Abbreviations+and+Key+Terms

Abbreviations and Command terms
Abbreviations

AI - Artificial intelligence ATM - Automated teller machine CAD - Computer-aided design CAI - Computer-aided instruction CAL - Computer-aided learning CD - Compact disk CD-ROM - Compact disk read-only memory DPI - Dots per inch DTP - Desktop publishing DVD - Digital versatile disk EDI - Electronic data interchange EFT - Electronic funds transfer FTP - File transfer protocol GB - Gigabyte GUI - Graphical user interface HTTP - Hypertext transfer protoco l IP - Internet protocol KB - Kilobyte LAN - Local area network MB - Megabyte MHz - Megahertz MIDI - Musical instrument digital interface MP3 - MPEG audio layer 3 OCR - Optical character recognition OMR - Optical mark reader

- the essential elements -structure -any underlying assumptions and any interrelationships involved || Analyse the impact of introducing an internet use policy into a workplace || Describe one similarity between a flat-file database and a relational database (2 marks) ||
 * Command Term || Definitions - asks to students: || ITGS example ||
 * Analyse || break down in order to bring out:
 * Compare || Describe two (or more) situations and present the similarities between them. || In ITGS the phrase, " describe the similarities between..." will be used instead of compare.
 * Contrast || Describe two (or more) situations and present differences between them. || In ITGS The phrase "Describe the similarity between..." will be used iunstead of Contrast. ||
 * Define || Give a clear and precise meaning of a given word, term or concept || Define the term data redundancy (2 marks) ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 171.6%;">Describe || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 121%;">Present the characteristics of a particular topic || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 121%;">Describe one use of information technology in a dentists office (2 marks) ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 171.6%;">Discuss || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 125.4%;">Offer a considered and balanced review of a particular topic. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by empirical evidence and sound argument || Discuss how a client-server network can help provide reliable IT service to a company (5 marks) ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 171.6%;">Distinguish || Make clear the differences between two or more concept/terms || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Distinguish between a computer model and a computer simulation (3 marks) ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 171.6%;">Evaluate || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 132%;">Make an appraisal by weighing up the strength and limitations of differenet evidence and arguments. || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">The network administrator has proposed a backup system for the library that creates a full backup every Friday. Evaluate this proposal. (8marks) ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 171.6%;">Examine || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue. || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 132%;">Examine two benefits of adopting consistent interface standards throughout the company. (4 marks) ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 171.6%;">Explain || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 132%;">Describe, giving reasons. || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 132%;">Explain one way that facial recognition technology can assist an airline traveller. (3 marks) ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 171.6%;">Identify || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 132%;">Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 132%;">Identify the protocol used to transmit web pages ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">To what Extent || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Evaluate the success or otherwise of an argument or <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 121%;">concept.Opinions and conclusions should be presented should be presented clearly and supported with empirical evidense and sound argument.  || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 132%;">Ordinary citizens have been able o capture world eventes using their camera phones. These pictures can be sent to newspapers for immediate publication. To what extent is freedon of information outweighed by a potential invasion of the privacy of individuals being photographed. (10 marks <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 132%;">)  ||