L2 ICT – UNIT 2 : Technology Systems

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Acronyms: Examples / Notes/Pictures:
Central Processing Unit
The CPU is the computer’s brain

RAM is random access memory

ROM is read only memory

GPU stands for graphics processing unit

PSU stands for power supply unit

A CD drive is for reading CD

This is the motherboard, it ties all the

components together in one spot and allows
them to talk to each other
 This is a ssd and it works with your memory
and processor to access and use your data.

Computer hardware devices: Examples / Notes:

What different devices are
classed as computers

Input devices

This keyboard is an input device. It sends the commands

to the computer to put the letter on your screen

Output devices

This is output device it connect to your smartphone

through bluetooth and makes you hear music
Storage devices

This is a USB and you can store data, files and also other
stuff

Multifunctional devices

This is a multifunctional device because it can print

images/documents, FAX, scan and also photo copy
pieces of paper
Hardware & software
combined to create
automation

Use of devices for data

capture (barcodes, RFID,
OCR, OMR)

This barcode tells you the price of an item in a store.A

barcode is usually on the products packaging
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- local area network

(LAN, WAN etc) Wan- wide area network

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