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

something that goes into a system to make it work

the steps or actions taken to complete the task

the result of data processed by a computer

Digital systems

Computing

Computer systems in society

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

What is the term for data sent to a system to be processed?

What is the term for a program or part of a program running on a computer?

What is an example of data that can be shared over a network?

What is a key benefit of online shopping?

controls the flow of vehicles and pedestrians

organises and tracks books being borrowed and returned

schedules lessons and activities for students and teachers

ensures letters and parcels are sent to the correct addresses

Match the everyday system to its correct description:

What type of system uses technology to process and store information?

Starter Quiz

What is a network?