Computer Science GCSE
Input–process–output
What Input–process–output means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Input–process–output
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Input–process–output in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: OCR
The pattern used to structure an answer, identifying the input, the processing and the output for a named example to show understanding of the concept.
Topics that use Input–process–output
- Embedded systems (OCR GCSE)
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Using Input–process–output in the exam
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