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Differentiates between the concepts of hardware, software and connectivity, data and information.

Identifies and distinguishes between computer types and associated software.

Identifies the main hardware components of computing devices.

Identifies the functions of various types of operating system.

Distinguishes between the types of system software.

Describes the purpose and effectiveness of operating system tools and utilities to organise and manage the computer.

States and discusses the implications of the latest computer technologies.

Discusses how the various components of computers interact with one another.

Compares primary and secondary storage in terms of speed, bandwidth, capacity and reliability.

Discusses processing techniques and memory, storage and IO management.

Discuss and analyse types of programming tools.

States and discusses the implications of the latest computer technologies.

Analyses factors affecting overall performance of a computer-based system.

Makes recommendations for a hardware solution for a given problem.

States and discusses the implications of the latest computer technologies.

Displays a knowledge of networking in a LAN.

Describes the Internet and connectivity options.

Makes effective use of Internet tools to communicate, collaborate, organise and plan.

Describes the design and functional elements of a Web site.

Navigates the Internet in order to retrieve information.

States and discusses the implications of the latest communication technologies Analyses how communication technologies such as cell phones, video calling, e-mail, messaging, social media lead to human interaction considering the benefits and risks of this interaction

Discusses network configurations, devices and architectures of a LAN and smaller networks.

Discusses network configurations, devices and architectures of a WAN.

Discusses and compares the transmission of data over the Internet.

Describes the evolution of Internet Service Technologies.

Efficiently searches the Internet for information.

Demonstrates an ability to identify sources of errors and propose solutions.

Demonstrates an understanding of data integrity and protection.

States and discusses the implications of the latest communication technologies.

Discusses distributed processing within a LAN.

Evaluates the effectiveness of cloud computing as an extension to a LAN

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the deep web.

Critically assesses Internet Service Technologies.

Describes improving Web site reception for search engines.

Identify the risk and propose solutions to computer security.

States and discusses the implications of the latest communication technologies.

Describes the reasons for and effects of using computers.

Examines the effects of the use of computers and information across a range of application areas.

Evaluates the effects of the use of computers and information across a range of application areas

Problem Solving: demonstrates an ability to solve simple problems using computational thinking.

Data: represents data in a fixed number of bits.

Data and Data structures: understands that simple data comes in different forms and that data typing is important.

Boolean Logic: identifies the basics of Boolean logic and applies this to Boolean expressions.

Method and OOP: calls basic functions, works with objects from existing classes and their methods Use of basic mathematical functions and applies

Data Transfer: transfers data between methods.

Algorithm: plans and implements selection and simple looping for a variety of simple algorithms.

Relational Database: understands and works with a single table relational database.

Database and SQL: create tables and simple queries using a single-table database.

Software Creation: suggests ways in which well- known software can be methodically tested for robustness.

Problem Solving: demonstrates an ability to solve more complex problems using computational thinking.

Data: demonstrates an understanding of representing data in a fixed number of bits.

Data and Data structures: analyses a problem, suggests and codes suitable data structures.

Boolean Logic: applies logical conditions successfully in a programming language, SQL statements and search engines.

OOP: designs classes and applies object-oriented principles.

Data Transfer: effectively and efficiently transfers data between objects.

Persistence: uses secondary storage to store, edit and input data.

Algorithm: plans and implements solutions in a programming environment for a variety of algorithms.

Database: describes the purpose and features of a database and DBMS.

Database and SQL: query a single-table database using more complex SQL statements.

Software Creation: implements good design in user interfaces.

Software Creation: masters basic techniques for debugging and testing of programs.

Software Creation: understands the process of data validation and can describe and code data validation techniques

Software Creation: identifies the correct use of appropriate help in any application.

Problem Solving: demonstrates an ability to solve more complex problems using computational thinking.

Data and Data structures: analyses a problem, suggests and codes suitable data structures.

OOP: efficiently designs reusable classes and applies object-oriented principles

Data Transfer: effectively and efficiently transfers complex data between objects.

Persistence: compares secondary storage to store, edit and input data.

Algorithm: plans and implements solutions to simple problems requiring collections of data in a programming environment.

Stored Data: analyses strategies for storing, protecting and retrieving stored data.

Database Design: efficiently designs a multi- table database.

Database and SQL: queries a multi-table database using complex SQL statements.

Software Creation: implements an effective online help system for an existing or new software application.

Software Creation: produces well-written and well-presented documentation for an existing or new software application.