Module GO61 -Information, Systems and Applications (External)

Topics covered in this unit: data, information, knowledge and processing;
software and hardware components of an information system; characteristics
of standard applications software and application areas; spreadsheet
concepts; relational database concepts; applications software used for
presentation and communication of data; the role and impact of ICT - legal,
moral and social issues.

Assessment method and weighting

2 hour exam
AS Level – 60%
A Level – 30%

 

Module GO62 - Structured ICT Tasks (Coursework)

Candidates have the opportunity to explore design, software development,
testing and documentation.

Assessment method and weighting

Coursework
AS Level – 40%
A Level – 20%

 

Module GO63 - ICT Systems, Applications and Implications

In this unit candidates gain an understanding of the systems cycle;
designing computer-based information systems; networks and
communication; applications of ICT; implementing computer-based
information systems and implications of ICT.

Assessment method and weighting

2 hour exam
A Level – 30%

OCR ICT

AQA ICT

AS

At AS level the two complementary exam units are concerned with applying ICT to solve problems and the study of the opportunities for and affects of using ICT in the world today. Candidates will have the opportunity to put into practice a wide range of software and hardware to create solutions to real world problems.

 

Unit 1 - Practical Problem Solving in the Digital World

Question Paper/Answer Booklet
1 hour 30 minutes
50% of total AS marks, 25% of total A Level marks
Two sections:
• Section A – short answer questions
• Section B – structured questions requiring longer answer

 

Unit 2 - Living in the Digital World

Question Paper/Answer Booklet
1 hour 30 minutes
50% of total AS marks, 25% of total A Level marks
Two sections:
• Section A – short answer questions
• Section B – structured questions requiring
longer answer questions
• All questions are compulsory

 

Unit 3 -The Use of ICT in the Living World

Question Paper/Answer Booklet
2 hours
30% of total A Level marks
Two sections:
• Section A – structured questions based on pre-released material
• Section B – longer answer questions
• All questions are compulsory

Systems Life Cycle

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AQA Unit 4: Coursework: Practical Issues
Involved in the Use of ICT in the Digital World

Coursework

20% of total A Level marks
A substantial project involving the production of an ICT-related system over an extended period of time.

OCR GO64 - Structured ICT Tasks (Coursework)

Candidates explore definition, investigation and analysis; design; software development, testing and implementation; documentation and evaluation through a client-driven project.

Coursework
A Level – 20%

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