Marcello’s Obsession

This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2023. Written by renowned expert authors, our updated resources enable the learner to effectively navigate through the content of the updated Cambridge IGCSETM Information and Communication Technology syllabuses (0417/0983).- Develop skills when working with documents, databases and presentations: detailed step-by-step guidance demonstrates precisely how to perform a full range of software skills.- Build an understanding of theory: concepts are carefully explained and consolidated with a range of different activities.- Tackle spreadsheets and website authoring with confidence: challenging ideas are fully exemplified, with plenty of opportunity to practice using embedded Tasks.- Navigate the syllabus confidently: learning content is clearly mapped to the syllabus, with introductions to each topic outlining the learning objectives.- Consolidate skills and check understanding: activities and exam-style questions are embedded throughout the book, alongside key definitions of technical terms and a Glossary. Cover Book title Copyright Contents Introduction SECTION 1 THEORY 1 Types and components of computer systems 1.1 Hardware and software 1.2 Main components of computer systems 1.3 Operating systems 1.4 Types of computer 1.5 Emerging technologies 2 Input and output devices 2.1 Input devices and their uses 2.2 Direct data entry (DDE) devices 2.3 Output devices and their uses 3 Storage devices and media 3.1 Magnetic media and magnetic storage devices 3.2 Optical media and optical storage devices 3.3 Solid-state media and solid-state storage devices 3.4 The future of storage devices 4 Networks and the effects of using them 4.1 Networks 4.2 Network issues and communication 5 The effects of using IT 5.1 Microprocessor-controlled devices 5.2 Potential health problems related to the prolonged use of ICT equipment 6 ICT applications 6.1 Communication 6.2 Modelling applications 6.3 Computer controlled systems 6.4 School management systems 6.5 Booking systems 6.6 Banking systems 6.7 Computers in medicine 6.8 Expert systems 6.9 Computers in the retail industry 6.10 Recognition systems 6.11 Satellite systems 7 The systems life cycle 7.1 Analysis 7.2 Design 7.3 Development and testing 7.4 Implementation 7.5 Documentation 7.6 Evaluation 8 Safety and security 8.1 Physical security 8.2 E-safety 8.3 Security of data 9 Audiences 9.1 Audience appreciation 9.2 Copyright 10 Communication 10.1 Communication with other ICT users using email 10.2 Effective use of the internet SECTION 2 PRACTICAL 11 File management 11.1 Manage files effectively 11.2 Reduce file sizes for storage or transmission 12 Images 12.1 Software tools 12.2 Edit an image 13 Layout 13.1 Create or edit a document 13.2 Tables 13.3 Headers and footers 14 Styles 14.1 Corporate house styles 14.2 Create, modify, update and apply consistent styles 15 Proofing 15.1 Software tools 15.2 Proofing techniques 16 Graphs and charts 16.1 Chart types 16.2 Create a chart 16.3 Label a chart 16.4 Use secondary axes 17 Document production 17.1 Organise page layout 17.2 Format text 18 Databases 18.1 Create a database structure 18.2 Manipulate data 18.3 Present data 19 Presentations 19.1 Create a presentation 19.2 Use a master slide 19.3 Edit a presentation 19.4 Output a presentation 20 Spreadsheets 20.1 Create a data model 20.2 Manipulate data 20.3 Present data 21 Website authoring 21.1 Web development layers 21.2 Create a web page 21.3 Use stylesheets Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Z We Are Working With Cambridge Assessment International Education To Gain Endorsement For This Forthcoming Title. Written By Renowned Expert Authors, Our Updated Resources Enable The Learner To Effectively Navigate Through The Content Of The Updated Cambridge Igcse(tm) Information And Communication Technology Syllabuses (0417/0983) For Examination From 2023. - Develop Skills When Working With Documents, Databases And Presentations: Detailed Step-by-step Guidance Demonstrates Precisely How To Perform A Full Range Of Software Skills. - Build An Understanding Of Theory: Concepts Are Carefully Explained And Consolidated With A Range Of Different Activities. - Tackle Spreadsheets And Website Authoring With Confidence: Challenging Ideas Are Fully Exemplified, With Plenty Of Opportunity To Practice Using Embedded Tasks. - Navigate The Syllabus Confidently: Learning Content Is Clearly Mapped To The Syllabus, With Introductions To Each Topic Outlining The Learning Objectives. - Consolidate Skills And Check Understanding:activities And Exam-style Questions Are Embedded Throughout The Book, Alongside Key Definitions Of Technical Terms And A Glossary.