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Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
17 Sarbir uses a PC for a range of administrative tasks.
(a) He wants to produce a letter.
(i) Identify the most appropriate type of software to use.
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(ii) Identify one input device that Sarbir could use.

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- Portable / easy to carry. -Very strong / difficult to break/Solid state device.

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- Can be used to transfer data between machines / access data on different machines.
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- It is widely available / relatively inexpensive because most computers have USB ports.
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- Can easily transfer/pick up viruses.

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- Corrupt if incorrectly disconnected.
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(c) Sarbir has been advised to make a backup of the documents folder that is on his
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(i) Give two reasons for this advice.
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Deliberate damage: Malware/viruses may damage the data.

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Physical problems e.g. data may be lost due to fire / flood / computer theft.
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Place of backup. Should be keep away from computer in a fireproof/ waterproof room.
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Frequency of backup. It must be backup once in a week/ Month.
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18 A large supermarket has several EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) terminals linked to a
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(a) Each product for sale has a bar code on it. The bar code is made up of a pattern
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(i) Identify the type of device used to input data from the bar code.
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Bar code reader / scanner.
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Itemised bills/purchased items identified.
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(iv) The data is input at the checkout, processed and the item is added to the sale.
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in the process.
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Steps Order
Bar code input 1

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Item found 3
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Information sent to database 2
Item added to sale 6
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(b) Supermarket customers can pay for their goods using bank cards.
(i) Identify the additional hardware that is needed at the checkout to process
their payments.
(1)
Card reader / Magnetic stripe reader / Chip and pin reader / Near field communication
. reader / Contactless
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(ii) Electronic data on a bank card can be stored on a microchip or a magnetic

stripe.
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(Source: Visa Europe Services Inc.)
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Describe two reasons why storing data on a microchip is preferable to storing
data on a magnetic stripe.
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Storing data on a microchip is prefered than magnetic stripe, because-

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1. More difficult to steal data from chip due to better encryption. You can read a magnetic
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stripe on a tape reader but for microchip PIN is needed.

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2. Data can be more easily updated on a chip due to built in processing power as well as
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greater memory/storage.
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3. More difficult to corrupt data/damage a chip cause chip protected by plastic coating/
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magnetic stripe affected by stray fields/ scratches.

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19 A small company based on a single site needs to update its current ICT provision.
The company has employed a consultant to help:
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(a) The consultant uses software to plan and track the steps necessary to complete
the project on time.
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1. Timeline / Completion date. 2. Task breakdown/order of tasks.
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3. Staff/Resources needed .
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Name this type of network.
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Local Area Network (LAN).

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(c) Hardware costs are an important consideration when setting up a network.

Hardware costs can be reduced by using terminals, which are usually cheaper
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Peripherals can be shared. eg Printer, scanner.
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(ii) Additional hardware is needed for a network.

Identify one additional item of hardware that is required.
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Server / Cabling / Switch / Network interface card (NIC).

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May/June 2012
SECTION B
Answer ALL questions.

17 (a) The devices shown are all parts of a computer system.
For each device give its name and tick the box to show whether it is used for input
or output.
The first one has been done for you.
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Device 1 Microphone
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Input
Output
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Speakers
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Input
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Device 4 Keyboard
Input
Output
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(b) Identify one device that can be used for both input and visual output.
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Touchscreen.
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(c) An optical disc is an example of portable storage media.

(i) Name two types of optical disc.
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1 . . . . .CD
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2 . . . . .DVD 3. Blu-Ray
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(ii) Identify two examples of data that could be stored on an optical disc.
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Music / sound. . . . ./. . .audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .Video
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ./. . .film(s)
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movie(s) Images / photographs Software Games . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Documents, spreadsheet, database files or other user generated content (for backup or archive)
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(d) Some removable storage devices use flash memory.

Name one removable storage device that uses flash memory. s (1)
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USB pen USB / memory stick USB / flash drive Memory cards / SD card Pen / thumb drive
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Solid state hard drive
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19 Jonas wants to buy a PC.
He intends to use it to:
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(a) Jonas has been advised that in order to complete these tasks he will need a PC
with a fast processor and a large amount of RAM.
(i) Name the units used to measure the speed of a computer processor.
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(1)
MHz / GHz
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(ii) Explain why Jonas has been advised to buy a computer with a large amount
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of RAM.
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Jonas intends to use PC for play Games & videos, which are large files. Games have
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lots of graphics/video. Graphics/ video / games take up a lot of storage space. RAM
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temporarily holds data and instructions for the game. It provides faster access to
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graphics/video than a hard drive.

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He needs larger RAM because large RAM means less swapping with the hard disk
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which helps games / video run smoothly. Larger RAM allows multitasking e.g.
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talking to his friends whilst playing a game.

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(iii) Jonas has selected a high resolution monitor.

Identify another item of hardware that would enhance the viewing
experience.
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1. (High spec) graphics / video / display card. 2. 3D glasses / goggles.

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(b) Jonas will have applications software installed on his computer.

Identify one other type of software that must also be installed to run the
applications.
(1)
Operating system / system software .
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(c) Jonas buys a computer game. This includes a software licence.
Explain the purpose of a software licence.
(3)
The purpose of software licence are:
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- It gives the right / permission to use /download the software.

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- If the user has a licence it is legal to use the software.

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- Licence shows that the software has been obtained legally /bought to acknowledge
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the author of the software,

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- Software producer/ owner will receive payment.
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- Software producer/ owner will be able to take legal action if anyone copies the
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- Prevents illegal copying / piracy.

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20 Supa-Spa is a small health club in London, UK.
(a) The temperature in the club is maintained between 18C and 20C using an air
conditioning system.
(i) Identify one input device used to measure temperature.
(1)
Device
Thermistor Digital thermometer Temperature sensor

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(ii) Identify the type of software that would be used to switch the air
conditioning system on and off.
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Software
Control software
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(b) Julia works in the office at Supa-Spa.
Julia sometimes gets headaches when working on her computer.
(i) Identify two settings that could be changed on her computer to reduce the s
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problem.
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1 .Screen resolution / Brightness / Contrast.

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(Default) font size / Display settings eg icon size.

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2 .Accessibility
. . . . . . ....................................settings.
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1 . . . .Take regular . .breaks.

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Use anti-glare screens / screen filter.

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2 . . . . .Set up suitable . . . . . . . . . .lighting.

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Avoid direct light reflecting on screen/ blinds at windows.

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3 . . . . .Move screen to better position: adjust angle / height / distance of screen.

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Focus on distant objects.

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May/June 2011
SECTION B
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about
an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
17 (a) The table shows a list of components that may be used when playing computer
games.
For each component put a cross in the correct box to show whether it is used for
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input, output or processing.
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Input Output Processing
Mouse x
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Tracker ball x s
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Graphics card x
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(b) Data capture forms can be used to input data to a computer.
(i) Diagram 1 and diagram 2 show two types of data capture form.
In the space provided below each diagram write the name of the device that
would be used to read the data.
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Adams: John 2002
Broughton: Saria 2004
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Diagram 1
Device
Optical Mark Recognition / OM Reader / OM scanner.
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OCR / Optical Character Recognition / OC Reader / OC scanner.

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(ii) Give two advantages of inputting data using these devices rather than
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entering the data manually.

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1 . . . .Faster to input
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More accurate data entry / no human error.

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2 . . . .Capture and entry is a single process.

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No need to pay staff to enter data.

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(c) Diagram 3 shows part of the directory of a computer system.
Draw a line to identify:
a folder
a subfolder
a fixed storage device
a removable storage device.
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The removable storage device has been done for you.
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Removable storage device

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Diagram 3
18 The table shows the specifications of two laptop computers.
Feature Laptop A Laptop B

2.2 GHz, 800 MHz, 1.6 GHz, 533 MHz,
Processor speed
1 Mb cache 512 Kb cache
Hard drive 250 Gb 160 Gb
Screen size 15.6 inches 10.1inches
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Genuine Windows Vista Genuine Windows 7
Operating system
Home Premium Home Premium
Wireless enabled Yes Yes
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Webcam No 1.3 MP
Bluetooth Yes No
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Battery life 2 hours 6 hours
Weight 2.9 kg 1.3 kg

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(a) Identify the laptop with the larger cache.
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Laptop A
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(b) Laptop A has a 250 Gb hard drive.

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1 Gigabyte=1 024 megabytes/Mb =1 073 741 824 bytes

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(c) Each laptop has a pre-installed operating system. An operating system is a type of
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system software.
Name the other type of software that should be installed.
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Application (software)
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(d) Laptop A has Bluetooth.
(i) Describe the term Bluetooth.
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Bluetooth is a wireless communication / wireless connection. It has short range up

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to 10 metres using radio waves. It is unlicensed so anyone can set up connection.

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It is relatively slow compared to other connections.

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(ii) Give one example of how Bluetooth can be used with a laptop.
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Connecting Bluetooth enabled device to a laptop. transfer photos from phone to laptop /
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laptop to phone. transfer files from phone to laptop / laptop to phone. Transfer files/photos
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from one laptop to another. Synchronise data from phone to laptop.

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(e) Joe Bennett is a salesman. He makes long journeys by train as part of his job. His
company offers him the choice of Laptop A or Laptop B.
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(i) Name three features of the specification of Laptop B that make it more
suitable for Joe than Laptop A.
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Feature 1 .................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery. . . Life
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Weight. . ./. . .(Screen)

Feature 3 .................... Size / Operating system / No Bluetooth
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Explanation of Feature 1 .Webcam.

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B has a webcam (A doesnt). Enhanced VOIP/video messaging. Useful for video /

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telephone conference.
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Explanation of Feature 2 .Battery

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Longer in B. Wont need charging as often. No power available on the train.

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Explanation of Feature 3 . . . .Weight. -B is lighter so better for carrying.

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(Screen) Size. -Smaller in B Indicative of dimensions. Better in confined areas.

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Operating system. -Windows 7 is: >More stable >More secure >Smaller >Has better support >More familiar
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SAM 2
SECTION B
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about
an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
17 A large supermarket has a network of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) terminals.
(a) The table contains a list of components of an EPOS terminal.
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Component Input only Output only Input and Output
Concept keyboard x
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Touch screen
Printer x
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(b) Each item for sale in a supermarket has a bar code.
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(i) Identify the item of data that must be stored in the bar code.
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Item number
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(ii) Bar code scanning is an automated method of entering data.

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1 . . . . .Fewer human
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Faster data entry

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2 . . . . .Reduced queuing time

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(c) The data collected by the bar code scanner is used to update the database of
stock items.
(i) Identify where this database will be stored.
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server / mainframe
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(ii) Describe three ways in which the data collected can be used by the
supermarket.
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-Stock control
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-Automatic reordering
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-Analysis of sales
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-Monitoring checkouts
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18 George Smith runs a small company that rents rooms to tenants. A stand-alone
computer is used for general office work.
(a) Identify one input device and one output device that will be needed.
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Input device
Keyboard / mouse
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Output device
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Monitor / printer
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(b) George needs to complete the tasks given in the table.
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software to use for each task.
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Task Type of Applications Software
Keeping records of tenants Database / spreadsheet

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Writing letters to tenants Word processor / DTP
Calculating rents for tenants Spreadsheet

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Producing advertising flyers DTP

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(c) Identify one other type of software George will need in addition to application
software.
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Operating system
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(e) George can personalise the computers settings to meet his needs.
One setting he could change is the speed of the mouse movement.
Identify three other computer settings he could change.
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1 . . . . .Window size / Screen resolution / Desktop contrast / Screensaver / Desktop (image)

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2 .. . . .Mouse / Mouse
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3 . .. . . .Sound volume . . . . . . . ./. . . .. . . .Power

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(f ) Georges computer has 2Gb RAM (Random Access Memory).
(i) State what Gb stands for.
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Gigabyte
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(ii) Describe the characteristics of RAM.

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Volatile.
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Data lost when computer is switched off.

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Not permanent / temporary.

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Stores data / program working on.

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SECTION B
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box ( ).

If you change your mind, put a line through the box ( )
and then mark your new answer with a cross ( ).
17. (a) The table below shows a list of devices.
For each device put a cross in the correct box to show whether it is used for input,
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output or backing storage.
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Device Input Output Backing Storage
Memory stick x
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Mouse x
Hard disk s x
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Webcam x
Plotter x
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Light pen x
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(b) A computer system uses two types of software. One type is system software.
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Name the other type.

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21. (b) The device shown in the picture below is used to capture data about sales in the
garden centre.
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(i) Name the device shown in the picture.
bar code reader / bar code scanner / bar code wand
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(ii) Sometimes the device does not work correctly.
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(c) Customers can pay for goods with a credit card. Some data is already stored on a
credit card.
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(i) State two ways that data can be stored on a credit card.
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Magnetic stripe
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Chip
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(ii) Identify one piece of data that must be stored on a credit card. (1)
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Credit card number

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22. Mr Khan wants to buy a computer for his son Peter who is 14 years old. Peter wants to
use the computer to:
complete and print his school coursework

download and listen to music
play computer games
(a) Mr Khan finds two adverts for computers.
Computer A Computer B
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17 Widescreen TFT monitor 19 Widescreen TFT monitor
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Core 2 Dual D1234 Processor Core 2 Dual D6789 Processor
(2.2GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB Cache) (2.33GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 4MB Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Genuine Windows Vista Home
Premium Premium
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2GB Memory 2GB Memory
250GB Hard Drive 320GB Hard Drive

s
or
(i) The memory for both computers is given as 2GB.
State what is meant by GB in this context.

M
Gigabyte
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(1)
ah
(ii) Identify the processing speed for Computer B.
2.33GHz
ll
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(1)
du
(iii) Both computers have Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium operating
systems installed. This product is copyrighted.
Ab
Explain what copyright means when applied to software.

Copyright means illegal to copy program/file/software without permission
................................................................................................................................
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from copyright holder. User needs a licence to use the software.

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(2)
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(iv) Identify one additional piece of hardware that Mr Khan should buy to enhance
the appearance of Peters computer games.
Graphics card / GPU / Graphical Processing Unit / Graphics processor.
................................................................................................................................
(1)
(v) Identify one output device that will be needed.

Printer / Speakers.
................................................................................................................................
(1)
to
(vi) State four requirements to allow connection to the internet.
ISP
1 ..............................................................................................................................
An
Modem / router / gateway / communication link
2 ..............................................................................................................................
Web browser / communication software
3 ..............................................................................................................................
d
he
Broadband / dial up / wi-fi / VPN
4 ..............................................................................................................................
(4)
s
(b) When Peter gets his computer he would like to personalise the settings to suit his
or
needs.
Identify three settings he will be able to change.

M
window size / mouse / icon size / screen resolution

1 ....................................................................................................................................
desktop contrast
ah
2 ....................................................................................................................................
sound volume
3 ....................................................................................................................................
ll
(3)
du
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(c) (i) Mr Khan has some concerns about giving Peter access to the internet.
Outline four concerns that Mr Khan might have.

1. paedophiles, accessed through chat rooms.
.............................................................................................................................
2. pornography, downloaded from internet/accessed through internet.
................................................................................................................................
3. time spent playing games, not socialising/exercising.
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4. time wasting/chatting, not working.
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to
5. illegal downloads, may be prosecuted
..............................................................................................................................
6. hackers, through internet.
An
7. viruses, from email attachments and downloads from unknown
................................................................................................................................
sources.
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d
8. ID fraud, from personal information given out
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he
(4)
(ii) State two actions that Mr Khan could take to reduce his concerns.
1. Put computer in communal area

s
or
.............................................................................................................................
2. Supervise him
................................................................................................................................
M
3. Install filtering software/net nanny

.............................................................................................................................
4. Install firewall
ah
................................................................................................................................
5. Install anti-virus software (2)
ll
(iii) Give two pieces of advice that Mr Khan should give to Peter to ensure Peters
safety when using the internet.
du
1. Dont give out information to unknown sources

.............................................................................................................................
2. Use copy list carefully
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Ab
3. Use social networking sites with caution

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4. Dont open attachments from unknown senders
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(C
(2) Q22
(Total 21 marks)
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2. Enable file preview / extra large icons.

(ii) Identify one input device that Sarbir could use.

(iii) Identify one output device that Sarbir could use.

- Portable / easy to carry. -Very strong / difficult to break/Solid state device.

- Physical size makes them easy to lose.

- Can easily transfer/pick up viruses.

- Corrupt if incorrectly disconnected.

Deliberate damage: Malware/viruses may damage the data.

2 . .System / hardware failure.

Should be stored securely. Must be protected by encryption/passwords.

Way of backup. It should be automated or manualy.

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Bar code input 1

Information sent to database 2

Item added to sale 6

(ii) Electronic data on a bank card can be stored on a microchip or a magnetic

Storing data on a microchip is prefered than magnetic stripe, because-

stripe on a tape reader but for microchip PIN is needed.

magnetic stripe affected by stray fields/ scratches.

(Total for Question 18 = 12 marks)

Local Area Network (LAN).

(c) Hardware costs are an important consideration when setting up a network.

(ii) Additional hardware is needed for a network.

Server / Cabling / Switch / Network interface card (NIC).

Answer ALL questions.

(c) An optical disc is an example of portable storage media.

(d) Some removable storage devices use flash memory.

(Total for Question 17 = 12 marks)

graphics/video than a hard drive.

talking to his friends whilst playing a game.

(iii) Jonas has selected a high resolution monitor.

1. (High spec) graphics / video / display card. 2. 3D glasses / goggles.

(b) Jonas will have applications software installed on his computer.

- It gives the right / permission to use /download the software.

- If the user has a licence it is legal to use the software.

the author of the software,

- Prevents illegal copying / piracy.

Thermistor Digital thermometer Temperature sensor

1 .Screen resolution / Brightness / Contrast.

(Default) font size / Display settings eg icon size.

could take to help reduce the problem.

1 . . . .Take regular . .breaks.

Use anti-glare screens / screen filter.

2 . . . . .Set up suitable . . . . . . . . . .lighting.

Avoid direct light reflecting on screen/ blinds at windows.

3 . . . . .Move screen to better position: adjust angle / height / distance of screen.

Focus on distant objects.

Answer ALL questions.

Optical Mark Recognition / OM Reader / OM scanner.

OCR / Optical Character Recognition / OC Reader / OC scanner.

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