IT topics Flashcards

Cambridge Nationals IT Level 1/Level 2

Wireframe

A visual guide that outlines the structure and layout of a website or application.

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Wireframe

A visual guide that outlines the structure and layout of a website or application.

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Purpose of wireframes

To plan the design and functionality of a digital product before development.

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Features of wireframes

Includes placeholders for images, text, navigation, and interactive elements.

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Low-fidelity wireframe

A basic wireframe focusing on layout and structure without detailed design elements.

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High-fidelity wireframe

A detailed wireframe that includes design elements and resembles the final product.

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Visualisation diagram

A diagram used to plan the design and layout of a product, such as a website or advertisement.

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Purpose of visualisation diagrams

To communicate ideas and concepts visually before development begins.

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Key elements of visualisation diagrams

Includes images, text, colours, fonts, and annotations to show design details.

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Uses of visualisation diagrams

Used for planning posters, websites, advertisements, and other digital products.

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Annotations in visualisation diagrams

Notes added to explain design choices, such as colours, fonts, and layout.

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Mind map

A visual tool used to organise ideas and information around a central topic.

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Purpose of mind maps

To plan and organise ideas, showing connections between different elements.

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Key elements of mind maps

Includes a central node, sub-nodes, branches, and keywords.

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Uses of mind maps

Used for brainstorming, planning projects, and organising information.

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Branches in mind maps

Lines connecting nodes to show relationships between ideas.

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Flowchart

A diagram that represents a process or workflow using symbols and arrows.

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Purpose of flowcharts

To visually show the steps in a process or decision-making sequence.

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Key elements of flowcharts

Includes symbols like rectangles, diamonds, ovals, and arrows to represent actions and decisions.

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Oval in flowcharts

Represents the start or end of a process.

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Diamond in flowcharts

Represents a decision point in the process.

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Rectangle in flowcharts

Represents a process or action step.

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Design tools

Methods used to plan and create digital products, such as wireframes, visualisation diagrams, and mood boards.

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Purpose of design tools

To plan, organise, and communicate ideas before development begins.

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Examples of design tools

Wireframes, visualisation diagrams, mood boards, and mind maps.

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Mood board

A collection of images, colours, and text used to convey the style and feel of a product.

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Visualisation diagram

A diagram used to plan the design and layout of a product, such as a website or advertisement.

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