Software which obtains data from sensors allowing computers to monitor and. Read these instructions first write your centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in. By storing the price in a database instead of on individual bar codes, it is easier to change if you had a sale for example. Storage devices and media in this session you will look at many different storage devices and the media that is used today and well as there use, the capacity and there advantage and disadvantage. In many cases it makes sense to send files to printing houses as. The type of data being stored numbers, text, dates, etc. A practical, visual approach to the latest cambridge ict syllabus. Complete ict for cambridge igcse revision guide cie igcse. Cambridge igcse ict 2nd edition brian sargent, graham brown, david watson. Direct input devices direct data entry data is entered directly without human intervention. An airline company allows customers to book flights online. Cambridge igcse in ict unit 2 input and output devices. If paperbased data capture forms are used previous page then the member of staff can take the information from the data capture form and manually type it into the data entry form.
Direct input devices require less human interaction in order to get data into a. The isbn is typically printed on the back of the book in numeric form, and as a barcode to allow for quick data entry its important to note that a books isbn cannot be used as the primary key field in a librarys book database. Direct data entry device tick bar code reader 3 magnetic ink character reader magnetic stripe readers 3 keyboard. Syllabus cambridge igcse information and communication.
Entering data using a keyboard is slow when compared to direct data entry. Direct input devices do not require much human interaction to get their data into a computer system. Main text book cambridge igcse ict hodder education. National lottery tickets, answer sheets for multiple choice exam papers. Igcse ict direct input devices for the new syllabus ict lounge. There are a number of methods of direct data entry. Get igcse ict past paper pdf file for free from our online library pdf file. Information and communication technology gce guide. Direct access file where the data is indexed making access to a specific piece of data very fast.
This information is held in a computer database and accessed using the product id. The barcode does not store the price of the product. Write down the most appropriate device to input the following. Complete each sentence using the most appropriate words from the following list. Biology igcse wk topicsstrands curriculum correlationalignment 1 lessons 1.
Complete ict for cambridge igcse online student book. A processor does something with the data given by the input device. When designing a database, the system designer needs to consider. Tick the device which would be most appropriate for each activity. A data structure is an organised collection of data. Edexcels own student book for the new 2009 edexcel international gcse ict specification provides complete coverage of the 2009 edexcel international gcse ict specification attractive, fullcolour design and engaging features makes the title accessible for every student. Every students book includes a cd that contains source files for the. Cambridge igcse ict, 2nd edition by hodder education issuu.
The book is entirely based around the 0417 syllabus, which it follows in the. Direct data entry and associated devices igcse ict frank. Here you will find powerpoints, worksheets, activities, internet research questions related to the cambridge recommended text book cambridge igcse in ict by paul clowrey and colin stobart, with questions and other supporting materials to help you teach the unit. Students are allowed to borrow books free of charge. Below is an overview of what you should know and understand from the course. Most commonly, this will be some sort of database in which data will be stored as it is being processed. Information and communication technology paper 1 theory candidates answer on the question paper.
All you would do is change the price in the database instead of having to replace the barcodes on each of the items. The igcse program is a two year program some schools 3 years that covers many topics related to subject of cambridge ict course. Introduction when we wrote this book our main aim was to provide material to cover the new cambridge igcse ict syllabus 0417, but we also wanted to include current. Answers to igcse ict theory worbook hodder education. We refer to a collection of data stored in a computer system as a file. Tick three direct data entry devices which could be used in such a system. Cambridge igcse ict study and revision guide brown, graham, watson, david on. Since no manual data entry, the number of errors is also reduced. Lesson plans for every session in the student book. Cambridge international examinations cambridge international. If staff are doing this, it is important that the fields on both forms are laid out in the same order to speed up the process of entering the data. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Every published book has an international standard book number isbn.
The difference between storage devices and media a storage device is. Many products that you buy can be obtained using instruction manuals. Departure airport lhr arrival airport dxb date of departure 2192016 date of return 810. Here is an example of the data a customer is asked to type in when they search for a suitable flight, together with a typical entry. Describe the computer processing involved when a book is borrowed using. Model answers are available in portable document format. Igcse ict direct input devices for the new syllabus. Cie information communication technology syllabus 417 encourages learners to develop lifelong skills, which will be useful to them in their work across the curriculum and prepare them for future employment. This section covers the second unit of the igcse ict syllabus. Cambridge international as and a level applied ict by.
Offer15% cambridge igcse ict theory workbook david. Describe direct data entry and associated devices, e. Data can be input to a computer using direct data entry methods. A validation technique which checks an entry has been made for the field.
Direct data entry when input devices transfer data into a computerised information system. Usually when large amounts of similar data need to be entered. They will develop understanding of the implications of technology in society, including social, economic and ethical uses and awareness of the ways ict can help in. Ict igcse databases access you will be asked to either add, edit or delete data. You may use an hb pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working.
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