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A- Digital Devices In ITSystems Flashcards

1
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What are multi functional devices?

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They perform several different purposes like a smartphone

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2
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What is a mainframe computer?

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They are computers which are used to process enormous amounts of data

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What is a server?

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Servers provide services for other computers, they can be used to store data files centrally so several people can access them

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What does the cloud mean?

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It is used to refer to servers which are geographically separate from the user

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5
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What is fibre optic?

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Faster broadband connection than copper cabling

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6
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What can be used to connect devices in a PAN wirelessly

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Bluetooth

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7
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What are key functions and uses of digital devices?

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  • Education
  • Social
  • Personal
  • Retail
  • Business
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What are the different types of peripheral devices?

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  • Input devices
  • Output devices
  • Storage devices
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What is a device which is used to send information to the computer?

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Input device

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What is an output device?

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It provides information to the user from the computer

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What is a storage device?

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It is a peripheral which stores data which can be transferred or shared or backed up

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12
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Give examples of storage devices

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  • Hard drives
  • USB drive
  • SD cards
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What is automatic data processing?

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It is a data collection or process carries out by a computer with very little human input

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14
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What is meant by the accessibility of a device?

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What alternative input and output options are available when using digital tech because of a disability

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15
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What storage devices are used by individuals?

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USB drives, DVDs, CDs

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Why might businesses ban the use of personal storage devices?

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They pose a security risk or data could be lost

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What is a computer operating system?

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It is the platform which enables software installed on a device to work and provides an interface

18
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What is an interface?

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An interface is a device or program enabling a user to communicate with a computer

19
Q

What is a GUI?

A

Graphical user interface is a way of interacting with a digital device using icons

20
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What functions do operating systems manage?

A
  • Networking
  • Security
  • memory
  • multi tasking
  • device drivers
21
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What are the factors which affect the choice of UI?

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  • graphical
  • command line
  • menu based
  • adaptive
22
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What is utility software?

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Utility software is used to analyse, configure, optimise or main time a computer

23
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What is the purpose of utility software?

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  • security checks
  • removing viruses
  • backing up data
  • managing peripherals
24
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What factors can affect the performance of utility software?

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  • bandwidth

- memory failures

25
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What is application software?

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A program which is designed for users to perform a specific task

26
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Give an example of an application software

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Microsoft word

27
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What factors affect the choice of application software?

A

What you plan on using the software for, ease of use, layout preference

28
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What are the two types of source code?

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Open source and proprietary

29
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What is open source code?

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The source code is open for use by anyone

30
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What is proprietary source code?

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The source code is privately owned and cannot be modified

31
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What is command line interface?

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It is a text based UI used to manage computer files

32
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Name some image file types

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BITMAP
TIFF
JPEG
GIF
RAW
33
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Name some video file types

A

MOV
AVI
MP4

34
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What are the features of a BITMAP?

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It is a lossless image file, large image file

35
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What is a good file type for emailing images?

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JPEG

36
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What is a disadvantage of a TIFF file?

A

It is not compatible with some software

37
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What is the disadvantage of a RAW file?

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Very large, not many software can run it

38
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What is the difference between MP3 and MP4?

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MP3 is only audio and MP4 is audio and video

39
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What are the implications of emerging technology?

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  • cost
  • pressure on individuals
  • the raw materials
  • environment
40
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Name factors affecting the voice of digital technology

A
  • User experience
  • user needs
  • compatibility
  • cost
  • implementation
  • connectivity
41
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What is a potential disadvantage of using a GUI?

A

It takes up more storage

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