# 80 — information & Communication Technology Instruct Mark Paper! 1, Get the template prepared for marking certified by the chief examiner. 2. Check the answer script first, and cross out all options of the question of which either more than one option is marked or not marked. 3. Mark either correct or incorrect on the question number itself. 4, DO NOT indicate correct or incorrect (v,, x) marks on the candidate's answer. 5. Cut a window over the question numbers’ column on the template, and mark correct / incorrect on tne same column, 8. Be careful about the alignment ofthe template and the answer script during marking 7. Count down the corféct answers lorig edich column and indicate under the same and then get the grand total of the corréct answers (34/40) ant writ min the cond ‘question paper. 8. Be careful when adding up marks and writ 9, Accept when the candidate has marked the answers by underlining the options or marked in the question paper itself without using the answer script Paper | - Marking Scheme Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer 1. 3 11. 3 24. 1 34. 2 2. 3 12. 4 22° a. 8, 2 3. 2 13, 4 23. 3 33, 3 4 4 14, 1 24, 3 34, 2 5. 2 15. 4 25. 4 35. 2 6. 2 16. 3 26. 3 36. 4 7. 3 17. 4 = 2 37. 3 8. 4 18. 2 28. 2 38. 1 8 3 13, 1 23. 4 39, 4 10, 2 20. 4 30. 1 40. 4 Give 1 Mark for each correct answer. Total 40 marks (1x40) 80 ICT G.CE (OL) 2009 December Marking Scheme - an# 80 - Information & Communication Technology Ins lark Question 1 1. “Obtain a comprehensive understanding about the skills to be assessed before marking is started 2. It fs necessary to identify the level of competency. that thecandidate should exhibit regarding each skill during the discussion and impréssion marking.--What needs to be exhibited is the level of achievement the candidate should Teach at the‘ehd of year 11. 3. There should be a consistency among examiners.. ‘win’ igiving “marks. Drastic variations of the marks given to the same answer by_sevétal examiners should be avoided. it is recommended to follow the following with regard to that. (i) Strictly follow the marking scheme given. (i) Understand and follow the instructions of chief eariiiieg (ii) Use the guidelines given in the handbook: issued. by. the .departmefitof examination. 80 17r &CE (OL) 2009 December Marking Scheme - anSummary of Marks Allocation at. @_ [a market (i) | 2 marks [Total 20 marks} (ii) [2 marks |" 144 (iv)_| 2 marks () | 2marks (wi) | 2imarks |" 444 (vil) [2 marks..| (viii) [2 marks (ix). | 2 marks. = wo QQ-. | 2 marks. |..1+1..|- a2. @_[Smarks (i)_[3 marks (tii) [2 marks (iv) [2'marks™ [Total 10 marks] 03... TST i) 3 marks (ili) | 3. marks: (iv) 12 marks | [otal 10 marks] Q4. [3 marks _] 4marks [Total 10 marks} 3marks._ Qs. (i) | 3 marks: (ii) ["3 marks [otal 10 marks) (ii)_|-4 marks ae. (@_[Smarks | Answer 3 parts out of 4. 3 marks Give 1 mark for good writing [Total 10 marks} ‘3 marks | and presentation skills. (iv) _| 3 marks (3434341510) 80 ICT G.CE (OL) 2009 December Marking Scheme - anCrp ds Syst oe — FA] Q1. [20 marks] (fa), CAL Cee) (1 #4=2 marks] (b) “World Wide Web internet (i) Password ° [2 marks} ort HPAL Se Come (ii) “(@)" Not p-p (Security/Confidentiality issues) (b),, Does not allow audio / video data [1 + 1=2 marks] (iv) 37 [2 marks] Deivereesye'y (v) Speakers contain strong magnets which effect magnetic/electric fields of CRT monitors. .rowitor aw) Lfdy erode! SB marks} : Dewees Ogee W (ui): (a) "Low access time (fast access) j/atesoned oowsnas), capasitoy, AB) Compact fecas ais nonin) rorernesiloscn aig) [141 #2 marks} face, Corel ' (vil): Tomaintain ‘the temperature within the safety limits by removing NAA NEAL. Bence ccna yd moles teduce, [2 marks] MEEfet Consume owstexs (Hevea) [aman] (i otto bY peeteclook use [2 marks] (x alain and describe various parts / modules / steps in a program.[2 marks] ized quickly and accurately. made (quickly! ee ay dystormatic’occkpat (444 = 2 marks] reparing reports of the meetings ‘Using e-mail» iertrenet [3 marks] JaSendingSMS | AT , Fax =-mall-application S/W to communicate with customers ‘and intemal staff «Word Processing S/W to prepare & print reports, tables, [3 marks] “setters etc, 2 Satdivore — \ <2 (6) DBMS S/W to maintain useful data of the organization which have to be quickly accessible. lenation bust 3 Apllcactib» [E.g. List containing the details of employees]“” Senn S — (iii) (a). Convenience of communication Boeri urged. (b) Sharing of resources ime et) (iw) (2) Keeping backups copy [2 marks} (b) Passwords 60 - ICT G.C.E (OL) 2009 December Marking Scheme STQ3. [10 marks] Beason Days () = 08°32 (J.5) / 254 [2 marics} 2 C5-088 ene marks to without 4 [3 marks] (ii)= D5*D$3 +F5"ES ac¢(e 5~— $043) 05)-+E5 * F2) 5 Marks] (iv)= SUM(G5:G10) lie [2 marks] Q4. [10 marks] (i) First three numbers 21,3,6 + ut [3'marks} Last two numbers 28,3645 fp Series we marks + (i) Begir (ii) Replace X= X +1 withX=X+2_ s [Rhy alternative T= x" / modification is accepted lealth Issues... arias aa ‘He's slouched’on the chair. Not good for the spine. 7 b. Head / face are too close to the CRT monitor. The user's hiead /face will be exposed to harmful radiation: ¢. Environmental pfolusion due dust, toxic odors due to heating of electronic devices etc. ji) Safety Issues ier [3 marks] a. The user is in the danger of falling off the small stool which ison. wheels. b. Trampling electric wires. 5 7 s ©. Possibility of catching fire due to oveiloading of the’ and short circuits caused by damaging the insulation‘of wires ghioy[&marks] - ill Eliminating Health issues a. Sit up with back straight and shoulders back. b. Keep a distance form the monitors and use a radiation fi ¢. Repair damaged window and let fresh air come in. Kéép't 2 marks for 2, 60- ICT 6.CE (OL) 2009 December Marking Scheme = 1 nar KS for “a 67Eliminating Safety Issues [2 marks] a. Use a proper chair. b. Get rid of trampling electric wires and rewire the premises with the help of a good electrician. c. Distribute the load within safety limits. (May use another multi-plug extension board) Q6. (10 marks] Each part - 3 marks (3x3 = 9) and allocate the remaining 1 mark to good writing and presentation skills. NOTE: Please read the students’ answers carefully since there can be different answers. The following few points are given as a guide only. fi) The inclusion of ICT on as a subject in the Advanced Level [3 marks] — 1 mark for each strong, valid and independent point. * Opens the door to higher education in ICT and other sectors as well. * Establishes a national wide standard in ICT. Establishes equal opportunities among all Lankan students to learn ICT (a)igPrablems and challenges faced by students while learning ICT in schoo! marks] — 1 mark for each strong, valid and independent point. fee Few points are as follows * Shortage of teachers with IT knowledge who can er experience with modern technology. * Many schools do not have Intemet facilities. + Number of computers and other resources are insufficient. the students learning "Gi Exploiting ICT to develop tourism in Sri Lanka. | marks] ~ 1 mark for each strong, valid and independent point. + Using the web as a medium of marketing and information [x Improving communication facilities. Online reservations / payment methods. (iv) The advantages of computerizing the process of issuing vehicle licenses. [3 marks] - 1 mark for each strong, valid and independent point. * Quicker, secure and reliable than manual methods + Fraudulent licenses can be easily detected . : + Easily be authenticated neg g wins geeineatonm) S—onE\ esos ~ End of Marking Scheme ~ - ICT GLE (OL) 2009 December Marking Scheme - mn