| Software Tools |
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| Word processing |
Spreadsheets & Charts, Modelling,
Simulation |
| Database management |
Desk top publishing |
| Drawing |
Graphics |
| Web Pages, CSS |
Flash |
| Techniques & Systems |
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| General structure of information systems |
Difference between information and data |
| Hardware components |
Input peripherals |
| Output peripherals |
Storage devices and media |
| Data transfer |
Applications software |
| Function of applications software |
Types of applications software |
| Evaluation of hardware and software |
Development of applications software |
| Gathering data |
Methods of data capture |
| Data logging |
Data validation |
| Storing data |
Data structures |
| Data security |
Processing data |
| Searching and matching |
Sorting |
| Merging |
Control |
| Presenting information |
Modelling and Simulation |
| Information Systems in Society |
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| Communications |
Data Protection Act |
| Data misuse |
Growth of information and effects |
| Health and safety |
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