Standard Grade Computing Studies Revision Notes

This edition - updated for the new arrangements - is specifically designed to boost subject knowledge and understanding for differentiated revision alongside class notes. In addition to fully relevant course content, targeted exercises provide valuable practice and enable students to monitor their progress, whilst black and white illustrations and screen shots clarify and engage. Credit level material is highlighted and a comprehensive index offers quick, easy access to any topic area. Contents Computer Applications 1. General Purpose Packages * Need for general purpose packages * Common features * Human computer interface * Word-processing * Spreadsheets * Databases * Graphics * Expert systems * Electronic communication and networks * Internet * Desktop publishing * Presentation and multimedia * Web page creation * Integration * Implications 2. Industrial and Commercial Applications * Automated systems * Commercial data processing Computer Systems 3. Systems: software and hardware * Systems software * Operating and filing systems * Low-level machine * Hardware Answers to revision questions