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What is the difference between Hardware and software

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Hard is when you its physical and can touch whilst soft you cant touch

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What does AIO stand for

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All in one

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What doeds MFd stand for

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Multi functional device

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What is a standalone computer

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a computer that isn’t reliant on any other computer or digital device

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What is DAB

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Digital audio broadcast

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What is an SLA Camera

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Single lens reflex

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What does GPS stand for

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Global positioning system

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What is a broadcast

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A high speed transmission

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Why could people use IT for education or training

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People could use it if handwriting isnt neat
Could help people find a passion
Helps people contact students outside school
PowerPoint
Registration
Online learning

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Why might someone want to use IT for personal reasons

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Entertainment
Homework
Communication
Use of heating

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How could social media and interations online be a problem

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People can get addicted to it
Allows people to make friends around the world
People can make a living

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how could IT help those in retail

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Cash Registers
Cash machines
Online shopping/ Ecommas
Self service machines
Stock
Making sure noone is stealing

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How could IT help in organising use

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Files
CNC (computer numerically controlled

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Why would IT be important for creativity reasons

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People can now use photoshop
People can now make their own games

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What is Alt text

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Alternative text for an image or other media read by screen readers which tells the user what image or media depicts

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what is data processing

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Any information that is being gathered is sorted

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What is Accessibility devices

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Things that help people (hearing aids) and so people could use IT equipment

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What is an input device and what is an example of one

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They send information to the computer that then pass data but it isn’t stored (mouse and keyboard)

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What does a storage device do and what is an example

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stores data (Hardware, USB Flash drive)

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What is a output device and what are some examples.

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Information for the user from the computer. E.g. Printer, monitors, projectors and speakers.

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What are some advantages of using a solid state drive

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They are hard to break
Improve multi tasking
quickly booted up

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What are some disadvantages of using a solid state drive

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The cost
When data is lost it means it almost impossible to get it back
Older technology doesn’t normally work with it.

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What is an Optical storage

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It very much a dvd. The computer uses a special light which reads dots on the screen and put tiny dots onto the disc. This means that when you use this the computer will use a light to read what the disc is storing.

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What is the advantages of Optical storage

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Cheap
Can be transported easierly
Durable

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What is the main disadvantage of the optical storage
That they can hold less storage than other as well as needing a appropriate reader
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What is RAM
random access memory and is usually quite large and stores programmes and dated that is used by the processor (EG the operating system and application software)
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What is ROM
Read only memory used to store the boot system and cant be used on older comptuers. Flash memory are known as firmware and usually are quite small. Used in some household appliences like a washing machine and some bios are used on the ROM but included settings that chane not the whole BIO
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When is External storage devices normally used
by individuals, business prevent the use of personal or transportable storage devices because they pose a threat to security of the business computer system
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When businesses do allow people to access data what else happens with that data
the network will be structured and the stored data can be located by anyone using the network and for a routine backup
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What is a RAID and who uses it
business also user servers to store data on fixed disks using a system called RAID (Redundant array of independent Disks) to spread the data across number of physical disks. this increases speed and allows data to be reconstructed from the good disks.
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When might someone want to use a accessibility device
When having a physical disability due to the original input or output options when standard methods aren't an option
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What are some examples of a accessibility device
Voice or speech recognise, screen reader, touch screen, keyboard who have big keys, ergonomic keyboard and mouse
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What are some of the rules of accessibility in the IT
Also known as the disability act. If someone with a disability in their eye want to use a screen reader then you got to make sure that it is available to use Equality act also make it so that every website has to make sure that they don't discriminate against anyone
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What is meant by the term manual
We enter data manually into a computer
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What is meant by the term automatic
Data can be processed by the computer sometimes with very little human input
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Businesses still use manual most time but what is the risk of this
The risk of human error
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what is an interface
A point where two (or more0 systems meet and interact
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What is a Platform
The OS Which enables applications or programmes to operate
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What is a GUis
graphical user interface allow users to interact with the device using graphical icons
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What is a driver
A routine program used to operate peripheric device
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What is a software developer
Someone who contributes to producing computer programs or computer games
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What is a data engineer
Someone who designs and produces database programs
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What is a real time/ Repaid response OS and what is an example
it is something that will help you rapidly change tabs Air traffic control system
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What is a single-user OS
That it can let one user doe one task at a time Window 95
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What is a multi user Operating system
Permission for something to access a single machine at one time The school network
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What is a single user multi task operating system
Allow a single user to use multiple tabs E.g. Linus
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What is a kernel
Loads of application
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What is a device driver
Allow the OS to communicate with the hardware devices
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What is a User interface
Allows the user to interact with the computer system
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What is a system utiltities
analyse, configures, optimizes and maintains the computer
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When networking what is security
A way to protect your data and other stuff
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what is memory managment in networking
Another word for storage and is how much storage your phone could hold
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Why would a multi-tasking device be important for networking
The device could let you do more than one thing
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What is Graphics
Most Pc users are familiar with using GUIs for example Microsoft
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What does it mean when something is menu based
These allow functions to be performed through menus
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What does it mean when someone uses the word Adapted
That some users use adapted interface if they have an impairment
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What might a business want to use a Single user multi-tasking OS and a Multi OS
As they would want their computer to do many things whilst also having the ability to share files
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What might an IT technician want to use
A command line interface to interact with the computer directly
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What is a Utility software
anything that connected to the motherboard will be checked. And will also do stuff to updates. But not the same type of updates to those of apps.
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What is a application software
Makes it so that users can do different task or other apps also allows business to cut cost, increases production and control quality
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What is an open source software
When the code is available for use and can be edited (known as moding)
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Where might you find Open source software
Games which allow this so their community can create things that they would like in the game as well as allowing players to have mods to keep the player base high. This is even used to educate people on code.
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What is a proprietary
Code that is owned by an organisation or an individual. Code isnt public and to edit the code you would need permission or get access through the original owner. Means for games to get new content you would need to wait for updates. Cant learn from this Code
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What are the examples of Image files
BMP (BITMAP) .tif .jpg .gif .raw
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What is a .BMP
was made so people could see quality across multiple devices
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What is meant by .TIF
made to hold high quality or 3d image
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What is a .JPG
Made so that apps could open different files
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What is meant by a .GIF
to show images that can sometimes be animated
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What is .Raw file
Stored onto the phone memory card
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What is meant by the term "Early adapter"
An individual who feels compelled to obtain the latest products and tech as soon as they are available
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What is the worldwide web
WWW. a method in accessing information over the internet
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What is the internet
The networking infrastructure which enables communication and access to information between internet-enables digital devices with potentially infinite range
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What makes the apple vision pro good
its useful Good way to contact someone Would replace the phone
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What is the cons of an apple vision pro
Expensive People might use them whilst driving
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What is the things we need to consider in the modern world and technology
Technology is always expected to be turned on Exponential growth of data collection and necessary processing and analysis of data Raw materials needed to manufacture IT equipment Certain environment needed to run electronic data Infrastructure required for implementing and maintaining telecommunications and networks Cost pressure on individuals to be early adopters
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As well as the WWW what did Tim Burners lee create
HTTP files
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Why is specifications important for choosing IT systems
They describes the make up of an IT system in detail
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Why would RAM be important for choosing an IT system
Stores the current task of the computer
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Why might someone want Bluetooth when picking an IT system
a wireless connection of devices and people might want this especially on phones to connect headphones to
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What is Wi-fi
A wireless connection to the internet
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What is meant by efficient when choosing It systems
A measure given to a task or activity with the least amount of wasted time
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Why is user experience important
Feeling a person gets when they use the device. Could be that they are looking for is easy to use, performance, availability. people might want to use a tablet because its easier to use.
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what is meant by user needs
What tasks the user wants to perform using the IT system. E.g. graphic designer wants an IT system that compatible with their software and peripheral devices.
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Why is specification important for choosing an IT system
the components required in order to allow users to run the software they need and perform their task. If someone purchasing a computer for video gaming needs a system that meets the minimum requirements for their games
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Compatibility means what
whether the IT system can communicate with other devices you are using it with. Someone buying a tablet will not be able to connect to any device that uses a standard USB port
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Why is Connectivity important to why someone will choose an IT system
How a device can connect to a network, such as LAN or the internet user buying a device for email and web access while on the go will want to ensure it compatible with mobile broadband
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Why could cost be a reason for picking an IT system
How much purchasing and running a device will cost you or your business. When someone is buying something they need to think of if the needs of the thing fits the budget
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How might efficiency affect picking an IT system
Effectively tasks can be completed by the digitial tech with as little wastage of resources. E.g. supermarkets brought self service tills as it would require less staff which then made them more efficient
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What is meant by implementations when picking IT systems
The time involed with putting a new system into effect. Factors affecting implementations include timescales, testing and migration.
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What is meant by productivity
How quickly tasks can be completed when making use of IT systems. Many shops have started to use contactless payment methods at the till as this allows them to complete a sale quicker
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How would security be a factor in an IT system
How safe a device is from security threats, e.g. hackers and viruses

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