Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Syllabus 2017

What is GCE A/L Information and Communication Technology (ICT)?

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a vital role across all domains of the modern digital world. The G.C.E. (A/L) ICT syllabus is designed to provide comprehensive competencies in hardware, programming, databases, networking, web development, and digital citizenship.

Below you'll find the official syllabus topics and free past papers for Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Aims

  1. 1.Understand basic principles, architecture, and operation of modern ICT systems.
  2. 2.Develop algorithmic thinking and programming skills (Python).
  3. 3.Acquire knowledge and practical abilities in database design, networking, and web applications.
  4. 4.Comprehend social, ethical, and cybersecurity aspects in the digital society.

Syllabus

#TopicPeriods
1Concept of Information Communication Technology and its Applications20
2Hardware Components and Computer Architecture40
3Data Representation in Computer Systems30
4Operating Systems and System Software30
5Data Communication and Computer Networking50
6System Analysis and Design30
7Database Management Systems50
8Algorithms and Programming (Python)80
9Web Development and Multimedia Technologies60
10Internet of Things (IoT)20
11ICT in Business and E-Commerce20
12Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues in ICT20

Source: National Institute of Education (NIE), Sri Lanka