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Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Information Technology: Unit 1 PM Heathcote

Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Information Technology: Unit 1 By PM Heathcote

Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Information Technology: Unit 1 by PM Heathcote


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The aim of this book is to provide comprehensive coverage of topics in Unit 1 of the BTEC Level 3 course in Information Technology in an interesting and approachable manner. If you are studying this course, you need to notice, read about, experience and analyse the impact and implications of current and emerging digital technologies.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Information Technology: Unit 1 Summary

Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Information Technology: Unit 1 by PM Heathcote

The aim of this book is to provide comprehensive coverage of topics in Unit 1 of the BTEC Level 3 course in Information Technology in an interesting and approachable manner. If you are studying this course, you need to notice, read about, experience and analyse the impact and implications of current and emerging digital technologies. Examples and case studies from scenarios and events that have recently been in the news are used to bring the subject to life. Reading and discussing articles from quality newspapers, whether printed or online, discussing relevant TV documentaries, noticing and analysing the use of digital technology in countless aspects of life, as well as learning from a textbook, are all going to contribute to a successful exam result. The book is divided into six sections corresponding to the six Learning Aims outlined in the specification, complementing each of the PG Online teaching resource packs. These sections are divided into between four and eight chapters, each containing material that can be covered in one or two lessons. The chapters have in-text questions which can be used as discussion points in a lesson. An extra chapter at the end of Learning Aim B on Drawing System Diagrams will be useful for students faced with a question on the exam for which they are required to draw such a diagram. In addition to almost 100 in-text questions and discussion points, there are over 80 end-of-chapter exercises that are designed to give practice in answering exam-style questions, using command words such as state, describe, explain, analyse. As much practice as possible is needed in answering such questions and getting feedback from the teacher so as to understand how to gain the maximum possible marks in the final exam.

About PM Heathcote

Pat Heathcote is a well-known and successful author of Computer Science textbooks. She has spent many years as a teacher of A Level Computing courses with significant examining experience. She has also worked as a programmer and systems analyst, and was Managing Director of Payne-Gallway Publishers until 2005.

Table of Contents

Learning Aim A: Digital devices in IT Systems Chapter 1 Digital devices in IT systems Chapter 2 The function and use of digital devices Chapter 3 Peripheral devices and media Chapter 4 Operating systems Chapter 5 Choice and use of operating system Chapter 6 Utility and application software Chapter 7 Emerging technologies Chapter 8 Choosing IT systems Learning Aim B: Transmitting data Chapter 9 Connectivity Chapter 10 Implications and impact of connection types Chapter 11 Types of network Chapter 12 Factors affecting the choice of network Chapter 13 Features and processes of data transmission Chapter 14 Drawing system diagrams Learning Aim C: Operating online Chapter 15 Online systems Chapter 16 Use and selection of online systems Chapter 17 Interacting with online communities Chapter 18 Organisations and online communities Learning Aim D: Protecting data and information Chapter 19 Threats to data Chapter 20 Impact of threats to data, information and systems Chapter 21 Methods of protecting data Chapter 22 Encryption, protocols and digital certificates Chapter 23 Role of legislation in protecting data Chapter 24 Access control, backup and recovery Learning Aim E: Impact of IT systems Chapter 25 Online services Chapter 26 IT systems in organisations Chapter 27 Impact of IT systems on organisations Chapter 28 Sourcing and collecting data Chapter 29 Using and manipulating data Learning Aim F: Moral, ethical and legal issues Chapter 30 Privacy and ethical behaviour Chapter 31 Global and environmental issues Chapter 32 Current legislation Chapter 33 Moral and ethical factors Chapter 34 Equality and accessibility Index

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GOR013090881
9781910523155
1910523151
Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Information Technology: Unit 1 by PM Heathcote
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Paperback
PG Online Limited
20190225
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