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Candidate Number:
Haslingden High School
Centre Number: 47505
GCSE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Unit 1 Hardware
Assignment 1.1
Learning Outcomes:
1 Know the common components of computer systems
Computer system: types eg PC, base unit, laptop, netbook, PDA, mobile phone, games consoles, tablet, server, embedded devices (inside phones, domestic appliances, cars)
Hardware components: processor speed and type; memory eg RAM, cache; storage devices, eg hard disk drive, memory stick, CD ROM, flash drive, DVD; input devices eg touch screen, graphics tablet, gaming controller, microphone, mouse, keyboard; output devices eg printer, monitor, sound; computer network connectivity eg 3G, Wireless, Bluetooth, NIC; costs
Software components: system software, applications software, software utilities
Security: risks eg phishing, malware, viruses, spam
Data flow: between components eg input, output, memory, processor; representations eg block diagrams, flow chart, images
2 Know the different uses of computer systems
Components: hardware; software
.User: type’s e.g. home, office
User requirement: business need eg graphics design, company accounts; home use eg internet connectivity, online games; other eg portability, cost, accessibility features
Performance requirements: characteristics of component eg processor speed and type, data transmission speeds, storage capacity, battery life
3 Be able to connect computer hardware
Connections: peripheral devices eg printer, speakers, digital camera, USB devices, scanner, web cam, barcode reader, graphics tablet; appropriate connection eg network card, Bluetooth, USB, Cat5, Wireless
Testing: functionality eg for required use
Health and safety: electrical hazards; manual handling; impact on individuals
Working practices: working procedures; assess and minimise risks eg obtaining resources, recording relevant information; communicating progress and
Candidate Number:
Haslingden High School
Centre Number: 47505
GCSE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Unit 1 Hardware
Assignment 1.1
Learning Outcomes:
1 Know the common components of computer systems
Computer system: types eg PC, base unit, laptop, netbook, PDA, mobile phone, games consoles, tablet, server, embedded devices (inside phones, domestic appliances, cars)
Hardware components: processor speed and type; memory eg RAM, cache; storage devices, eg hard disk drive, memory stick, CD ROM, flash drive, DVD; input devices eg touch screen, graphics tablet, gaming controller, microphone, mouse, keyboard; output devices eg printer, monitor, sound; computer network connectivity eg 3G, Wireless, Bluetooth, NIC; costs
Software components: system software, applications software, software utilities
Security: risks eg phishing, malware, viruses, spam
Data flow: between components eg input, output, memory, processor; representations eg block diagrams, flow chart, images
2 Know the different uses of computer systems
Components: hardware; software
.User: type’s e.g. home, office
User requirement: business need eg graphics design, company accounts; home use eg internet connectivity, online games; other eg portability, cost, accessibility features
Performance requirements: characteristics of component eg processor speed and type, data transmission speeds, storage capacity, battery life
3 Be able to connect computer hardware
Connections: peripheral devices eg printer, speakers, digital camera, USB devices, scanner, web cam, barcode reader, graphics tablet; appropriate connection eg network card, Bluetooth, USB, Cat5, Wireless
Testing: functionality eg for required use
Health and safety: electrical hazards; manual handling; impact on individuals
Working practices: working procedures; assess and minimise risks eg obtaining resources, recording relevant information; communicating progress and