Intermediate 1 Computing Studies: Computer Applications (Mandatory Unit)

Intermediate 1 Computing Studies: Exam Checklist

Unit 1 : Computer Applications Tick (√) You should be able to Select the correct application as a solution to a problem • Distinguish between applications packages and other types of software (between word processing, spreadsheets, databases and graphics) You should know the following input devices;  Mouse  touchpad,  keyboard  graphics tablet  scanner,  digital camera You should know the following output devices:  printer,  monitor You should know the following types of backing storage;  floppy disk  hard disk,  CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW,  USB Flash drive  DVD devices You should know the following units of storage (bit, byte, Kb, Mb, Gb, Tb)  Bit  Byte  Kilobyte (Kb)  Megabyte (Mb)  Gigabyte (Gb)  Terrabyte (Tb) You should know the following features which affect computer performance;  RAM (Gb)  processor speed (GHz)  operating system ( eg Windows 7)

Word processing You should be able to describe the following features of a WP package;  edit text (insert, amend, delete)  format text (font, size, style, colour), justify text (left, right, full, centre)  use bullet points  format page (set margin width, tabs, header/footer)  add graphics (clip art, photo, other graphics)  wrap text to added object  cut, copy and paste  search and replace (find and change)  spell check You should be able to identify the following;  advantages/disadvantages of word processing over manual methods  advantages and limitations of a spell checker  personal and work-related uses of word processing  alternative methods of text entry including:  handwriting recognition,  optical character recognition (OCR),  voice recognition using microphone,  touch (sensitive) screen

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Spreadsheet Tick (√) You should be able to describe the following in relation to a spreadsheet package;  Cell references  edit data (insert, amend, delete),  types of datat(numbers, text, formulae)  copy formulae (fill down, fill right)  insert/delete row/column  create basic arithmetic formulas [+, -, *, /]  use SUM, AVERAGE functions  sort data on 1 column  format cells (currency, decimal places, change row height, column width)  charting You should be able to identify the following; advantages/disadvantages of spreadsheets over manual methods personal and work-related uses of spreadsheets changes made to a spreadsheet resulting from electronic recalculation

Database You should be able to describe the following in relation to a database package;  field types including text, number, date, time, graphics and calculated  create new database  edit database (insert, amend, delete record and field)  sort on single or multiple fields  search (query or filter) on single or multiple fields You should be able to identify the following;  advantages/disadvantages of an electronic/manual database  personal and work-related use of a database You should be able to use of the following terms correctly:  field,  record,  file

Graphics You should be able to describe the following in relation to ;an appropriate drawing (vector) package and in a painting (bit mapped) package: tools to create/manipulate a graphic: - rectangle, - ellipse, - line, - freehand, - text, - autoshapes painting operations) to create/manipulate a graphic: - select rectangle and irregular block of pixels, - change colour of selection, set own colours, change colour of individual pixels, - zoom/magnify, - change colours on imported image a range of operations to create/manipulate an image: - select multiple objects, - flip, rotate, - duplicate, - group, - order objects, - zoom/magnify Page 2 of 6 04/06/2018 Intermediate 1 Computing Studies: Exam Checklist

You should be able to identify personal and work-related use of graphics applications You should be able to compare : features and uses of painting and drawing packages Unit 2: Multimedia Applications

Tick ( √ ) You should be able to describe the following hardware devices : for inputting/capturing text: - keyboard, - mouse, - scanner (including OCR), - voice recognition (including microphone) for inputting/capturing graphics: - scanner, - graphics tablet, - digital camera/digital video camera for inputting/capturing audio: - microphone for output: - high resolution monitor, - speakers, - data projector You should be able to describe : hardware required and method of obtaining text/graphics/audio from the World Wide Web (Internet) You should be able to describe hardware devices for backing storage in terms of : - cost, - speed of access, - portability, - capacity (bits, byte, Kb, Mb, Gb, Tb) You should be able to identify the following common file types: - text (txt, rtf), - graphics (jpeg, bmp, gif), - video (mpeg, avi), - sound (wav, mp3) You should be able to describe the need for compression You should be able to describe the need for - sound card for capturing and outputting sound - graphics card for displaying graphics on monitor You should be able to describe the following types of multimedia applications: - presentation, - desktop publishing, - multimedia authoring

You should be able to describe the following features: - creating a new document – - using a template - inserting text/graphic/photograph - page formatting (landscape/portrai t/margins/paper size) - saving and printing You should be able to describe ; - page linking, including transitions and hyperlinks - inserting sound/video

Unit 3 : Computers and the Internet Computer hardware Tick (√) Identification of the main features of:  desktop including monitor, mouse, keyboard.  laptop, including portability integrated LCD screen and pointing device, battery operated  palmtop, including very small, hand held, often with touch screen input, limited memory and processor power, battery operated  network (linked computers)  - server (computer which controls the running of a network) Identification and explanation of the purpose of hardware devices: - input devices:  mouse,  keyboard,  scanner,  digital camera,  microphone,  digital video camera - output devices:  printer (laser and inkjet),  monitor (including CRT and flat screen),  speakers - backing Storage:  CD Drives (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW),  hard disk drive,  floppy disk drive,  DVD devices,  USB flash drives - CPU:  processor,  RAM ,  ROM - other devices:  modem,  network card,  sound card,  graphics card Demonstre practical skills in the use of  keyboard,  scanner,  digital camera,  microphone and  digital video camera to input information

Specification of computer systems to meet a users needs in terms of:  cost,  hard disk capacity,  RAM,  processor speed,  peripheral devices and  backing storage devices

Computer software Simple description of the features and purposes of the following types of software:  program file,  data file,  systems software,  applications software (including word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics) Selection of application software that will run on a given computer specification by checking compatibility of:  operating system,  hard disk capacity,  RAM,  processor speed Description and use of the operating system to:  create folders,  organise saved work in folders,  rename files,  move/delete files The Internet

You should be able to identify requirements relating to WWW (Internet) access:  computer system – processor, RAM  modem (speed of access of link, dial-up or broadband)  - ccess to telephone line, cable, satellite

You should be able to identify costs relating to WWW (Internet) access:  setup or initial costs including cost of : o hardware, o software, o installation and o training -  running costs including: o ISP subscription, o call charges, o maintenance, Page 5 of 6 04/06/2018 Intermediate 1 Computing Studies: Exam Checklist

o helplines, o updating hardware and software  communications Software — o browser, o e-mail software: You should be able to identify the security issues with using the Internet  user IDs and passwords  filtering  secure sites for e-commerce You should be able to identify each stage of the website development process:

- analysis: clarifying what is required

- design: identifying the layout and elements

- implementation: creating the pages look and behave

- testing: checking the pages and links

- documentation: user and technical guide could it be improved

- evaluation: does it fulfil the specification;

You should be able to create;

 a website  links from a home page to other page - pages containing text and graphics

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