IGCSE ICT Edexcel Unit 01.02

Unit 1.2
Features of digital devices (Consolidation/New Learning)

What are we getting better at (W.A.G.B.A):

• Understand key features of digital devices like portability and performance (Consolidation).

• Explore connectivity, energy consumption, and security features of devices (Consolidation).

• Discuss and compare features of identified digital devices effectively (New learning).

​Download a copy of the textbook for Unit 1.2

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Features of digital devices

​Every devices will have comparisons of features.

Open Ended

Based on the passage in this picture, what does it mean for a device to be portable?

Multiple Choice

What is RAM?

• RAM stands for Random Access Memory.
• RAM is used for long-term data storage.
• RAM is a type of hard drive.
• RAM stands for Read Access Memory.

Open Ended

Based on the passage in this picture, How does RAM influence the performance of a digital device?

​Command Line Interface

​https://youtu.be/4RPtJ9UyHS0?si=Z02k-h0nqmRSuZMA&t=586

​Pay attention to the video on projectors

Graphical User Interface

https://youtu.be/XIGSJshYb90?si=2r1KN0McQ7Jzjbyq&t=5

​Pay attention to the video on projectors

Multiple Choice

What is GUI?

• Graphical User Interaction
• Graphical User Interface
• Graphical User Integration
• General User Interface

Multiple Choice

What is CLI?

• Control Line Interface
• Command Line Interface
• Computer Language Interface
• Command Line Input

Open Ended

Based on the video and the passage in the picture, what are the features of CLI?

Open Ended

Based on the video and the passage in the picture, what are the features of GUI?

Open Ended

Based on the passage in the picture, what are the key features and examples of menu interfaces and natural language interfaces?

Multiple Choice

Look at the picture, which digital device has the highest portability?

• Desktop

• Laptop

• Smartphone

Multiple Choice

Look at the picture, which feature is rated highest for desktops compared to laptops and smartphones?

• Portability

• Media support

• Storage

• Energy consumption

Multiple Choice

Look at the picture, what type of user interface does a smartphone primarily use?

• Keyboard and mouse

• Keyboard and touchpad

• Touchscreen

• Voice command

​Complete the given written task.