Module 1.3 - Hardware Reccomendations

Question 1

What are the four important hardware specifications of a system unit

Answer 1

1. CPU - responsible for running programs and processing data (speed measured in GHz, multiprocessor = more than one processor on one chip)
2. RAM - temporary storage area for running programs and data
3. HDD - permanent storage
4. Port - thunderbolt or USB

Question 2

What devices could be used for disabled users

Answer 2

Blind/visually impaired: Braille keyboard, magnification devices, large key keyboards, microphone

Deaf/hearing impaired: devices that vibrate instead of emitting sound

Motor control: eye movement tracking devices, head movement tracking devices, track balls and joy sticks

Question 3

What is the value of ICT

Answer 3

Computers increase efficiency, productivity and accuracy (accuracy is improved by removing human element)