COMPUTING

COMMON CORE PROGRAMME (CCP)

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BASIC WEEK 02
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STRAND 1:
INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTING
SUB-STRAND 1: COMPONENTS OF COMPUTERS
AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS
INDICATORS AND EXEMPLAR(S) :
B8.1.1.1.2. Demonstrate understanding of direct data
entry devices
Exemplar(s):
1. Identify Graphic tablet, Magnetic card reader, optical
card reader, QR code reader, Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) Readers from video or pictures.

2. Explore features of these input devices.

3. Explore how these input devices work in real life

situations.

4. Generate QR codes and link them to specific websites.

STRAND 1: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING

DIRECT
DATA ENTRY
DEVICE
 GRAPHIC TABLET

Description:
• A graphic tablet is a flat surface with a
stylus used for drawing, designing, and
creating digital art.

• When you draw on the tablet's surface with

the stylus, your artwork is replicated on the Scan to Watch
a video on this.
computer screen in real time

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 GRAPHIC TABLET

Features:
A graphic tablet has …………….

• Pressure sensitivity for varying line

thickness.
• Multi-touch support for gestures.
• Programmable buttons for shortcuts.
• High resolution for precise drawing.

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 GRAPHIC TABLET

How it Work in Real-Life Situations

• Digital artists use graphic tablets for
create;
 creating illustrations
 animations and
 editing photos etc.
• Architects use it for architectural and
engineering design
• Students use it for Note-Taking

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 MAGNETIC CARD READER

Description:
• A magnetic card reader is a device that
reads data encoded on magnetic stripes
found on cards like credit cards or access
cards.

• These cards contain tiny magnetic particles

that store data. When you swipe or insert a Scan to Watch
a video on this.
card into a magnetic card reader, it quickly
retrieves the information on it.

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 MAGNETIC CARD READER

Features:
A magnetic card reader…………….

• Reads data encoded on magnetic

stripes.
• Supports different track formats (e.g.,
track 1, track 2).
• USB or serial connectivity options.

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 MAGNETIC CARD READER

How it Work in Real-Life Situations

• Point of Sale (POS) systems in retail shops
and malls use magnetic card readers to process
credit card transactions.
• Libraries use it to manage the lending and
collection of books.
• Institutions and organizations use it for
Loyalty and membership Cards.

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 OPTICAL CARD READER

Description:
• An optical card reader uses light to scan
and interpret data on special cards, such
as barcodes or optical character
recognition (OCR) cards.

• These cards have marks or patterns that

reflect or absorb light in specific ways, Scan to Watch
a video on this.
allowing the optical card reader to interpret
the data they contain.

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 OPTICAL CARD READER

Features:
An optical card reader…………….

• Uses light to scan cards.

• Supports different card types (e.g.,
barcodes, OCR cards).
• High scanning speed and accuracy.

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 OPTICAL CARD READER

How it Work in Real-Life Situations

• Libraries use optical card readers to scan and
catalog books using their barcodes.
• It is used verify an identification card.
• They are used in post offices to read barcodes on
packages and letters for quick sorting.
• In shops when products have barcodes, the
reader scans them to keep track of stock.

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 QR CODE READER

Description:
• It is a device or application that uses a
camera to scan two-dimensional barcodes
that store information.

• These codes contain information that can be

quickly accessed by scanning them with a Scan to Watch
QR code reader. a video on this.

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 QR CODE READER

Features:
A QR code reader…………….

• is a camera-based scanning device.

• Supports various QR code formats.
• Ability to interpret embedded data (e.g.,
URLs, contact information)..

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 QR CODE READER

How it Work in Real-Life Situations

• Used in shops for accepting payments.
• QR codes are often used to link you to websites.
• QR codes can store contact details like phone
numbers, email addresses, and even
physical addresses
• Products in stores often have QR codes that
provide detailed information about the item

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 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Readers

Description:

An RFID Reader is a clever device that

uses radio waves to read and interact with
RFID tags.

RFID tags are small, electronic devices

that store information and can transmit it
wirelessly to the RFID reader when in
close proximity.
Scan to Watch
a video on this.

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 QR CODE READER

Features:
An RFID Reader …………….

• uses radio frequency.

• works on different frequency bands
(e.g., LF, HF, UHF).
• reads range and anti-collision
capabilities.

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 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Readers

How it Work in Real-Life Situations

• RFID readers are commonly used for access

control
• Businesses use RFID readers to keep track
of inventory.
• Some stores use RFID technology for faster
checkout processes.
• RFID readers are used in libraries to
automate the borrowing and returning of
books
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 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Readers

How it Work in Real-Life Situations

• In the transportation and logistics industry, RFID tags

help track packages and goods.

• Access control systems in offices use RFID readers to

grant or deny entry based on authorized personnel.

• Some passports and ID cards now come with RFID

chips

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Generate QR
codes and link
them to specific
websites.
 HOW TO GENERATE QR CODES.

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 Formative Assessment (10 Marks)

1. Describe how you will generate a QR code to

point to the Ghana Education Website.

(4 marks)
2. Describe the following input devices
i. graphic tablet
ii. magnetic card reader
iii. RFID reader
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