Vocational A-level Information and Communication Technology
Published on 11. October 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-582-35709-9 (ISBN)
Description
Our Vocational A-level text gives the most comprehensive coverage to help you and your students succeed in the first Vocational A-level award, tailored to reflect the content and approach of the new specifications. It contains an abundance of activities to encourage students to express their skills to their full potential.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 265 mm
Width: 194 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
860 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-35709-9 (9780582357099)
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Content
About the authors Preface What is Vocational A-level ICT?How do you achieve an award in Vocational A-level ICT?Acknowledgements 1. Presenting information - Julia Wright Introduction Organisations and their use of information Standard documents and their purpose Presentation techniques and combined information Long document presentation techniquesAccuracy of information Suitability of prepared documents Good practice Security procedures Revision questions 2. IT serving organisations Maggie Banks Types of organisation Functions within organisations Information and its use Management information systems (MIS)Revision questions 3. Spreadsheet design Alan Jarvis Spreadsheet activities Design and presentation Programming Analysis and specification Testing and documentation Revision questions 4. Systems installation and presentation Peter Bradshaw IntroductionIT system components - hardwareIT system components - softwareSafety and security Revision questions 5. Systems analysis Alan Jarvis Introduction Feasibility study Investigation Structured analysis tools System specification Reaching conclusions Revision questions6. Database design Bob Crooks Database concepts Logical data modelling Normalisation Relational database structure Relational database construction Testing Documentation Revision questions 7. Impact of ICT on Society Alison DuffDevelopment of ICT over the last two decades The information society The impact of ICT on working practices The impact of ICT on methods of production The effects of ICT on the environment Legislation for ICT users The future use of ICT Revision questions Good working practice guide Standard ways of working Keeping information secure Managing your work Working safely Health and Safety at Work Act Data Protection Act Do's and Don'tsPortfolio guide Performance when doing assignments Presenting information The structure of your portfolio Moderation and internal assessments Key Skills guide Key Skills signposting Key Skills terms How to read a Key Skills unit Examination of Key Skills Examination guide Which units are externally tested?Abbreviations Index