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Learner Guide Cambridge International AS & A Level Information technology 9626

For examination from 2022

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About this guide

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Section 1: Syllabus content - what you need to know

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Section 2: How you will be assessed

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Section 3: What skills will be assessed?

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Section 4: Command words

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Section 5: Example candidate response

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Section 6: Revision

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Section 7: Useful websites

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About this guide

This guide explains what you need to know about your Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology 9626 course and examinations. This guide will help you to: ? understand what skills you should develop by taking this AS & A Level course ? understand how you will be assessed ? understand what we are looking for in the answers you write ? plan your revision programme Following a Cambridge International AS & A Level programme will help you to develop abilities that universities value highly, including a deep understanding of your subject; higher order thinking skills (analysis, critical thinking, problem solving); presenting ordered and coherent arguments; and independent learning and research. Studying Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology encourages learners to become effective and discerning users of IT. In addition, it will help you to: ? develop a broad range of IT skills ? develop an understanding of the parts, use and applications of IT systems within a range of organisations, including the

use of networking technology ? develop an understanding of how IT systems affect society in general ? develop a broad knowledge of the use of IT in workplace situations and the potential risks ? develop an understanding of the system life cycle and apply this understanding to workplace situations ? develop an understanding of project management skills ? be aware of new and emerging technologies ? apply your knowledge and understanding of IT to solve problems.

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Section 1: Syllabus content - what you need to know

This section gives you an outline of the syllabus content for this course. For AS Information Technology, you will have to study eleven components.

1. Data processing and information 2. Hardware and software 3. Monitoring and control 4. Algorithms and flow charts 5. eSecurity 6. The digital divide 7. Expert systems 8. Spreadsheets 9. Modelling 10. Database and file concepts 11. Sound and video editing

For A Level Information Technology, you will have to study a further 9 components.

12. IT in society 13. New and emerging technologies 14. Communications technology 15. Project management 16. System life cycle 17. Mail merge 18. Graphics creation 19. Animation 20. Programming for the web

Make sure you always check the latest syllabus, which is available from our public website.

Prior knowledge

Knowledge of the topics covered by Cambridge IGCSETM Information and Communication Technology (0417) is assumed.

Key concepts

These are the essential ideas that will help you develop a deeper understanding of the subject and make linksbetween different aspects. Key concepts may open up new ways of thinking about, understanding or interpreting the important things you need to learn.

? Impact of IT The application of technology to process information impacts all aspects of our lives. The enormity of the impact can be seen in industry and commerce, transport, leisure, medicine, in the workplace and the home. Communications using technologies have made the world seem smaller.

? Hardware and software Hardware and software interact with each other in an IT system. It is important to understand how these work, and how they work together with each other and with us in our environment.

? Networks Computer systems can be connected together to form networks allowing them to share data and resources. The central role networks play in the internet, mobile and wireless applications and cloud computing has rapidly increased the demand for network capacity and performance.

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