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BTEC Level 3 National inInformation Technology:
Unit 1
Learner Workbook 1
Learning Aim A:
Digital devices in IT systems
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Page 1
,Learning Aim A Content
TOPIC 1
A1) Digital devices, their functions and use
The features and uses of digital devices in IT systems to meet the needs of individuals and organisations
Digital devices that form part or all of IT systems:
o multifunctional devices
o personal computers
o mobile devices
o servers
o entertainment systems
o digital cameras – still, video
o navigation systems
o data capture and collection systems
o communication devices and systems.
The function and use of digital devices for:
o education and training
o personal
o social
o retail
o organisational use – business operations, internal and external dissemination of information
o creative tasks.
TOPIC 2
A2) Peripheral devices and media
The features and uses of peripheral devices and media in IT systems to meet the needs of
individuals and organisations.
Peripheral devices used with other digital devices to form part of an IT system:
o input devices
o output devices
o storage devices.
Manual and automatic data processing.
Accessibility devices.
Characteristics and implications of storage media used to form part of an IT system.
Page 2
,Learning Aim A Content (continued…)
TOPIC 3
A3) Computer software in an IT system
The concepts and implications of the use of, and relationships between, hardware and software
that form large- and small-scale IT systems and their impact on individuals and organisations.
Types of operating system:
o real-time operating system
o single-user single task
o single-user multi-tasking
o multi-user.
The role of the operating system in managing:
o networking
o security
o memory management
o multi-tasking
o device drivers.
Factors affecting the choice and use of user interfaces:
o graphical
o command line
o menu based
o adapted.
Factors affecting the choice of operating system.
Factors affecting use and performance of an operating system.
Utility software:
o the purpose, features and uses of utility software
o factors affecting the choice, use and performance of utility software.
Application software:
o the purpose, features and uses of application software
o factors affecting the choice, use and performance of application software.
The principles and implications of open source and proprietary operating systems
and software.
The impact and features of user interfaces in computer software.
The features of common file types and formats used for:
o images
o videos
o application software.
The implications on IT systems, individuals and organisations of the use and selection of files and
formats.
Page 3
, Learning Aim A Content (continued…)
TOPIC 4
A4) Emerging technologies
How emerging technologies can be used by individuals and organisations.
The concepts and implications of how emerging technologies affect the performance of IT systems.
Implications of emerging technologies on the personal use of IT systems.
Implications of emerging technologies on the use of IT systems in organisations.
TOPIC 5
A5) Choosing IT systems
How the features of an IT system can affect its performance and/or the performance of a larger
IT system.
Factors affecting the choice of digital technology:
o user experience – ease of use, performance, availability, accessibility
o user needs
o specifications
o compatibility
o connectivity
o cost
o efficiency
o implementation – timescales, testing, migration to new system(s)
o productivity
o security.
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