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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. |
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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. Download
Assignment 1.1 |
Derwet College -
Commercial System 1 The Dartford Tunnel -
Commercial System 2
Samas Roneo - Industril System 1
HP Bulmers Ltd - Industrial System 2
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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. Download
Assignment 1.2
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Scenario Entry System Case Study |
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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. Download Assignment 1.3
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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. Download Assignment 1.4
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