General Certificate of Secondary Education ICT …

1 GCSE BITESIZE Examinations General Certificate of Secondary Education ICT FOUNDATION TIER Time allowed 1 hour 30 minutes Total marks: 90 Answer all questions in the spaces provided 1. Information can be provided in many ways. Complete the table by choosing the best way of providing the information from the list. Text on paper, map, bar-chart, sound, symbol, text on a screen Information to be provided Method Essay on Roman Britain Location of your school Monthly Rainfall information Road junction ahead Time and destination of next train at a station 6 Live commentary on a football match (6 marks) 2. Look at the diagram and answer the questions below. MOUSE E KEYBOARD HARD DISKCOMPUTER SCREEN DC BA a) Add another input device to the diagram by writing its name in box A.

2 (1 mark) b) Add another output device to the diagram by writing its name in box B. (1 mark) 5 c) Show the direction of data movement by putting arrows on lines C,D, and E. (3 Marks) 3. Choose words from the list to complete the following sentences. CD-ROM Data-logging ROM Data Hard Disk Information Document Simulation Printer Encryption CPU Spreadsheet Sensor RAM MICR Justification Modem Scanner Back up Analysis i).

3 Is .. given meaning by putting it in a context. ii) A .. can hold more data than a .. iii) .. is memory that keeps its content when the computer is switched off. iv) .. is memory that loses its content when the computer is switched off. v) A .. allows data from a computer to be transmitted along an ordinary phone line (7 marks) 7 4. The advert below is used by a plumber to advertise his business. MAC S PLUMBING AND HEATING All plumbing and heating repairs carried out Reasonable rates Phone 01027 191 191 Describe four different ways in which the plumber could use features of a desk-top publishing package to make his advert more effective.. (4 marks) 4 5. The system life cycle consists of Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing and Evaluation.

4 For each of the tasks in the table below, give the stage of the life cycle when it happens. Task Stage of Life Cycle Setting up a database query Writing a test plan Checking how well the new system meets requirements Interviewing users of the old system Finding out if a spreadsheet gives the right answers Drawing screen layouts 6 (6 marks) 6. For each of the following, state whether the device is an input device, an output device or a storage device. Laser printer .. Scanner .. CD ROM .. Bar code reader .. Microphone .. Speaker .. (6 marks) 6 7. Explain the meaning of the following terms: File .. Record .. Field .. 3 (3 marks) 8. It is important that data stored in computer systems is kept safe.

5 One way in which data can be damaged is by viruses. a) Describe two other threats to data stored on a hard disk. 1.. 2.. (2 marks) b) How can attack by viruses be prevented? .. (2 marks) 4 9. a) Instructions are used to control a small robot that draws lines. The instruction set includes the following commands: Penup raises the pen above the paper Pendown lowers the pen onto the paper Forward n move forward n cm Back n - move backward n cm Left n turn left n degrees Right n turn right n degrees The robot starts in the position shown, facing in the direction of the arrow with the pen on the paper. Using only these commands write the instructions needed to draw the pattern shown below. You will need to use commands more than once.

6 25 cm Start 5 cm 5 cm 10 cm .. (5 marks) b) Many bus season tickets are read automatically by a machine when a passenger boards. Information is contained on a magnetic strip on the back of the ticket. Give four pieces of data that are held on this magnetic strip (4 marks) c) Give two advantages to the bus company in using automatic tickets. (2 marks) 11 10. A sports club wants to collect the following information about new members. Surname Forenames Street address Town Postcode Phone number Date of Birth Gender The club also wants to know which teams the new member wants to join.

7 Members can choose up to three teams from badminton, basketball, hockey, football, cricket and tennis. The club needs to know how good the new members are at the sports they have chosen. Members can choose beginner, average or very good. a) In the space provided on the next page, design a data capture form to collect all the information the club needs. Think about the probable length of the information the members will write and how you will get their choices. (8 marks) b) At the top of the form is a space for the club to record the member number. Why is this field needed in the club s database? .. 10 .. (2 marks) Data Capture Form THE SPORTS CLUB Application for membership Member number 11.

8 Paula wants to go on holiday with her friends and has used a spreadsheet to work out how much she needs to save. She has entered the formulae to update her spreadsheet automatically. a) The cost of the flight is reduced by 10. i) Which cell should Paula change? .. (1 mark) ii) Name two other cells which would change as a result.. (2 marks) b) Give one advantage to Paula of using a spreadsheet for this task rather than a calculator.. (1 mark) 4 12. The diagram represents a data logger that is designed to be used out of doors. D C C C C B A a) Give one example where this data logger could be used to collect data. (1 mark) b) Using the list below, select the letter from the diagram that matches the different parts.

9 Sensors Battery compartment Screen Connects data logger to a computer (4 marks) c) Give two examples of the type of information that could be displayed on the screen. (2 marks) 7 13. Networks connect computers together so they can share resources and data. a) Give two differences between a LAN and a WAN. 1.. 2.. (2 marks) b) Companies that have offices in different countries may use video-conferencing to enable employees to communicate. b) Give two advantages of using video conferencing (2 marks) c) Give two disadvantages of using video conferencing (2 marks) 6 14.

10 Trading on the internet is called e-commerce. Companies provide many different products and services online, including banking, shopping and travel booking. a) Describe the advantages to the customer and the business providing the service of internet trading.. (3 marks) b) Describe the disadvantages of e-commerce to businesses and customers.. (3 marks) 6 15. Small joysticks may be used to control electric powered wheelchairs. People who use this type of wheelchair may have little movement in their arms or hands. Describe how the movements of a joystick may make it easier for people with this type of disability to control their electric wheelchair.. (5 marks) 5