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Unit 5

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	Unit 5 breakdown	Test Papers
14.1	Policy and strategy issues	2004 Jan paper (Mark Scheme) or June paper (Mark Scheme)
14.2	Software	2005 Jan paper (Mark Scheme) or June paper (Mark Scheme)
14.3	Database Management concepts	2006 Jan paper (Mark Scheme) or June paper (Mark Scheme)
14.4	Communication and Information systems	2007 Jan paper (Mark Scheme) or June paper (Mark Scheme)
14.5	Networks	2008 Jan paper (Mark Scheme) or June paper (Mark Scheme)
14.6	Human/Computer interaction
14.7	HCI - Human/Computer interface
14.8	Software development
14.9	Software reliability
14.10	Portability

Week	Details & links	Assessed work / further work
1	Introduction to module 5 Introduction to ICT theory, expectations, structure of year, interim exam week(s). 14.1 ICT Policy and strategy Understanding the need for an IT policy in the organisation and the elements it might contain Understand the concept of adopting a strategy to improve/develop IT within an organisation Understanding the term "Future Proofing" and the complex nature of it's application In class discussion will map out reasons for Software/Hardware upgrading and come to answer this question: "Why do we need to upgrade our ICT system?" Using a template mind map students will add detail to the reasons identified.	Homework: Read relevant chapters and produce concise notes Draft an IT policy for Bridgewater high school with the necessary elements Complete the keyword meanings
2	14.1 ICT Policy and Strategy "Future Proofing" cont...... Reasons for Software/Hardware upgrading cont.... Backup Policy/Procedure will be discussed as an extention to AS theory. Students will use their Backup Mind map from AS and add detail where necessary.	Homework: Read relevant chapters and produce concise notes Future proofing scenario
3	14.2 Software This focuses on three areas: Matching the software for the purpose/user(s) Choosing evaluation methods and criteria in order to compare products Summarising your findings (from previous bullet point) and then making and justifying recomendations in a "Software evaluation" report In 14.2 pupils will decide on criteria which could be used to help make an informed choice when purchasing software. A scenario will be set where they create a report to support a software upgrade.	Homework: Read relevant chapters and produce concise notes Software upgrade scenario
4	14.3 Database management concepts The concepts of how a central Relational Database (RDBMS) can be managed within an organisation acrros depts or geopgraphical locations will be discussed. The main points being answered are: What is a Database Management System (DBS)? Who is the Database Administrator (DBA), and what is their job role? How is the data structured and commonly represented? What are the advantages of a RDBMS? Client/server v's non-client server databases? What is Normalisation	Read relevant chapters and produce concise notes Database concepts homework Revision for Interim examination 5.1 Topics: 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4 Policy and strategy Security and Backup
5	14.4 Communication and Information systems Interim examination 5.1 A2R -Wed Feb 6th P2 A2P - Friday 8th P1	Read relevant chapters and produce concise notes
Half Term
6	14.5 Networks LAN and WAN network setups will be analysed. The World Wide Web and it's itnfrastructure will be investigated ISP's DNS IP/HTTP/FTP Protocols Routers	See Unit 6
7	14.5 Distributed Systems The implications of Distributed provessing will be discussed in comparison to centralised systems The implications of Distributed databases will be discussed in comparison to centralised databases The advantages and limitations of distributed databases Segmented and duplicated	See Unit 6
8	14.5 Networks: Network security All issues regarding Network security will be discussed, IT, Non IT and Internal/External Passwords Length, expiry, characters, grace logins Access rights Anti Virus software Anti Spyware software Firewalls Data encryption	See Unit 6
	14.5 Networks: The Network Manager The role of the Network manager willl be discussed Installing software Maintaining usernames and passwords Setting privilages and access rights Monitoring backups Updating anti-spyware and anti-virus software Auditing network use The differences between Auditing and Accounting software to be discussed, and thier uses	Revision for Interim examination 5.2
9	14.6/7 Human computer Interaction/Interface The implications of an effective interface will be discussed, IT and non IT. Different types of interface will be identified, examined, and a judgement over the most appropriate interface for different scenarios will be made. Areas of discussion will include: Stress Job satisfaction Long term memory Help facilities Shortcuts Range of end user skills Different types of interface: Command line interface Menu Based inerface GUI (WIMP)
Easter Holidays
1	14.6/7 HCI Recap on all points made. Students will finish mind map Interim examination friday 5.2 (A2P)
2	14.8/9 Software Development/Reliablity This topic area is intrinsically linked with Module 6 (Coursework) Discussions fill focus around: Software purchase paths/options Off the Shelf Tailored Bespoke The issues surrounding purchases will be identifed. These include availability, timescales, cost, support. Software reliability The need for testing Alpha and Beta testing Software failure despite testing Interim examination Monday 5.2 (A2R)
3	In class examination (Whole paper) Revision Topic focus: 14.1-Policy and strategy 14.3-Database management concepts
4	Revision Interim exam 5.3
5	In class examination (Whole paper) Revision Topic focus: 14.2 Software (Acquisition) 14.8 Software devlopment 14.9 Software reliability
6	In class examination (Whole paper) Revision Topic focus: 14.4 Communication and Information systems 14.5 Networks 14.10 Portability and standards
7	In class examination (Whole paper) Revision Topic focus: 14.6 Human/Computer interaction 14.7 HCI - Human/Computer interface Y13 Leave (Study Leave - 16th May)