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What is the primary objective of the Input Process Output Storage (IPOS) cycle?
What is the primary objective of the Input Process Output Storage (IPOS) cycle?
To identify the stages of the IPOS cycle and apply it to problem-solving in real-life scenarios.
What is the role of the 'Process' stage in the IPOS cycle?
What is the role of the 'Process' stage in the IPOS cycle?
To carry out instructions and provide feedback based on user input.
What type of device is a 'Microphone' classified as in the IPOS cycle?
What type of device is a 'Microphone' classified as in the IPOS cycle?
Input device.
What is the purpose of the 'Output' stage in the IPOS cycle?
What is the purpose of the 'Output' stage in the IPOS cycle?
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What is an example of a 'Storage' device in the IPOS cycle?
What is an example of a 'Storage' device in the IPOS cycle?
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What is the significance of the 'Input' stage in the IPOS cycle?
What is the significance of the 'Input' stage in the IPOS cycle?
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What is the primary function of an input device in a computer system?
What is the primary function of an input device in a computer system?
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What type of data can be input into a computer system?
What type of data can be input into a computer system?
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What is an example of a specialized input device that adds data to a computer system directly without user input?
What is an example of a specialized input device that adds data to a computer system directly without user input?
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What is the name of the device that reads printed text using a special font and magnetic ink?
What is the name of the device that reads printed text using a special font and magnetic ink?
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What is the purpose of the storage component in an IPOS system?
What is the purpose of the storage component in an IPOS system?
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What is an example of an input device that allows users to add data to a computer system?
What is an example of an input device that allows users to add data to a computer system?
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What is the main function of a CPU in a computer system?
What is the main function of a CPU in a computer system?
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What type of reader is used to scan cheques?
What type of reader is used to scan cheques?
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What is the advantage of solid-state drives over traditional hard drives?
What is the advantage of solid-state drives over traditional hard drives?
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What is the purpose of a barcode reader?
What is the purpose of a barcode reader?
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What is the function of a monitor or screen in a computer system?
What is the function of a monitor or screen in a computer system?
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What is the primary method used by optical storage devices to store data?
What is the primary method used by optical storage devices to store data?
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What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?
What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?
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What are examples of output devices in a computer system?
What are examples of output devices in a computer system?
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What is the main storage device in a computer system?
What is the main storage device in a computer system?
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Why are devices like hard drives and DVD's called magnetic storage devices?
Why are devices like hard drives and DVD's called magnetic storage devices?
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What is an example of a process that the CPU performs?
What is an example of a process that the CPU performs?
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What type of device would you recommend for the business to scan and save cheques onto the computer?
What type of device would you recommend for the business to scan and save cheques onto the computer?
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Under what conditions can the materials distributed with this unit be freely copied and used?
Under what conditions can the materials distributed with this unit be freely copied and used?
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What happens to the materials when the licence expires?
What happens to the materials when the licence expires?
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Who has the authority to give permission to reproduce the materials?
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What is prohibited in terms of sharing the materials?
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What is the legal agreement between the end user and PG Online Limited?
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Who owns the materials distributed with this unit?
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Study Notes
Input Process Output Storage System
- The Input Process Output Storage (IPOS) cycle is a set of instructions that computers follow to process information.
- The IPOS cycle consists of three stages: Input, Process, and Output.
- Input devices are used to enter data into the computer, such as keyboards, mice, and scanners.
- Process devices, also known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit), are the brain of the computer and control its actions.
- Output devices display or present the processed information, such as monitors, printers, and speakers.
Input Devices
- An input is the data that goes into the computer.
- Examples of input devices include:
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Joystick
- Scanner
- Microphone
- Webcam
- Touchpad
- Light pen
- Touch screen
- Specialised input devices include:
- Direct Data Entry (DDE) devices, such as MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition), OCR (Optical Character Recognition), OMR (Optical Mark Recognition), and EFTPOS (Electronic Fund Transfer at Point of Sale)
- RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) devices
Processing Device
- The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the brain of the computer and controls its actions.
- The CPU processes data and performs calculations.
- Examples of processors include Intel and AMD.
Output Devices
- An output is the processed information that is presented to the user.
- Examples of output devices include:
- Monitor
- Printer
- Speaker
- Projector
- Plotter
- Output devices display or present the processed information.
Storage Devices
- Storage devices are used to save data.
- Examples of storage devices include:
- Hard drive
- Memory stick
- Flash memory
- Memory card
- Optical storage devices (CD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, Blu-ray)
- Solid state drives (SSD)
- Magnetic storage devices use magnets to store data.
- Solid state storage devices use flash memory to store data.
IPOS Cycle
- The IPOS cycle is used in everyday devices, such as microwaves and washing machines.
- The IPOS cycle is used to process instructions and provide feedback.
- The IPOS cycle is used in computers to process information and provide output.
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Description
This quiz covers the stages of the Input Process Output Storage cycle, hardware devices used at each stage, and applying the IPOS cycle to real-life problem-solving scenarios.
