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Circle two input devices. Digital camera CD ROM Actuator 3D printer Speaker Monitor Linker Keyboard

2. Input and output devices  →  2.1. Input devices and their uses

2. Input and output devices  →  2.3. Output devices and their uses

1. Types and components of computer systems  →  1.1. Hardware and software

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A computer-controlled glasshouse is used to grow plants. Identify two output devices used in this glasshouse.

1. Types and components of computer systems  →  1.2. The main components of computer systems

2. Input and output devices  →  2.3. Output devices and their uses

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Network devices are used in computer systems. Complete each sentence by identifying the most appropriate network device. The network device that is used to transmit the data along an analogue telephone line is a The network device that connects a LAN to a WAN is a The network device that allows data to be directed to a specific computer on a LAN is a The internal network device that allows a computer to connect to a LAN is a 1 15

4. Networks and the effects of using them  →  4.1. Networks

4. Networks and the effects of using them  →  4.2. Network issues and communication

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Many word processing packages have a number of formatting features. The paragraph below shows some of the formatting features that can be used. Write down four of the formatting features that have been used in the paragraph shown. [Turn over 1 15 The logo for the Summer Steam Festival is shown and labelled A. The organisers of the event are planning to create a second logo for all their correspondence. This is shown and labelled B. Summer Steam Festival A Summer Steam Festival B Describe the steps that have been used to transform logo A into logo B. 1 15

14. Styles  →  14.1. Style management

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A library is considering the way it issues books. The librarians are planning to use RFID rather than bar codes. Describe the advantages of using RFID rather than bar codes.

6. ICT applications  →  6.10. Recognition systems

2. Input and output devices  →  2.2. Direct data entry and associated devices

4. Networks and the effects of using them  →  4.1. Networks

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Laptop computers use Solid State Drives (SSD) rather than Hard Disc Drives (HDD). Describe two disadvantages of using an SSD rather than an HDD in a laptop computer. [Turn over 1 15

3. Storage devices and media  →  3.1. Storage devices

1. Types and components of computer systems  →  1.4. Types of computer

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A patient has an injury and the doctor treating him needs to find out information about the patient. Most of the data he needs to collect is personal data. The data collected is protected by data protection legislation. Most data protection acts include the principle that data should be kept confidential and secure. List four other principles of a typical data protection act. Explain what is meant by personal data. Include two examples of personal data in your answer. Explanation Example 1 Example 2 1 15 Explain why personal data should be kept confidential and secure.

8. Safety and security  →  8.2. eSafety

8. Safety and security  →  8.3. Security of data

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Uniform Resource Locators (URL) are used to locate websites and resources. A teacher needs to find a teaching guide from Cambridge Assessment International Education. To download the teaching guide she types in: Write down only the part of the URL which shows the file name of the teaching guide. Write down only the part of the URL which is the folder where the teaching guide is stored. Write down only the part of the URL which is the domain name. Explain what is meant by https. [Turn over 1 15

10. Communication  →  10.2. Effective use of the internet

21. Website authoring  →  21.2. Create a web page

8. Safety and security  →  8.2. eSafety

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A student is creating a spreadsheet of airports for a project. The formula in G2 is: =VLOOKUP(F2,A2:B9,2,0) Explain, in detail, what the formula in G2 does. Before the spreadsheet can be used, data needs to be entered to test the spreadsheet. There are three types of test data: normal, abnormal and extreme. Explain what is meant by these three types of test data. Normal Abnormal Extreme 1 15 Explain, using examples, the differences between a function and a formula. The completed file could have been created using a database. Describe two reasons why databases are used in certain applications rather than spreadsheets. [Turn over 1 15

20. Spreadsheets  →  20.1. Create a data model

7. The systems life cycle  →  7.3. Development and testing

18. Databases  →  18.1. Create a database structure

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The prolonged use of computers can cause several health problems particularly when sitting down and using monitors. Discuss the strategies that you have developed to minimise health risks which only relate to sitting down and using a monitor. 1 15

5. The effects of using IT  →  5.2. Potential health problems related to the prolonged use of IT equipment

5. The effects of using IT  →  5.1. Microprocessor-controlled devices

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A car manufacturing company uses computer-controlled robots to manufacture its cars. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to the company of using computer-controlled robots rather than using humans to manufacture the cars. [Turn over 1 15

6. ICT applications  →  6.3. Computer controlled systems

6. ICT applications  →  6.2. Modelling applications

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Different methods can be used to analyse a system. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of analysing a system by observing staff rather than looking at the current systems documentation.

7. The systems life cycle  →  7.1. Analysis

7. The systems life cycle  →  7.6. Evaluation

7. The systems life cycle  →  7.3. Development and testing

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A librarian in a college department library is entering data into a student borrowers’ file. As the data is entered it needs to be verified. Describe the two types of verification. 1 15 Explain, using examples, why it is necessary to carry out validation as well as verification for this system. [Turn over 1 15

15. Proofing  →  15.2. Proofing techniques

7. The systems life cycle  →  7.2. Design

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Spam is associated with ICT systems. Explain what is meant by the term spam. Describe the ways that a user can recognise spam and methods to help prevent it. 1 15

10. Communication  →  10.1. Communication with other ICT users using email

10. Communication  →  10.2. Effective use of the internet

8. Safety and security  →  8.3. Security of data

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Explain what is meant by cloud storage and how it is used. Describe two issues related to the security of data in the cloud. [Turn over 1 15

8. Safety and security  →  8.3. Security of data

4. Networks and the effects of using them  →  4.1. Networks

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A company uses corporate house style within the headers and footers in its documents. Explain what is meant by corporate house style. Explain why headers and footers are needed.

14. Styles  →  14.1. Style management

13. Layout  →  13.3. Headers and footers

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