Name ______ _________________________________________ Date _9/5/2012_______ Chapter 1 Reading Organizer 1. List and explain the three things that have to work together in order for most computers to perform useful functions. Hardware – External and internal physical components App Software – Programs that are loaded onto computers to perform specific functions Operating System – Computer programs that manage the hardware of a computer 2. List and explain the two general categories of application software. Business/industry software – software that is designed for use by a specific industry such as medical practice management tools, educational tools, or tools designed for use by law profession for example CAD etc.
Competency Assessment Task | Course name | Information and Digital Technology | Cluster | A | Cluster Name | Prepare for work | | Units of competency | | BSBWHS304A | Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes | | 1. Contribute to establishing and running WHS consultation and participation processes2. Raise WHS issues with others 3. Contribute to obtaining and communicating information about WHS issues | | ICAICT203A | Operate application software packages | | 1. Use appropriate OHS office work practices2.
Specific software or hardware must be available for testing, observation and study purposes. Whenever possible, these tools can be used to re-create the consumer’s problem. Both hardware and software products come with technical documentation, along with the general manuals, and should be made available when using its products. Online help developed for field technicians and helpdesk support staff is available for a product and allows searches by topics, words, error, and messages. Problem solving software is developed by experts; this software allows the helpdesk person to assess the informational database to make critical decisions when sorting targeted information.
3. Create a document that is formatted and ready (or close to be) for publication. 4. Research and write a paper that provides the salient points of the subject, reflects your critical thinking, and synthesizes relevant information on computer technology. Process and Content: Students MUST write about an existing topic in Management of computer technology or Information
Systems Management 2. Network Management 3. Storage Management Vendors that provide services and equipment to aid in this regard are HP, IBM, and Microsoft. Systems management is dealing with software changes and implementation, this will also include the computers themselves used in the business. Network Management has to do with a number of things including security, but mostly network hardware and connectivity or cabling.
|Learning objective |Place in Assessment | |1.1 Identify different types of information technology that may be used for work tasks |Question 1 Page 1 | |1.2 Outline the benefits of using information technology for work tasks |Question 2 Page 2 | 1. In relation to your current business environment (or one that you are familiar with), identify at least two different types of information technology that may be used when completing work tasks. [1.1] Different types of information technology that may be used when completing work tasks could be as follows: Information Exchange (Email, Internet) Word processing software (MS Word, Lotus Word Pro, Word Pad) Spreadsheets (MS Excel, Lotus 1-2-3) Databases (Access, dBase) Presentation Software (MS Powerpoint) Flowchart or Diagram software (MS Visio) Project management software (MS
Kudler can use the audit software program for generating reports, risk assessment, trend analysis, planning, execution, audit reporting, and storage. The following is a list of how Kudler can use the audit productivity software in the ERP systems
You must report on the performance of a particular computer system and where appropriate use the performance of a second system to aid your evaluation by comparing the two systems. Hardware: As a minimum, you must evaluate CPU, Hard drive, RAM and Video capabilities. This evaluation(s) must be carried out firstly with the support of data from the Windows Experience Index which must be used to measure the performance. Some Windows Experience Data has been made available in the Unit 2 folder on the W: drive. Other software may be used in addition.
Hardware platform: Describe the hardware environment to support the development and production of this system. 2. Network connections between the stores and headquarters: A network diagram is required. 3. Software Development Tools: Describe the software development tool proposed to build this application.
Assignment 06 BZ400 Strategic Information Technology Explain what collaboration technologies are and then specifically describe the technologies of desktop videoconferencing, groupware (including two of its benefits), and electronic meeting systems. Collaboration technologies within an organization can be described in the context of when a team is formed to performed specific tasks. The team members are pooled from various departments who possess different skilled sets to perform the task better. If team members are pooled from different locations, collaboration and communication among team members is a big challenge. Organizations would need a tool which allows the team members from different locations to collaborate and work together.