Theory Aspects...

Components of a computer system, Input and output devices, Storage devices and media
An understanding of the way in which computer are used in society, along with how to make them useful in our everyday lives is crucial.  Courses at this level are not too concerned with the how does it work? type question.  That said, there is a need to know the basics of the computer system and hardware characteristics.

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1 Components of a computer system
  §Worksheet
abcdeBasic components
  Types of computer
b Software types
 

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2 Input and output devices
  §Worksheet
aInput devices
cdOutput devices
cPrinters and plotters
  Input device questions
 

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3 Storage devices and media
  §Worksheet
  Backing store details (Powerpoint)
  Backing store devices (Powerpoint)
  Backups (Powerpoint)
c Memory types (Powerpoint)
  Backing store worksheet
a Backing store devices
d File security and backups
 

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