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IGCSE past examination questions

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1 Name the devices A, B, C, D and E using the words from the list.

Digital camera Graphics tablet Magnetic stripe reader Remote control A B C D E

Dot matrix printer Hard disk drive Memory stick Scanner

Floppy disc drive Keyboard Multimedia projector Temperature sensor

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Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417/01 q1 Oct/Nov 2009

2 Describe three items of hardware which would be needed, in addition to those normally supplied with a PC, in order to take part in a video conference.

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Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417/11 q17 May/June 2010

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3 Draw five lines on the diagram to match the input device to its most appropriate use. Input device Remote control Keyboard Touch screen Chip reader Graphics tablet Use Inputting freehand drawings into a computer Operating a television Entering text when writing a book Selecting options in a tourist information kiosk Reading information from a credit card [5]
Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417/11 q4 May/June 2010

4 Give three features of a relational database that are not found in a flat file database. 1

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Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417/13 q7 Oct/Nov2010

5 Describe four advantages to businesses of using email to send messages to other businesses rather than use fax machines.

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6 A floor turtle can use the following instructions: INSTRUCTION FORWARD n BACKWARD n LEFT t RIGHT t PENUP PENDOWN MEANING Move n mm forward Move n mm backward Turn left t degrees Turn right t degrees Lift the pen Lower the pen

Complete the set of instructions to draw this shape by filling in the blank lines. PEN DOWN LEFT 90 FORWARD 35 RIGHT 90 80 70 180

35

80

10

Start

Finish

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Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417/01 q6 May/June 2009

7 After a system is designed it will be implemented. Give one advantage of each of the following methods of implementation: Direct changeover

Parallel running

Phased implementation [3]

Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417/11 q15 May/June 2010

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8 Describe two health issues, other than RSI, caused by the prolonged use of computers. For each health issue give a method of prevention. Health issue 1 Method of prevention Health issue 2 Method of prevention [4]
Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417/13 q15 Oct/Nov 2010

9 Give three reasons why pilots are trained using flight simulators rather than by flying real aircraft.

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Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417/11 q19 May/Jun 2010

10 A sports shop owner uses a database to store data about the products he sells. This is part of the database. Bar code 1825698000040 2266127153625 3756643392895 3014232068474 5010223708943 Brand name Kino Dasdida Brooke Borem Mupe Product type Football shirt Hockey boots Netball Rugby shorts Running shoes Number in stock 22 15 32 26 12

(a) How many fields are there in this part of the database? [1] (b) How many records are there in this part of the database? [1] (c) Give the name of the field that is already sorted in order. [1] (d) The records shown are to be sorted in ascending order of number in stock. What will be the brand name of the first record in the database after it has been sorted? [1] (e) Which field would be the key field? [1]

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(f) Name and describe the most suitable validation check which would be carried out on the Number in stock field.

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Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417/01 q14 Oct/Nov 2009

11 (a) Name two network devices that could be used to connect a LAN to a WAN. [2] (b) Describe the differences between a WAN and a LAN.

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Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417/01 q13 Oct/Nov 2009

12 A book shop owner uses a spreadsheet to calculate profits. This is part of the spreadsheet. A 1 2 3 4 5 ISBN 0-34-080006-2 0-52-154540-4 0-74-879116-7 0-34-081639-2 B Cost price ($) 22 26 15 33 C Selling price ($) 29 35 21 41 D Profit per book ($) 7 9 6 8 E Number sold 32 45 32 89 F Total profit ($) 224 405 192 712

(a) Which row contains labels? [1] (b) Give the cell reference of the cell that contains 0-74-879116-7. [1]

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(c) Give the cell reference of a cell that contains numeric data. [1] (d) Write down the formula which has been entered in cell F2. [1] (e) When the spreadsheet was created a similar formula had to go in cells F3 to F5. Tick three methods that could have been used to achieve this, leaving F2 unchanged. 3 Cut and paste Fill down Copy and paste Dragging the fill handle down Transposing the cells Absolute cell referencing [3]
Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology 0417/01 q10 May/June 2009

13 When a new system is implemented, documentation is provided with it. Identify four items which would be found in technical documentation but not in user documentation.

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Answers 1 A B C D E Scanner Dot matrix printer Hard disk drive Graphics tablet Multimedia projector

2 Three from:

Headphones/speakers to output voices to participants/hear other participants. Large screen/projector to see other participants. Web cam/video camera to input/capture video (images of participants/documents). Microphone to input voices of participants/to speak to other participants. Router/modem to transmit data to participants (computers).

3 One mark for each correct matching.

Remote control Operating a television Keyboard Entering text when writing a book Touch screen Selecting options in a tourist information kiosk Chip reader Reading information from a credit card Graphics tablet Inputting freehand drawings into a computer

4 One mark for each of three points:

There is more than one table or file. Tables are linked. There is a primary key in each table which is unique. The primary key in one table links with the foreign key in another table. Data in the tables can be combined to produce reports. They minimize data duplication.

5 Any four from:

There is no need to print an email out so it is more secure. It is quicker and easier for a worker to use their own computer to send an email as faxes are often shared by many workers. Email is more environmentally friendly because they do not need to be printed out. Email is lower cost because there is no paper or ink needed. It is easier to send an email to a group of people using cc. You can attach a file such as a document, photograph, video, etc., to an email. You can send email from anywhere you can get an Internet connection. The person you are attempting to send a message to is more likely to have email access compared to a fax.

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6 Forward 80 Right 90 Forward 180 Right 90 Forward 70 Penup Forward 10 Pendown Pendown and Right 90 are interchangeable Right 90 Forward 80 (Left 90) 1 mark for each pair of statements

7 Direct implementation One mark for one answer similar to the following:

Fastest method of implementation Benefits are available immediately Only have to pay one set of workers who are working on the new system

Parallel running One mark for one answer similar to the following:

If the new system fails then no data will be lost It allows time for the staff to be trained gradually

Phased implementation One mark for one answer similar to the following:

If the new system fails, most of the organization can still use the old system Only need to pay for the work to be done once Training can be gradual as staff only need to be trained on a module at a time IT staff can deal with problems caused by a module before moving onto a new module

8 Two matched pairs from:

Back problems/neck pain sit up straight and do not slouch/use an ergonomically designed chair/change the position of the screen/use a chair with a straight back. Headaches fit adjustable blinds on windows to prevent glare or reflections on the screen/look away from the screen periodically/take regular breaks/adjust the brightness and contrast. Eyestrain/sight problems get glasses/get antiglare screens/look away from the screen periodically/take regular breaks/adjust contrast and brightness/have regular eye tests.

9 Any three from:

If the aircraft crashed you wouldnt need to replace it saving money. If the aircraft crashed nobody would be injured. It is possible to simulate extreme weather conditions to give pilots practice. It is easy to create unusual flying conditions such as landing with only one engine out of two working. Can recreate mechanical/computer failure from previous real situations such as the wheels not going down. It is much cheaper to use a simulator rather than a real plane because there are no fuel costs.

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10 (a) One mark for 4 (b) One mark for 5 (c) One mark for Product type (d) One mark for Mupe (e) One mark for Bar code (f) One mark for the name Range check Two marks: Will check that the number being entered lies within an acceptable range (1) So that numbers that are too small or too large are rejected (1) 11 (a) Router (b) One mark for each difference:

LAN is confined to a small area/WAN covers a wide geographical area such as between cities, countries, etc. LAN is located in a single building or site/WAN covers lots of buildings such as branches. LAN uses cable, wireless, infra-red and microwave links which are usually owned by the organization, whereas WANs use expensive telecommunications equipment such as satellite links. LANs are cheaper to build as the organization owns the networking equipment. WANs are more expensive because of the expensive services from telecoms companies. LANs have lower speed connections because the amount of data transferred across the network is small. WANs have high amounts of data transfer so need fast connections. LANs are cheaper to run as they are simple, whereas WANs need specialist staff who are highly paid.

12 (a) 1 (b) A4 (c) Any cell in the range B2 to F5 (d) (=) D2*E2 (e) One mark for each of the following:

Fill down Copy and paste Dragging the fill handle down

13 One mark each for four of the following:

Program flowcharts Program coding File structures List of variables System flowcharts Validation routines

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