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Information Technology Systems - Advanced Unit 1

This unit offers students the opportunity to develop an understanding of industrial and commercial information technology systems, and to develop their understanding of the components of an information technology system and the operation of a micro-processor system. Students also have the opportunity to develop the practical skills required to install and configure a stand-alone computer system.

Element 1.1 requires students to describe and give examples of commercial and industrial systems, and to analyse and evaluate two commercial systems and two industrial systems.

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Derwet College - Commercial System 1

The Dartford Tunnel - Commercial System 2

Samas Roneo - Industril System 1

HP Bulmers Ltd - Industrial System 2

 

Element 1.2 requires students to describe the purposes of different types of hardware and software, and to explain the effect of the system specification on the performance of the information technology system.

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Scenario

Entry System Case Study

Element 1.3 requires students to construct a block diagram showing the components of a micro-processor; to describe the functions of the components, the characteristics of memory and the main elements of the central processing unit; and to identify the components and elements used at each stage in the instruction cycle.

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Element 1.4 requires students to connect relevant hardware together; to install, configure and test the stand-alone computer system; and to review the system, making recommendations for improvement of the specification.

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