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Data capture
Questionnaires
Data entry forms
OMR, OCR, MICR
Bar code
Stylus & Pad
Microphone
Camera
Video Capture
Web Cams
Keyboard (musical)
Tracker Ball
Joystick
Accuracy
Price
Resolution
Automated data entry
Error rate
Appropriate usage
Hand eye co-ordination
Age, infirmity,
disability
Sample rates
Sample size
Inaccuracy
Inappropriateness
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verification
validation
accuracy
sources of error
data entry
transmission
processing
output
transcription errors
electrical noise
dropped line
shielding
effect of bit rate
signal strength
double entry
check sum
check digit
parity check
CRC
check and re-send
third party testing
beta test software
code checking
validation checks
type check
range check
presence check
format/picture check
cross-field/reference
check
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Data consistency
Data integrity
Data redundancy
Data independence
Entity relationships
ER diagrams
One to one
One to many
Many to many
Normalisation
3rd normal
form
Field length
Auto-validation
Picture
Range
File Structure
Table
Key field
Primary key
Foreign key
Secondary key
Index
Data links
Databases
Flat files
Advantages/disadvantages
Relational database
Queries
SQL
QBE
Sorts
Level
DBMS features
DBMA role
Database security
Hierarchical password
Hierarchical backup
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Processing methods
Uses/contexts
Batch
Interactive
Real time
Pseudo real time
Transaction
advantages/disadvantages
Problems
Processing text,
pictures, sound, video
speed, accuracy
program type
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Presentation techniques
and methods
Audience
Colour
Sound
WAV
Midi
MP3
Streaming technologies
compression
artifacts
compatibility
plug in
Animation
Type face
Graph type
Use of video
MPEG
DVD
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Output formats
Text/numbers
Graphs
Maps
False colour
Sub total
Section heading
Grouping
Sorting
Pagination
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Input devices see
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Storage
Type, cost, capacity,
speed of access
RAM, floppy, CD,
Hard Drive, Tape, DVD, mini disc
Hierarchical Storage
Communication
Speed, convenience,
cost, amount of data, type of data
Mail, phone, fax,
e-mail, SMS, mobile phone, WAP, G3, UTMS, video phone/comms , digital
TV, digital radio
integration
enhanced services
Processing devices
Speed, cost
CPU
Dual processor
Processor Farm
Rendering farm
Multi processor
Distributed processing
Output devices
Cost, resolution,
needs, colour range, running costs, speed, archive quality,
RGB
Dpi
Cost per page
Screen resolution
Monitor size
CRT
LCD
Flat screen
Frequency
hard copy
printer
Dot matrix
Ink jet
Fugitive colours
CMYK
Laser
Plotter
Stencil cutter
CNC machine
Sound output
Video output
Contexts
Examples
Upgradability
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Software
Systems software
Operating system
Purpose of OS
Driver software
Application software
Generic software
Bespoke software
Specialist software
Software utilities
Integrated package
Facilities
Common interface
Ease of data transfer
Training considerations
Software features
Search facilities
Macros
Data portability
Editing features
Change record structure
Application generator
Upgrade paths
Legacy software
/data
File transfer
RTF
CSV
PDF
Proprietary features
'lock in'
Software testing
Code complexity
Alpha testing
Beta testing
Functionality tests
Code checker software
Safety critical
systems
Fail safe
Reliance on software
built in redundancy
processor polling
external factors
Examples/contexts
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Interfacing
peripherals
Driver software
Protocols
Serial port
Parallel
USB
Compatibility
Hard copy
Printers
WYSIWYG
CMYK - RGB
New features
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Portability of data
Data transfer formats
Data exchange formats
RTF, CSV, TSV, TXT,
PDF
GIF, JPEG, BMP
HTML, XML,
Proprietary standards
Importance of standards
(esp Internet )
Cross browser problems
De facto standards
De jour standards
Formal/agreed standards
CD white book e.g.
DVD problems
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Data security
Physical security
Data security
Access security
Locks
Anti-vandal measure
Ruggedised
Passwords
Bio-metrics
Backup
Log files
Surge protectors
UPS
Anti-virus
Read only
Write protect
Something you know,
Something you own, Something you are.
Security vs privacy
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Backup
Regime
Procedures
Grandfather/father/son
Towers of Hanoi
Media
Tape, DAT, CDR
offsite
Frequency
Data volatility
File size
Full/incremental
Hierarchical
Physical backup
microfiche/paper
Recovery procedure
practice run
Task/check list
Cost of recovery
Re-build
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Networks
LAN/WAN
Topology
Bus, Star, Ring
Media
Wire, fibre, radio
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Bandwidth
Speed
Baud
Traffic
Protocol
Ethernet
http, ftp
ISDN
Client server
Peer to peer
Gateway
Hub
Bridge
Router
Repeater
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User interface
HCI
ergonomics
Analogue
Metaphor
Dialogue
intuitive
ease of use
consistency
training (time,
costs)
Web interfaces
User needs, skills,
experience, abilities
consequences of
poor design
Health and Safety
issues
Disabilities
Accessibility options
Alternative input
Alternative output
Possum devices
CLI
GUI
WIMP
Command languages,
Forms dialogue,
Free format dialogue,
Menus;
Text,
Graphics,
Icons,
Tabbed dialogue
High contrast display
Colour,
Sound;
Keyboard,
Dedicated keys,
Soft keys,
Function keys
Control key +
Pointing devices
Speech recognition.
Gesture interface
Common user interface
Natural language
interface
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