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Year 7 ICT Term 1 Revision Booklet

This revision booklet for Year 7 covers essential topics in computing, including computer parts, inputs, processes, outputs, hardware, software, and Scratch programming. It explains the roles of various components such as the CPU, input devices, and output devices, while also providing practical examples and activities for students. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of using supplementary materials like PowerPoints and worksheets for effective revision.

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Year 7 ICT Term 1 Revision Booklet

This revision booklet for Year 7 covers essential topics in computing, including computer parts, inputs, processes, outputs, hardware, software, and Scratch programming. It explains the roles of various components such as the CPU, input devices, and output devices, while also providing practical examples and activities for students. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of using supplementary materials like PowerPoints and worksheets for effective revision.

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Newton International School, Smash

Year 7

Term 1

Revision Booklet

By Mr. Black/ Mr. Kale & Mr. Devine


Topics:

➢ Computer parts
➢ Inputs, Outputs & Processes
➢ Hardware
➢ Software
➢ Scratch: Interface, Scripts and
Groups

*Key Tip: Use this revision booklet but


also use the PowerPoints,
Worksheets on Teams and your
exercise books to help you get the
best revision possible! *
Computer Parts
Labelling components
The picture below shows the different components of a computer. Label each
in the box provided

Video Disc

The picture above shows the different components of a computer.


Write the names of the components to match to the functions of each computer part.
COMPONENT FUNCTION
Disk Drive The drive which allows the user to use CDs
or DVDs
Hard Drive The storage of the computer used to keep
images and files for later use.
RAM Stores temporary data until the computer is
switched off.
Video Card The device which allows for 3D graphics and
more detailed images onscreen
CPU The ‘brain’ of the computer which carries out
all the tasks set by the user.
Motherboard The main connection between all devices –
where all components are connected together.
Computer systems: Inputs processes and
outputs

Inputs
A computer system takes a set of digital inputs,
processes them and creates a set of outputs. This
is done by a combination of hardware and software.
In other words, you put some data into a computer
(input), something happens to that data (processing)
and then the computer puts out a result (output). In
order to do this, the computer needs instructions to
tell it what to do. The instructions are provided by
a program. A computer system needs input, in the
form of data. Somehow the data has to get into the
computer, and this is done by using an 'input device.'
For example, if you want to create an email, you
might use a keyboard to type your message. As you
press the key you will see the text appear on the
screen. The keyboard is an 'input device' as it
enables you to put data into the computer system.
• KEY TERM: An input device is an example
of hardware. Hardware is the word used to describe
the physical parts of a computer system.

Processes
If you use your keyboard to type the letter A you would
expect it to appear on your computer monitor. However, that
doesn’t magically happen, there is an in-between stage which
takes the data you have input, it does some work on it
(process) and then shows it on your computer screen as the
letter A (output).
• The processing stage takes place within the CPU (Central Processing
Unit). The CPU is a single electronic chip within the system.

• The CPU (or microprocessor) is the 'brain' of the computer. It


takes input, processes it and produces output data.

• There are two main types of software:

• System software, which manages the operations of the computer

• Application software, which interacts with the user

Computer output:
• The 'output' is what comes out of the computer
after the processing stage is complet

Summary:
A computer system is one that can take a set of inputs, process them and create
a set of outputs. This is done by using a combination of hardware and software.
An input provides data to the computer.
Processing involves manipulating the input data.
Output provides the processed data in a format that the user can understand and
use.
Activity 1: Identify the inputs, processes and outputs for the
following real-world applications:
Passport Scanner (Details) Automatic Windscreen
Input: Passport Wiper (Details)
barcode is scanned Input:
Process: Data from barcode
is checked against Process:
national database
Output: Whether the
person is allowed into the Output: Wipers switch
country or not on

Automatic Smoke
Fingerprint Lunch System Detector (Details)
(Details)
Input: Fingerprint on Input:
sensor

Process:
Process:

Output:

Output:
Answers:

Activity 1: Identify the inputs, processes and outputs for the


following real-world applications:
Passport Scanner (Details) Automatic Windscreen
Input: Passport Wiper (Details)
barcode is scanned Input: Sensor to detect
rain
Process: Data from barcode
is checked against
national database Process: Is there rain?
Output: Onscreen
message and/or beep
Output: Wipers switch
on

Fingerprint Lunch System Automatic Smoke


(Details) Detector (Details)
Input: Fingerprint on
sensor Input: Air quality
Process: Check money Process: Is it smoky?
Output: Enough money
to buy food Output: Sound alarm if
smoky
Further Questions
1. Define the term ‘hardware’
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2. Name three examples of computer systems
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3. Identify three examples of input devices
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4. Identify three examples of output devices
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5. What is the purpose of the CPU?
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Answers

1. Define the term ‘hardware’


Hardware is the word used to describe the physical parts of a
computer system.
2 Name three examples of computer systems
Inputs processes and outputs
3 Identify three examples of input devices
Mouse, keyboard, microphone
4 Identify three examples of output devices
Monitor, speaker, printer
5 What is the purpose of the CPU?
It takes input, processes it and produces output data.
Script Groups:

- Within Scratch, we need to have the ability to tell our SPRITE


what to do and we do this using SCRIPT GROUPS.
- For instance, all the SCRIPT to do with movement is in the
MOTION group, all the SCRIPT to do with how the program runs is
in the CONTROL group.

Script Blocks:

- The SCRIPT BLOCKS are essentially the CODE.


- We use these BLOCKS to determine what our SPRITE will do, for
example:

If we were to use these BLOCKS, then our SPRITE,


shoulder then clockwise 30 degrees forever!

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