the date and the
o produce reports to display all the age number should appear in the footer. All data should be suitably formatted. (I)
required data and labels in full where
required
o use appropriate headers and footers
within a database report, including:
report header, report footer, page
header, page footer
o set report titles
o produce different output layouts as
required, including: tabular format,
labels,
o align data and labels appropriately,
including: right aligning numeric data
and decimal alignment.
o format numeric data, including: number
of decimal places, variety of currencies,
percentages as required by the task
o show and hide data and labels within a
report, as necessary
o export data for use in another
application
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Use suitable software tools to create Learners should then create the rest of the pages for the presentation using the master slide.
presentation slides to meet the needs of
the audience Learners should look to insert a chart into the resorts and location page to show which are their
o insert a new slide, when required, most popular reports and locations.
selecting the appropriate slide type for
the purpose Learners should look to add slide transitions between each slide and animated elements where
o place text on the slides including: appropriate on the slides. Learners should take care when adding animations, these should only
headings, subheadings, bulleted lists be used where information to is be withheld at first to be revealed little by little or where there is a
where appropriate need to emphasise an element.
o apply consistent styles using available
software tools, including: select from
the presentation colour scheme, the
use of text enhancement
o place appropriate images on the
slides, including: still images, video
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In the VALUE column enter a formula which calculates the sales value of the stock from the
SELLINGPRICE and QUANTITY in stock.
In the REORDER column enter a conditional function to return Yes if the product needs to be
reordered and No if the stock level is above the minimum.
Set page orientation to landscape and adjust the print to fit on one page.
20.2 Test the Devise suitable test plans and test the data Now enter the following data into your spread sheet:
data model to demonstrate that the model works C110 GLS
o define the terms: testing, test data, Personal Copier
expected outcome, actual outcome, 992.98
normal data, abnormal data, extreme 606
data 500
o explain the need to test a model before
it is used C200 GLS
o select appropriate test data to Personal Plus Copier
thoroughly test a data model 1,429.89
o justify the choice of test data 80
o calculate the expected outcomes before 100
testing the model
C300 GLS
o test the model, correcting errors and re-
Business Copier
testing, where appropriate
2,470.85
o test the model by the use of what it is
590
500
C310 GLS
Business Copier
2,965.02
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C400 GLS
Professional Copier
4,269.62
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Professional Copier
5,123.54
91
100
20.3 Use search tools in spreadsheet software Copy the formulae in the columns SELLING PRICE, VALUE and REORDER to apply to all the
Manipulate to select subsets of data products in the list.
data o search using a single criterion and using
multiple criteria, where appropriate, with Use the SUM function to total the sales value of the stock.
a variety of operators like: AND, OR,
NOT, LIKE, >, <, =, >=, <= Set the data in the columns COSTPRICE, SELLINGPRICE, and VALUE to two decimal places
o search, where appropriate, using and US dollar currency format.
wildcards
Set the numeric data in the QUANTITY and MINIMUM STOCK columns to integer value.
Sort data using a single criterion and using
multiple criteria into ascending or Use formatting features to enhance the spreadsheet.
descending order, as required
20.4 Present Use software tools to adjust the display Create a sample data spread sheet with a variety of column and width sizes for the learners to
data features in a spreadsheet format and present in a more attractive fashion.
o adjust row height, column width and cell
sizes so that all data, labels, and
formulae are fully visible
o wrap text within cells so that all data are
fully visible
o hide and display rows and columns,
where appropriate
o use features to enhance a spread
sheet, including: text colour, cell colour,
bold, underline, italic and shading to
meet the needs of the audience
o format numeric data to display the
number of decimal places, a variety of
different currency values, percentages
as appropriate
o set the spread sheet to display formulae
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Create styles for headings, paragraphs and bulleted lists. These should include font, colour, size,
alignment and font weight. Save these styles as external style sheets to be used on each page.
Add comments to each style that is created to provide information about how the style should be
displayed.
Gather information from a local shop in your town. Your material should include relevant
graphics, charts, and text. Using the materials that you collected create web pages, including
links.
21.2 Create Use software tools to create the content Ask learners to identify the head and body sections of the webpage. Ask them to identify what
a web page layer of a web page to meet the needs of kind of things are put into the head and body sections. Learners may need more help with what
the audience is in the head section as there is likely to be quite a bit of information in this section for most
commercial websites. Learners should look to pick out things like the title is placed in the header
o explain the purpose of the head and along with any attached style sheets and identification of the use of a scripting language.
body sections of a web page
o place appropriate elements in the head Apply the style sheet to all pages as you create them. Make sure it is placed in the correct
section. Tag the text on each page with the appropriate text style, e.g. h1, h2, h3, h, li.
section of a web page, including: page
title, attached stylesheets
Learners could look to include the following content and styling to their website, to exercise the
o place appropriate elements in the body
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Explain to learners how to use the alt attribute in the image tag, and when the text that is added
to this attribute is displayed. Ask learners to think about why it is good practice to add the alt text.
Second page
Open a second web page that will give information on the products sold – this page should link
back to the index page. Create a table to hold the product details, see example below:
XXXSHOP
ITEM AVAILABILITY COST
Make the top row of the table expand the whole width of all the columns in the table. Set the
width of the table to a suitable percentage, for example 50%. Create a border around each cell in
the table and set a suitable padding for the data, for example 10px.
Change the background colour of the table to a suitable colour and central align the text in each
cell.
Use software tools to appropriately place Learners need to look to add at least one movie clip and one sound clip into their website. They
the content in a web page could look to include an audio welcome message, or jingle for the website, and use this as a
o insert appropriate objects into a web sound clip. They could look to include a short video that could be a review of the shop.
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Explain to learners the difference between an ordered list and an unordered list, and ask
students to think about when each might be used. Demonstrate to learners how to use the list
tags, and how to set a list as ordered or unordered. Ask learners to incorporate each type of list
in their website.
Use software tools to create navigation Discuss with learners that webpages can be set up in different ways. Show learners a webpage
within a web page and between web pages that has individual pages that are linked using navigation links. Show learners a webpage that is
o describe the function of a hyperlink one continual page that can be navigated using bookmarks. Explain to learners that bookmarks
o describe the concept of a bookmark and can be used to jump to certain sections of a webpage. Explain that the most simple kind of
methods of creating a bookmark within bookmark would be ‘Back to the top’.
a web page
o describe the function of an anchor and Third page
why it is rarely seen from the browser This page should contain contact details. These will be the shop’s name and address and
view telephone number, the web address and email address of either yourself or someone at the
o define and understand the terms shop. Links should be made to the web address and also to the email address.
relative file path and absolute file path
o explain why absolute file paths must not Add a reviews section to the bottom of this page and add some customer reviews. Add a
bookmark to this section to allow users to jump to the review section.
be used for hyperlinks to locally saved
web pages/objects
Create links on this page back to the index page and the second page.
o use an object's id attribute to create a
bookmark within a web page
Revisit the pages you have created and ensure all pages have links to each other and that they
o create an anchor within a web page
work.
o create hyperlinks from: text, images
o create hyperlinks, where appropriate, to:
bookmarks on the same page,
other locally stored web pages, a
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21.3 Use Use software tools to create the Explain to learners that there are two ways that formatting can be applied to a webpage, using a
style sheets presentation layer of a web page style sheet or using an in-line style attribute. Demonstrate to learners how to apply formatting to
o explain what is meant by the term text using the style attribute within the tag, and then how to apply the same formatting using a
cascading style sheets style sheet and classes. Ask learners if they can see any benefits and drawbacks of each
o explain the difference between attached method. They should be able to identify things such as if it is done within the tag then it only
stylesheets and in-line style attributes changes in that one place, but if done within the style sheet, then every instance of using that tag
o explain the hierarchy of multiple will be changed.
attached style sheets and in-line styles
within a web page Learners implement style sheets within their web sites created in 21.1-21.2.
o explain the difference between a style
and a class W3C Recommendations on style sheets page:
o create generic external styles and in line www.w3.org/TR/html401/present/styles.html
style attributes, including: background
properties (like colour, images), table
properties (e.g. background colour,
horizontal and vertical alignment,
spacing, padding, borders: including
collapsed, border thickness,
visible/invisible), font properties (like
style, typeface)
o create external styles to be tagged in a
web page including: h1, h2, h3, p, li as
required
o specify the font appearance for each
style, including features like: font family,
size, colour, alignment, bold and italic
o save styles in cascading style sheet
format
o explain why relative file paths must be
used for attached style sheets
o attach an external style sheet to a web
page using a relative file path
o attach comments to an external
stylesheet
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Ask learners to create a test plan for their website, so that a third party can test the full
functioning of the site.
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