What the exam covers
Category A - School Students
1. ICT Fundamentals: Uses of ICT; computer types; hardware, software and operating systems.
2. Data Representation: Bits, bytes, storage units; basic binary and decimal conversion.
3. Digital Logic: AND, OR and NOT gates; simple truth tables.
4. Logical Reasoning: Patterns, sequences, puzzles and step-by-step problem solving.
5. Algorithms and Programming: Algorithms, flowcharts and pseudocode; variables, conditions and simple loops.
6. Internet and Networking: Internet, browsers, search engines, email; LAN and WAN basics.
7. Web Technologies: Website and webpage concepts; basic HTML tags.
8. Database and Information Management: Data versus information; tables, records and fields.
9. Cybersecurity and Digital Citizenship: Strong passwords, phishing, malware, privacy, cyberbullying and safe internet use.
10. Productivity Tools: Word processing, presentations and basic spreadsheet calculations.
11. Emerging Technologies: Basic awareness of AI, robotics, IoT and cloud computing.
12. ICT Ethics and Society: Copyright, plagiarism, responsible technology use and environmental awareness.
1. ICT Fundamentals: Uses of ICT; computer types; hardware, software and operating systems.
2. Data Representation: Bits, bytes, storage units; basic binary and decimal conversion.
3. Digital Logic: AND, OR and NOT gates; simple truth tables.
4. Logical Reasoning: Patterns, sequences, puzzles and step-by-step problem solving.
5. Algorithms and Programming: Algorithms, flowcharts and pseudocode; variables, conditions and simple loops.
6. Internet and Networking: Internet, browsers, search engines, email; LAN and WAN basics.
7. Web Technologies: Website and webpage concepts; basic HTML tags.
8. Database and Information Management: Data versus information; tables, records and fields.
9. Cybersecurity and Digital Citizenship: Strong passwords, phishing, malware, privacy, cyberbullying and safe internet use.
10. Productivity Tools: Word processing, presentations and basic spreadsheet calculations.
11. Emerging Technologies: Basic awareness of AI, robotics, IoT and cloud computing.
12. ICT Ethics and Society: Copyright, plagiarism, responsible technology use and environmental awareness.
