Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology (0417)

Syllabus overview

Students develop an understanding of the implications of technology in society and the ways Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can help at home, work and the wider world. Through practical and theoretical studies, students solve problems using a variety of common software such as word processors and interactive presentation software.

Learners will analyse, design, implement, test and evaluate ICT systems, making sure that they are fit for purpose. There is an emphasis on developing lifelong skills, which are essential across the curriculum and their future career.

The syllabus for 2026-2028 can be downloaded here.

More information from the official site of Cambridge can be found here.

Details of the Assessment

Paper 1- Theory

Written paper, 2 hours, 100 marks

This is a compulsory paper consisting of multiple-choice, short-answer and structured questions. The questionsare set on all sections of the subject content. Each individual question is set within separate contexts of ICT applications in everyday life. Candidates must answer all questions. Candidates answer on the question paper.

Paper 2- Document Production, Data Manipulation and Presentations

Practical test, 2 hours 30 minutes, 80 marks

For Paper 2 Document Production, Data Manipulation and Presentations, candidates must not have access to the internet or email. For each of the tasks, candidates will be provided with electronic source files; these files must be loaded onto the candidates’ computer system before the start of the examination. Please refer to the Cambridge Handbook for full details on the administration of this paper.

This is a compulsory paper. It is a practical test which comprises a number of tasks to be taken under examination conditions and focuses on the candidate’s ability to carry out practical tasks by applying their knowledge and understanding to the following subject content sections:

• Section 17 Document production

•Section 18 Data manipulation

• Section 19 Presentations.

Candidates demonstrate the practical skills relevant to sections 11–16.

A scenario is described at the start of the paper and each task has a purpose within this scenario. Candidates workthrough the steps of each task in order. At the end of each task, candidates are prompted to produce evidence of their work by creating screenshots and placing these within an Evidence Document and making printouts. It is essential that candidates remember to enter electronically their centre number, candidate number and name on each piece of evidence before it is sent to the printer.

Paper 3 – Data Analysis and Website Authoring

Practical test, 2 hours 30 minutes, 80 marks

For Paper 3 Data Analysis and Website Authoring, candidates must not have access to the internet or email. For each of the tasks, candidates will be provided with electronic source files; these files must be loaded onto the candidates’ computer system before the start of the examination. Please refer to the Cambridge Handbook for full details on the administration of this paper.

This is a compulsory paper. It is a practical test which comprises a number of tasks to be taken under examination conditions and focuses on the candidate’s ability to carry out practical tasks by applying their knowledge and understanding to the following subject content sections:

• Section 20 Data analysis

• Section 21 Website authoring.

Candidates demonstrate the practical skills relevant to sections 11–16.

A scenario is described at the start of the paper and each task has a purpose within this scenario. Candidates work through the steps of each task in order. At the end of each task, candidates are prompted to produce evidence of their work by creating screenshots and placing these within an Evidence Document and making printouts. It is essential that candidates remember to enter electronically their centre number, candidate number and name on each piece of evidence before it is sent to the printer.