Unit 1 - Information Technology Systems (BTEC Level 3 Distinction Project Overview)
In this project, students explore the fundamentals of Information Technology (IT) systems and how they are applied in modern businesses and society. The unit covers a wide range of topics, from the components of ...
Activity 1 5
Learning Aim A: Explore how IT features meet the needs of organisations and their
stakeholders. 5
Purpose of the organisation 5
Introduction 5
Software 5
Operating Systems 6
User Interface 6
Command Line 6
Graphical User Interface 7
Menu-based interface 7
Utility Software 7
Disk Utilities 7
Network Utilities 8
Other Utilities 8
Application Software 8
Communication Software 8
Computer-aided design(CAD) 9
Database management systems (DBMS) 9
Entertainment Software 9
Digital Graphics 9
Office Software 9
Hardware 10
Laptops 10
Desktop Computers 10
Input Devices 10
Keyboards 10
Mouse 11
Touchscreens 11
Cameras 11
Microphones 11
Sensors 11
Output Devices 12
Screens 12
Printers 12
Speakers 12
Actuators 12
Storage Devices 13
USB Flash Drives 13
Memory Cards 13
Hard Disk Drives (HDD) 14
Solid State Drives (SSD) 14
Optical Drives 14
,Connectivity 14
Wired 14
USB 14
Ethernet 15
Fibre-Optic 15
HDMI 15
Wireless 15
Bluetooth 16
WIFI 16
4G Mobile data 16
Types of network 17
LAN (Local Area Network) 17
PAN (Personal Area Network) 17
WAN (Wide Area Network) 17
VPN (Virtual Private Network) 18
Things to consider when choosing a network to use 18
Emerging Technologies 19
Smart watches 19
Cloud Computing 19
Bluetooth Speakers 19
4G/5G 19
Virtual reality 20
Conclusion 20
Jim (The Owner) 20
Reception/office staff 20
Trainers 20
Siftens Fitness GYM 21
Activity 2 22
Learning Aim B: Understand how organisations make use of data and information. 22
Introduction 22
Data 22
Information 22
Ways of gathering data and information 23
Surveys/questionnaires 23
Focus Groups 23
Trends 23
Internal and External sources of data 24
Internal 24
External 24
Data and features of different levels of an organisation 25
Strategic Level 25
Management Level 25
Operational Level 26
Online Communications 26
, Social media 26
Blogs 26
Podcasts 26
Implications of using and accessing online communities 27
Costs 27
Security 27
User experience 28
Using and manipulating data 28
Sources of data 28
Primary 28
Secondary 28
Judging and ensuring the reliability of data and ensuring accuracy of data 29
Methods of ensuring data accuracy 29
Methods of extracting and sorting data 30
Numerical and data modeling 30
Presenting data and results 30
The Characteristics and implications of user interfaces for data collection and
processing systems. 30
Conclusion 31
Learning aim c: Develop policies for the use of IT within an organisation 32
The characteristics of threats to data 32
Impacts of threats to data, information and systems on individuals 32
Impacts of threats to data, information and systems on organisations 33
Protecting data 33
Processes and implications of techniques for protecting data dn systems 33
The features, characteristics and implications for using antivirus software to protect
data 33
The features, characteristics and implications for using firewalls to protect data 34
The features, characteristics and implications for using encryption methods to protect
data 34
The moral and ethical factors of the use of IT 34
The role of current legislation in protecting users and their data from attacks or
misuse 35
The purpose and role of codes of practice produced by professional bodies for the
use of IT systems 36
The impact of codes of practice on individuals and the organisation 36
Guidelines designed to ensure the accessibility and quality of IT systems 36
The role and implications of acceptable use policies within an organisation 36
Contents of policies to manage IT infrastructure, data and information 37
Implications for organisations of using in-house and external systems for provision of
IT systems 37
Conclusion 37
, The company currently employs four people; Jim Siftens (the owner) and three
trainers.
Activity 1
Learning Aim A: Explore how IT features meet the needs of
organisations and their stakeholders.
Purpose of the organisation
The organisation is a single gym that is small but is growing that provides many different
services such as Strength and fitness training, Yoga, Aerobics and one-to-one fitness
classes. The company also includes their main gymnasium which includes a weight room,
fitness room, reception and finally an area for showering and changing which is good for a
business like this due to customers being sweaty and hot after a gym session.
The company has seen an increase in business recently and would like to expand more. To
meet this sudden demand of business the company would like to employ more staff,
purchase two more gymnation locations in the same town, Increase the use of IT and related
infrastructure and to Launch a website to hold all their information such as fitness class
bookings and training appointments. Overall the business is seeing an increase in demand
and would like to improve their facilities by getting two new locations and a website to hold
their important information for customers which shows them accurate prices for their
services.
Introduction
In this report I will fulfil Jim Stifens ideas on expanding this company by meeting the needs
of his customers and staff. I will be improving their business by creating and expanding their
location by getting two new locations in the town. By doing this the demand of the business
will calm down allowing each branch to work on their own with Jim going around managing
the staff that will be hired when the gym is finished.
Software
There are many different types of softwares that can be used to improve Siftens Fitness by
creating websites and advertisements. I will explain each type of software that can be used
to manage the increased demand they are seeing in the business.
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