1. Types and components of computer systems
1.2 the main components of computer systems
1.5 impact of emerging technologies
2. Input and output devices
2.1 input devices and their uses
2.2 direct data entry and associated devices
2.3 output devices and their uses
4. Networks and the effects of using them
4.2 network issues and communication
5. The effects of using IT
5.1 effects of IT on employment
5.2 effects of IT on working patterns within organisations
5.3 microprocessor-controlled devices in the home
5.4 potential health problems related to the prolonged use of IT equipment
6. ICT applications
6.1 communication applications
6.2 data handling applications
6.4 microprocessors in control applications
6.6 applications in manufacturing industry
6.13 computers in the retail industry
6.15 monitoring and tracking systems
7. The systems life cycle
8. Safety and security
8.1 physical safety
8.2 e-safety
8.3 security of data
9. Audience
9.1 audience appreciation
9.2 legal, moral, ethical and cultural appreciation
10. Communication
10.1 communicate with other ICT users using email
10.2 effective use of the internet
11. File management
11.1 manage files effectively
11.2 reduce file sizes for storage or transmission
12. Images
13. Layout
14. Styles
15. Proofing
15.1 software tools
15.2 proofing techniques
16. Graphs and charts
17. Document production
18. Data manipulation
18.1 create a database structure
18.2 manipulate data
18.3 present data
19. Presentations
20. Data analysis
20.1 create a data model
20.2 test the data model
20.3 manipulate data
20.4 present data
21. Website authoring
21.1 web development layers
21.2 create a web page
21.3 use stylesheets
21.4 test and publish a website