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IT involves using computers to generate, process, store, retrieve and exchange electronic data and information. Key components include people to supply data and make decisions, hardware like input devices and storage, and software programs to complete tasks. Data is raw unprocessed input, while information is processed data that has meaning. Computers accept data, perform fast mathematical and logical operations, and display results as information. Advantages include increased productivity and profit, better understanding of information, and e-learning. Disadvantages can include reduced jobs, privacy risks, and eye/wrist strain.

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IT involves using computers to generate, process, store, retrieve and exchange electronic data and information. Key components include people to supply data and make decisions, hardware like input devices and storage, and software programs to complete tasks. Data is raw unprocessed input, while information is processed data that has meaning. Computers accept data, perform fast mathematical and logical operations, and display results as information. Advantages include increased productivity and profit, better understanding of information, and e-learning. Disadvantages can include reduced jobs, privacy risks, and eye/wrist strain.

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IT is the use of computers to generate, process, store, retrieve, and exchange electronic

data and information.

People – to supply the data and to make decisions

Hardware e.g. input devices, storage, processor etc

Communication like wifi, cabled communication media etc.

Software – the computer programs which provide the step-by-step instructions to

complete the task. Including the system software like the operating system and

application software needed at the till point to process transactions.

Data is raw unprocessed input

vs

Information is processed data to produce meaningful

information

Definition Computers are programmable electronic devices designed to accept data, perform
prescribed mathematical and logical operations at a high speed, and display the
results of these operations, as information
Advantages Allows companies to increase their productivity and therefore profit.
• Get a better understanding of information
• Allows for e-learning.
Disadvantages Can reduce the availability of jobs • Potentially cause a risk in the loss of privacy •
May develop an RSI injury and your eyes may take strain

Modular design Definition: The modular design consists of different parts to facilitate in upgrade and
repair

Server Function: To share resources, managing networks, provide access to data, hosting
websites, as well as processing huge amounts of data

Function Pros Cons


Desktop System designed for Easy to upgrade Not mobile
regular use Less expensive to Needs power from
upgrade outlet
Laptop Fully functional mobile Highly mobile High cost
computer Built in batery Can eayiely get stolen

Tablets On screen keyboard, Highly mobile Lower performance


bigger screen than a Screen can rotate than laptop
smartphone. More difficult to work
with than a lapytop
Smartphone Good for taking photos Highly mpbile due to Small screen makes
and calling friends small size input difficult
Built in battery Lower performance
than a tablet
Embedded computers Used for a fix purpose
such as gosting a server

Information processing cycle


Input process output storage Communication
Data must be Data must be Information is Permanent Communication
input into the changed ito produced storage of data between devices
system information and informtaion
Mouse, keyboard CPU, GPU, RAM Monitor, printer SSD, HDD Router

VGA Analog video connection used between a computer and a monitor.

HDMI Designed to transmit high-definition audio and video signals

USB To transfer data and instructions to and from the computer.

Thunderbolt Input and output devices. To connect high-speed devices to the motherboard for data
transfer to and from the device.
Network A group of computing devices connected through
communication media to allow devices to
communicate.
Advanteages  Communication: networks allow users to
communicate through email to share
resources.
 Lesiure: Users can make use of social
media and games.

Disadvantages  Financial costs, it costs money to get it all


set up
 They store sensitive data meaning money
and time is needed to insure that
everything is properly protected.
Nodes Computers, smartphones, tablets and printers etc
server Compared to client computers, a server is more
powerful. They don’t use the network but instead
manage the resources clients use.
NIC Network interface controller.
FUNCTION: allows network devices to connect to
the network.
Computing devices come with an on board
controller, its built into the motherboard.
Can be wired or wireless.
Speed in Mbps or Gbps
Affects webpages, downloads, copying files,
watching things like Netflix.
switch Function: connects the nodes on the same
network to a point, allows communication
bwtween nodes to go to the right node
Communication media UTP: unshielded twisted pair/Ethernet cables:
electrical pulses used to transmit data along
copper cables.
Fibre optic cables: light pulses used for data
transmission through glass/plastic tubes.
Often used in backbone
Backbone: a cable that connects different network
segments in a lan together.
Wireless wifi wimax etc
Wifi: an access point Is a hardware

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