CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2014 series

0417 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY
0417/02 Paper 2 (Practical Test A), maximum raw mark 80

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Name, candidate number, Centre number 1 mark

Input devices for a gaming computer

Title
Title entry accurate, formatted 36 pt sans-serif
Italics and centred
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Mice for gamers by: name
This is the fourth of our articles on building mechanical mouse was the only type of
Subtitle with so many choices. There are mouse types
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your “Crazy but after
Cool”titles
computer. It may only mouse available. It had
Underlined a ball
right that to
aligned moved two
margin suited to cater
(not italic) to several diverse applications.
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be1 cm
a fantasy,
space but in the first three articles, we
1 mark rollers. One roller moved the pointer along The optical mouse types were the first break
explored choosing a motherboard and CPU the x-axis, the other along the y-axis. from conventional mechanical technology.
for a maximum speed gaming machine. Then Crude prototypes of mouse-like pointing and Now the mouse could be moved more freely
we looked at cases, power supplies and hard navigating devices were
Paragraph deleted 1 markdeveloped and Bothhampered
and was not spelling errors
by corrected
mechanical1 mark
disk drive storage. This week we consider computer mouse types have evolved since limitations of materials. This technology used
input devices suited to a gamer. then to become faster and more responsive a light emitting diode (LED) and sensors to
Many types of and improve user experience. A lot of detect movement of the mouse relative to the
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computer mouse improvements have been made in the field of underlying surface.
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This was
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have been computer pointing devices, especially in the 1.5 line spacing 1 mark
improvement but more computer mouse
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designed since the place, aligned top of text and to left margin
last decades. Computer mouse types started 1 mark types were to come. The
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mouse device was proliferating
Text wrapped after the introduction of the
round image 1 mark the gyroscopic mouse require minor
first developed. When user interfaces became optical mouse technology. movements for operation and can provide
more and more graphic based, the need for a There are several computer mouse types more ergonomic use, reducing the risk of
mouse as a pointing device for input was available and the buyer can be overwhelmed Repetitive Strain Injury to the user.
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An improvement over the optical mouse was them is the tactile mouse, which allows the types, the mouse relays a signal to a
the laser mouse. This device used an infrared user to feel vibrations as the mouse is moved base station wired to the computer's
laser instead of an LED light. This improves over certain areas, like over the boundary of mouse port. The cordless mouse
the resolution and makes the mouse more a window frame. requires power, which comes in the
responsive, improving navigation You can find a computer mouse for just form of batteries.
capabilities. Apart from these, there are about any use. To figure out what kind of • A mouse with many buttons: The
several specialised and novel computer mouse would work best with your PC, you extra buttons can be programmed to
mouse types. There are mice designed for need to know your mouse options: do specific things, such as navigate
gamers. They have extra buttons on the sides • Mechanical mouse: Houses a hard the Web or turn pages when you’re
to help gamers have better control and rubber ball that rolls as the mouse is reading a document. The typical
Bullets applied to specified paragraphs 1 mark
quicker response over the interactive gaming moved. Sensors inside the mouse programmable mouse has about five
atmosphere. In fact, one mouse takes it to the body detect the movement and buttons.
extreme by opening up as a clamshell and translate it into information that the • Stylus mouse: Another mouse
offering a fully-fledged joystick inside! computer interprets. mutation enjoyed by the artistic type
The development of the cordless mouse • Optical mouse: Uses a sensor to is the stylus mouse, which looks like
means you no longer have to wrestle with detect tabletop movement and then a pen and draws on a special pad.
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that irritating cord that always keeps getting •
A4 (marksends off that information
from screenshot) landscape to the 1 mark Cordless 3-D mouse: This kind of
in the way. The disadvantage is that you have Left and right margins 1.5cm
computer for processing. mouse can be pointed at the computer
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to keep replacing the batteries. There are (mark•from
Infrared (IR) or radio frequency
screenshot) 1 mark screen like a TV remote control.
several different computer mouse types being No widows, orphans, or blank pages 1 mark
Document cordless
completemouse: With both
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developed by companies all the time. One of

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Compare these three gaming mice and their
features. One of them is bound to suit your
needs!

Make Razer Logitech Alienware

Model Imperator Gaming Mouse G700 TactX Mouse

Features • 6400dpi 4G Dual Sensor System • 200-5700dpi • 5000dpi laser Engine

• Rubberised contoured thumbgrip for • Image processing: 12 megapixels • Smooth scrolling and movements
added control / second • Nine programmable buttons
• Ergonomic right handed design • Thirteen programmable controls • Dual vertical scroll modes
• Adjustable side buttons • Natural curves to fit the hand • Ergonomic design for long,
• On-board memory effortlessly comfortable play
• Rapid acceleration • Dynamic coefficient of friction
• Seven programmable buttons • Acceleration 30G max up to
• On-the-fly Sensitivity adjustment 4.19m/second
• Zero-acoustic Ultra slick mouse feet

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Report heading correct 1 mark

Item_Value field heading 1 mark
Two records added with no errors 2 marks Field calculated 1 mark
Order for new mice
Make Model Features Connection Buttons Programmable Gaming Cost_Price Stock Reorder Item_Value
Acer Ferrari Wireless 2 No No €24.74 9 5 €123.70
Acer Camaro Black Wireless 2 No No €23.99 9 5 €119.95
Creative Fatal1ty Wired Yes Yes €23.99 6 5 €119.95
Cyborg R.A.T. 9 Wired 2 No Yes €62.35 9 5 €311.75
Eclipse Touch mouse Wired No No €33.99 4 5 €169.95
Hippus Hand shoe stress free Wired No No €25.99 5 5 €129.95
Logitech G700 Wireless 9 Yes Yes €89.99 3 5 €449.95
Logitech Performance MX Dual 4 No No €64.99 5 5 €324.95
Logitech M105 Wired 2 No No €12.99 2 5 €64.95
Razer Deathadder Ergonomic Wired No Yes €26.99 3 5 €134.95
Razer Taipan Ambidextrous Wired 9 Yes Yes €27.99 7 5 €139.95

Value of order €2,090.00

Stock less than 10 1 mark
Order value calculated 1 mark
Sorted in ascending order of Make 1 mark (mark from screenprint)
Label Value of order 1 mark

All fields except Notes 1 mark

All data and labels fully visible 1 mark Currency values all Euros 2dp 1 mark
Fits one page wide 1 mark
Orientation is landscape 1 mark
Name, Centre number, candidate number on left below report 1 mark

Candidate name, Centre number and candidate number

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Mice for Gamers Mice for Gamers

Make: Logitech Make: Razer
Model: G700 Model: Naga Epic
Connection: Wireless Connection: Dual
Retail Price: €107.99 Retail Price: €65.99
Notes: Notes: Features downloadable in-game
Candidate name, Centre number, candidate number addons for most MMO games.
Candidate name, Centre number, candidate number

Mice for Gamers Mice for Gamers

Make: Razer Make: Razer
Model: The Old Republic Model: Imperator
Connection: Wireless Connection: Dual
Retail Price: €65.99 Retail Price: €65.99
Notes: The Old Republic Gaming Mouse will Notes: The Imperator is fitted with an ultra -
execute battle plans faster with 17 buttons at your precise 4G Dual Sensor system that makes use of
fingertips. both a laser and an optical sensor to enhance
Candidate name, Centre number, candidate number tracking precision.
Candidate name, Centre number, candidate number

Mice for Gamers Mice for Gamers

Make: Razer Make: Razer
Model: Naga Model: Orochi
Connection: Wireless Connection: Dual`
Retail Price: €65.99 Retail Price: €41.99
Notes: Notes: Bluetooth connectivity to most laptop
Candidate name, Centre number, candidate number computers.
Candidate name, Centre number, candidate number

Mice for Gamers Mice for Gamers

Make: Razer Make: Razer
Model: Mamba Model: Ouroboros
Connection: Dual Connection: Wireless
Retail Price: €40.79 Retail Price: €31.19
Notes: Unrivalled gaming grade wireless Notes: Interchangeable side panels make
technology means the Razer mamba performs as this suitable for left or right handed users. Adjustable
well cordless as it does corded giving you utter size to suit different hands make for minimised
freedom of motion whilst you win gloriously in fatigue and maximised comfort.
games. Candidate name, Centre number, candidate number
Candidate name, Centre number, candidate number

Selection Wireless or Dual 1 mark Labels have heading in larger font 1 mark
and gaming 1 mark Five specified field contents 1 mark
Retail Price calculated 1 mark Appropriate field labels added 1 mark
Sorted on Retail Price descending order 1 mark Candidate details at bottom of label 1 mark
Two labels side by side layout in portrait 1 mark

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Slide 1 title and subtitle layout 1 mark

Subtitle added 1 mark

Slides created from source file 1 mark

as titles and bullets
Bullets consistent across slides 1 mark

Audience notes 6 per page 1 mark

Slide master
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Name, Centre no, candidate no. bottom left 1 mark
Slide numbers bottom right 1 mark
No overlap master slide items or slide items 1 mark

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Step 1 – Contact details stored in address book

Contacts added 1 mark

Step 2 – Email group

Group created 1 mark

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Steps 4 and 5 - Page size and layout evidence

Paper size A4
Mark from screenshot

Margins setting and orientation evidence

Mark from screenshot

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Step 28 – Database field structure

Fields as given with correct data types 1 mark

Min_Stock level field not imported 1 mark
Cost_Price field number / Currency 1 mark
Programmable and Gaming as Boolean 1 mark
Boolean fields displayed as
Yes/No or checkbox in report 1 mark
Notes text or memo (long text) 1 mark

Step 32 – Automatic calculation of the Value of order

Field calculation evidence

Step 42 – Transitions and animations evidence

Transitions evidence 1 mark

Animations evidence 1 mark

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Step 46 – Email message

Message to design.h@cie.org.uk 1 mark

Copied to group 1 mark
Subject correct 1 mark
Attached file 1 mark
Message content 1 mark

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