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Every digital task follows a process, from logging in to editing photos. Learn how ICT processes turn inputs into outputs, and why steps and order matter.

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Fascinating Fact:

Well-designed processes improve efficiency, reduce mistakes, and make results more consistent.

In KS3 ICT, a process is a set of steps that changes data into something useful. Computers follow instructions in order, so clear processes help tasks run smoothly, whether you are sorting a list, editing an image, or handling online forms.

Key Terms

  • Input-Process-Output (IPO): A way to describe how data goes in, gets changed, and then produces a result.
  • Algorithm: A precise, step-by-step set of instructions used to complete a task or solve a problem.
  • Automation: When a computer carries out a process with little or no human action once it is started.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a process in ICT KS3?

In KS3 ICT, a process is an ordered set of steps that transforms input data into an output, such as calculating a total, sorting records, or converting a file format.

What does input-process-output mean in ICT?

Input-process-output means data is entered (input), the computer follows instructions to change it (process), and a result is produced (output), like a report, graph, or saved file.

Why does the order of steps matter in an ICT process?

The order matters because computers follow instructions exactly. If steps are in the wrong order, the process can produce errors, miss data, or create the wrong output.

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1 .
Computer systems process Input changing it into .......
rubbish
outgoings
outpourings
output
Remember ... input-processing-output is what computers are all about
2 .
Processing takes place in a computer's .......
CPU
IOU
PUM
DTU
The speed at which the computer works depends partially on the speed at which the CPU can process information
3 .
The term CPU stands for .......
Central Processing Unit
Central Programming Unit
Computer Processing Unit
Core Presentation Unit
It is sometimes referred to as the chip
4 .
....... is another name for computer programs.
Hardware
Headwear
Softwear
Software
Computer programs are software
5 .
Computer programs are .......
courses teaching you about computers
instructions telling the computer user what to do
instructions telling the computer what to do
programmes on TV about computers
They need to be written in a form that the computer operating system can understand
6 .
Applications software performs jobs .......
in the operating system
which control the hardware
which control the users
which help a user
Examples: office, graphics and accountancy software
7 .
Computer programs are usually made of .......
procedures
processes
processors
procurers
Large programs may contain thousands of procedures
8 .
Procedures are building blocks for programs which .......
can be written at different times
can be written by different people at the same time
must all be written at the same time
must all be written by the same person
Some really complicated software is written by many people over a period of months or even years
9 .
Procedures are building blocks for programs which .......
should be tested separately
have to be tested all together
are really basic so do not need testing
None of the above
Test separately, in groups and then in the final program
10 .
After a period of time a program may need .......
re-evaluating
refuelling
regurgitating
relining
Does it still meet its objectives? Can it be made to work better? Could it have some more useful features added?
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Software

Author:  Duncan Daish
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