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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will introduce the concept of a system. We will develop understanding of components working together to make a whole. We will also explore how digital systems might work and the physical and electronic connections that exist.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Which of these statements is true?
A system has many parts which work in isolation of each other.
Correct answer: A system has many parts which work together.
A system has one part.
Q2.
In a talking teddy, which part would produce the output?
An image in a quiz
A button
A computer chip
Correct answer: A speaker
Q3.
How does an online retailer know when an order has been collected by a customer from a smart locker?
Correct answer: An automated message is sent from the smart locker to the retailer.
The customer emails the online retailer.
The delivery person phones the online retailer.