D238 Information Systems 11 2007
(Computer Studies and Computing)
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Information Systems 11 (D238)—General (110 hours)
Curriculum Council—IS 11 (D238) Syllabus

In the teaching, learning and assessment of this subject, these terms are taken to mean:

  • Define: State the nature and essential attributes.
  • Describe: Explain the properties in a given context.
  • Apply: Put skills, concepts and knowledge to practical use in solving problems.

This guide is based upon 110 hours of instruction.

Task 1—Describe A Simple System
“Borrowing One Item From The School Library”
Organisation Charts
Logical Data Flow Diagram (LDFD)
Rich Pictures
Logical Decision Table

Phase 1

Data Gathering
Questionnaires

Design a questionnaire for ex-students of MLSHS. Purpose: you are trying to decide why MLSHS is a “super” school, that is, why does it have such a good reputation.

Task 2—Hardware and Software
“Buying A Special From A Fast Food Outlet”

Input——> Processing——> Output——-> Storage

Franchise

Concept Keyboard

Task 3—Spreadsheets
“Mortgage Comparisons” and “Income Tax Comparisons”

Income Tax Calculation

Mortgage

Task 4—Database
“Dinosaurs on Stamps”

Countries DB

Collections DB

Stamp Collections
“Walking With Dinosaurs” A Six-Part Television Series

Dinosaurs on Stamps DB

Task 5—Design A Simple System 1
“Perfick Macht Dating Agency”

Gantt Chart

The “Make or Buy” Decision
Packaged Software vs Custom Software

Perfick Macht Dating Agency

Task 6—Comprehension
“SOHO”

Jargon

Computer Specifications

Acronyms

Abbreviations

Urban Legends WTC-dude +16-other-dude

Task 7—Design A Simple System 2
“Wodjil Tours”

Other
Computing
Manufacturers
Digital Cameras

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