Unit 2 (a) Describe the different purposes for which the departments in Tesco use ICT

Watch the video clips from the top link.

Describe using What, Why and How

1. What is the purpose of each department?
2. What happens in each department?
3. Why do they use ICT?
4. How does ICT help Tesco to:

• a) Share Information between departments?
• b) Communicate with staff from other departments, Head Office or customers?
• c) Run their departments efficiently and effectively?

5. How does ICT link all of the departments together?

Unit 2 (b) Describe an ICT system used in Tesco and how it meets the needs identified in 2 (a)

Watch the video clips from the top link.

1. It is suggested that you describe the ICT system used in Dot.Com department; use the second link.

2. You need to group the devices listed below under:

• Input Devices,
• Output Devices,
• Processors,
• Ports and Cables,
• Software and
• Storage Devices.

You need to describe what each of the devices are, and this description must link to how it is used in the Dot.Com department.

Here is a list of some of the components shown in the video

1. Intermec Pocket PC 700C http://www.datasplice.com/SolutionsProducts/handhelds/intermechh/intermec750
2. Microsoft Windows XP
3. Epson Label Printer M67LA
4. HP 3 button Scroll Mouse
5. HP Hard Drive with an Intel Processor
6. PSC Quickscan 6000 Plus http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-PSC_QuickScan_6000_Plus
7. Fujitsu Teampad
8. Lexmark Optra S1855 http://www.sussex.ac.uk/its/equipment/advice/page.php?pageID=prunivers

3. Describe how well a system component or software works and how it helps the people in the Dot.Com department do their job.

4. Explain how the components work together as a system (this might include a labelled diagram as an illustration or a short descriptive paragraph).