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ICT study guides
10 published, listed by title. Topic explanations written to be read once and understood.
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Study Guides
Cambridge A Level Information Technology (ICT): Data Processing and Information (9626)
Data and information, quality of information, encryption, validation and verification, and batch, online and real-time processing – topic 1 of Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology (9626), a 21-topic syllabus staged across AS and A Level.
ICT · Cambridge · AS LEVEL
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Cambridge A Level Information Technology (ICT): Hardware and Software (9626)
Mainframe computers and supercomputers, system software, utility software, custom-written and off-the-shelf software, and user interfaces – Topic 2 of Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology (9626).
ICT · Cambridge · AS LEVEL
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Cambridge A Level Information Technology (ICT): Monitoring and Control (9626)
Sensors, calibration, actuators and microprocessor-controlled technology – Topic 3 of Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology (9626), covering monitoring, measurement and control systems.
ICT · Cambridge · AS LEVEL
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Cambridge IGCSE ICT: Input and Output Devices (0417)
Input devices, direct data entry devices and output devices – Topic 2 of Cambridge IGCSE ICT (0417), 2026-2028 series.
ICT · Cambridge · IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE ICT: Types and Components of Computer Systems (0417)
Hardware, computer types and system components – the opening topic of Cambridge IGCSE ICT (0417), a 21-topic, untiered syllabus.
ICT · Cambridge · IGCSE
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ICT Applications: Communication Media and Mobile Communication
The characteristics and uses of newsletters, posters, websites, multimedia presentations, audio, video, media streaming and ePublications, plus mobile communication via SMS, calls, VoIP and video calls, for Cambridge IGCSE ICT 0417, section 6.1.
ICT · Cambridge · IGCSE
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Network Issues and Communication: Security, Authentication and Electronic Conferencing
Data-transfer security and privacy, strong versus weak passwords, authentication methods beyond passwords, anti-malware software, and the requirements of video, audio and web conferencing, for Cambridge IGCSE ICT 0417, section 4.2.
ICT · Cambridge · IGCSE
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Networks: Routers, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Cloud Computing and Network Types
Router operation, common network devices, wi-fi and Bluetooth, cloud computing, and the differences between extranets, intranets, the internet, LANs, WLANs and WANs, for Cambridge IGCSE ICT 0417, section 4.1.
ICT · Cambridge · IGCSE
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Storage Devices and Media: Magnetic, Optical and Solid-State
The device/media distinction, and the characteristics, uses, advantages and disadvantages of magnetic, optical and solid-state storage devices and media, for Cambridge IGCSE ICT 0417, Topic 3.
ICT · Cambridge · IGCSE
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The Effects of Using IT: Smart Devices, Autonomous Vehicles and Health Risks
The positive and negative effects of microprocessor/smart devices in the home and in transport, and the causes and prevention of RSI, back problems, eye problems and headaches from prolonged IT use, for Cambridge IGCSE ICT 0417, Topic 5.
ICT · Cambridge · IGCSE