Mnemonic Devices Mnemonic devices are techniques for improving memory. Many were developed in ancient times when written records were scarce or non-existent and people relied heavily on their memories to impart information. Mnemonics do not simplify information‚ they actually make it more elaborate‚ but this enhances organisation‚ and therefore retrieval‚ of information. Acronyms These are pronounceable words formed from the first letters of the list of words to be remembered‚ and are a type
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INPUT DEVICES 1. Where does the name QWERTY keyboard come from ? The name QWERTY comes from the first six letters on the top row of the alphabet keys. 2. Why do think the QWERTY keyboard is the most popular method of data entry? The QWERTY keyboard is the most popular method of entering data because an easy way of usage and when you get used to it you start typing faster 3. Who might make use of a concept keyboard? A concept keyboard might be used by a fast food restaurant
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It is always slower to access data from backing storage than from internal memory. Fixed hard disks A hard-drive built into the case of the computer is known as ‘fixed’. Most computers have one. Fixed hard-drives act as the main backing storage device. They provide almost instant accsess to files (random access and high access speeds) Large storage capacity Stores and retrieves data much faster than a floppy disk or CD-ROM Data is not lost when you switch off the computer Usually fixed inside
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Alexus Neal April 15‚ 2013 English 101 The Devices of Advertising In his essay “With These Words I Can Sell You Anything” William Lutz informs readers about devices companies use to get people to buy their product. He explains many devices and techniques used in ads or commercials and how each of them work. There are many devices explained but there are 7 devices that are used most frequently. A dramatic claim uses a word and presents a dramatic claim after. Meaningless words are verbs that make
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Theory Notes Task: Output Devices Make sure that you are familiar with all of the information detailed in this booklet. There are a number of tasks for you to carry out‚ be sure to read the information fully whilst completing the tasks. You could be asked about any of this in the test! Use the theory notes in from the teach-ict.com site to help you complete this booklet. TASK 1: OUTPUT DEVICES Output devices let you see data that has been processed or is stored on the hard disk
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Language without rhetoric devices is like a dish without all the spices. Rhetoric devices plays an essential role in persuading things effectively. It creates the beauty of t he language. In” Students and Money‚ in Their Own Words" by Vivian Marquez successfully makes use of rhetorical devices in order to persuade the reader of her need for financial assistance. Some of the rhetorical devices she used successfully throughout her essay are an imagery‚ metaphor‚ and repetition. In her essay‚ Marquez
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Task: Using the Internet‚ list and define at least five different types of storage devices from the most reliable to the least reliable. Include in your search cost and availability of the storage devices. Include names of vendors for these storage devices. There are three main types of consumer-grade computer storage: internal‚ external‚ and network attached. Internal storage is generally a hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD) that hosts computer’s operating systems and programs. External
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Literary Devices Alliteration: The repetition of the initial consonant sound in a series o words. It adds rhythm/emphasizes emotion. Example: The menacing moonlight created mystery Allusion: References to events or characters from history‚ myth‚ religion‚ literature‚ pop culture etc. Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words to add a musical effect. Example: We moaned and groaned as the horse bumped homeward. Flashback: A jump back into the past to provide an explanation
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Input Devices QWERTY Keyboard The keyboard is the most common type of input device. In other countries‚ the keyboard layout is different due to their different language and characters. There are some variations of keyboards to the normal keyboard. Some are wireless which means that no wire is required to connect it to the PC; and some have ergonomic design‚ which have a special design in order to reduce muscular stress on the user. Mouse The mouse is a pointing device which is used to move
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Communication devices Types Communication Devices FAX E-MAIL VIDEO CONFERRENCE PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYERS BLUETOOTH COMPUTERS FAX Fax is short for ‘facsimile’ which means ‘copy’. A fax machine is a device that can send a copy of a paper document over the telephone network. The sending fax converts the light/dark areas of the printed document into noises. These noises travel through the phone system and are received by another fax machine. The receiving fax machine converts the noises into printed
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