L2 ICT – UNIT 2 : Technology Systems

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Acronyms: Examples / Notes/Pictures:
CPU The Central Processing Unit is the brain of the
computer.

RAM Ram is a random access memory, it's a form of

computer memory that can store data and
machine code.

ROM Rom is read only memory which is the same as

random access memory this allows you to
store files that you can currently working from.

BIOS Bios is an input and output system,which is

stored in eprom and is processed by the cpu
that applies start up functions when the
computer is on. It is used for loading computer
hardware and booting operating systems.

PSU PSU is a power supply unit which is an internal

IT hardware component. Take into note that
they don’t supply systems with power but
instead they convert it.

Compact Disk CD Drive is a compact disk that reads the

compact disk and that is connected to an audio
system. A CD Drive is an electronic equipment
that has its own displays or attached to a
television set used for blu ray for movies.

Heat Sink A Heat Sink is a substance or device that

 evaporates unwanted heat.

A Computer Fan is an allocated fan within the pc, the

Computer Fan computer case is used for active cooling. Fans are used
to draw cooler air from the outside, leaving warm air from
inside moves the air to the heat sink to cool a
component.

Motherboard

IO Ports

IO Ports are ports that are allocated at the back

of your PC that allows you to connect usb,vga
hdmi,lan and lastly audio.
GPU

External Hard Drive

SSD/HDD
Computer hardware devices: Examples / Notes:
What different devices are
classed as computers

Input devices

Output devices

Storage devices

Multifunctional devices

Hardware & software

combined to create automation

Use of devices for data

capture (barcodes, RFID,
OCR, OMR)
Computer & Technology Examples / Notes:
What is the difference between
a computer and a technology
system

Application of technology
systems in different sectors
e.g. construction

Issues involved in using

technology systems

Reasons for future

developments

Computer Networking : Examples / Notes:

Different types of network

(LAN, WAN etc)

Common uses of network

systems (data sharing etc)

Benefits of computer
networking

Synchronisation of data in a
PAN

Data Transfer: Examples / Notes:

Physical methods of
transferring data

Wireless methods of
transferring data

Cable methods for transferring

data
Benefits and drawbacks of
these methods of transferring
data (Wireless & Cable)

Internal components of a Examples / Notes:

computer:
Motherboard

CPU/ALU

Memory

Graphics cards / sound cards

Heat dispersal

Storage devices

Performance and user

experience

Internal component
specifications

Features of mobile devices

Computer buses
Analogue & digital data: Examples / Notes:
Lesson 6
Difference between analogue
and digital data

The need to convert signals

between analogue & digital

Binary notation (bits, bytes etc)

Binary maths

Units used to describe memory

& data storage e.g. gigabyte

Software: Lesson 7 Examples / Notes:

Software used to operate a
technology system

Custom made vs off the shelf

products

Hierarchical structure of a
computer

Characteristics of high level

programming languages

Characteristics of low level

programming languages

Programming concepts: Examples / Notes:

Lesson 8
Flowcharts & symbols

Simple flowchart diagrams

Inputs and outputs on a simple

flowchart

Terms used in computer

programs

Annotating code

Data types e.g. Boolean

Data structures e.g. arrays,

records

Operating systems and Examples / Notes:

applications: Lesson 9
The role of an operating
system

The role of utility applications

Graphical user interface

Command line interface

Features of operating systems

Operating systems for mobile

devices

Productivity applications

Benefits of suites of
Productivity applications

Installing and upgrading

operating systems e.g.
hardware platforms,
compatibility, security