ICT

0417

Hardware, networks, safety and the practical skills behind documents, data and the web.

21 topics22 subtopics0 equations28 definitions2 simulations

Practise ICT Simulations Flashcards Knowledge map

ICT 0417 (for examination 2023-2025). Chapter structure paraphrased from the published Cambridge IGCSE ICT 0417 specification. Not official Cambridge wording — always check the syllabus document.

Topic 1

Types and components of computer systems

Hardware, software, the main components, and types of computer.

Open topic

1.11 lesson
Hardware, software and main components
The difference between hardware and software, and what the CPU, RAM and ROM do.

Topic 2

Input and output devices

Choosing the right device for a task, and justifying it.

Open topic

2.11 lesson
Input and output devices
Common devices, direct data entry, and how to justify a choice.

Topic 3

Storage devices and media

Magnetic, optical and solid-state storage, and backups.

Open topic

3.11 lesson
Storage devices, media and backups
The three storage types, how they compare, and why backups matter.

Topic 4

Networks and the effects of using them

LANs and WANs, network hardware, and the internet.

Open topic

4.11 lesson
Networks, network hardware and the internet
LAN versus WAN, the devices that connect them, and intranet versus internet.

Topic 5

The effects of using IT

Effects on employment, working patterns and health.

Open topic

5.11 lesson
Effects on employment, working patterns and health
How IT changes jobs and how to work safely.

Topic 6

ICT applications

Communication, modelling, control systems, banking and expert systems.

Open topic

6.11 lesson
Monitoring, measurement and control systems
How sensors, microprocessors and actuators work together.

Topic 7

The systems life cycle

Analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and documentation.

Open topic

7.11 lesson
Stages of the systems life cycle
How a new system is analysed, built, tested and introduced.

Topic 8

Safety and security

Physical safety, e-safety, data protection and security threats.

Open topic

8.11 lesson
Security threats and protection
Malware, phishing, hacking, and how data is kept safe.

Topic 9

Audience

Audience appreciation, copyright, and communicating appropriately.

Open topic

9.11 lesson
Audience, copyright and software licensing
Designing for the right audience, and respecting copyright.

Topic 10

Communication

Email, its etiquette and constraints, and how the internet carries it.

Open topic

10.11 lesson
Email and online communication
Using email properly, and the rules and risks that come with it.

Topic 11

File management

File types, sensible naming, compression and folder structure.

Open topic

11.11 lesson
File types, naming and compression
Choosing a format, organising files and reducing their size.

Topic 12

Images

Placing, resizing and editing images without wrecking them.

Open topic

12.11 lesson
Working with images
Aspect ratio, cropping, resolution and text wrapping.

Topic 13

Layout

Arranging a page with tables, columns, headers and page breaks.

Open topic

13.11 lesson
Page and document layout
Margins, columns, tables, headers and controlling where pages break.

Topic 14

Styles

Consistent formatting through named styles rather than by hand.

Open topic

14.11 lesson
Using and editing styles
Why styles beat manual formatting, and what they make possible.

Topic 15

Proofing

Spell check, grammar check, and why proofreading is still needed.

Open topic

15.11 lesson
Proofing techniques
Automated checks, their limits, and proofreading marks.

Topic 16

Graphs and charts

Choosing the right chart type for the data and labelling it correctly.

Open topic

16.11 lesson
Graphs and charts
Choosing the right chart type and labelling it properly.

Topic 17

Document production

Formatting text, page layout, consistent styles and proofing.

Open topic

17.11 lesson
Document production, styles and proofing
Formatting text, using styles consistently, and proofing techniques.

Topic 18

Databases

Database structure, field types, validation and verification.

Open topic

Topic 19

Presentations

Slides, masters, speaker notes and presenting to an audience.

Open topic

19.11 lesson
Creating and delivering presentations
Master slides, transitions, speaker notes and audience-appropriate design.

Topic 20

Spreadsheets

Formulae, functions, absolute and relative references, and what-if modelling.

Open topic

20.11 lesson
Formulae, functions and cell references
Building a working model and referencing cells correctly.

Topic 21

Website authoring

HTML structure, CSS presentation, and the separation of the two.

Open topic

21.11 lesson
HTML structure and CSS presentation
Why content and presentation are kept separate, and the basics of each.