A Brief history of computing
There have been many attempts at improving the methods we use for calculations. One of the longest lasting devices is the abacus. The Abacus An abacus is a manual aid…
Case Study – Databases and the Police
All over the country, every day, a car is taken for a joy ride. Parts are stolen and then the car is dumped and sometimes burned out. The police are…
Design and Technology
Information Processes and Technology (IPT)
Information Software & Technology (IST)
Case Study – Changing Technology
During the last 10 or so years, the large number and variety of digital devices available to people in Australia is changing their behaviour a great deal. Online Banking, once…
I.S.T Glossary of terms
File A block of related data written to a storage device Backup A copy made by the user, on disk or tape, of software or data, to guard against accidental…