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LAHORE GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1A1

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 0417/12


Paper 1 Theory SendUp Exams 2024
1 hour 30 minutes

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Use a black or dark blue pen.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
• You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
• No marks will be awarded for using brand names of software packages or hardware.

This document has 11 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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1 Circle two items which are solid-state storage media.

Actuator Blu-ray disc Cloud DVD

Flash memory Hard disk Printer SD card

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2 A computer system consists of both hardware and software.

(a) Explain what the following types of software provide in the computer system.

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(b) Give two examples of each type of software.

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3 There are two forms of data: analogue and digital.

Contrast analogue and digital data.

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4 Computers contain a Central Processing Unit (CPU).

Describe the role of the CPU in processing instructions to produce an output.

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5 A doctor uses a gesture-based user interface.

State two other types of user interface.

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6 Augmented Reality can be used with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device.

(a) State two other uses of Augmented Reality.

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(b) Describe the differences between Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality.

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7 An expert system is used to help to locate an underground water source.

(a) Describe the following components of an expert system.

(i) User interface

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(ii) Knowledge base

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(b) Explain how an expert system is used to discover locations to drill for water.

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8 A student has been the victim of a vishing scam.

(a) Explain what is meant by the term vishing.

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(b) Describe two methods that help to prevent vishing.

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9 Compare a test strategy with a test plan. Your answer should include similarities and differences.

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10 A form tutor at Tawara School is producing a database about the students in his class.

When the database is completed, it needs to be verified.

(a) Explain the importance of visual verification.

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(b) An example of the date of birth stored on the database is: 15/05/2009

Describe three validation checks that could be carried out on the date of birth.

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11 More people use desktop computers rather than tablet computers when working at home.

(a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using desktop computers rather than
tablet computers for doing work at home.

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(b) Desktop computers use input and output devices.

(i) State two input devices that can be used in a desktop computer for working at home.

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(ii) State two output devices that can be used in a desktop computer for working at home.

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12 Describe how data is stored and managed when using cloud computing.

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13 Smart devices and microprocessors can monitor and control devices in the home.

Describe, giving examples, the negative effects of using these smart devices.

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14 A stylesheet for a website can contain both styles and classes.

(a) Explain the differences between a style and a class.

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(b) State the web development layer where the stylesheet is used.

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15 The audience needs to be considered when creating an ICT solution.

(a) Describe what factors need to be considered for the age of the audience.

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(b) Describe what factors need to be considered for the interests of the audience.

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16 (a) State four characteristics of spam emails.

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