IT hardware and software
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Information Communication Technology Hardware and Software Stonemasonry Department 2012
description
A very basic introduction to Information Communication Technology designed for learners with little or no knowledge of using IT.
Transcript of IT hardware and software
Information Communication TechnologyHardware and Software
Stonemasonry Department 2012
IntroductionWelcome to the SQA Core Skills Unit: Information Communication Technology. In this unit you will learn about the following topics:
•Types of ICT
•Legislation and Regulations
•Word Processing
•Spreadsheets
•Using the Internet
What do you use ICT for?The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in
modern society is widespread. Can you think of ways you use ICT in your every day life?
Did you know: The ICT devices you use are supported by hardware and software.
Hardware
‘Personal computer hardware are the component devices that are the building blocks of personal computers. These are typically installed into a computer case, or attached to it by a cable’
Wikipedia 2012
Types of HardwareNow that you can describe what hardware is can you think of
any examples of hardware you may use in everyday life?
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Types of HardwareSingle function hardware can be categorised as either an
input, output, processing or storage device.
Did you know: Some hardware will have multiple functions e.g a mobile phone has input (mic), output (screen), a
processor (to make it work) and storage (to store music)
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Out
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StorageGraphic adapted from Wikipedia
Desktop ComputersDesktop Computers are constructed using various types of
hardware. Can you identify whether each component below is input, output, processing, storage or multifunction?
Output
Input Input
Processor and Storage
Image from Computerusati.org
Types of hardware
Input Output Processor Storage
How many types of single function hardware can you think of? Place each type of hardware into its appropriate category
in the table below.
Types of hardwareCan you think of any multifunction hardware devices?
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Software
‘Computer software or just software, is a collection of computer programs and related data that provides the instructions for telling a computer what to do and how to do it.’
Wikipedia 2012
Types of SoftwareNow that you can describe what software does can you think
of any examples of software you use in everyday life?
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Developed by The Stonemasonry DepartmentCity of Glasgow College
2012
