Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education
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Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.
DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES.
No marks will be awarded for using brand names of software packages or hardware.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
DC (ST/SG) 101050/2
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(a) Name two input devices apart from a keyboard and mouse, which could connect directly to
the tower.
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(b) Name two storage devices which would be available in the PC shown above.
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(c) Name two output devices which could connect directly to the PC shown above.
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2 Below is a list of statements. Each statement is true for only one of the given methods of
implementation. Tick the method which matches the statement.
Typing a document
4 Tick whether the following items are found in user documentation only, technical documentation
only or are found in both.
List of variables
(a) The method of inputting bank codes from the bottom of a cheque is called
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(b) The device used for inputting details from a label on a product is called
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(c) The device used for inputting data directly from a bank card is called
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INSTRUCTION MEANING
35 mm
10 mm
20 mm
10 mm
15 mm
Start Finish
A student has written the following set of instructions to make the floor turtle draw the above
shape.
1. PENDOWN
2. LEFT 90
3. FORWARD 15
4. RIGHT 90
5. PENUP
6. FORWARD 20
7. RIGHT 90
8. PENUP
9. FORWARD 90
10. RIGHT 35
11. FORWARD 20
Although the first four instructions are correct, this set of instructions would not draw the shape
exactly as shown. One instruction has been missed out and four are incorrect.
(a) Write down the missing instruction and indicate where it should be positioned in the list of
instructions provided.
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(b) Identify the four incorrect instructions and state the correct instructions to be used.
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Pressure sensor
Height sensor
Sound sensor
Temperature sensor
Moisture sensor
Cold sensor
Detergent sensor
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(b) Describe the actions taken by a microprocessor during a wash cycle, based on the readings
from those sensors identified in part (a).
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8 A bank has introduced a system whereby its customers will use contactless smart cards to make
purchases. This method of payment involves customers holding their card close to a reader at
shopping outlets and restaurants.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this method of payment compared to using chip
and PIN cards.
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9 (a) Explain how a VLOOKUP function works, using the example of VLOOKUP(38,A2:C10,3,FALSE).
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D E F G H I
Explain why the cell H2 might not contain James. Suggest the value that would be contained
in that cell, giving reasons why.
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10 Explain how the number of jobs available to workers has been affected by the use of ICT in
commerce and industry, using specific examples. Refer in your answer to jobs created as well as
job losses.
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11 Aftab wants to create a network using a PC and two laptop computers he has bought for his family.
All have network cards fitted. He has already purchased network protection software. He wishes to
use them for online banking.
Name and describe the use of four additional items, apart from cables, he would need in order to
set up this network.
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12 A school in the UK holds a sports day every year. Students compete in a number of athletics
events during the day.
The results of all events, together with suitable photographs, are to be included in the school
newsletter on its website. Initially the results will be stored in a spreadsheet.
Describe how the sports day part of the newsletter will be produced.
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14 A headteacher wishes to store details of her students in a computer database. She has been
given an example of one student record by the school secretary:
The file is currently stored in the form of plain text with each record separated by a line break.
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(b) For each field identify the most appropriate data type. The Maths_test_score is used in
calculations.
family_name
first_name
Student_Id
Maths_test_score
joined_the_school
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(c) Identify the two fields for which a format check would be the most appropriate validation
check. In each case describe how the format check would work.
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(d) The school secretary will use a screen input form to make it easier to enter data on the new
system.
Design a suitable screen input form to enter the details of one student using the fields given in
part (b) but leaving the field contents blank.
It should contain appropriate spacing for each field, as well as navigation aids and other
appropriate features of a screen input form.
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15 One of the stages in systems analysis and design is called development and testing.
Describe the different testing strategies that can be used on a new system.
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16 An oil prospecting company wants to use an expert system to help it to decide where to drill for oil.
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