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Paper 1: Testimonial

Unit 2 - Computer Hardware

This unit has been designed to familiarise you with the key components that make up a computer system, including inputs and outputs and hardware. In addition, you will be introduced to binary and how to convert between binary and denary numbers and will gain a basic understanding of computer networks and operating systems. You will also look at health and safety issues surrounding the use of computers

Topic 1 - Input & Output Devices

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1. Peripheral Devices

Understand the differences between input and output devices and recognise where sensors are used in everyday objects.

Topic 2 - Human Computer

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2. Inside a computer

Be able to recognise the key components that make up a computer and identify their functionality.

Topic 3 - Computer Language

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3. Binary to denary

Understand how to decode binary numbers and convert them to letters using ASCII.

Topic 4 - Health & Safety

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4. Keeping safe when using computers

Plan effective presentations for a given audience
Describe cyberbullying
Explain the effects of cyberbullying

Topic 5 - Computer Networks

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5. Different types of networks

Be able to identify how to keep safe when using computers and recognise the legal requirements for businesses.

Topic 6 - Operating Systems

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6. Types of operating systems

Understand what operating systems do.

Assessment

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6. End of unit assessment

Reflection

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