Year 9 Computing: IPSO Model and Web Development

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What does IPSO stand for in web development?

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Input, Process, Storage, Output

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Why is the IPSO model important in web development?

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It helps developers break problems into manageable parts, plan programs before coding, identify necessary technologies, and debug errors by checking each stage separately.

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What happens during the Input stage in a web-based game?

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The player presses a key or interacts with the system.

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What happens during the Process stage in a web-based game?

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The game checks the rules and updates the score.

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What happens during the Storage stage in a web-based game?

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The score is saved for later use.

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What happens during the Output stage in a web-based game?

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The updated score is shown on the screen.

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How does IPSO map to specific technologies in web development?

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Input → HTML elements and user interactions, Process → JavaScript logic and calculations, Storage → Variables, arrays, localStorage or databases, Output → HTML content updated on the webpage.

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What are common HTML input methods?

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Text inputs, number inputs, buttons, dropdown lists, checkboxes and radio buttons, keyboard and mouse input.

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What is the role of HTML in the Input stage of IPSO?

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HTML collects input, displays input fields, collects user data, and sends that data to JavaScript for processing.

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What is the role of JavaScript in the IPSO model?

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JavaScript processes the input by making decisions, performing calculations, and updating the output.