a group of parts or components that work together to complete a task or solve a problem

something that has a good or helpful effect

Computer systems in society

Computing

Digital systems

Searching the web

Selecting search results

How search results are ranked

How search results can be influenced

In this unit pupils will explore computer systems and how information is transferred between devices. They will explore the input, output and processes of a variety of different real-world systems. Pupils will discover how information is found on the WWW through learning how search engines work.

Introduction to computer systems

humans working together to complete a task

a task completed by a machine without human help

They cannot communicate with other devices.

What is a benefit of using computer systems?

a computer running a program without help

Which of these tasks is an example of automation?

a person entering data into a spreadsheet

Match the tasks to their roles in a system:

a group of things working together to complete a task

How do computer systems communicate with other devices?

parts working together to complete a task

Which of these is **not** part of a digital system?

Which of these is an example of an input?

Computer systems in society

Lesson outcome