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GCSE ICT Study Guide
Handbook
Welcome to your own GCSE ICT Handbook
This guide will provide you with lots of information on how to work independently to secure a good grade in ICT.
Course Overview
The course qualification code is: J461 which is a full course qualification structure . It consists of four units which include:
Unit Assessment
B061: ICT in today’s world
Written Paper
1 hour – 60 marks
20 % of GCSE
Candidates answer all questions provided.
B062: Practical applications in ICT (Case Study)
Controlled Assessment
60 marks
30% of GCSE
Candidates create a range of ICT solutions using ICT applications and their features.
B063: ICT in context Written Paper
1 hour – 60 marks
20% of GCSE
Materials w ill be released upon case study provided by the examination board prior to the assessment.
B064: Creative use of ICT (Case study)
Controlled Assessment
60 marks
30% of GCSE
Candidates solve a problem by creating and developing a multimedia solution w ith appropriate creative elements listed by the examination paper.
GCSE ICT Assessment Overview
Schemes of assessment are un-tiered, ranging from A* to G, less than a G grade will result in Unclassified (Quality of written work will also be assessed):
Per unit
GCSE Unit Weighting
Maximum unit uniform mark
Unit Grade
A* A B C D E F G
20% 60 53 46 39 33 27 21 16 11
30% 90 81 72 63 54 45 36 27 18
Overall qualification
Qualification Maximum unit uniform mark
Qualification Grade
A* A B C D E F G
GCSE 300 270 240 210 180 150 120 90 60
The difference between the candidates:
What will a grade A student look like
Someone who will be able to:
Recall, select and communicate a thorough knowledge and understanding of a broad range of ICT including the impact of its social and commercial use.
Apply knowledge, understanding and skills to a variety of situations, selecting and using a range of ICT tools efficiently to solve problems and produce effective ICT-based solutions.
Manipulate and process data efficiently and effectively.
Effectively model situations, sequence instructions, interpret information and creatively explore and develop ideas.
Work systematically and understand and adopt safe, secure and responsible practices.
Systematically analyse problems, identifying needs and opportunities.
Critically analyse and evaluate the way they and others use ICT.
Iteratively review their work and make improvements where appropriate.
Use ICT to communicate effectively, demonstrating a clear sense of purpose and audience.
What will a grade C student look like:
Someone who will be able to:
Recall, select and communicate a good knowledge and understanding of ICT including the impact of its social and commercial use.
Apply knowledge, understanding and skills to a range of situations, applying ICT tools appropriately to address problems and provide ICT-based solutions.
Select information and process data.
Model situations, sequence instructions, select and use information and explore ideas.
Work using safe, secure and responsible practices.
Analyse ways of addressing needs using ICT.
Review and evaluate the way they and others use ICT.
Review their work and make improvements where appropriate.
Use ICT to communicate, demonstrating consideration of purpose and audience.
What will a grade F student look like:
Someone who will be able to:
Recall, select and communicate a basic knowledge and understanding of aspects of ICT, including its use in the wider world.
Apply limited knowledge, understanding and skills to address simple problems and create basic solutions using ICT tools.
Select and present data and information, and use simple models and instructions.
Demonstrate some awareness of the need for safe, secure and responsible practices.
Respond to needs using ICT.
Sometimes review and provide comments on the way they and others use ICT.
Make simple modifications to their work in the light of progress.
Use ICT to communicate, demonstrating limited awareness of purpose and audience.
What grade are you aiming for?
What type of candidate are you going to be?
Course Content
So what do you really need to do?
Unit B061: ICT in today’s world
Written Paper
1 hour
60 marks
20 % of GCSE
Candidates answer all questions
This unit is externally assessed
Pupils will be required to develop knowledge and Understanding for:
ICT systems Exchanging and Presenting information Manipulating data Keeping data safe and secure Legal, social, ethical and environmental issues when using ICT Using ICT systems Monitoring, measurement and control technology ICT and modern living
What next??
Using the sheets below, look at the ‘sub-topic’ and ‘what I need to learn’. Identify how well you know the area and then using the useful websites (at the back of this study guide) try and find answers to all the bullet points listed
There are 9 topics to work through
Topic 1
Topic Sub-topic
What I need to learn Weak area
Ok
Confident
1 1.1: ICT Systems
The main components of a computer system: Definition of a computer system List the main components of a computer system
CPU Internal/main memory: RAM and ROM BIOS and its use within the ROM Backing storage devices and why they are needed
o Hard disks o Flash memory o CD-R(W) o DVD+R(W)
Input devices and their uses Output devices and their uses Power supplies including battery and mains electricity supply
Range of common applications where microprocessor technology is used: Embedded computer systems and its uses Personal computers including: laptops, net books, notebook computers, palmtops,
desktop computers, tablet computers, PDAs and handhelds and its uses Mainframe computers Supercomputers
Difference between hardware and software: Explain the key differences between hardware and software including:
o That which can be touched o The function of hardware o The function of software
1.2: Hardware
Input, Output, Storage and communication devices and their appropriate uses: Definition and a range of input devices including: keyboards and pads, specialist
keyboards, mouse, joystick, tracker ball, touch pad, microphones, remote controls, scanners, digital cameras, webcams, touch screens, readers for bar codes, magnetic stripes and chip and pin, sensors, MIDI instruments.
Definition and a range of output devices including: monitor/screens, printers, speakers, head/earphones, digital projectors, plotters, activators.
Range of data storage devices and their use in a computer system including: hard disks, optical storage devices, magnetic tape, drives, flash memory devices.
Range of communication devices and their appropriate use including: modems, routers, hubs, network interface cards in fixed and mobile systems.
Advantages and disadvantages of a variety of input, output, storage and communication devices : Discuss advantages and disadvantages for input devices Discuss advantages and disadvantages for output devices Discuss advantages and disadvantages for storage devices Discuss advantages and disadvantages for communication devices
User Interfaces: Human-machine interface – graphical (GUI) Command line Direct neural interface
1.3: Software
Different types of commonly used software: Systems software: Operating system, utility software and drivers
Applications software including: word processors, desktop publishing software, spreadsheets, database management software, multimedia software, slideshow software, web authoring software, photo-editing software, video-editing software, graphics manipulation software, communications software (social networking, chat, instant messaging web browser, file transfer and email clients software), presentation software and gaming software.
Programming software including: compilers, debuggers, interpreters, linkers and editors Appropriate uses of software: Discuss the appropriate uses of a variety of software applications
Advantages and disadvantages of different software applications: Advantages and disadvantages of systems software Advantages and disadvantages of applications software Advantages and disadvantages of programming software
Different file types to support software: Identify different file types for: image, audio, video, document and executable types Discuss appropriate use of the different file types
Action plan and time scale
Topic 2
Topic Sub-topic
What I need to learn Weak area
Ok
Confident
2 2.1: Communication services: Identify different methods of communication including: voice telephones, SMS (text
messages), instant messaging, fax, email, chat rooms, forums, bulletin boards, Voice-over-IP (VoIP), video conferencing, web browsers, file transfers, social networking
Discuss the advantages of different communication methods Discuss the disadvantages of different communication methods
2.2 Sharing, exchanging and managing information: Sharing files (file naming conventions and online safety version control) Suitable folders for storage Secure transfer and access of data (read/write permissions) Filters Address books Distribution lists
2.3 Safe and responsible use of communication services: Understand how to use communication services appropriately to ensure the safety and
security of others, myself and personal data discussing: o Showing respect towards others o Complying with data protection regulations o Staying safe (disclosure of personal data, using appropriate language and misuse
of images)
2.4 Communications software: Describe the features of web browsers Describe the features of email and email clients Describe the features of instant messaging software Describe the features of file transfer software
2.5 Use of the internet: Describe web browsing and its associated issues Describe searching the world wide web for information and its associated issues Describe the use of email for sending messages and attachments and its associated
issues Discuss the uses of the internet and associated issues for reasons such as:
o Communications o Commerce o Leisure o Information retrieval
Discuss advantages of using the internet for the identified purposes Discuss the disadvantages of using the internet for the identified purposes
2.6 Controlling ICT systems remotely: Understand the use of remote controls in controlling ICT systems remotely Understand the use of remote access in controlling ICT systems remotely
Use of remote control devices in the home to program various things including media
players and recording systems Use of the internet to monitor and control remote devices e.g. security cameras Use of remote programming of e.g. video recorders via text messaging, web interfaces
2.7 Monitoring and tracking systems: Worker monitoring/logging Cookies Key logging Worker call monitoring/recording Electronic consumer surveillance Mobile phone triangulation Automatic number plate recognition CCTV cameras
2.8 Emerging technologies: Wireless communications WiFi Mobile technologies Bluetooth technology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Artificial intelligence Robotics Biometrics Vision enhancement Computer-assisted translation of languages Quantum cryptography 3D and holographic imaging 3D printing Virtual reality
Action plan and time scale:
Topic 3
Topic Sub-topic
What I need to learn Weak area
Ok
Confident
3 3.1: Types and purposes of different ways of presenting information: Identify types information and the purpose of presenting information using:
o Word processor o Desktop publishing software (DTP) o Slideshow software o Multimedia software o Web authoring software
3.2 Use of ICT tools and features/ facilities for presenting information w ith regard to efficiency and quality of work, ease of transfer: Know and understand the features of:
o Word processor and desktop publishing software o Slideshow software o Multimedia software o Web authoring software
Understand the need to present information as appropriate for different purposes such
as: letters, memos, reports, theses, flyers, brochures, posters, business cards, slideshow presentations, interactive presentations, email, web sites/pages, animations, etc.
Be aware of features/facilities including: left/right/full justification, centering, indentation,
emboldening, italics, underlining, copy, cut and paste, bullets, numbering, font selection, point size, font highlight and colour, borders, page and line breaks, columns, tabs, tables, spelling and grammar, word count, inserting images and/or other objects, grouping, ungrouping, layering, sound effects, animation.
3.3 Integration between and w ithin software applications: Integrating sections from one application into another Charts Tables Original graphics from programs into word processing files Mail merging between two applications
Action plan and time scale:
Topic 4
Topic Sub-topic
What I need to learn Weak area
Ok
Confident
4 4.1: Data management
Different data types: Identify and explain the reasons for using various types of different data such as:
o Alphanumeric o Text o Numeric – integer and real (currency, percentages, number of decimal places and
fractions) o Date/time o Limited choice (drop-down lists, radio buttons, tick lists/boxes) o Object o Logical/Boolean (Yes/No, Male/Female)
Main issues governing the design of file structures: Folders Subfolders Filenames File types Paths How encoding affects data entry and retrieval Need to group related data/information together Need for as few accesses to e.g. disks as possible to retrieve data Provisions made for addition and deletion of data within files Use of different direct/sequential access methods affecting data structure Use of tree structures and/or indices affecting the speed of access to the data
Main issues governing the design of data capture forms, screens and reports: Understand how the design of the forms should reflect the need for:
o Accuracy of data capture o Speed of data capture o Optimisation for onward transfer of data o Consistent layouts, colour schemes, etc o Clear and consistent navigation pathways
o Uncluttered screens that flow the natural path of reading Advantages and disadvantages of using different data capture and collection methods:
o Forms questionnaires o Online forms o Chip and PIN o OMR o Barcode reader o Voice recognition o Biometrics o RFID tags
Validation and verification: Describe the appropriate use of validation checks such as:
o Range checks o Type checks o Format checks o Presence checks o Check digits o Parity checks
Describe the appropriate use of verification checks such as:
o Visual checks o Double entry/keying o Batch totals o Hash totals
Action plan and time scale:
Topic 5
Topic Sub-topic
What I need to learn Weak area
Ok
Confident
5 5.1: Backups and archives: Define the term backup Define the term archive The difference between backup and archive
Describe the need to take backups of data/programs Describe the need to keep information/archives safe Describe the use of backing storage media
5.2 Secure and safe practices in the use of ICT: Describe the processes of and need for protecting data from accidental destruction Describe the processes of and need for protecting data from deliberate damage The need for security of data and personal information when using ICT
5.3 Appropriate User Security methods and devices: User Ids Password Encryption Restricted physical access (e.g. biometric scans, electronic passes) Restricted access to data (e.g. hierarchy of passwords, access rights, encryption) Monitoring (e.g. transaction logs)
5.4 Malicious software and the damage it can cause: The dangers posed via viruses and other malware The dangers posed by e.g. key logging software What is meant by hacking
5.5 Procedures users can take to minimise risks of damage caused by malicious software: Anti-virus software Spyware detection and malware detection Firewalls
5.6 How to avoid the loss/ disclosure of personal data to unauthorised users: Describe the use of methods to avoid loss and disclosure:
o User Ids o Passwords o Encryption o Anti-virus software o Spyware detection o Firewalls
5.7 What is meant by data encryption and when and why it is to be used: Explain the term data encryption Describe when and why it is to be used Explain the term encryption keys
Action plan and time scale:
Topic 6
Topic Sub-topic
What I need to learn Weak area
Ok
Confident
6 6.1: Main aspects of legislation relating to the use of ICT: Computer misuse act Data protection act Copyright design and patents act Official secrets act
6.2 Potential health problems related to the prolonged use if ICT systems: Stress Eye problems Wrist problems Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Back and neck problems
6.3 Need for good design of user interfaces and their impact on the health of users: The need for good design of user interfaces so that the interface is:
o Easy and efficient to use o Easy/easier to learn o Satisfying to the user in use
The impact on the health of the user of poor interface design:
o Repetitive actions o Poor text representations o Inappropriate use of colour/layout etc
6.4 How ICT systems can affect the quality of life experienced by persons w ith disability: Know and understand a range of input devices such as: puff-suck switch, foot mouse,
Braille keyboard, microphone Know and understand a range of output devices such as: speakers/headphones, Braille
printers, screen filters Know and understand a range of software facilities such as: zoom, predictive text, voice
recognition/synthesis, text to voice software, customised desktop environments, sticky keys
6.5 Range of safety issues related to using computers and measures needed for prevention of accidents: Taking breaks Appropriate lighting Eye tests Wrist rests and other support devices Adjustable seating Monitor positioning Avoiding hazards – physical safety measures for computer equipment Electrical safety measures
6.6 Environmental impacts of digital devices: Their uses Deployment Eventual recycling and disposal
6.7 Social and ethical implications of the electronic transmission of personal information: Monitoring/detecting loss or corruption of information Preventing the abuse of personal information Purpose and costing of national databases Security of public data Links between public and private databases National identity cards CCTV Government access to personal data Surveillance society
Action plan and time scale:
Topic 7
Topic Sub-topic
What I need to learn Weak area
Ok
Confident
7 7.1: How ICT systems are used
Correct procedures to start, access, ex it and shutdown ICT systems: Describe how to properly use ICT systems such as:
o Laptops o Home computers o School networked computers
Selection and appropriate adjustment of systems settings and user preferences: Describe how to properly and appropriately make adjustments to enhance users use of
ICT by: o adjusting user settings o adjusting for user preferences
Selection and use of the features of user interfaces Describe how and why to select appropriate features Describe the appropriate use of the features
Management of folder structures and files to ensure safe storage and retrieval of information: Describe appropriate management of folders and files to ensure that data can be:
o Kept safe o Retrieved as required
Networking: Main types of networks Make components of networks and their function Advantages and disadvantages of using networks
7.2: Troubleshooting
Common problems encountered when using ICT systems: Printer problems including paper jams Software freeze Error dialogues Storage full Hardware malfunctions
Troubleshooting activities: Identify how to troubleshoot hardware problems Identify how to troubleshoot software problems
The difference between hardware and software problems, and how these can be solved: Distinguish between hardware and software problems
o Software: file not found, page not found, cannot load this file, etc o Hardware: printing problems
Action plan and time scale:
Topic 8
Topic Sub-topic
What I need to learn Weak area
Ok
Confident
8 8.1: Different types of sensors and their suitable uses: Define sensors Define actuators
Explain types of sensors and actuators for:
o Visual signals o Tactile signals o Audible signals o Other physical signals
8.2 Advantages and disadvantages of computerised data logging: Discuss and describe advantages and disadvantages of computerised data logging rather
than logging data manually
8.3 Writing a sequence of instructions to control a screen image or external device: Create instructions to respond to data from sensors Write sequences of instructions to control a screen image or external device such as:
o Motors o Heaters o Lights o Buzzers or turtle
Use repeated instructions, procedures and variables appropriately
Use of ICT to control and monitor areas of everyday living: Use of control and data logging software Understand the need for analogue to digital conversion and why it is necessary Describe the main components of the control-feedback loop of a closed system (input,
process, output, feedback)
Describe typical applications using variables in the control of environments: o Office o Greenhouse o Households
Describe typical applications using variables in the control of security systems: o Alarm systems o Electronic tagging of persons and goods
Action plan and time scale:
Topic 9
Topic Sub-topic
What I need to learn Weak area
Ok
Confident
9 9.1: How ICT systems have changed the way people go about their daily lives: Communication Shopping Gaming Entertainment Education and training Banking and financial services Social networking Online/remote working and call centres Monitoring of person/premises/environmental conditions/transport for the purpose of
surveillance/security
Discuss the implications, benefits and drawbacks of using ICT for such purposes
9.2 How ICT systems are used to facilitate modern living: Transport systems Home environments Entertainment Communications between individuals
Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of such ICT systems used to facilitate modern living
Action plan and time scale:
Unit B062: Practical applications in ICT
Controlled Assessment
Approx 20 hours
60 marks
30 % of GCSE
Candidates choose one task from a list provided by OCR. (Teacher w ill select and set appropriate task)
In addition to the formal 20 hours controlled assessment, there w ill also be further teaching time to increase candidates’ depth of know ledge and understanding in preparation for the controlled assessment.
(Up to 8 hours in research/ preparation and up to 12 hours in producing the final outcome.)
This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated.
What is a controlled assessment?
“An Assignment which needs to be completed in a given time period by completing set tasks.”
Main points to remember
∗ All actual assignment work must be completed in school during lessons (no further time will be provided = NO LUNCHTIMES)
∗ Preparation time = 8 hrs Completion time = 20hrs
∗ All work must be completed individually under supervision
∗ Research and planning can be done within groups / pairs
∗ No guidance on actual tasks – independent work MUST
∗ Discussions and planning can be guided by teacher LIMITED only to suggestions. YOU NEED TO WORK OUT YOUR OWN METHOD.
B062 Course Content
1. Investigating a need
2. Practical use of software tools to produce a working solution
3. Practical use of file and data structure to produce a working solution
4. Present their solution
5. Evaluation
Unit B063: ICT in context
Written Paper based on pre-release material
1 hour
60 marks
20 % of GCSE
Candidates answer all questions
This unit is externally assessed
You will be required to develop knowledge and Understanding for (this w ill be subject to change pending pre-release material from the exam board);
1. ICT systems: systems, hardware and software 2. Networks 3. Information Knowledge Based Systems (IKBS) and Expert Systems 4. Project planning 5. Exchanging information: communications, communications software 6. Presenting information 7. Manipulating data: data management, data handling software 8. Legal, social, ethical and environmental issues when using ICT within context 9. Managing data/keeping data safe and secure when using ICT within a given
context 10. Current and emerging technologies.
Your teacher will discuss the scenario and points that need to be covered in detail in the lesson. You will have homework and extension opportunities once the pre-release material is distributed by the exam board.
Unit B064: Practical applications in ICT
Controlled Assessment
Approx 20 hours
60 marks
30 % of GCSE
Candidates choose one task from a list provided by OCR.
In addition to the formal 20 hours controlled assessment, there w ill also be further teaching time to increase candidates’ depth of know ledge and understanding in preparation for the controlled assessment.
(Up to 8 hours in research/ preparation and up to 12 hours in producing the final outcome.)
This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated.
Creative use of ICT
You need to:
• Study a range of creative software applications in order to create a multimedia solution to a given problem
• Be aware of how to analyse the problem as well as the steps needed to design, develop, test and evaluate the solution to the problem
• Complete a task by creating and developing a multimedia solution with appropriate elements such as:
– Sound clips
– Video
– Animation
– Graphics
– Understand that solutions may include but are not limited to:
– A multimedia presentation
– A multimedia website
– A computer game
• Understand that you will take part in group work and your contribution to the group will be assessed
• A number of skills will need to be demonstrated, including editing skills.
– Analysis
– Design
– Development
– Testing
– Evaluation
– Working with others
For more information see the following teachers:
Mrs Nash (HoD) - [email protected]
Mrs Holt (DHoD)- [email protected]
Exam Board – OCR – www.ocr.org.uk
ICT Support Club – Every lunch time in I4
Useful Websites
http://www.reviseict.co.uk
http://www.school-resources.co.uk/GCSEITRevisionQuizzes.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/
http://www.ictgcse.org.uk/
http://onebigworld.co.uk/ukdirectory/gcse-ict-revision.html