• Data processing and information
• Hardware and software
• Monitoring and control
• Algorithms and flow charts
• eSecurity
• The digital divide
• Expert systems
• Spreadsheets
• Modelling
• Database and file concepts
• Sound and video editing
• IT in society
• New and emerging technologies
• Communications technology
• Project management
• System life cycle
• Mail merge
• Graphics creation
• Animation
• Programming for the web

Paper 1

• Theory (1 hour 45 minutes – 70 marks)
• Questions are based on sections 1–11 of the subject content. Candidates answer all questions on the paper.
• Externally assessed
• 50% of the AS Level
• 25% of the A Level

Paper 2

• Practical (2 hours 30 minutes – 90 marks)
• The tasks in this practical paper test sections 8–11 of the subject content. Candidates apply knowledge and understanding from sections 1–7 of the subject content. All tasks are compulsory.
• Candidates select the most appropriate software and must use the most efficient methods to solve each task.
• Externally assessed
• 50% of the AS Level
• 25% of the A Level

Paper 3

• Advanced Theory (1 hour 45 minutes – 70 marks)
• Questions are based on sections 12–20 of the subject content. Sections 1–11 are assumed knowledge and understanding. Candidates answer all questions on the paper.
• Externally assessed
• 25% of the A Level

Paper 4

• Advanced Practical (2 hours 30 minutes – 90 marks)
• The tasks in this practical paper test sections 17–20 of the subject content. The paper includes tasks from sections 8–10 within a problem-solving context. Candidates apply knowledge and understanding of all subject content. All tasks are compulsory.
• Candidates select the most appropriate software and must use the most efficient methods to solve each task.
• Externally assessed
• 25% of the A Level