1. 3.1.1 Data, Information, knowledge and processing

2. a. describe the term data, using an example, clearly identifying the fact that data has no meaning;

3. 2013 june

4. 2013 june

5. b. describe what is meant by the term information, using an example to show how data can become information through the use of context, structure and meaning;

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9. c. compare different methods used to convey information: text, pictures, videos, animation, sound and LED, and give advantages, disadvantages and examples of the use of each;

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13. 2014 june

14. d. describe what is meant by the term knowledge, distinguishing the difference between information and knowledge;

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17. e. describe different data types: Boolean, real, integer, string, date/time, selecting an appropriate data type for a given situation;

18. 2015 june

19. 2015 june

20. f. give examples of different sources from which data can be derived, for example, gathered from original source or gathered from an indirect source and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using each source;

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22. 2012 january

23. g. describe the terms static and dynamic data and compare the use of static information sources (eg CDROM) with dynamic sources (eg the internet);

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28. h. describe the following and how they can affect the quality of the information produced: accuracy, relevance, age, completeness, presentation, level of detail;

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34. i. explain the advantages and disadvantages of encoding data, and describe different methods that can be used to encode data;

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42. j. describe and give examples of the following validation methods: range, type, check digit (modulus 11 and ISBN), length, lookup, picture/format and presence, and their purpose, indicating that these methods can only ensure reasonable data is input to a system and that there is no certainty of accuracy;

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47. k. describe and give examples of the following verification methods: double entry with automatic comparison and proof reading, and understand that verification does not ensure the data is correct but that it is entered correctly and reduces errors;

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49. 2013 january

50. l. describe the difference between backing up and archiving of data and give reasons why they are necessary;

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52. 2015 june

53. m. describe the costs of producing information in terms of hardware, software, consumables and personnel;

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56. n. describe the terms input, processing, output, storage and feedback, drawing a diagram to illustrate how they are related.

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61. 3.1.2 Software and hardware components of an information system

62. 3.1.3 Characteristics of standard applications software and application areas

63. 3.1.4 Spreadsheet concepts

64. 3.1.5 Relational database concepts

65. 3.1.6 Applications software used for presentation and communication of data

66. 3.1.7 The role and impact of ICT