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| Name a storage device (1 mark) |
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| Name a storage medium (1 mark) |
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At what stage of providing an ICT solution to a problem would you need to ask yourself the following questions: (1 mark)
- Does the solution do what it is supposed to do?
- Does the solution do it in the way it is supposed to do it?
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| I would need to ask myself these questions at the evaluation stage of ICT solution |
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| What is the purpose of asking yourself these questions? (2 marks) |
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| To access the effectiveness of the solution against the client's requirements for that solution |
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What input device could be used to prevent unauthorised access to an ICT classroom? (2 marks)
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| Magnetic swipe card reader.Finger print scanner/Biometric Device. |
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You have been asked to provide information on the 2012 Olympic Games to a class of 11 year olds. Describe and justify how to provide this information using ICT. (5 marks)
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| I could create a presentation to provide the information on the 2012 Olympic games to a class of 11 year olds. This would be displayed on a large screen via a digital projector. All the children would be able to see it clearly. I could include some graphics to keep the 11 year olds interested. |
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| Explain what is meant by the term user (2 marks) |
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| A user is the person(s) who update the solution, either adding or removing information. For example, use the user in your sample work (in my case it is Sally, Head of the Sixth Form Deli) |
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| Describe how you could have identified the skills of the user(s) of your solution and justify why this would be suitable (3 marks) |
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| I could have interviewed my user. I would have prepared questions before the interview and these could be expanded depending on the answers given. |
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State if the following image meets health and safety guidlines for a computer user by writing 'yes' or 'no' and justify your choice in the space provided. (3 marks)
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| Yes.This keyboard is shaped ergonomically to reduce the possibility of the user suffering from RSI. |
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State if the following image meets health and safety guidlines for a computer user by writing 'yes' or 'no' and justify your choice in the space provided. (3 marks)
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| No.The chair does not meet the guidlines as it is not height or tilt adjustable and it is not a 5 point castor based chair for stability. |
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State if the following image meets health and safety guidlines for a computer user by writing 'yes' or 'no' and justify your choice in the space provided. (3 marks)
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| Yes. A foot rest would be used to ensure that a user's feet were raised so that they do not suffer from any form of strain on the body. |
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State if the following image meets health and safety guidlines for a computer user by writing 'yes' or 'no' and justify your choice in the space provided. (3 marks)
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| Yes. An ergonomic mouse that is shaped correctly could help to prevent RSI |
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State if the following image meets health and safety guidlines for a computer user by writing 'yes' or 'no' and justify your choice in the space provided. (3 marks)
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| Yes. A document holder will allow a user to look at documents at eye level and reduce the possibility of eye strain. |
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It is advisable to organise files on computers using a folder structure.
Draw a diagram to show a suitable folder structure that a student, who studies four AS levels, could use to organise their computer files into subjects, units in
each subject and homework. (3 marks) |
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Cloud storage, where data is stored on multiple virtual servers hosted by third parties, is the chosen storage method for many people.
Describe why they might choose cloud storage. (3 marks) |
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A person might choose cloud storage because it saves them purchasing and installing physical storage devices and they only have to pay for the storage
they use. It is easy to access data files from anywhere that there is an Internet
connection.
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| Describe why a regular computer user needs a height-adjustable chair when they are working with ICT. (2 marks) |
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A regular computer user requires a height-adjustable chair so that they can adjust the height to the correct position for them to ensure they do not suffer
from back ache. |
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Database Management Software can be used to perform many different tasks.
Identify a task for which Database Management Software would be suitable and explain how the functionality of the software would help to complete the task effectively. (6 marks) |
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A task for which Database Management Software would be suitable is to produce an invoice for a local bicycle shop. I used the query function to search for a customer’s name and address. I used the make report
function to produce an up to date invoice and used validation rules to ensure robust data entry. I created a macro and a button to allow for the user to print reports by clicking on the pre defined button rather than having to go through the process of the long procedure needed to print within the database software. |
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| With reference to your Sample Work, explain what is meant by a client (2 marks) |
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| My client, Redland High School for Girls (make reference to your sample work) is the organisation who required the interactive system. |
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| Explain what is meant by an audience for an ICT solution (2 marks) |
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| (use your sample work)The audience of the interactive system will be the sixth formers and teachers who view the system.They are the people the solution is aimed at. |
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| Explain what your client expects from your solution. (6 marks) |
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| (Use your sample work) My client expects the font style of the solution to be 'Gill Sans MT', as this is the standard font that the school uses. She also required the school logo to be on the interactive so that the school was easily identifiable.It must be easy to navigate so that sixth formers and teachers can find what they want in as few clicks as possible. |
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The Principal of Anytown Academy is concerned that the marketing of the school is poor and he would like you to create a website for prospective students and their parents.
What should you consider before you start your design and how would this impact on what you would need to include on the web pages? (16 marks) |
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Things that need to be discussed in this question:
- Reference to objects
- Information to be added
- Uniformity
- Guidance
- Navigational aids
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