Teach ICT GCSE ICT

Go to top bar navigation
Go to left side navigation

GCSE ICT

STUDENTS: You do not need to learn everything in this section. Check with your teacher which of these theory units are in your particular syllabus.

TEACHERS: Please note: the material on this site is not endorsed by the examination boards. You need to refer to your GCSE syllabus to ensure that you are covering all of the necessary theory.

GCSE ICT
Using computer systems	Managing files and folders
	Choosing secure passwords
	Backups
ICT problems and errors	ICT problems and errors
Computer systems	Hardware and software
	Microprocessors
	Types of computer
	Input devices
	Output devices
	Disability and access
	CPU
	Storage units
	Memory
	Storage devices
	Operating system functions
	Operating system types
	User interface
	Utilities
	Buffers and drivers
Networks	Computer networks
	Network topologies
	Network hardware
	Peer to peer and client server
	Protocols
	Bandwidth
Communication	Mobile phones
	Communication methods
	Communication in organisations
	Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Data and information	Data, information and knowledge
	Types of data
	Quality of data
	Coding of data
	Fitness for purpose
	Input, processing, output and feedback
Legal issues	Data Protection Act
	Computer Misuse Act
	Copyright Designs and Patents Act
Protecting systems	Hackers
	Malicious software
	Online crime
	Protecting systems
Health and safety	Health and safety
System Life Cycle	System Life Cycle
Software	Types of software including proprietary, open source and hosted applications
	Word processors
	Desktop publishing software
	Presentation software
	Animation
	Web authoring
	Graphics editing software
	Programming software
	File types
Spreadsheets & modelling	Uses and features of spreadsheets
	Formulas and functions
	Modelling and simulation
Databases	Database use
	Database terminology
	Flat file & relational databases
	Validation and verification
	Data capture
	Setting up a database
	Database queries and reports
	Mail merge
Internet	The internet and WWW
	Intranets and extranets
	Connecting to the internet
	Downloads and streaming
Being online	Social networking
	Blogs
	Online safety and behaviour
	Accessibility
	Ecommerce
Entertainment systems	Computer games and gaming consoles
	Digital TV
	Digital cameras
Work and employment	Work employment and ICT
Work and employment	Teleworking
Organisations and ICT	Schools
	Police
	Hospitals
	Libraries
	Cinemas
	Banks
	Supermarkets
	Airports
Systems	Stock control systems
Systems	Ticket booking system
Control	Data logging and sensors
	Control
	Control using LOGO
Political, ethical and environmental impact of ICT	Political and ethical impact of ICT technology
Political, ethical and environmental impact of ICT	Environmental and ICT