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The final part of a quick guide to the basics of Python aimed at Key Stage 3 students. Learn about importing turtle to command a moving object. Python - #6 - Turtle Import the Turtle The turtle library stores all of the code to create and move an object called a turtle . The turtle library must be imported into your Python program before you can use it to draw lines, shapes and colours . Create a new Python program and save the file as PythonTurtle . Write import turtle as the first line of code. Basic Shapes The turtle can be controlled by writing how many pixels it should travel forward and the angle it should point left or right . Moving Forwards turtle.forward(100) will move the turtle forward by 100 pixels. turtle.forward(200) will move the turtle forward by 200 pixels. When using the left command or the right command, the turtle won't actually move , but it will rotate by the number of degrees that you state. For example, typing turtle.left(90) will point the turtle upwards . Rotating Left & Right Copy the code to the right to make the turtle draw a square. Then try to make: A Rectangle A Triangle A Pentagon A Hexagon Square Rectangle Triangle Pentagon Hexagon Hint: To work out the angles, divide 360 by the number of sides. Using Loops You can use a for loop to repeat code . This is especially helpfully with intricate shapes with many sides. The code below will print a square but in only 3 lines instead of the 8 lines from task 2. This is the number of times the code underneath will be repeated . Change it to a higher number to repeat it more often . Each line after the 'for num in range' line must be indented . Press the tab key once on your keyboard to indent your code. Task 3 - Copy the code above to make the turtle draw a square using a loop. Then try to make: A Heptagon An Octagon A Circle A Pentagram (5-sided Star) Square Heptagon Octagon Circle Pentagram Hint: To work out the angles, divide 360 by the number of sides. Advanced Features Choose a background colour turtle .bgcolor("red") Choose the line size and colour turtle.pensize(6) turtle.color("green") Fill a shape turtle.color("yellow") turtle.begin_fill() (put your turtle's directions in here) turtle.end_fill() Lift the pen turtle.penup() turtle.pendown() Speed up/Slow down the turtle turtle.speed(speed=10) Change the turtle's appearance turtle.shape("turtle") Other options include "circle" and "arrow". Task 4 - Use the code above to make: A blue square on a red background. A yellow triangle on a pink background. Two different coloured circles - not touching each other. Three different shapes of three different colours - not touching each other. Complex Shapes Use everything that you have learned on this page to help you create more complex shapes. You could try: A Flower A Word (like your name - you will need to use the penup() and pendown() commands. A Christmas tree A Landscape (green ground, blue sky, yellow sun) <<< Selection

Learn about key computing laws including the Data Protection Act (2018) (GDPR), Computer Misuse Act (1990), Copyright Designs and Patents Act (1988), Creative Commons and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act. Based on the 2020 Eduqas (WJEC) GCSE specification. 11.2: Legislation Exam Board: Eduqas Specification: 2020 Data Protection Act (2018) In 2018 the European Union introduced GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation ) to protect the privacy of data for people in the EU. The UK matched this by updating the Data Protection Act introduced in 1998 to become the Data Protection Act (2018) . This act protects the data of individuals that is stored on computers and processed by organisations. How the Data Protection Act works: Each person who has their data stored is known as a data subject . An employee within an organisation must be appointed as a data controller and it is they who are responsible for registering with the Information Commissioner . The Information Commissioner is the person in the UK who is responsible for managing several laws , most significantly the Data Protection Act. When registering with the Information Commissioner, the organisation's data controller must be clear on exactly: What information they are collecting, Why it is being collected, What the data will be used for . The six principles of the Data Protection Act state that data must be: 1. Collected lawfully and processed fairly. 2. Only used for the reasons specified. 3. Data must be relevant and not excessive. 4. Data must be accurate and up-to-date. 5. Data must not be stored for longer than necessary, 6. Data must be stored and processed securely. Computer Misuse Act (1990) This act was introduced as computers became cheaper and more common at home and work . The act attempts to stop and punish those who use computers inappropriately . Breaking any of the three principles could result in fines and a jail sentence but only if it can be proved it was done on purpose and not by accident. The Computer Misuse Act (1990 ) includes three main principles : 1. No unauthorised access to data. Example: Hacking a computer system. 2. No unauthorised access to data that could be used for further illegal activities. Example: Accessing personal data to use as blackmail or identity theft. 3. No unauthorised modification of data. Example: Spreading a virus to change data. Freedom of Information Act (2000) This act allows people to request public authorities to release information . Public authorities include local councils , government departments , universities and hospitals . A freedom of information request must be formally submitted in a letter or email and a reply from the organisation is required within twenty days of receiving the request. A simple freedom of information request might be the average response times of the local ambulance service in the past year. Certain requests will not be accepted , such as if processing the request would be too expensive or if it involves sensitive information protected by the Data Protection Act (2018 ). Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (2000) This act (often shortened to RIPA ) was introduced in response to the increase in both criminal and terrorist activities on the internet, it is used to monitor and access online communication of suspected criminals . If criminal activity is suspected by an individual then this act grants the following powers : Internet Service Providers (ISPs) must provide access to the suspect's online communication , such as emails or social media. Locked or encrypted data may be accessed such as online messages. ISPs could install surveillance equipment or software to track the suspect's online activity . Surveillance may take place to physically track the suspect , e.g. in private vans or by undercover officers in public spaces. Access must be granted to personal information . This act became controversial as its use widened and local councils were using it for minor offences - a Scottish council used the act to monitor dog barking and a council in Cumbria gathered video evidence about who was feeding pigeons . The act has since been changed to only allow the surveillance of crime suspects . Copyright, Designs & Patents Act (1988) This act makes it a criminal offence to copy work that is not your own without the permission of the creator or the copyright holder. This can refer to text, images, music, videos or software. Owning the copyright of an image might not prevent others from copying and using it but this act means that the owner can bring legal proceedings in court to those who have stolen their work . However, it is difficult to trace who has stolen work once it has been uploaded to the internet and copies can easily spread, especially television shows and movies. This act specifically prohibits the following actions: Making copies of copyrighted material to sell to others . Importing and downloading illegally copied material (except for personal use). Distributing enough copyrighted material to have a noticeable effect on the copyright holder . Possessing equipment used to copy copyrighted material , as part of a business. Creative Commons (CC) Licensing A CC licence allows people to share their copyrighted work while still retaining rights to the material . There are different types of licence that specify exactly what can and can't be done to the copyrighted material. For example: An attribution licence allows copyrighted material to be edited and distributed but the original owner must be credited . A non-commercial licence allows copyrighted material to be shared and edited but no profit must be gained through its distribution. CC licences are not automatically given , they must be granted by the copyright owner . To ensure you are not illegally using copyrighted work change the Tools and Licence setting when using Google Images to filter work with CC licenses applied . Telecommunications Regulation Act (2000) This act allows organisations to lawfully monitor communications made online and on the phone by employees while at work . All users of the network should be aware that their communication is being monitored when they are using emails , the internet or telephone calls . The act was introduced to ensure that employees are using the computer systems for the correct purpose , to prevent illegal activity and to monitor staff performance . Codes of Conduct One way that organisations try to ensure that staff are held to professional standards and display appropriate behaviour is to create a code of conduct . This is a set of rules or requirements that employees must follow or they may be punished, such as a temporary ban from the network or being fired. There are two types of codes of conduct: Formal codes of conduct are a set of written rules that clearly state expected behaviour , such as what employees can access online at work . Schools may have this too, and you might have to sign a document at the start of the year before you can use the computers. Informal codes of conduct are used by small organisations where there might not be a written set of rules , but newer employees follow the habits and expectations of senior members of staff. This is harder to monitor but provides a more relaxed working environment. Q uesto's Q uestions 11.2 - Legislation: 1a. State the 6 principles of the Data Protection Act (2018) . [ 6 ] 1b. Explain how the Data Protection Act works . In your answer, you should include definitions of a data subject , the data controller and the Data Commissioner . [ 6 ] 2. Describe the 4 principles of the Computer Misuse Act (1990) . [3 ] 3. Describe the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act (1990) and state an example of a freedom request . [ 3 ] 4a. What is the purpose of RIPA (2000) ? [ 2 ] 4b. Describe 3 actions that RIPA (2000) allows the government / police to do . [ 3 ] 5a. What is the purpose of the Copyright, Designs & Patents Act (1988) ? [ 2 ] 5b. Describe 3 actions that CDPA (1988) prohibits . [ 3 ] 6a. What is a Creative Commons ( CC ) licence ? [ 2 ] 6b. Describe 2 types of CC licence . [ 4 ] 7a. What is the purpose of the Telecommunications Regulation Act (2003) ? [ 2 ] 7b. Describe 3 reasons why this act was introduced . [ 3 ] 8a. What is the purpose of a code of conduct ? [ 2 ] 8b. Describe the difference between formal and informal codes of conduct . 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Learn about the differences between wired and wireless networks. Based on the J277 OCR GCSE Computer Science specification (first taught from 2020 onwards). 3.2a: Wired & Wireless Networks Exam Board: OCR Specification: J277 Watch on YouTube : Wired Networks Wireless Networks Encryption Wired Connections Wireless Connections Wireless connections, such as WiFi or Bluetooth , use no cables but require a wireless network interface card (WNIC ). Wireless connections generally have a slower speed and can be affected by the computer's distance from the wireless router as well as obstacles like walls or bad weather. Wired connections use physical cables , such as copper or fibre optic wires , and require a network interface card (NIC ) to connect to a network. These wired connections use a wired connection protocol - most commonly Ethernet . Restricted Movement Faster More Secure NIC Required Freedom of Movement Slower Less Secure WNIC Required Encryption Wireless connections are less secure and require encryption . Encryption is the process of scrambling data into an unreadable format so that attackers cannot understand it if intercepted during transmission. The original data (known as plaintext ) is converted to scrambled ciphertext using an encryption key . Only at the correct destination will the encryption key be used to convert the ciphertext back into plaintext to be understood by the receiving computer. Q uesto's Q uestions 3.2a - Wired & Wireless Networks: 1. Briefly compare wired and wireless networks in terms of movement , transmission speed , security and required hardware . You could answer this in the form of a table. [ 8 ] 3.1b - Network Hardware & Internet Theory Topics 3.2b - Protocols & Layers

Learn how to play sound files in Greenfoot. Part 5 of the Greenfoot Tutorial for the Eduqas / WJEC GCSE 2016 specification. 5. Play Sounds 1. Check the Sounds Folder Greenfoot Tutorial Sound files must be placed the ' sounds ' folder of your Greenfoot project to be used in the game. In the Component 2 exam of the WJEC / Eduqas 2016 specification , an audio file will be placed in the sounds folder already . For this example game you can download the audio clips to the right and paste them into your sounds folder . Watch on YouTube: Click the audio icon to download a zip folder of the two sound files below . Copy the files into the sounds folder of your Greenfoot project . < Part 4 - Remove Objects 2. Add the playSound Method Add the code to play the sound at the same time as when the collectible object is removed . The name of the file and its extension (e.g. .wav or .mp3 ) must be written in speech marks after the playSound method. Part 6 - The Counter >

Test your ability to create a more complex program in Python based on a given scenario. Perfect for students learning GCSE Computer Science in UK schools. Extended Task 3 Hi, Susanna here, I want to make a blackjack-like program that I can play for fun at home in between revising for Computer Science. The aim of my blackjack game is to get as close to 21 as possible with the most number of cards, without going over. So... The user can choose whether to be hit with a new card (a number between 1 and 8) or fold and stop. Each number they are dealt adds up to their total . If the total goes over 21, then they lose . If they bust (when over 21) or folded then their final number and their number of cards is displayed . Blackjack For this task, you will need to create a document and include the following sections (with screenshots where appropriate): An introduction to explain the Purpose of your program . A List of Requirements for a successful program. Screenshots of your code (with comments in your code to show understanding). Testing – Create a plan to show how you will test your program and then explanations of any errors that you found and how they were fixed . An Evaluation of what worked, what didn’t, and how you met each of your requirements from your original list. Also, discuss further improvements that you could have made to improve your program. Example solution: Helpful reminders for this task: Think about the type of loop that you need. Will you need more than one loop? What variables will you need? Remember to use an input . What will you ask the user? How will you use their response? Remember to use ‘import random’ and randint to create a random number . What outputs do you need and when? What should you display… After each hand? At the beginning? At the end? ⬅ Extended Task 2 (Lottery) Extended Task 4 (Vet Surgery) ➡

Learn about different types of hardware that allow data to be sent between systems, including router, modem, bridge and WAP. Based on the 2016 OCR Cambridge Technicals Level 3 IT specification. 1.5: Communication Hardware Exam Board: OCR Specification: 2016 - Unit 1 The devices on this page are used to create or link together networks , allowing data to be sent between computer systems . Hub A hub receives data packets from a connected device and transfers a copy to all connected nodes . Switch A switch receives data packets , processes them and transfers them on to the device s pecifically listed in the destination address of the packet. Modem Modems are used to send data across the telephone network . The telephone lines can only transfer analog signals so a modem is used to convert a computer's digital data into an analog signal . Another modem converts the signal back to a digital format at the receiving end. Router Routers are used to transfer data packets between networks . Data is sent from network to network on the internet towards the destination address listed in the data packet. A router stores the address of each computer on the network and uses routing tables to calculate the quickest and shortest path . Wireless Access Point (WAP) Provides a link between wireless and wired networks . It creates a wireless local area network that allows WiFi enabled devices to connect to a wired network. Combined Device Also known as a hybrid device , this provides the functionality of multiple communication devices (e.g modem, router, switch and/or wireless access point) in a single device . They can be more expensive than a single device but are more adaptable - if the routing part of the device fails it might still be able to function as a switch / wireless access point etc. However, you will see an increased performance from a standalone device rather than a combined one as standalone devices have more complex features (e.g. VPN support). Network Interface Card (Network Adapter) A Network Interface Card (often shorted to NIC ) is an internal piece of hardware that is required for the computer to connect to a network . It used to be a separate expansion card but now it is commonly built directly into the motherboard (and known as a network adapter ). Wireless network interface cards allow wireless network connection. Q uesto's Q uestions 1.5 - Communication Hardware: 1. What is the difference between a hub and a switch ? [2 ] 2. Explain how a modem works. [3 ] 3. Explain the purpose of a router . [2 ] 4. What is a Wireless Access Point (WAP )? [2 ] 5. Describe what is meant by a 'combined device '. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a combined device. [3 ] 1.4 - Connectivity 1.6 - Hardware Troubleshooting Topic List

Learn about boolean logic and expressions using NOT, AND OR and XOR, Karnaugh maps, Boolean algebra rules including De Morgan’s Laws, distribution, association, commutation and double negation, logic gate diagrams, truth tables, D-type flip flops, half adders and full adders. Based on the OCR H446 Computer Science A-Level specification. Exam Board: OCR A-Level Specification: Computer Science H446 4.3 - Boolean Algebra Watch on YouTube : Boolean Logic (NOT, AND, OR, XOR) Karnaugh maps Boolean algebra rules Logic gate diagrams Truth tables D-type flip flops Half & full adders This topic explores how the logical operations NOT , AND , OR and XOR are used to process binary data and control digital systems . It also looks at how to simplify and represent logic using Karnaugh maps , Boolean algebra rules , logic gate diagrams and truth tables . Boolean Logic Boolean logic is a form of algebra in which all values are either True (1 ) or False (0 ). It’s used in computing and digital circuits to make decisions and control the flow of programs . NOT (negation ) (¬ ) reverses the input value - 1 becomes 0 and 0 becomes 1 . AND (conjunction ) (∧ ) outputs 1 only if both inputs are 1 (e.g. 1 AND 1 = 1 , otherwise 0 ). OR (disjunction ) (v ) outputs 1 if at least one input is 1 (e.g. 1 OR 0 = 1 ). XOR (exclusive disjunction ) (v ) outputs 1 only if one input is 1 but not both (e.g. 1 XOR 1 = 0 , 1 XOR 0 = 1 ). YouTube video uploading soon Karnaugh Maps A Karnaugh map is a visual method used to simplify Boolean expressions and make logic circuits more efficient . It organises all possible input combinations into a grid , where adjacent cells differ by only one bit (following Gray code order ). By grouping together 1s (representing True outputs ) in powers of two (1 , 2 , 4 or 8 cells ), you can identify and remove redundant terms in a Boolean expression . The simplified result reduces the number of logic gates needed in a circuit, making it faster and easier to build . YouTube video uploading soon Boolean Algebra Rules Boolean algebra rules are used to simplify Boolean expressions . De Morgan’s Laws show how to distribute negation across AND and OR operations: ¬(A AND B) = (¬A OR ¬B) and ¬(A OR B) = (¬A AND ¬B) . Distributive Law allows expressions to be expanded or factored , e.g., A AND (B OR C) = (A AND B) OR (A AND C) and vice versa for OR over AND. Associative Law means the grouping of terms doesn’t affect the result . (A AND B) AND C = A AND (B AND C) and (A OR B) OR C = A OR (B OR C) . Commutative Law means the order of terms doesn’t matter in Boolean operations, e.g., A AND B = B AND A and A OR B = B OR A . With Double Negation , two NOTs cancel each other out , returning the original value , e.g., ¬¬A = A . YouTube video uploading soon Logic Gate Diagrams Logic gate diagrams are visual representations of Boolean expressions or digital circuits , showing how data flows through logic gates to produce an output . Each gate performs a basic logical operation (such as NOT , AND , OR or XOR ) and is represented by a distinct symbol . NOT AND OR XOR YouTube video uploading soon Truth Tables A truth table is used to show all possible input combinations for a logic circuit or Boolean expression , along with the resulting output for each combination . Each row in the table represents a unique set of input values (usually 0 for False and 1 for True ). The final column shows the output produced by applying the logical operations to those inputs . The number of rows in a truth table doubles with each additional input , e.g. 4 rows for 2 inputs and 8 rows for 3 inputs . YouTube video uploading soon D-Type Flip Flops A D-type flip-flop i s a sequential logic circuit that stores a single bit of data - either 0 or 1 . It has two inputs , D (data ) and CLK (clock ), and two outputs , Q and ¬Q . When a clock pulse occurs , the flip-flop copies the value of D to the Q output , and that value is held (stored ) until the next clock pulse . This makes D-type flip-flops useful for memory storage , registers and data synchronisation . Essentially, they act as a 1-bit memory cell , storing the last value of D whenever the clock signal triggers . YouTube video uploading soon Half Adders & Full Adders A half adder is a logic circuit with two inputs (A and B ) that are added to produce two outputs - S (sum ), the result of A XOR B - and C (carry ), the result of A AND B . Half adders can only add two bits and cannot handle an input carry from a previous addition . A full adder is an extension of a half adder with three inputs : A , B , and C in (a carry-in from a previous calculation ). It produces two outputs : S (sum ) (A XOR B XOR Cin ) and C out (carry out ) ((A AND B) OR (B AND Cin) OR (A AND Cin) ). Full adders can be linked together to perform multi-bit binary addition in arithmetic circuits. YouTube video uploading soon This page is under active development. Check here for the latest progress update. Q uesto's K ey T erms Boolean Logic: NOT, AND, OR, XOR, Karnaugh maps, logic gate diagrams, truth tables Boolean Algebra Rules: De Morgan’s Laws, distribution, association, commutation, double negation D-Type Flip Flops: data, clock, Q, NOT Q Adders: half adder, full adder D id Y ou K now? The word ' Boolean ' is always spelt with a capital B because it is named after George Boole , a 19th-century English mathematician . His work has become the foundation of all modern digital electronics and computing . 4.2 - Data Structures A-Level Topics 5.1 - Computing Legislation

Learn about the purpose and characteristics of intranets, the internet and extranets - all three types of World Wide Web technologies. Based on the 2016 OCR Cambridge Technicals Level 3 IT specification for Unit 2 (Global Information). 1.5 - WWW Technologies Exam Board: OCR Specification: 2016 - Unit 2 The internet is a global network of interconnected networks . The world wide web (WWW ) is not the same as the internet. It is a way of accessing information , using protocols such as HTTPS to view web pages . There are three types of world wide web technologies : Internet Intranet Extranet The internet i s a global network of interconnected networks . The internet is public and users have open access . Examples of use: Accessing web pages to shop and watch videos . Businesses may use web pages to advertise their products and allow customers to purchase items. An intranet is a private network that is only accessible to authorised users (e.g. members of a business or school). Intranets are private and users have closed access . Examples of use: Because an intranet is a secured online area , schools often use an intranet to log in to that displays information for teachers and students (such as test results or upcoming events ). Businesses might use an intranet for employees to see sales and performance data or for communication because it can be accessed remotely . An extranet is a private network that is accessible using the internet but provides access only to authorised users . Extranets are private and users have shared access . Example of use: Hotel booking companies (like booking.com) use an extranet to allow hotel owners to log in via the internet to access and update their information. Network Characteristics When connecting to WWW technologies there are several characteristics that a user must consider: Speed Speed refers to how quickly data can be accessed . For example, an extranet is the slowest network to use because it must be accessed through the internet first. Security Security relates to how likely the data will be kept secure . An intranet is more secure than the internet because only authorised users can log in. Access Levels Access levels , or permissions , refers to who can see what, in terms of data and files . Resources on an intranet can be set so that only certain users can view them. Accessibility This characteristic relates to how available the data is . For example, the internet can be accessed on any network-enabled device, at any time . Q uesto's Q uestions 1.5 - WWW Technologies: 1. Explain the difference between the internet and the world wide web . [2 ] 2. Describe each of the 3 types of WWW technology . You must mention whether they are private or public and what type of access they have. a. Internet b. Intranet c. Extranet [2 each ] 3. Describe at least one example of how each of the 3 types of WWW technology could be used . [6 ] 4. Describe the 3 WWW technologies in terms of each of the 4 network characteristics . You need to think carefully about this; the descriptions under each icon above can help you with certain answers. To start, describe the speed, security, access levels and accessibility of an intranet . [12 each ] 1.4 - Internet Connections Topic List 1.6 - Information Formats

Learn about the different types of organisations that hold information. Also, consider the differences between urban and rural connections and remote locations. Based on the 2016 OCR Cambridge Technicals Level 3 IT specification for Unit 2. 1.1 - Holders of Information Exam Board: OCR Specification: 2016 - Unit 2 Categories of Information Holders Organisations that store and process information can be put into seven different categories : Business A business will hold information on all of its employees , including their date of birth, address and financial information , allowing them to be paid at the end of each month. Businesses will also hold commercial information about their organisation such as profits and losses, product descriptions and historical data . Many companies may record information about their competitors and general marketing data. Government The government will hold a huge amount of information about all citizens in the country including financial earnings, tax paid, births and deaths . The electoral roll holds information about addresses . A national census is taken every 10 years in the UK (the next census is in 2021) that records extensive data about everyone living in the country. The government also stores information about other countries and shares some of this publicly, such as the Foreign Office posting travel advice . Individual Education Educational organisations , such as schools, colleges and universities will hold information about current and past students as well as staff. Student information such as addresses, attendance records and examination history will be recorded, as well as contact information for parents and guardians. Teacher information will be stored too, as well as students that previously attended the institution, even for a number of years after they have left. An individual will hold information about themselves , either in their head or on paper or electronically. This includes their name, date of birth, address, usernames and passwords . Individuals will store information of others , such as phone numbers, social media details and email addresses . Other information will be about organisations , such as the address of their favourite restaurant, opening hours of the local cinema or the telephone number from a catchy advert. Healthcare Healthcare services , like the NHS in the United Kingdom, will hold entire medical histories for each civilian in the country. This includes basic personal information such as current address and date of birth but much more detailed data too like previous illnesses and operations, blood type, allergies and prescriptions . The data stored by healthcare organisations is usually confidential and should not be shared by anyone other than the citizen in question. Charity & Community Charities may hold financial information of donors who give money to them, as well as information about the different projects that the donations are funding. Charities such as the British Heart Foundation might have physical addresses on the high street so information may be kept about the shops too. Community organisations like sport centres or religious institutions may hold information on members and matches, meetings or events . Comparison of Locations The location of systems and data affects access speed and network quality . The digital divide is the gap between people who do and do not have easy access to computers and networks . Developed vs. Developing Countries Developed countries , like areas of Western Europe, North America and East Asia, have a more developed technology and industry base with more funding available for information infrastructures such as cabling and high-speed access . Developing countries , like areas of Africa and Central Asia, have unstable governments and slower access (if any) to the internet . Less money is spent on technology and improving broadband speed and expensive equipment like computers cannot be purchased on low wages . Urban vs. Rural Urban locations like towns and cities have a high population density . Because there are so many people, councils and IT companies will spend a lot of money on internet infrastructure such as cabling and installing high-speed lines . In Rural locations like the countryside, the population is sparse and settlements may be far apart so internet access is poorer and broadband speeds are slower . This means accessing information on the internet is more difficult . Internet Access from Remote Locations Remote locations (such as the countryside or difficult-to-reach areas like mountains or deserts) might have limited internet access . Fast fixed broadband is expensive to install and many providers simply won't invest in rural areas as it is not economically viable . Some areas, usually those with a very small or temporary population, might have no fixed internet access which will make it difficult for an individual or organisation to communicate or work online. Many remote locations have some form of internet but download speeds will be slow or interrupted due to intermittent connection . This makes it difficult to work online and could take a long time to access webpages or document stores. Alternatives to fixed broadband in remote locations include mobile broadband and satellite broadband . Mobile broadband is generally not designed for home use and would be very expensive for everyday use , plus the remote location will generally mean mobile coverage could also be weak . Satellite broadband requires a dish with an unrestricted view of the sky. Satellite broadband has a relatively high internet speed but will cost a lot to install and has a high latency (more chance of experiencing lag). Q uesto's Q uestions 1.1 - Holders of Information: 1a. State the 7 categories of information holders . [7 ] 1b. For each of the 7 categories , briefly describe 3 different pieces of information that may be stored by the information holder. For example, a charity may store the financial information of donors. [3 each ] 2. What is the digital divide ? [2 ] 3. Describe the differences in information access for the following locations : a. Developed vs. developing countries b. Urban vs. rural areas c. Remote locations [4 each ] Topic List 1.2 - Storage Media

Learn how to edit code in Greenfoot to make objects move randomly across the screen. This can be used on 'enemy' objects. Part 3 of the Greenfoot Tutorial for the Eduqas / WJEC GCSE 2016 specification. 3. Random Movement 1. Code for Random Movement Greenfoot Tutorial Watch on YouTube: Right-click on your enemy class on the main screen and select ' Open editor '. The enemy character should always be moving, so start with move(1); Next we will use an if statement to start the random movement. This code generates 10 random numbers and if it is less than 1 then it will run the proceeding code. If we don't do this, the character will turn too much or too little . This code generates a random angle between 0 and 90. The - 45 part is necessary otherwise the character will always move to the right . See the diagram below for an explanation: 2. Bounce at World Edge You may have noticed that the enemy objects can get 'stuck' in the corners or when they hit the edge of the world. In the act() method, below the random movement code , add the code in the red box . This code checks to see if the object is at the edge , and turns it around ( 180 degrees ) if it is. 3. Compile and Run Click the Compile button at the top of the code editor . Then you can go back to the main Greenfoot window and click Run to test if your enemy objects move . Click on me if you've got an error that you're stuck with. < Part 2 - Movement with the Arrow Keys Part 4 - Remove Objects >

Learn about the differences between open and closed information systems. Based on the 2016 OCR Cambridge Technicals Level 3 IT specification for Unit 2 (Global Information). 3.6 - Information Systems Exam Board: OCR Specification: 2016 - Unit 2 Information systems, such as structured databases , can be defined primarily as either 'open ' or 'closed '. Open Information Systems Closed Information Systems This type of system can interact with other information systems (e.g. another database) to exchange data , even from different platforms (types of computers). Because it is open it is more at risk of data loss and/or hacking. This type of system is private and cannot exchange data with other systems. Access is limited but it is much more secure than an open system. Q uesto's Q uestions 3.6 - Information Systems: 1. Compare and contrast open and closed information systems . [4 ] 3.5 - Data Analysis Tools Topic List 4.1 - UK Legislation

Learn how to set up a brand new HTML page using Notepad ++. Find out how to format the document ready for tags to be entered. 1. Setting up a HTML document HTML Guide Watch on YouTube: This guide assumes that you have Notepad++ already installed. If you are working at home and need to download Notepad++ then click here . Save as .html file Notepad++ assumes you are writing a text file so you must change the file type . Open Notepad++ Click File then Save As... Change Save as type: from Normal text file (.txt) to Hyper Text Markup Language file (.html) Change File name: to Fanpage Website.html These steps are necessary to set up your HTML web page correctly. Open Notepad ++ and save your file as a .html document. Editor vs. Browser View In newer versions of Notepad++ click on View then View Current File in and choose a browser installed on your computer such as Chrome . Some versions of Notepad++ enable you to view the document in a web browser by selecting Run then an option such as Launch in Chrome . It is good practice to have both Notepad++ and a web browser open at the same time so that you can easily check if any changes have been made correctly. Remember to press the save icon ( ) before you refresh your browser . Don't expect your web browser to show anything yet. Next it is time to add our essential tags for the structure of the web page. HTML Guide 2. Essential Tags