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O-Level Computer Studies Syllabus 2010

This syllabus assumes that schools and other educational establishments preparing candidates for this
examination will provide suitable facilities for practical computer experience in:

Using an operating system with a graphical user interface;
Using a variety of standard application packages – as a minimum a word processor, a database, a spreadsheet and a graphics package;
Using a variety of standard Internet client packages – as a minimum a Web Browser and an e-mail package;
Writing, debugging and testing programs in a high level language (Pascal).

NOTE: as from the year 2009 all programming-related exercises are to be presented in the Pascal language.
This includes the following:
(a) the programming coursework exercise;
(b) the programming question/s set in the written papers are to be answered in Pascal;
(c) sample programs given in the written papers will only be printed in Pascal.

Aims
This syllabus aims to:

stimulate and foster an interest in the use of computers;
develop practical skills in the use of computers;
develop skills in creatively applying information processing technology to problem solving;
provide a broad view of the range and variety of computer systems and applications;
develop the ability to communicate and interpret information and concepts relevant to computing;
introduce students to the fundamental concepts of computer science;
serve as a basis for further studies in Intermediate and Advanced level in Computing or Information Technology.