MOCK EXAM LEVEL 1/2 CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL IN ICT R001/01 Understanding Computer Systems
JANUARY 2014
Duration: 1 hour |
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The total number of marks for this paper is 60
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SECTION A
The questions in this section are based on scenario 1 in the case study and your background research.
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The Data Team at Austin school wants to organise and store all the personal details of students at the school on a new information management system.
Identify two input devices that the Data Team could use to enter data into the system.
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Identify two output devices that the Data Team could use view reports they produce from the system
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When looking into a new information management system to use at the school the Data Team found many different products available for purchase.
State two factors which may have influenced the schools choice of information management system. For each factor, explain how it may have had an influence.
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Describe three features of database software that make it suitable for storing and analysing student information.
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State the name of the Act that covers the storage and transfer of personal information by Austin school.
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Describe one legal implication for the school if this data is stolen.
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Explain one possible implication for a student if their personal information is stolen.
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Identify one type of wired method which the Data Team could use to connect the laptop to the school network.
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The laptop can also connect to the school network using a wireless connection. As part of its security, the wireless network requires the use of a security key.
Describe how a security key is used to allow a device to connection to a wireless network.
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A laptop is an example of a portable computer system.
List two other examples of portable computer systems.
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Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for the Data Team of using a laptop when they all need to work at the same time.
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SECTION B
The questions in this section are based on scenario 2 in the case study and your background research.
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Explain three actions that Maria and Stephen must take in order to comply with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act when doing this.
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State the type of software Maria and Stephen are using to create the poster and ticket.
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Explain why the software you mentioned in part (b) is appropriate for the production of a poster.
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Discuss how an online form could be designed to allow for information to be easily captured about the booking. In your answer make sure to explain any appropriate data validation which could occur when they submit the completed form.
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Explain why a graphics tablet useful in helping to produce high quality graphics
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State one type of application software which might be used by the Head of Art in order to produce a high quality graphic, explain your answer.
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List one other piece of hardware the Head of Art might use other than a graphics tablet to help him produce the graphics.
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Maria and Stephen will create the poster and tickets over the weekend from home. They are going to send their documents to each other for review and will be used on the schools website as well as being printed.
State a suitable file type for Maria and Stephen to save their poster and ticket in.
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Explain why the file type you listed in part (a) would be appropriate.
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State one type of application software Maria and Stephen could use to send each other copies of their documents.
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Discuss one way in which Maria and Stephen could use ICT in order to help them review each other’s work and provide feedback
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