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Edexcel GCSE ICT - Unit 2 - Network

Mouse - correct answer a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad Keyboard - correct answer an input device that enters data with letters, numbers, symbols, and special function keys. Joy stick - correct answer input device used mostly with games to move animated c...

EDEXCEL GCSE ICT UNIT 1

The Role of Schools Correct Answers ○ Transmission of norms and values for example the economic role preparing young people for work, selective role to sort students in the most suitable jobs, socialisation, political teaching us how to become effective citizens and create a sense of togetherness and social control through rewards and sanctions Formal or academic curriculum Correct Answers ○ Subjects you think you are learning ○ Academic/vocational subjects that are taught within a qua...

What is a CPU? - ANSWER-The CPU is the 'brain' of the computer. It is the device that carries out software instructions. They get hot so have fan attached to them What is the main memory of a computer? - ANSWER-Any data or instructions that are to be processed by the CPU must be placed into main memory (sometimes known as primary storage). What is RAM? - ANSWER-RAM is a volatile storage device that temporarily stores the instructions that the computer is running, and the data it is proce...

A phone offering advanced features, e.g. ability to send emails, surf the internet. - ANSWER-Smart Phone Having the ability to do many different things using the same device. - ANSWER-Multifunctional One type of flash memory card which store data - SD up to 2GB SDHC up to 32GB (ideal for video). - ANSWER-SD & SDHC cards (Secure Digital & Secure Digital High Capacity) The particular code that a file is stored in. Different software and devices use different formats, which can cause probl...

Students’ Lab Book for AQA AS & A-Level Biology 7401/7402 Covers the complete CPAC requirements for the investigation skills relevant to examinations 2 CONTENTS How to use this Lab Book – notes to teachers 9 - notes to students 12 - Practical and mathematical skills grid 13 Skills development requirements 14 Mathematical requirements & exemplifications 16 Glossary of terms 19 Suggested templates for skills development 21 (research, planning, concluding & evalu...