12-IGCSE ICT1-ICT APPLICATIONS 2

ICT APPLICATIONS PART 2

6.2. Data handling applications

6.3. Measurement applications

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe the use of a range of data handling applications

• Describe a range of measurement applications (e.g. scientific experiments, weather stations)

• Explain the difference between analogue data and digital data

• Explain the need for conversion between analogue and digital data

• Describe the use of microprocessors and computers in a number of applications (e.g. pollution monitoring, intensive care units in hospitals)

• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using computers in measurement rather than humans