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or D and put a cross in the box ( ). Mark only one answer for each question. If you change your mind
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You will be awarded up to 6 marks for quality of written communication.
This paper has 20 questions in Section A, 4 questions in Section B and 4 questions in Section C.
Section B contains questions on the Case Study. The total mark for this paper is 126.
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SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
For each question, choose an answer A, B, C or D and put a cross in the box.
Mark only one answer for each question. If you change your mind, put a line through
the box and then mark your new answer with a cross.
If you change your mind, mark the boxes like this:

eg: Mark the box like this:

A

This shows your answer

1.

This shows your final answer

First answer

Which of these are both output devices?

A

speaker and scanner

scanner and mouse

scanner and monitor

speaker and monitor

Q1
(Total 1 mark)

2.

3.

Floppy disks and CD ROMs are examples of :

A

output devices

software

backing storage

input devices

Q2
(Total 1 mark)

When using a word processor a title can be centred on the page. This is an example of:
A

justifying

text wrapping

spacing

inserting

Q3
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4.

5.

6.

Which of these is both an input and an output device?

A

concept keyboard

touch screen

scanner

speaker

Q4
(Total 1 mark)

Marina would like to store details of family addresses, telephone numbers and birthdays
on her computer. The most appropriate program to use is a:
A

database

spreadsheet

word processor

desktop publisher

Q5
(Total 1 mark)

Which of these communication methods would not need an Internet connection?

A

telephone

e-mail

video conferencing

chat rooms

Q6
(Total 1 mark)

7.

Jack often uses a word processor. When he types his name it always comes up as an error.
To make sure this does not happen again Jack should:
A

use a grammar checker

use find and replace

ignore the error

add his name to the dictionary

Q7
(Total 1 mark)

8.

When storing database information which answer shows the order in size from smallest to
largest?
A

record, file, field

field, file, record

field, record, file

file, field, record

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9.

A word processor is an example of:

A

an applications package

an operating system

an utility program

a graphics package

Q9
(Total 1 mark)

10. The instructions on a data capture form say that a box should be shaded in for each answer
chosen.
This is an example of:
A

bar coding

OCR

MICR

OMR

Q10
(Total 1 mark)

11. A school has introduced a new network system. Which of these could not be used as the
user interface?
A

GUI

multi user

menu driven

command line

Q11
(Total 1 mark)

12. On data entry Manchester is shortened to Man. This is called:

A

encrypting

replicating

encoding

compressing

Q12
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13. Multi-copy invoices are printed on self-carbonised paper. The most appropriate type of
printer to use is:
A

laser

dot matrix

inkjet

bubble jet

Q13
(Total 1 mark)

14. Which one of these is not a validation check?

A

typical check

range check

type check

length check

Q14
(Total 1 mark)

15. Which one of these is not a true statement when using a bar coding system?
A

data input is accurate

data input is fast

the bar code is a unique number

the bar code must include the price

Q15
(Total 1 mark)

16. When an e-mail is received it can be sent on to other e-mail addresses. This is:
A

forwarding

replying

mailing

attaching

Q16
(Total 1 mark)

17. Which of these is not a principle of the Data Protection Act?

A

data must be kept secure

data must be relevant and not excessive

data cannot be copied without permission

data must be accurate and up to date

Q17
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18. Two formats for graphics files are:

A

bitmap and clipart

vector and bitmap

vector and clipart

bitmap and CAD

Q18
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19. Which of these is a true statement about ROM?

A

data is lost when the computer is switched off

data can be changed

it is non-volatile

it is volatile

Q19
(Total 1 mark)

20. Which of these is not a function of the operating system?

A

communicating with the systems hardware

managing the systems resources

performing arithmetic calculations

monitoring the performance of the system

Q20
(Total 1 mark)

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SECTION B
1.

Zest for Life collects personal data from members when they join a studio. This data is
entered into the MEMBERS file.
Here is part of the file.
MEMBERDATE OF
MEMBER
SURNAME FORENAME
GENDER
ID
BIRTH
TYPE

LAST
VISIT

1036

Briggs

Reece

07/07/93

06/11/07

0046

McShane

Leanne

09/12/75

13/05/08

1075

Nannar

Kulbir

25/02/79

24/02/08

1062

Jones

Carl

16/11/94

31/12/07

1145

Skirrow

Edmond

15/09/80

17/04/08

0076

Logan

Justine

16/05/84

21/10/07

0672

Singh

Amandeep

29/03/89

14/04/08

1032

Armson

George

12/11/78

13/03/08

(a) (i) State how many records are shown.

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(1)
(ii) Give the SURNAME of the youngest member shown.
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(1)
(iii) Give the MEMBER-ID of one of the female members.
................................................................................................................................
(1)
(b) The database needs to be sorted in ascending order of SURNAME.
State the DATE OF BIRTH of the member who will be first on the sorted list.
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(c) Being able to sort data is one function of database software.

Give two other functions of database software that make it suitable for storing
members data.
1 ....................................................................................................................................
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2 ....................................................................................................................................
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(2)
(d) After their data is entered into the database the member is issued with a membership
card. The card is swiped each time the member visits a studio.
(i) State what data must be stored on the card.
................................................................................................................................
(1)
(ii) State where the data is stored on the card.
................................................................................................................................
(1)
(iii) State what data will be recorded on the database when the card is swiped.
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(1)
(e) Zest for Life would like a list of the junior male members.
This search is entered
MEMBER TYPE equals J OR GENDER equals M
The search produces a list of all the junior male and junior female members.
Write the correct search.
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2.

The Head Office has three networked computers which deal with day-to-day administration
tasks and advertising.
(a) This type of network is called a LAN.
State what LAN stands for.
.......................................................................................................................................
(1)
(b) At the beginning of every month a personalised letter is sent out to all members who
have not attended a studio for more than one month.
Explain how the personalised letters would be produced.
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(c) Contacting members by letter can be expensive.

Other than cost give one advantage and one disadvantage for each of these forms of
communication compared to sending letters.
E-mail
Advantage .....................................................................................................................
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Disadvantage ................................................................................................................
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Telephone
Advantage .....................................................................................................................
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Disadvantage ................................................................................................................
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3.

Zest for Life produces a monthly newsletter.

(a) The outline of the newsletter is saved as a template that can be used each month.
This means that fixed information, like the Zest for Life logo, would not need to be
entered each time.
Give two other benefits of using a template for the newsletter.
1 ....................................................................................................................................
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2 ....................................................................................................................................
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(2)
(b) Desktop publishing software is used to create the newsletter.
Give three reasons, other than templates, why desktop publishing is chosen for this
task rather than word processing software.
1 ....................................................................................................................................
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2 ....................................................................................................................................
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3 ....................................................................................................................................
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(3)
(c) Give two benefits to Zest for Life of making the newsletter available via their
website.
1 ....................................................................................................................................
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2 ....................................................................................................................................
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(d) (i) Give an input device that could be used to insert a paper-based map into the
newsletter.
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(1)
(ii) Give an output device that could be used to produce a hard copy of the
newsletter.
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(1)
(iii) Give an appropriate storage medium for a backup copy of the newsletter.
................................................................................................................................
(1)
(e) A diagram can be used to show how the components of a computer system are
connected.
This diagram is incomplete

Complete the diagram by:

labelling the components with backing storage, input, output and process.
indicating the flow of data using arrows
(3)
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4.

In order to monitor members progress, mentors record personal statistics in a spreadsheet.

Here is part of the spreadsheet.

NAME

WEIGHT(kg)

HEIGHT(m)

BMI

CATEGORY

Huckle: Robyn

62.73

1.85

18.3

McShane: Leanne

63.64

1.64

23.7

Nannar: Kulbir

60.84

1.77

19.4

Lackland: Daniel

80.84

1.79

25.2

Skirrow: Edmond

70.00

1.69

24.5

Logan: Justine

44.01

1.56

18.1

Singh: Amandeep

73.18

1.87

20.9

(a) One statistic that is used is Body Mass Index (BMI). This is calculated for adults by
dividing weight (kg) by height squared (m2).
(i) State the address of the cell that contains Edmond Skirrows BMI.
................................................................................................................................
(1)
(ii) State the contents of cell C7.
................................................................................................................................
(1)
(b) Give two features of spreadsheet software that make it suitable for recording personal
statistics.
1 ....................................................................................................................................
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2 ....................................................................................................................................
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(2)
(c) Robyn Huckles weight has been incorrectly entered.
Identify one cell that must change when the error is corrected.
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(1)
(Total 5 marks)

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1.

James Harness has set up a new business designing and building kitchens. He has decided
to buy a computer to help him with his work.
(a) James has made a list of tasks.
(i) Identify the most appropriate type of software for each task.
Task

Type of Software

Keeping records of customer details

Writing letters to customers
Calculating estimates for customers
Preparing detailed plans of kitchens
Producing advertising flyers
(5)
(ii) Name two input devices that James would need for these tasks.
1 .............................................................................................................................
2 .............................................................................................................................
(2)
(b) Give another name for software.
.......................................................................................................................................
(1)
(c) James has bought a printer. Name another output device that would produce a hard
copy of a kitchen plan.
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(d) The computer that James has bought has a floppy disk drive and a CD ROM drive.
(i) Give two features of a floppy disk.
1 .............................................................................................................................
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2 .............................................................................................................................
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(2)
(ii) Give two features of a CD-ROM.
1 .............................................................................................................................
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2 .............................................................................................................................
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(2)
(e) James computer uses a Graphical User Interface (GUI), similar to the one shown.

Name four features that make the interface easy to use.

1 ....................................................................................................................................
2 ....................................................................................................................................
3 ....................................................................................................................................
4 ....................................................................................................................................
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PJM Bank has a Head Office based in Fulltown and a large number of branches
nationwide.
The Head Office and branches communicate using a Wide Area Network (WAN).
(a) Give two features of a WAN.
1 ....................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
2 ....................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
(2)
(b) The Head Office uses video conferencing to communicate with the branch
managers.
(i) Identify the additional hardware that is needed by each branch.
................................................................................................................................
(1)
(ii) Describe three benefits to the bank of using video conferencing.
1 .............................................................................................................................
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2 .............................................................................................................................
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3 .............................................................................................................................
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(3)
(c) Give two ways, other than video conferencing, in which branches are able to
communicate using a WAN.
1 ....................................................................................................................................
2 ....................................................................................................................................
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(d) There has been a large increase in the number of customers who use the Internet
banking facilities offered by PJM Bank.
(i) Give two reasons why customers choose to use Internet banking.
1 .............................................................................................................................
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2 .............................................................................................................................
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(2)
(ii) The bank has decided to close all branches.
Explain why some staff and customers may be unhappy with this decision.
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(4)

QC2

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3.

Many scientists are concerned about the effects of global warming. A weather station has
been set up in the mountains of Scotland to monitor conditions such as temperature and
rainfall. Data logging equipment is used in the weather station.
(a) Give three advantages of using data logging equipment to monitor weather
conditions.
1 ....................................................................................................................................
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2 ....................................................................................................................................
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3 ....................................................................................................................................
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(3)
(b) Give one disadvantage of using data logging equipment to monitor weather
conditions.
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(1)
(c) Name the type of device that would be used to detect temperature and rainfall.
.......................................................................................................................................
(1)
(d) Identify the most appropriate type of software to store the data collected.
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(1)
(e) The data is analysed after collection.
(i) Scientists want to see how much rain falls each month for a year.
State the best way to present these results.
................................................................................................................................
(1)
(ii) Give two other methods of presenting results.
1 .............................................................................................................................
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2 .............................................................................................................................
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(2)
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4.

Blackwood Community Centre has recently been extended. A new computer area has been
added. There are 50 networked computers with access to the Internet.
Niraj has been appointed as Network Manager.
(a) One of Nirajs responsibilities is to allocate user names and passwords. At first all
passwords are set to password. Users are prompted to change their password when
they first log on.
(i) Write down four pieces of advice that should be given to users when choosing
passwords.
1 .............................................................................................................................
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2 .............................................................................................................................
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3 .............................................................................................................................
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4 .............................................................................................................................
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(4)
(ii) Users are asked to enter their new password and then confirm it. This is called
verification.
Explain why this is done.
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(b) Niraj is concerned about dangers to data from the Internet.

Identify two risks to data. State what action should be taken to reduce each risk.
Risk 1 ............................................................................................................................
Action ...........................................................................................................................
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Risk 2 ............................................................................................................................
Action ...........................................................................................................................
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(4)
(c) Julia is a member of the centre. She uses a computer to send e-mails to her sister in
America.
(i) Julia has some photographs of herself when she was young. She would like to
input them into the computer.
Name the device she should use.
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(ii) Julia saves her photographs on the computers hard drive. She wants to send an
e-mail with these photographs to her sister.
Describe the process of sending an e-mail with a photograph.
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(6)
(Quality of Written Communication: 3 marks)
(iii) Julia has been advised to keep backup copies of her photograph files.
Give two reasons for the advice.
1 .............................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................
2 .............................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................
(2)
(iv) Name an appropriate storage medium for keeping backup copies of her
photographs.
................................................................................................................................
(1)

QC4

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TOTAL FOR SECTION C: 63 MARKS
TOTAL FOR PAPER: 126 MARKS
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