BTEC IT L2 Unit 2 - Lesson 2 - Uses of Tech Systems

BTEC IT L2 Unit 2: Tech Systems.

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Lesson 2:

Uses of Tech in different sectors

Recap questions

Open Ended

What 4 parts are there in the IPO model?

Open Ended

What is hardware?

Open Ended

What is software?

Multiple Choice

Mouse is a [blank] device

• Output

• Input

• Storage

• CPU

Multiple Choice

A printer is a [blank] device.

• Storage

• Input

• CPU

• Output

Open Ended

Define Multifunctional Device. Include 2 examples.

Open Ended

What are the environmental impacts of technology systems?

Uses of tech in different sectors

Manufacturing

Construction

Health

Retail

Finance​

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Manufacturing

The Manufacturing sector has completely altered due to tech. ​

The way we design & develop parts for production are heavily computerised.​

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Using:

CAD - Computer Aided Design

CAM​ - Computer Aided Manufacturing

CAD System

CAD systems are used to create technical drawings. They can be used to produce plans and other design drawings for parts/products ready to be developed using CAM.

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This CAD software allows for the designs to be viewed in detail and rotated in 3D to view the part/product from all angles.

CAM System

CAM systems control machinery, such as robotic arms, for manufacturing the objects that were designed using CAD.

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This means the work is:

Consistent

Higher quality​

More efficient​

A CAM system developing a part/product is less intensive and quicker than manual labour.​

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPwOgh-M_ok​

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Introduction to CAD​

Subject | Subject

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Open Ended

Research: What areas where CAM is used regularly for manufacturing? and how do they use them?

Multiple Choice

What does CAD stand for?

• CPU Cluster Device

• Computer Aided Designation

• Cloud Aided Disk

• Computer Aided Design

Multiple Choice

What does CAM stand for?

• Computer Aided Message

• Computer Aided Manufacturing

• Cluster of Awesome Meerkats

• Compiler Aided Machine

Construction

Tech systems are used in planning, design and management of a development project as well as the actual construction of the building or structure.​

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Think: houses, factories, bridges, large buildings and other architecture. ​

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Planning Projects

Creating Architectural Drawings

Tracking Spending

Create Simulations​

Planning a Project

Project management software can be used to:

• Creating a construction project schedule - details each development task

• Assigning time to each task

• Working out the order of tasks and assigning resources.

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​This will help the project run more smoothly and efficiently, as time is managed for effectively and the entire project laid out. This helps the project manager to keep within schedule and avoid running behind. schedule/missing deadlines.

​Create Architectural Drawings

Technology systems can be used to develop architectural drawings and blueprints.

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These designs of buildings/structures use CAD software to produce the drawings

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Plotters are used for printing​ physical large copies of the designs. ​

​Tracking Spending

Accounting software can be used to to manage money and track spending.

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Every construction project has a budget. this software ensures that the project does not go over budget. ​

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The automatic calculation of expenditure (spending) can also prevent mistakes being made due to human error.

​Create simulations

Building simulations allows for the exploration 'what if' questions and scenarios without having to experiment on the system itself.

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From concept design to operation (building life cycle)

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Allows them to test out experiments without performing them in real life (new materials, funky shapes, new techniques etc)

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​They can test how elements of building design will perform under certain real world conditions - i.e. test structures against extreme weather conditions

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Open Ended

What were the 4 tasks that are completed using tech systems in Construction?

Open Ended

What benefits are there to doing architectural drawings on technology systems, rather than completing them by hand?

Health

Your hospital, your GP & your pharmacy all make heavy use of technology systems to support the way they work and to ensure the best medical care is given.

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Scanning

Monitoring​

Storing digital data i.e. patient records​

Scanning

• X-ray

• MRI

• CAT scanners

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These devices allow for the fast diagnosis of injuries and diseases without the need of surgery.

Monitoring

• Temperature

• Blood pressure

• Heart rate sensors

• Life support​

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There are examples of monitoring the health of a patient.

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Monitor the recovery progresses and ensure patients don't deteriorate.

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These allow for 24/7 monitoring and frees staff up to perform other duties.

Retail

The retail sector has seen a huge impact because of technology.

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Shopping is quicker & easier. Customer has more choice and products & stores (online)​​

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PoS / EPoS - Electronic Point of Sale

​Produce sales reports

Online retail​

​EPoS

Electronic Point of Sale or Point of Sale​

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They allow for quick and accurate checkout for customers.

​By using:

• Barcode scanners

• Electronic payment methods (e.g. credit card)

• Automatic calculation of total bills.

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This allows for faster transactions and less queuing time.

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Produce sales reports

They can track sales

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Produce reports and charts on sales & profits​

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Keep track of spending - expenditure​

Online stores

A lot of shopping is now done online.

Some companies don't have physical stores (i.e. Amazon)

​Pros:

• Available 24/7

• Convenient ​

• Easy to find prices / compare prices​

• Easier & cheaper for businesses to advertise

• Higher customer reach

[Online shopping also has its cons​]

Open Ended

What is the negative impact of online shopping/stores? [4 marks]

Open Ended

Do you use online shopping? Why do you use it instead of going to the shops?

​Finance

Tech systems to help with investment, banking and completing transactions.

​Makes it more:

• Accessible

• Quicker

• Reduce errors​

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Stock Monitoring

Interest Rate Calculation

Internet​ Banking

Stock Monitoring

Allows professionals to monitor the prices of

• ​Stock market

• Stocks & shares​

• Personal investment portfolio​

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​They can monitor how good or bad their investments are doing.

Allows for quick thinking & informed decisions on when/where to move finances​.

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Computational & Critical thinking​ is a big player in the finance sector.

Interest Rate Calculation

Interest rates impacts both personal & business loans & savings​. This can:

• Increase what you owe (or decrease your interest)

• Increase savings​ (or decrease your interest)

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​Technology systems can calculate how these interest rates will affect the consumer & business.

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​Internet Banking

Pros of internet banking:

• Available 24/7

• Convenient ​​

• Consumers can compare accounts & banks for best deals/offers​

• Reduces need to go into the bank​ for small tasks - transferring funds, paying bills, paying taxes and receiving pay.

• Improved visibility ​- easier to keep track

• Paperless​

Open Ended

What is the negative impact of internet banking? [4 marks]

Multiple Choice

Match these sectors and their uses of tech: Finance

• Point of Sale tills

• Calculating the interest on a loan

• Robots on production line

• Digital patient records

Multiple Choice

Match these sectors and their uses of tech: Manufacturing

• Robots of a production line

• Point of Sale tills

• Calculating the interest on a loan

• Digital patient records

Multiple Choice

Match these sectors and their uses of tech: Health

• Calculating the interest on a loan

• Point of Sale tills

• Digital patient records

• Robots on a production line

Multiple Choice

Match these sectors and their uses of tech: Retail

• Calculate interest of a loan

• Digital patient records

• Point of Sale tills

• Robots on a production line

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of a technology system?

• Hardware

• Peripherals

• Computer case

• Network links

Multiple Choice

Which sector commonly uses technology systems for planning projects?

• Retail

• Finance

• Health

• Construction

Multiple Select

Which of the following are features of CAD software?

• It requires very little storage space.

• It enables drawings to be viewed in detail.

• It requires very little processing power.

• It allows drawings to be rotated in 3D.

• It produces drawings automatically.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of EPOS systems to customers?

• Gives 24/7 access to shopping.

• Less queueing time.

• Less staff required on tills.

• Don't need to travel to the shops to purchase items.

Open Ended

Give 2 examples to explain how the construction sector uses tech [4 marks]