Operating System Functions

Posted on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 by Mrs Nunn | 0 comments

Operating System Functions

Task 1

Answer  the questions at the end of the presentation.

Task 2

Use pages 28 - 30 Computing through Diagrams
Answer questions 1 - 7






Spreadsheet features

Posted on Thursday, 17 November 2011 by Mrs Nunn | 0 comments

Demonstate and understanding of the following features of spreadsheet software:

  • Pivot table
  • formulae
  • look-up tables
  • absolute and relative cell referencing
  • if function
Take a copy of the ATLAS SALES spreadsheet which has a list of Cusomer who have bought Atlases from a company. It shows which product they bought and how many.




Task 1

Give a definition of a pivot table.
Make the pivot tables on the worksheet and describe what they show.

Task 2

Give a definition of an if statement.
Use the if statement and describe it.


Task 3

Give a definition of a look up table.
Use the look up table and describe it.

Task 4
Give a definition of a function and a formulae.
Use the sum function to add up the total.
Describe what the formula would have been if the sum function hadn't been used.

Task 5
Use absolute and relative cell references in the currency converter.
Describe absolute and relative cell references.








Issues with the internet, email, chat rooms and forums

Posted on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 by Mrs Nunn | 0 comments

Issues With the Internet


Make a powerpoint for revision including some of the social and ethical issues associated with the internet.

Social issues are how these features of the internet may affect us in our daily lives.
They include health, social and personal issues.

Ethical issues are things that are considered wrong in normal society.









Internet and email in the workplace

Posted on Thursday, 10 November 2011 by Mrs Nunn | 0 comments


Many companies use email and the Internet to run their business. Some companies allow their employees unlimited access to the Internet and email for personal use while other companies allow limited access to the Internet and email for personal use.


 
Internet and Email at Work

Below is part of a past exam question that is worth 8 of the total marks; write a detailed answer to this question to ensure you can achieve the full eight marks:


Explain how a company could limit access to the Internet and how they could limit access to
email.
Explain why some companies allow unlimited access to the Internet and email for personal use and why other companies limit access to the Internet and email for personal use.


Benefits and Drawbacks of Social Networking Sites

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Social Networks

Brainstorm

What are the main drawbacks of social network sites?
What are the main benefits of social network sites?

Benfits and Drawbacks of Social Networking Sites
Task 1

Have a look at a recent exam question and write a detailed answer that will gain you maximum marks. You can refer to the slideshow if necessary.





Computers and eMarketing

Posted on Tuesday, 8 November 2011 by Mrs Nunn | 0 comments

Computers and eMarketing

Online Marketing or internet advertising has come about due to the increased use of communications technology.

Task 1
Using the handout provided, take a copy of the worksheet Computing and eMarketing from the shared area and complete all the questions.

Task 2
Susceptibility to unauthorised access

Describe which measures can be put in place to protect a company network from unauthorised access.



eBusiness

Posted on Thursday, 3 November 2011 by Mrs Nunn | 0 comments

Computing in Business and Commerce
eBusiness
Task 1
 Take a copy of the worksheet Computing and eBusiness from the shared area.
Using the handout provided complete the questions.

Computers and Business

Posted on Tuesday, 1 November 2011 by Mrs Nunn | 0 comments

eCommerce


Growth of Internet Based Business
Task 1

Take a copy of the worksheet Computing and Business and Commerce from the shared area.

Using the handout answer the questions on the sheet.