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ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science) Computer Science (Part I) Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Computer Science (Part I) examined in ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science) — 10 chapters, 41 topics, plus 53 flashcards written against it.
Computer Science (Part I) syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Computer Science (Part I) in ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science), not a summary of it.
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Basics of Information Technology
5 topics- Information and Communication Technology
- Components of a Computer System
- Input and Output Devices
- Storage Devices and Memory
- Types and Classification of Computers
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Information Networks
4 topics- Introduction to Networks
- Network Topologies
- The Internet and the World Wide Web
- Network Communication Devices
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Data Communication
4 topics- Communication System Components
- Transmission Media
- Communication Modes
- Asynchronous and Synchronous Transmission
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Applications and Use of Computers
4 topics- Computers in Education and Business
- Computers in Science and Medicine
- E-Commerce and Online Banking
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
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Computer Architecture
4 topics- The Central Processing Unit
- The System Bus
- Instruction Execution Cycle
- Interfacing and Ports
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Security, Copyright and the Law
4 topics- Computer Viruses and Malware
- Data Security and Protection
- Software Piracy and Copyright
- Computer Crimes and Ethics
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Windows Operating System
4 topics- Introduction to Operating Systems
- The Windows Desktop Environment
- File and Folder Management
- Control Panel and System Settings
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Word Processing
4 topics- Creating and Editing Documents
- Formatting Text and Paragraphs
- Tables and Graphics
- Mail Merge
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Spreadsheets
4 topics- Worksheet Basics
- Formulas and Functions
- Charts and Graphs
- Data Sorting and Filtering
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Fundamentals of the Internet
4 topics- Internet Services and Protocols
- Web Browsers and Search Engines
- Electronic Mail
- Web Page Design with HTML
Computer Science (Part I) flashcards for ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science)
19 of 53 cards from the Computer Science (Part I) deck — real questions with worked answers.
What does ICT stand for?
Information and Communication Technology — the technology used to handle (acquire, process, store, and transmit) information using computers and telecommunication systems.
What is data, and how does it differ from information?
Data is raw, unprocessed facts and figures with no meaning on their own. Information is processed, organized data that is meaningful and useful for decision-making.
Define a 'computer system'.
An electronic device that accepts data (input), processes it according to instructions, stores it, and produces meaningful output, working under the control of stored programs.
What are the three main components of a computer system?
Hardware (physical parts), software (programs/instructions), and the user (humanware/person who operates it).
What is hardware?
The physical, tangible components of a computer that can be touched, such as the CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and memory.
What is software?
A set of instructions or programs that tell the hardware what to do; it is intangible. Two main types are system software and application software.
What are the two main categories of software?
System software (e.g., operating systems, utilities, language translators) and application software (e.g., word processors, spreadsheets, games).
What are the four main functional units of a computer (the IPOS cycle components plus storage)?
Input unit, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Output unit, and Storage/Memory unit.
What are the two main parts of the CPU and their functions?
The Control Unit (CU), which directs and coordinates all operations, and the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), which performs arithmetic and logical operations.
What is the function of the Control Unit (CU)?
It controls and coordinates the activities of all computer components by fetching, decoding, and directing the execution of instructions.
What is the function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?
It performs all arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, etc.) and logical operations (comparisons such as greater than, less than, equal to).
What is the system bus, and what are its three types?
A set of electrical pathways that connect CPU components and memory. Its three types are the data bus, address bus, and control bus.
What is an input device? Give examples.
A device used to enter data and instructions into a computer. Examples: keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone, joystick, light pen, barcode reader.
What is an output device? Give examples.
A device that displays or presents processed information (output) from a computer. Examples: monitor, printer, speaker, plotter, projector.
What is the difference between impact and non-impact printers?
Impact printers strike an inked ribbon against paper (e.g., dot-matrix), producing noise; non-impact printers form characters without striking (e.g., inkjet, laser), and are quieter and faster.
Name two examples of impact printers and two examples of non-impact printers.
Impact: dot-matrix printer and daisy-wheel printer. Non-impact: inkjet printer and laser printer.
What is OMR and what is it used for?
Optical Mark Reader/Recognition — an input device that detects marks (filled bubbles) made by pen or pencil, commonly used to grade MCQ answer sheets and surveys.
What is OCR?
Optical Character Recognition — technology that scans and converts printed or handwritten text into machine-editable digital text.
What does a barcode reader do?
It scans the pattern of parallel lines (a barcode) and converts it into digital data, commonly used at retail point-of-sale to identify products.
Planning Computer Science (Part I) for ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science)
Computer Science (Part I) is about 16% of the ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science) syllabus by topic count — 41 of 252 topics, spread over 10 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 30 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Basics of Information Technology (5 topics), Information Networks (4 topics), Data Communication (4 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
Computer Science (Part I) (ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science)) FAQ
What is in the ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science) Computer Science (Part I) syllabus?
Computer Science (Part I) is split into 10 chapters — Basics of Information Technology, Information Networks, Data Communication, Applications and Use of Computers, Computer Architecture and Security, Copyright and the Law, and 4 more, containing 41 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How many chapters are there in Computer Science (Part I) for ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science)?
10 chapters. Computer Science (Part I) accounts for about 16% of the topics in the whole ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science) syllabus (41 of 252).
How long should I spend on Computer Science (Part I) for ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science)?
Budget around 30 hours for a first pass through Computer Science (Part I) — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 41 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science) Computer Science (Part I)?
Yes — a 53-card Computer Science (Part I) deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.