AQA AS in ICT Course Introduction

AQA AS in ICT Course Introduction

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  AQA GCE inICT (New Specification)
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  The Highlights Exambased course Can be taken as AS and A2 AS and A2 both have 2 units At each level 1 unit is ‘practical’ and one unit is ‘theory’ Each exam is 90 mins – 11 th and 15 th May Format is short questions, all must be answered
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  Unit Titles U1– Practical Problem Solving in the Digital World U2 – Living in the Digital World U3 – The Use of ICT in the Digital World U4 – Practical Issues Involved in the Use of ICT in the Digital World All units are of equal weighting
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  Sixth Form –Its Different! Independent study Don’t wait to be told Get it the first time Make up what you miss Don’t try and fob me off The truth is always better Contact me if you need help
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  Unit 2 –Living in the Digital World ICT systems and their components Data and information People and ICT systems Transfer of data in ICT systems Safety and security of ICT systems Procedures for backup and recovery Uses of ICT systems Factors and consequences of ICT