Is IT and computer studies basically the same?

No, computers are the hardware, often part of an IT system

What's an application?

A software program that allows me to perform a specific task

What's an input device?

something used to upload data eg. a keyboard, mouse etc

What does output mean?

Data which is sent out of a system

Memory that loses its content without constant power supply, It is memory that is lost when the computer is switched off, Memory that is constantly being written to and read from, Random Access Memory

Memory that has data storage on it that can't be changed, Read only Memory

It's gaining unauthorised access to someones computer

What does convergence mean?

multi purpose IT platforms, my smart phone

What do IT staff do in an organisation?

they are the human input needed so computer systems function

In IT terms, what's information?

Data that has meaning; not just a number or a letter

programs, applications and data in a computer system, Any parts of the system that are not physical

What does Crash mean?

non functioning caused by software or hardware, apps or operating systems don't respond

How would you define data?

values, typically in letters or numbers

data inserted into a system for processing/storage

eg. a fake email from a bank asking for my account details, gaining personal information through deception

Provision of services such as web space and email, It's an internet service provider to enable internet access

What is my course worth this year?

90 credits of a BTEC diploma, Equivalent of one and a half A'levels, The first half of a 2 year course, equivalent to 3 Alevels, A whole lot of fun, fun, fun

What does hardware mean?

physical parts of a system eg graphics card

What do the services provided by IT staff include

managing the productivity tools for an institution, computer systems management, information gathering, organisation and management

What does the term Media mean?

it's the collective name for images, video and audio

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1
Is IT and computer studies basically the same?
No, there's no connection
No, computers are the hardware, often part of an IT system
Yes, all the software is in a computer is IT
Yes, it's all the same
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What's an application?
Something I can only buy from the App store
A program that runs continuously to support a network
Something you send off to get a good job
A software program that allows me to perform a specific task
3
What's an input device?
something used to upload data eg. a keyboard, mouse etc
a piece of kit that can be operated by your mobile phone
the internet chat rooms that allow file sharing
a piece of software used to fight viruses
4
What does output mean?
Data which is sent out of a system
It's a cable to carry information
Info produced randomly
The amount of words in an assignment brief
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Define RAM
Memory that loses its content without constant power supply
It is memory that is lost when the computer is switched off
Memory that is constantly being written to and read from
Random Access Memory
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Define ROM
Storage that exceeds all capacity and is infinite
Memory that has data storage on it that can't be changed
Memory that is constantly being written to and read from
Read only Memory
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What's Hacking?
It's like identity theft, you steal from someone's computer
It's gaining unauthorised access to someones computer
It's where computers are chopped up and recycled
It's used by spies and whistle blowers to reveal secrets
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What does convergence mean?
multi purpose IT platforms
my smart phone
lots of office meetings
the point where lots of information intersects
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What do IT staff do in an organisation?
they write programs for computers
they have very untidy offices
they fix computers
they are the human input needed so computer systems function
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In IT terms, what's information?
Data that has meaning; not just a number or a letter
All the stuff we are supposed to remember for exams
Arrangement and sequences of computer codes
All the facts and figures about the internet
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What is Software
programs, applications and data in a computer system
Any parts of the system that are not physical
all the peripheral devices such as keyboard, mouse etc
floppy disks, CDs, pen-drives etc
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What does Crash mean?
It's when systems run so fast they stop functioning and die
non functioning caused by software or hardware
It's when systems collide and stop working
apps or operating systems don't respond
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How would you define data?
values, typically in letters or numbers
collection of all the information in the world
information that is available to everyone
personal information that we should keep private
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What is Input?
storage/processing systems with information uploaded
data inserted into a system for processing/storage
Helpful advice from a colleague
data uploaded to help speed up working times
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What's phishing?
eg. a fake email from a bank asking for my account details
It's another way of describing urinating in a public place
It's public hacking information sharing
gaining personal information through deception
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What is an ISP?
It stands for Intercontinental internet Platform
It means free internet access for a subscription payment
Provision of services such as web space and email
It's an internet service provider to enable internet access
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What is my course worth this year?
90 credits of a BTEC diploma
Equivalent of one and a half A'levels
The first half of a 2 year course, equivalent to 3 Alevels
A whole lot of fun, fun, fun
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What does hardware mean?
physical parts of a system eg graphics card
the memory and storage data
all the programs within an IT system
devices which are strong and heavy
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What do the services provided by IT staff include
managing the productivity tools for an institution
instructions to turn it off and on
computer systems management
information gathering, organisation and management
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What does the term Media mean?
it's the collective name for images, video and audio
Looking at magazines and newspapers for information
Watching TV and Films
browsing for information in lots of different formats

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