System fundamentals

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System Fundamentals[1]

This is pretty straight forward stuff. Nothing especially technical. We are concerned with the big picture related how systems integrate into organisations and how people use them. I used the standards from the IB[2], but added some other topics I think fit into this category (but not included by the IB).

The big ideas in system fundamentals[edit]

Systems in Organizations[edit]

A computer program or computer system is used by people who work in organizations. It is very helpful to understand how people, computers, and organizations work together.

Planning and system installation[edit]

User Focus[edit]

System Backup[edit]

Software Deployment[edit]

System Design[edit]

Components of a computer system[edit]

System Design and analysis[edit]

Human interaction with the system[edit]

  • 1.2.12 Define the term usability. Level: 1
  • 1.2.13 Identify a range of usability problems with commonly used digital devices. Level: 2
  • 1.2.14 Identify methods that can be used to improve the accessibility of systems. Level: 2
  • 1.2.15 Identify a range of usability problems that can occur in a system. Level: 2
  • 1.2.16 Discuss the moral, ethical, social, economic and environmental implications of the interaction between humans and machines. Level: 3

References[edit]