ICT IGCSE - Revision & Exam Preparation

2-Year Self-Study Program (5 hours/week)

Cambridge IGCSE ICT (0417) Examination · 2 years (52 weeks total)

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Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology (0417). 2-Year Self-Study Program (5 hours/week). Cambridge IGCSE ICT (0417) Examination. 2 years (52 weeks total). 5 hours per week. ~520 hours over 2 years

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Week 1: Course Introduction & Computer Systems FundamentalsLesson 1.1 Course Overview and Self-Study Strategies; Lesson 1.2 Hardware vs Software - Basic Concepts; Lesson 1.3 Internal Computer Components Deep Dive; Lesson 1.4 Peripheral Components and Storage Devices; Lesson 1.5 Software Categories and Applications
Week 2: Data Types and CPU OperationsLesson 2.1 Analogue vs Digital Data; Lesson 2.2 Data Conversion Processes; Lesson 2.3 CPU Architecture and Processing; Lesson 2.4 Memory Systems - RAM vs ROM
Week 3: Input and Output DevicesLesson 3.1 Input Devices Overview; Lesson 3.2 Keyboards and Pointing Devices; Lesson 3.3 Specialized Input Devices; Lesson 3.4 Remote Control and Gaming Devices
Week 4: Direct Data Entry SystemsLesson 4.1 Magnetic and Card-Based Systems; Lesson 4.2 RFID and Wireless Technologies; Lesson 4.3 Optical Recognition Systems; Lesson 4.4 Direct Data Entry Applications
Week 5: Output Devices and Display TechnologiesLesson 5.1 Display Technologies Overview; Lesson 5.2 Printing Technologies; Lesson 5.3 Emerging Output Technologies; Lesson 5.4 Output Device Selection Criteria
Week 6: Storage SystemsLesson 6.1 Magnetic Storage Systems; Lesson 6.2 Optical Storage Technologies; Lesson 6.3 Solid-State Storage Solutions; Lesson 6.4 Storage Media Characteristics
Week 7: Network FundamentalsLesson 7.1 Network Types and Topologies; Lesson 7.2 Network Hardware Components; Lesson 7.3 Router Operations and Data Routing; Lesson 7.4 Network Device Integration
Week 8: Wireless Technologies and Cloud ComputingLesson 8.1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Technologies; Lesson 8.2 Wireless Device Connection Methods; Lesson 8.3 Cloud Computing Fundamentals; Lesson 8.4 Cloud Storage vs Traditional Storage
Week 9: Network Environments and SecurityLesson 9.1 Internet, Intranet, and Extranet; Lesson 9.2 Data Transfer Security Issues; Lesson 9.3 Password Security and Management; Lesson 9.4 Alternative Authentication Methods
Week 10: Anti-Malware and Communication SystemsLesson 10.1 Malware Protection Systems; Lesson 10.2 System Scanning and Quarantine Procedures; Lesson 10.3 Electronic Conferencing Technologies; Lesson 10.4 Conferencing Infrastructure Requirements
Week 11: Operating Systems and Computer TypesLesson 11.1 Operating System Interfaces; Lesson 11.2 Operating System Advantages and Disadvantages; Lesson 11.3 Desktop Computer Systems; Lesson 11.4 Mobile Computing Devices
Week 12: Emerging Technologies and IT EffectsLesson 12.1 Artificial Intelligence Applications; Lesson 12.2 Extended Reality Technologies; Lesson 12.3 Microprocessor-Controlled Devices; Lesson 12.4 Health Effects of IT Equipment
Week 13: Term 1 Review and AssessmentLesson 13.1 Hardware and Software Concepts Review; Lesson 13.2 Network Technologies Synthesis; Lesson 13.3 Practical Application Scenarios; Lesson 13.4 Term 1 Comprehensive Assessment
Week 14: Communication ApplicationsLesson 14.1 Digital Communication Media; Lesson 14.2 Audio, Video, and Streaming Technologies; Lesson 14.3 Mobile Communication Systems; Lesson 14.4 Communication Technology Integration
Week 15: Computer Modeling ApplicationsLesson 15.1 Financial and Engineering Modeling; Lesson 15.2 Environmental and Traffic Management Models; Lesson 15.3 Weather Forecasting Systems; Lesson 15.4 Human vs Computer Modeling

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