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Qualification => IGCSE/ GCSE => Queries => Topic started by: LM on April 26, 2010, 09:43:51 pm

Title: ICT theory
Post by: LM on April 26, 2010, 09:43:51 pm
u knoe.in the syllabus,there's lots of thing I don't understand such as:
understanding the need to set up the use of a browser, email and an ISP
describe the characteristics and purpose of common network environments, such as intranets and the Internet
discuss the problems of confidentiality and security of data, including problems surrounding common network environments
please help moi...thank you
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: Nobody on April 27, 2010, 05:21:20 am
IGCSE or A-levels?
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: LM on April 27, 2010, 07:14:13 am
IGCSE
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: Nobody on April 27, 2010, 07:31:12 am
u knoe.in the syllabus,there's lots of thing I don't understand such as:
understanding the need to set up the use of a browser, email and an ISP
describe the characteristics and purpose of common network environments, such as intranets and the Internet
discuss the problems of confidentiality and security of data, including problems surrounding common network environments
please help moi...thank you

it says that you should know the basics things in ict!
like..you should know how to start browser...and you should be able to email your ISP(internet service provider)
and all that other stuff....easy stuff.. :)
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: Vin on May 12, 2010, 02:44:22 pm

ICT is all basic stuff .. except system analysis and laws n stuff .. i hate them !! i dont understand the purpose of them having it in the syllabus .. this is jus my opinion about stuff .. no issues or offense for the subject (which i luv) or CIE .. =)
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: BlackBunny103 on May 12, 2010, 02:47:25 pm
ICT is all basic stuff .. except system analysis and laws n stuff .. i hate them !! i dont understand the purpose of them having it in the syllabus .. this is jus my opinion about stuff .. no issues or offense for the subject (which i luv) or CIE .. =)

System analysis is kinda strange but I found them pretty easy though. If you don't understand what in the world the syllabus is talking about, past papers are the key. For ICT, to be honest, no need to revise, do the past papers & memorise the answers and they can guarantee you more than 75%. :D
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: Vin on May 12, 2010, 02:50:09 pm

True .. absolutely ..  ;)
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: lana on May 12, 2010, 03:06:16 pm
can anyone help me with Q8 may/june 2008 paper1 the designing input screen .... ms is useless another thing is Q6 October/November 2009
thank you =]
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: Nobody on May 12, 2010, 03:25:26 pm
can anyone help me with Q8 may/june 2008 paper1 the designing input screen .... ms is useless another thing is Q6 October/November 2009
thank you =]

post the question paper her. I don't have it.I'll try to help you out!
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: lana on May 12, 2010, 03:28:07 pm
A systems analyst has been asked by a travel agent to computerise the records she keeps
about available holidays.
The systems analyst must produce a screen input form which the travel agent could use
for typing in the details of each holiday. Design a suitable screen input form for inputting
the details of one holiday.
thanks =]
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: Nobody on May 12, 2010, 03:48:31 pm
As far as I know, It will be a 5 mark question, so it should have minimum of 5 such fields.
For example you can include these fields.
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: lana on May 12, 2010, 03:50:48 pm
Thank you sooooooo much this is really helpful  ;D
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: reyesbabyx on May 12, 2010, 10:10:48 pm
hey, you guys  :)
i'm horrible at system analysis  :-[
i read it off the book maybe 3 times, and ended up memorizing it, but i can't seem to get it stuck in my head.
does anyone have good notes?
and i don't really know a surefire way to distinguish between hubs, ports, switches, etc.
do any of you know any good mnemonics that'll help?
thank you  :D
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: Vin on May 13, 2010, 06:36:09 am

have a quick look at these couple of notes .. =)

http://freeexampapers.com/Dndex.php?d=SUdDU0UvSUNUL0NJRS9SZXNvdXJjZXM=

http://www.igcseict.info/
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: Candela on May 13, 2010, 10:51:56 am
hello
i just wanted to know wat r u ppl doing for ICt...which pastpapers years r really important..to practice...i hope u ppl reply soon....and ya.......where r the old pastpapers....heres only 2009??
how do i get the older ones...plz help!!!!!
......and i need abit more better notes for network topology.....plz suggest any sites or reviews!!
Thanks!!
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: BlackBunny103 on May 13, 2010, 10:57:23 am
hello
i just wanted to know wat r u ppl doing for ICt...which pastpapers years r really important..to practice...i hope u ppl reply soon....and ya.......where r the old pastpapers....heres only 2009??
how do i get the older ones...plz help!!!!!
......and i need abit more better notes for network topology.....plz suggest any sites or reviews!!
Thanks!!

Since the syllabus has changed, it's best for you to practice past papers from 2007 till recently :D.

Here's a good site with theory notes: http://www.igcseict.info/theory/index.html
Oh and for the past papers before 2009, here they are: http://freeexampapers.com/Dndex.php?d=SUdDU0UvSVQvQ0lF because CIT used to be called IT.
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: Vin on May 13, 2010, 10:57:41 am
for ict its best to do pas papers and know stuff .. im doin past papers from 2006 .. n the old papers can be found in "IT"

http://freeexampapers.com/Dndex.php?d=SUdDU0UvSVQvQ0lF

great notes for network topologies ..

http://www.igcseict.info/theory/4/topo/index.html

Good luck !! ;)
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: Vin on May 13, 2010, 10:58:31 am

Oh i see BlackBunny u posted first .. =P
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: BlackBunny103 on May 13, 2010, 11:00:25 am
Oh i see BlackBunny u posted first .. =P

Lol :D, but hey at least you did try to help. Candela will appreciate it as well ;)
Have you finished revising everything for ICT?
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: The Golden Girl =D on May 13, 2010, 11:04:48 am
hello
i just wanted to know wat r u ppl doing for ICt...which pastpapers years r really important..to practice...i hope u ppl reply soon....and ya.......where r the old pastpapers....heres only 2009??
how do i get the older ones...plz help!!!!!
......and i need abit more better notes for network topology.....plz suggest any sites or reviews!!
Thanks!!

post ur doubt in the followin link and i'me sure everyone there will help :D

https://studentforums.biz/index.php/topic,6167.new/boardseen.html#new

Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: Vin on May 13, 2010, 11:10:18 am

@BlackBunny finished with the portion .. left with hell lotta past papers .. !! wbu ??
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: BlackBunny103 on May 13, 2010, 11:15:04 am
Still revising & on System analysis lolz. I only have expert system to go and then onto past papers. Geez, First Language English exam tomorrow as well.

Good luck to both of us. Hope there won't be any bizarre questions in the theory paper.
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: Vin on May 13, 2010, 11:20:20 am

I kno english is tmw as well .. i hope too something awkward doesnt come up .. By the way wat papers are u doing fir ict .. imma doin from 2006 or 07 ..

solving all of them is a herculean task .. !! =\
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: BlackBunny103 on May 13, 2010, 11:22:10 am
Since the syllabus has changed and I don't have much time due to my procrastinating habit :P, I'll do ON 2007 & 2009 and MJ 2008. Guess that should be enough.

Omg damn eng exam tomorrow, otherwise I would have more time to solve past papers for ICT.
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: LM on May 14, 2010, 02:55:06 am
there's this question I don't get how the MS say it...
the question iis
23 A school has been given some money to buy computers. It can now buy enough computers
for every student. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having laptop computers or
extra computer rooms connected to the network.
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and the MS says this
Six from:
Laptops can be transported from room to room
Cannot share resources on laptops/more difficult to print out
work
Cannot use laptops to access work that may have been saved
in other lessons
Can use laptops outside the classroom in Science/Geography
Laptops may be more expensive than network stations
Difficult to use keyboard/mouse on laptop
Laptops need recharging from time to time
When the network is down cannot use network computers/can
still use laptops
Can store personal data on laptop
Any other suitable answer

an my answer is :
Advantages of this is that student could communicate to each easily. And they could also share files and data.
Disadvantage is that it can transmit virus and there’s a high risk of being hacked by another student. They could also visit undesirable sites.

Is this right?
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: Vin on May 14, 2010, 03:52:25 am

You just need to be more specific about 'laptops' and an 'extra room' and for 6 marks you need 3 adv. and 3disadv.
Title: Re: ICT theory
Post by: The Golden Girl =D on May 14, 2010, 09:54:31 am
have a quick look at these couple of notes .. =)

http://freeexampapers.com/Dndex.php?d=SUdDU0UvSUNUL0NJRS9SZXNvdXJjZXM=

http://www.igcseict.info/


thx :D