AQA A
AQA A GCSE consists of one written examination paper that is taken by full course candidates. This consists of 1.5 hours of short answer questions for Foundation tier and 2 hours of short and extended answer questions for Higher tier candidates. All questions are compulsory and relate to general ICT use. You will need to understand all the relevant sections of this revision guide for this examination paper.

AQA B
AQA B GCSE consists of one written examination paper that is taken by full course candidates. This consists of 1.5 hours of short answer questions for Foundation tier and 2 hours of short and extended answer questions for Higher tier candidates. All questions are compulsory and some require longer written responses. All are set in contexts, for example home, school, recreation, community, business and industry. In these contexts, you are given opportunities to acquire competence, capability and critical skills through the creation, implementation, use and evaluation of a range of ICT systems. You will need to understand relevant sections of this book as applied to the case study.

OCR A
OCR A GCSE consists of two examination papers for the full course, and one examination paper for the short course. The first examination paper for the full course is the same as the examination paper for the short course. Paper one tests knowledge and understanding of computer systems, communications technology and information management. In two tiers, Foundation 1 hour and Higher 1.25 hours, the questions mainly require short responses, single word answers or one or two sentences, although you are required to give extended responses to questions targeted at the higher grades. The second paper, also in two tiers, Foundation 1 hour and Higher 1.25 hours, tests knowledge and understanding of ICT applications, systems, networks and computer technology and the theoretical aspects of problem solving. You will need to understand all the relevant sections of this revision guide for both examination papers.

OCR B
OCR B GCSE consists of two examination papers for the full course, and one examination paper for the short course. The first examination paper for the full course is the same as the examination paper for the short course. This examination paper is a Key Skill test at level one or two and lasts one hour. It consists of multiple-choice questions based upon developing information, presenting information and searching for information. Paper two of the full course is based upon a set context issued in advance, and you will be expected to demonstrate your knowledge through this specific set context. The paper is in two tiers, Foundation 1 hour and Higher 1.5 hours. All candidates will need to understand the sections related to Key Skills for paper one. If you are a full course candidate will need to understand relevant sections of this book as applied to the specified case study for paper two.

Edexcel
Edexcel GCSE consists of one two-hour examination paper that is taken by both short and full course candidates. The paper is divided into three sections A, B and C. Full course candidates sit all three sections and short course candidates leave the examination room after one hour, completing sections A and B only.

All questions are compulsory. Section A is multiple choice, with questions based upon your ICT knowledge. Section B is based upon a set case study. The compulsory questions require you to complete a selection of design tasks relating to the set problem. In addition, you may be asked questions that relate to aspects of the implementation and testing of a solution to the stated problem. Section C requires general ICT knowledge. You will need to understand all the relevant sections of this revision guide for sections A and C and sections relevant to the case study for section B.

WJEC
WJEC GCSE consists of two examination papers for the full course, and one examination paper for the short course. The first examination paper for the full course is the same as the examination paper for the short course. Paper one covers the requirements of Information Technology at Key Stage 4 in the National Curriculum and also the external test in the Key Skill of Information Technology. It specifically assesses IT – use and impact on society. The paper is in two tiers, Foundation 1 hour and Higher 1.5 hours. Paper two assesses IT applications. This paper is also in two tiers, Foundation 1 hour and Higher 1.5 hours. You will need to understand all the relevant sections of this revision guide for both examination papers.

NICCEA/ICAA
NICCEA/ICAA GCSE consists of two examination papers for the full course, and one examination paper for the short course. The first examination paper for the full course is the same as the examination paper for the short course. This examination paper is a Key Skill test and consists of multiple choice questions based upon developing information, presenting information andsearching for information. Paper two of the full course covers general ICT applications. The paper is in two tiers, Foundation 1 hour and Higher 1.5 hours. All candidates will need to understand the sections related to Key Skills for paper one. If you are a full course candidate you will need to understand all the relevant sections of this revision guide for paper two.