Applications of Computers: Social and Economic Implications
The International School Seychelles
IGCSE
Computer
Studies
CIE 0420
Theory Notes
Contents
1
Applications Of Computers, Their
Social & Economic Implications................................ 1
1.1 The Range And Scope Of Computer
Applications ............................................................................. 1
1.2 The Social And Economic Implications
Of The Use Of Computers....................................................... 3
2
System Analysis ......................................................... 6
2.1 Systems Analysis ................................................................... 6
3
Problem Solution, Algorithm
Design & Programming Concepts............................. 8
3.1 Making An Overall Plan .......................................................... 8
3.2 Programming ........................................................................ 10
4
Generic Software And The
Organisation Of Data ................................................ 15
4.1 Generic Software .................................................................. 15
4.2 Data ........................................................................................ 18
5
Hardware, Systems And
Communications....................................................... 22
5.1 Hardware ............................................................................... 22
5.2 Systems And Communications ........................................... 26
5.3 Types Of System................................................................... 28
IGCSE Computer Studies
Syllabus 0420
1 Applications Of Computers, Their Social & Economic
Implications
1.1 The Range And Scope Of Computer Applications
General Application Areas
The range of computer applications is vast. You should have an awareness of as many applications as possible, and for each, try to know the following:
1 The purpose of the application.
2 The required outcome.
3 The
IGCSE
Computer
Studies
CIE 0420
Theory Notes
Contents
1
Applications Of Computers, Their
Social & Economic Implications................................ 1
1.1 The Range And Scope Of Computer
Applications ............................................................................. 1
1.2 The Social And Economic Implications
Of The Use Of Computers....................................................... 3
2
System Analysis ......................................................... 6
2.1 Systems Analysis ................................................................... 6
3
Problem Solution, Algorithm
Design & Programming Concepts............................. 8
3.1 Making An Overall Plan .......................................................... 8
3.2 Programming ........................................................................ 10
4
Generic Software And The
Organisation Of Data ................................................ 15
4.1 Generic Software .................................................................. 15
4.2 Data ........................................................................................ 18
5
Hardware, Systems And
Communications....................................................... 22
5.1 Hardware ............................................................................... 22
5.2 Systems And Communications ........................................... 26
5.3 Types Of System................................................................... 28
IGCSE Computer Studies
Syllabus 0420
1 Applications Of Computers, Their Social & Economic
Implications
1.1 The Range And Scope Of Computer Applications
General Application Areas
The range of computer applications is vast. You should have an awareness of as many applications as possible, and for each, try to know the following:
1 The purpose of the application.
2 The required outcome.
3 The