Digital Technology

Information vs Data

Data Storage Units

Data Types

Image Representation

Sound Representation

Data Portability and Formats

Data Compression

Functions of System Software

Modes of Processing

Utility Applications

Antivirus Software and Updates

Database Concepts

Data Types and Validation

Query Structures and Operators

Big Data and Analytics

Spreadsheet Structures

Features and Functions

Data Modelling

Charts and Macros

CPU Components and Functions

Fetch-Execute Cycle

Performance Factors

Input, Output and Storage Devices

RAM, ROM and Cache

LAN vs WAN

World Wide Web vs Internet of Things

Network Communications Technologies

Network Topologies

Network Resources

Cybercrime and Threats

Malware Types

Network Protection Methods

Data Transfer Protocols

Cloud Computing Definition

Advantages and Disadvantages

Impact on Gaming and File Sharing

Key Legislation

Copyright and Software Piracy

Data Protection Principles

Moral and Ethical Issues

Impact on Employment and Work Practices

Health and Safety Issues

Gaming Applications

Simulations

Mobile Applications

Impact on Everyday Life

Design Documentation Elements

Accessible Design Issues

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Multimedia Features

HTML Tags and Logic

Database Development

Testing Approaches

Evaluation Against User Requirements

Designing Solutions

Building Multimedia Solutions

Database Implementation

Testing and Debugging

Evaluation and Improvements

Programming Paradigms

Data Representation and Conversion

Computational Thinking Principles

Algorithm Design and Evaluation

Programming Constructs

Error Handling Techniques

Testing Approaches

Evaluation of Solutions

Designing Coded Solutions

Using Integrated Development Environments

Programming Language Features

Testing Coded Solutions

Evaluating Systems