Information and Communication Technology (0417)
Prepare for Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology (0417) with its topic map and connected study tools in NeuraGeek.
Every topic, in syllabus order
Choose a syllabus area
Topic 01
Types and components of computer systems
- 01Hardware and software
- 02The main components of computer systems
- 03Operating systems
- 04Types of computer
- 05Emerging technologies
Topic 02
Input and output devices
- 01Input devices and their uses
- 02Direct data entry and associated devices
- 03Output devices and their uses
Topic 03
Storage devices and media
- 01Storage devices (magnetic, optical, solid-state)
- 02Storage media (magnetic, optical, solid-state)
Topic 04
Networks and the effects of using them
- 01Networks
- 02Network issues and communication
Topic 05
The effects of using IT
- 01Microprocessor-controlled devices
- 02Potential health problems related to the prolonged use of IT equipment
Topic 06
ICT applications
- 01Communication
- 02Modelling applications
- 03Computer controlled systems
- 04School management systems
- 05Booking systems
- 06Banking applications
- 07Computers in medicine
- 08Expert systems
- 09Computers in the retail industry
- 10Recognition systems
- 11Satellite systems
Topic 07
The systems life cycle
- 01Analysis
- 02Design
- 03Development and testing
- 04Implementation
- 05Documentation
- 06Evaluation
Topic 08
Safety and security
- 01Physical safety
- 02eSafety
- 03Security of data
Topic 09
Audience
- 01Audience appreciation
- 02Copyright
Topic 10
Communication
- 01Communication with other ICT users using email
- 02Effective use of the internet
Topic 11
File management
- 01Manage files effectively
- 02Reduce file sizes for storage or transmission
Topic 12
Images
- 01Place and edit an image
- 02File size reduction of images
Topic 13
Layout
- 01Create or edit a document
- 02Tables
- 03Headers and footers
Topic 14
Styles
- 01Create, edit and apply styles
- 02Corporate house style
Topic 15
Proofing
- 01Software tools
- 02Proofing techniques
Topic 16
Graphs and charts
- 01Create, label and edit a graph or chart
Topic 17
Document production
- 01Organise page layout
- 02Format text
- 03Find and replace text
- 04Bookmarks and hyperlinks
Topic 18
Databases
- 01Create a database structure
- 02Manipulate data
- 03Present data
Topic 19
Presentations
- 01Create a presentation
- 02Use a master slide
- 03Edit a presentation
- 04Output the presentation
Topic 20
Spreadsheets
- 01Create a data model
- 02Manipulate data
- 03Present data
Topic 21
Website authoring
- 01Web development layers
- 02Create a web page
- 03Use stylesheets
From learning a topic to checking an answer
AI Study Planner
Get a week of study sessions built around what you have actually covered.
AI Live Solver
Answer on the real paper, then see where each mark was won and lost.
AI Answer Marker
Submit a typed answer and see which points may be missing.
AI Tutor
Ask for help inside the subject and qualification you are studying.
AI Mock Papers
Create fresh exam-style practice from available topics.
Test Builder
Build a focused test from the questions available for your subject.
Ready to start studying?
Choose IGCSE Information and Communication Technology (0417) to start studying in your subject workspace.