• Types and components of computer systems
• Input and output devices
• Storage devices and media
• Networks and the effects of using them
• The effects of using IT
• ICT applications
• The systems life cycle
• Safety and security
• Audience
• Communication
• File management
• Images
• Layout
• Styles
• Proofing
• Graphs and charts
• Document production
• Databases
• Presentations
• Spreadsheets
• Website authoring

Paper 1

• Theory 40%
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• 80 marks
• Questions will be based on sections 1–21 of the subject content
• All questions are compulsory
• Externally assessed

Paper 2

• Document Production, Databases and Presentations 30%
• 2 hours 15 minutes
• 70 marks
• This test assesses the practical skills needed to use the applications covered in sections 17, 18 and 19 of the subject content
• Candidates must demonstrate the practical skills relevant to sections 11–16
• All tasks are compulsory
• Externally assessed

Paper 3

• Spreadsheets and Website Authoring 30%
• 2 hours 15 minutes
• 70 marks
• This test assesses the practical skills needed to use the applications covered in sections 20 and 21 of the subject content
• Candidates must demonstrate the practical skills relevant to sections 11–16
• All tasks are compulsory
• Externally assessed