ICT BTEC

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Technology Systems A computer is a machine which processes digital data. A computer installation is made up of a collection of components to form a technology system.

Sectors:

Manufacturing

Construction - Calculating the interest

Health - Patient Records

Retail - Point of Sale

Finance - Point of sale tills.

Issues in tech

The environment

Electricity needed

Natural resources used

Disposing old technology releases dangerous chemicals

Computers produce heat waste.

a mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, Internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded apps.