Hardware and software ICT revision notes
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GNVQ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & SOFTWARE REVISION NOTES Name ICT GNVQ REVISION PROGRAMME FOR UNIT HARDWARE & SOFTWARE This unit helps you to: * understand ICT specifications for hardware and software * select an ICT system and configure it to meet the needs of users * write a program to improve efficient use of application software (macros) * write a program to display hypertext information (html) * understand and develop good practice in your use of ICT The topics are: * hardware * software * computer programming * html programs * macro programs * standard ways of working Hardware ICT systems are made up of hardware and software. You must learn to identify and know the purpose of the components (pieces) of hardware that make up an ICT system, including: * input devices * output devices * main processing unit * cables and connectors. Some hardware components are inside the main processing unit. You will need to understand the purpose of these and how they affect the ICT system specification, including: * disk drives (floppy, hard) * CD...


