Learning Aim A (data capture and collections systems to.....)

Question 1

What are EDC devices?

Answer 1

Electronic data capture

Question 2

What is electronic data capture device function?

Answer 2

-Take information and collect it to perform a specific task

Question 3

Examples of specific tasks performed by EDC

Answer 3

• Credit and debit card readers for payment transactions
• Barcode readers for fast data entry such as at checkouts
• Automatic number plate recognition cameras for crime prevention

Question 4

Examples of communication devices and systems:

Answer 4

Satellites
Wifi
Bluetooth

Question 5

IWB-

Answer 5

Interactive Whiteboards

Question 6

What is VOIP and examples of it

Answer 6

Voice over internet protocols such as Skype allow us to communicate with friends and family

Question 7

How and what are CNCs

Answer 7

Computer numerically controlled machines are automated using software programmes to carry out precision production of parts used in construction

Question 8

What is a peripheral device?

Answer 8

a peripheral device is hardware that is supplementary to the computer

Question 9

Different types of peripheral devices:

Answer 9

Input devices
Output devices
Storage devices