This is the last section of the curriculum contents of IGCSE programme. The materials of this section is consists of :

1. Analysis

2. Design

3. Development and Testing

4. Implementation

5. Documentation

6. Evaluation

After learning of those materials the students should be able to:

1. describe different methods of researching a situation.

2. state the need for recording and analyzing information about the current system.

3. state the need for identifying features of the existing system.

4. State the need for producing designs

5. Produce designs to solve a given problem.

6. choose the method of verification.

7. understand that the system is created from the designs and then tested

8. describe testing strategis.

9. understand that improvements could be needed as a result of testing.

10. describe the different methods of system implementation.

11. identify suitable situations for the use of different methods of system implementation, giving advantages and disadvantages of each.

12. identify the components of technical documentation for an information system

13. identify the components of user documentation for an information system.

14. explain the need for evaluating a new system.

15. state the need for a variety of evaluation strategies

Candidates should have an understanding of a range of ICT applications in their everyday life and  be aware of        the  impact of ICT in terms of:

(a)  communication applications (such as newsletters, websites, multimedia presentations, music  scores, cartoons, flyers and posters), (b)  interactive communication applications (such as blogs, wikis and social networking websites), (c)  data handling applications (such as surveys, address lists, tuck shop records, clubs and society, (d) records, school reports and school libraries),  (e)  measurement applications (such as scientific experiments, electronic timing and environmental  monitoring),  (f)  control applications (such as turtle graphics, control of lights, buzzers and motors, automatic washing machines, automatic cookers, central heating controllers, burglar alarms, video recorders/players, microwave ovens and computer controlled greenhouse),  (g)  modelling applications (such as 3D modelling, simulation (e.g. flight, driving and queue management) and use of spreadsheets for personal finance and tuck shop finances)

B. Candidates should understand the differences between batch processing, online processing and real- time processing.  They should have an understanding of a wider range of work-related ICT applications and their effects, including:

1. communication applications (such as the internet, email, fax, electronic conferencing, mobile telephones and internet telephony services)
2. applications for publicity and corporate image publications (such as business cards, letterheads, flyers and brochures)
3. applications in manufacturing industries (such as robotics in manufacture and production line control)
4. applications for finance departments (such as billing systems, stock control and payroll)
5. school management systems (including registration, records and reports)
6. booking systems (such as those in the travel industry, the theatre and cinemas)
7. applications in banking (including Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), ATMs for cash withdrawals and bill paying, credit/debit cards, cheque clearing, phone banking, internet banking)
8. applications in medicine (including doctors’ information systems, hospital and pharmacy records,  monitoring and expert systems for diagnosis)
9. applications in libraries (such as records of books and borrowers and the issue of books)
10. the use of expert systems (for example in mineral prospecting, car engine fault diagnosis, medical diagnosis, chess games)
11. applications in the retail industry (stock control, POS, EFTPOS, internet shopping, automatic reordering)

Candidates should have an understanding of a range of ICT applications in their everyday life and  be aware of        the  impact of ICT in terms of:

(a)  communication applications (such as newsletters, websites, multimedia presentations, music  scores, cartoons, flyers and posters), (b)  interactive communication applications (such as blogs, wikis and social networking websites), (c)  data handling applications (such as surveys, address lists, tuck shop records, clubs and society, (d) records, school reports and school libraries),  (e)  measurement applications (such as scientific experiments, electronic timing and environmental  monitoring),  (f)  control applications (such as turtle graphics, control of lights, buzzers and motors, automatic washing machines, automatic cookers, central heating controllers, burglar alarms, video recorders/players, microwave ovens and computer controlled greenhouse),  (g)  modelling applications (such as 3D modelling, simulation (e.g. flight, driving and queue management) and use of spreadsheets for personal finance and tuck shop finances)

B. Candidates should understand the differences between batch processing, online processing and real- time processing.  They should have an understanding of a wider range of work-related ICT applications and their effects, including:

1. communication applications (such as the internet, email, fax, electronic conferencing, mobile telephones and internet telephony services)
2. applications for publicity and corporate image publications (such as business cards, letterheads, flyers and brochures)
3. applications in manufacturing industries (such as robotics in manufacture and production line control)
4. applications for finance departments (such as billing systems, stock control and payroll)
5. school management systems (including registration, records and reports)
6. booking systems (such as those in the travel industry, the theatre and cinemas)
7. applications in banking (including Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), ATMs for cash withdrawals and bill paying, credit/debit cards, cheque clearing, phone banking, internet banking)
8. applications in medicine (including doctors’ information systems, hospital and pharmacy records,  monitoring and expert systems for diagnosis)
9. applications in libraries (such as records of books and borrowers and the issue of books)
10. the use of expert systems (for example in mineral prospecting, car engine fault diagnosis, medical diagnosis, chess games)
11. applications in the retail industry (stock control, POS, EFTPOS, internet shopping, automatic reordering)

Students should be able to:

(a)  explain what is meant by software copyright, (b)  describe what a computer virus is, what hacking is and explain the measures that must be taken in order to protect against hacking and viruses.(c)  describe the effects of information and communication technology on patterns of employment, including areas of work where there is increased unemployment.(d)  describe the effects of microprocessor-controlled devices in the home, including their effects on leisure time, social interaction and the need to leave the home. (e) describe the capabilities and limitations of ICT. (f)     describe the use of internet developments such as Web 2.0, blogs, wikis, digital media uploading websites, and new types of social networking websites.  (g) discuss issues relating to information found on the internet, including unreliability, undesirability and the security of data transfer including phishing, pharming and SPAM. (h)               describe the potential health problems related to the prolonged use of ICT equipment, for example repetitive strain injury (RSI), back problems, eye problems and some simple strategies for preventing these problems, (i)                 describe a range of safety issues related to using computers and measures for preventing accidents Section

Students should be able to:

(a)  explain what is meant by software copyright, (b)  describe what a computer virus is, what hacking is and explain the measures that must be taken in order to protect against hacking and viruses.(c)  describe the effects of information and communication technology on patterns of employment, including areas of work where there is increased unemployment.(d)  describe the effects of microprocessor-controlled devices in the home, including their effects on leisure time, social interaction and the need to leave the home. (e) describe the capabilities and limitations of ICT. (f)     describe the use of internet developments such as Web 2.0, blogs, wikis, digital media uploading websites, and new types of social networking websites.  (g) discuss issues relating to information found on the internet, including unreliability, undesirability and the security of data transfer including phishing, pharming and SPAM. (h)               describe the potential health problems related to the prolonged use of ICT equipment, for example repetitive strain injury (RSI), back problems, eye problems and some simple strategies for preventing these problems, (i)                 describe a range of safety issues related to using computers and measures for preventing accidents Section

Students should be able to:

1. identify different data types: logical/Boolean, alphanumeric/text, numeric (real and integer) and date
2. select appropriate data types for a given set of data: logical/Boolean, alphanumeric/text, numeric and  date.
3. describe what is meant by the terms file, record, field and key field
4. describe different database structures such as flat files and relational tables including the use of relationships, primary keys and foreign keys.
5. state the difference between analogue data and digital data
6. explain the need for conversion between analogue and digital data

Students should be able to:

1. identify different data types: logical/Boolean, alphanumeric/text, numeric (real and integer) and date
2. select appropriate data types for a given set of data: logical/Boolean, alphanumeric/text, numeric and  date.
3. describe what is meant by the terms file, record, field and key field
4. describe different database structures such as flat files and relational tables including the use of relationships, primary keys and foreign keys.
5. state the difference between analogue data and digital data
6. explain the need for conversion between analogue and digital data

Students should be able to:

1. describe a router and its purpose
2. describe the use of WIFI and Bluetooth in networks
3. describe how to set up a small network involving access to the internet, understanding the need to set up the use of a browser, email and an ISP
4. identify the advantages and disadvantages of using common network environments such as the internet
5. describe what is meant by the terms user id and password, stating their purpose and use
6. identify a variety of methods of communication such as fax, email, and tele/video conferencing
7. define the terms Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Local Area Network and Wide Area Network (WAN)
8. describe the difference between LANs, WLANs and WANs, identifying their main characteristic
9. describe the characteristics and purpose of common network environments, such as intranets and the internet
10. describe other common network devices (including hubs, bridges, switches and proxy servers)
11. discuss the problems of confidentiality and security of data, including problems surrounding common network environments
12. identify the need for encryption, authentication techniques, including the use of user identification and passwords, when using common network environments such as the internet

Students should be able to:

1. describe a router and its purpose
2. describe the use of WIFI and Bluetooth in networks
3. describe how to set up a small network involving access to the internet, understanding the need to set up the use of a browser, email and an ISP
4. identify the advantages and disadvantages of using common network environments such as the internet
5. describe what is meant by the terms user id and password, stating their purpose and use
6. identify a variety of methods of communication such as fax, email, and tele/video conferencing
7. define the terms Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Local Area Network and Wide Area Network (WAN)
8. describe the difference between LANs, WLANs and WANs, identifying their main characteristic
9. describe the characteristics and purpose of common network environments, such as intranets and the internet
10. describe other common network devices (including hubs, bridges, switches and proxy servers)
11. discuss the problems of confidentiality and security of data, including problems surrounding common network environments
12. identify the need for encryption, authentication techniques, including the use of user identification and passwords, when using common network environments such as the internet