A-level Computing 2009/CIE/Computer systems, communications and software

Theory

• Components of a computer system and modes of use
• System software
• Data: its representation, structure and management
• Hardware
• Data transmission and networking
• System life cycle
• Choosing appropriate applications software
• Handling of data in information systems
• Designing the user interface
• Logic gates

The Examination

• Jun 2010 Exam
• Nov 2010 Exam
• Jun 2011 Exam
• Nov 2011 Exam