0417 ICT

Circle two items which are internal hardware components.

• Sound card

• Processor

• Linker

• Actuator

• Keyboard

One component of the internal memory of a computer is Random Access Memory (RAM). State two characteristics of RAM.

• Volatile

• Non-volatile

• CPU doesn't have direct access

• Can be read from and written to

• Permanent storage

For each of the following uses of data capture, match one appropriate direct data entry device.

• Optical Mark Reader

• Multiple choice answers in an examination paper

• RFID reader

• To scan items at a computerised till

• Bar Code reader

• Contactless credit cards

A glasshouse is used to grow plants and is computer controlled.

Name three sensors which could be used in this glasshouse.

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Light

• Gas

• Proximity

A glasshouse is used to grow plants and is computer controlled. Below reasons why data from the sensors need to be ​ (a)   for use by a computer.

So that the ​ (b)   from the sensor can be understood by the computer.

The ​ (c)   from a sensor is analogue.

The ​ (d)   to the computer is digital.

• data
• output
• input
• converted
• compared
• process
• calculations

A smartphone has many uses, for example making and receiving telephone calls. Give three other uses of a smartphone.

• GPS

• Video calling

• 3D modelling

• Programming

• Gaming

A developer is writing a program to record the results of examinations taken by students in a school. (a) The program will be tested to make sure that it works. There are three types of test data that can be used to test a system: normal, abnormal and extreme. Match the explanations of what is meant by normal, abnormal and extreme test data.

• Data that is on the boundary

• Normal

• Data is in the range of acceptability

• Extreme

• Data that is of an incorrect type

• Abnormal

A developer is writing a program to record the results of examinations taken by students in a school. (b) The program collects a large amount of data and this could be stored using either a fixed solid-state drive (SSD) or cloud storage. The developer is planning to use cloud storage. Describe the advantages and disadvantages to the school of using cloud storage rather than using the SSD.

Groups:

(a) Advantage

,

(b) Disadvantage

• The data could be sent directly to/from the cloud from any computer/device

• Many people can share the data

• More security issues as multiple copies of the data are stored

• Cloud storage has an ongoing cost

• Users must have a reliable internet connection

• The cloud has greater storage capacity

• The school loses control over the storage of the data

• There is an automatic backup of data

The developer spends a great deal of time using a computer. For each of the statements given, identify a health problem and describe a possible solution. Your answers must be different in each case.

Groups:

(a) Using a mouse for a long period of time

,

(b) Sitting for too long in one position

• Problem: Back problems

• Solution: Use a trackerball//an ergonomic

  mouse

• Solution: Walk around//stand up

• Problem: Repetitive strain injury

• Solution: Use an ergonomic/adjustable chair

• Solution: Use a wrist rest

• Solution: Sit with correct posture//with straight back

• Solution: Voice activated software

• Solution: Hand exercises

• Solution: Use a foot rest

A company has an extranet. Explain what is meant by an extranet.

Extranet is a ​ (a)   controlled by a company.

A ​ (b)   network for authorised customers.

Allows access for ​ (c)   .

Examples include a ​ (d)   network that allows doctors to book appointments for patients.

• network
• private
• partners
• hospital
• public
• Internet
• school
• global