Wednesday, October 11th
PSAT Schedule 2nd Per 1-1:30
October 11, 2017 12:44 PM
If you have not already uploaded your Disk Defragmenter questions do so NOW!
Get checked off for your MS Word exercise.
Increased safety because of embedded systems - ABS
Volvo brake test
ABS for Motorcycles
And for TrucksBegin Embedded Systems questions -
Formal write up of Embedded Systems question:
Evaluate the use of embedded systems in such critical systems as plane navigation systems. This is an evaluate question. You need to come to "make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations of different evidence and arguments". Make a conclusion and support your answer but also include limitations.
Homework
Review pages 176 - 187 - Introduction to Chapter 5 Applications
Complete Embedded Systems questions - post to school loop.Formal write up of Embedded Systems question:
Evaluate the use of embedded systems in such critical systems as plane navigation systems. This is an evaluate question. You need to come to "make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations of different evidence and arguments". Make a conclusion and support your answer but also include limitations.
Post your answer to School Loop Bring a hard copy of your formal write up Friday.
News article due Friday - Jose and Natali will be presenting Friday. Focus - what is the impact on the users? Post to School Loop.
Remember to update your Criterion A based on feedback and save as a PDF. Upload to school loop.
What
3.2 Software - pages 27-28
• Applications: word processing, desktop publishing, presentations, photo and video editing, music and sound development, website development
• System software: operating systems and utilities
• Licensing: shareware, public domain, freeware, proprietary and open source software
• Licensing authorities: Business Software Alliance (BSA)
• Commercial and custom-built (bespoke) software
• Registration, serial number, warranty, copyright agreement
• Web-based software - cloud computing
• User support: manuals, assistants, tutorials, help systems, “Read Me” files
Why
Understanding what your operating system allows you to take full advantage of all of the features it offers. Being able to make use of different interfaces allows greater access to the capabilities or your computer.
How
By successfully completing the MS Word exercise.