Bank June 2015 R001 Mock Jan13 1 Spec 1 Spec 7 Jan15 7 1. The software needed to create individual graphics for animated cartoons Richard uses his smartphone to take a photograph. a) State two ways in which the photograph, once taken, could be manipulated to make it suitable to share on social media. For each way, explain why this is necessary. [6] In order to order artwork from Richard s website, customers will need to connect to the internet. a) What type of software would be needed to view webpages? [1] b) State two file types suitable for a still image of a cartoon. [2] c) When customers use a computer to access the internet, state one output device needed to view a webpage when ordering artwork [1] d) When customers use a computer to access the internet, state one output device needed to produce a paper copy of the order. [1] e) When making an order, customers will be asked to provide and email address. a. Explain why Richard might want to collect a customer s email address. [2] b. Name the Act which places limits on how Richard can use personal data such as an email address. [1] f) Customers will be required to make a payment for the artwork they want to purchase. The data required to make these payments will be transferred using encryption technology. Describe how data encryption can be used to transfer this data securely. [3] Richard is producing a plan for a new chapter of a book, the ideas include photographs he has taken on his smartphone of locations to base the story on. a) Richard wants to edit the photographs he has taken. State one type of software that is most suitable for editing images. [1] b) Richard needs to store a wide range of images on his computer, so that he can use them at a later date. State two factors that Richard should consider when storing the information on his computer. [2] c) Richard has created the first draft of the plan for the chapter. He wants to send it to Catherine so she can check it and make improvements. Describe two reviewing facilities of a word processing program that Catherine could use to do this. [4] Richard needs to transfer photographs from his smartphone to his laptop. a) Identify two methods he could use to do this. [2] b) Richard edits some of the photographs he takes to make them more suitable for the customer. He uses image manipulation software to do this. The table below shows three tools available in image manipulation software. For each tool, describe how it could be used to make the photograph more suitable for the customer. [6] Tool How this makes the photograph more suitable
Crop Rotate Zoom c) The files Richard has edited are stored in a proprietary format. What is meant by the term proprietary format? [1] d) Richard exports the files in an open format. Explain why this is necessary. [2] When Richard creates an illustration he uses a mix of vector and raster (bitmap) graphics. a) Explain the difference between a vector graphic and a raster graphic. [2] b) Explain why Richard would want to use both vector and raster graphics in one illustration. [2] Jan 14 1 Jan15 1 2. The uses of a range of input and output devices, e.g. The office at Animated World Books has three desktop computers and one laptop computer. a) Tick one box in each row of the table to show whether the statement best describes a desktop computer or a laptop computer. [4] Statement True False Easily portable Light weight/ Needs to be plugged into an electricity supply Separate keyboard b) The laptop used in the office needs to connect to the ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS network. Identify one device needed to connect the laptop to the network. [1] c) A user must enter a username and password to access the ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS network. i. Describe how the network operating system uses the username [2] ii. State why a password is needed when logging in to the network [1] iii. Give one reason why this password should be changed regularly [1] a) Staff at Animated World Books use a range of input devices in their work. In the table below, write the letter of the input device that best matches the purpose. The first one has been completed for you. [6] A. Chip and pin reader B. Keyboard C. Microphone D. Mouse E. Scanner F. Sensor G. Touchpad Purpose Input Device To move the pointer around the screen and D select items on a list or menu To capture data held on a debit or credit card To capture sound
To enter characters onto a computer system To make electronic copies of paper documents To measure physical variables such as light in a room To move the pointer by following movements of the user s fingers b) When Richard travels, he takes a laptop computer so he can work while away from the office. Identify two features of laptop computers that make them more suitable than a desktop computer for Richard while he is travelling away from the office.[2] Illustrators and animators at ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS use a range of different input and output devices to create their graphics and animations. a) In the table below indicate whether each device is used for input or output by ticking the correct column. The first one has been completed for you. [3] Device Used for input Used for output Mouse Screen Printer Touchpad b) In a project meeting, graphics that have been created on an illustrator s laptop need to be shared with a whole room of team members. Suggest an output device that would be suitable to do this. [1] c) Some illustrators use a graphics tablet as well as a mouse as an input device. Explain why they might prefer a graphics tablet for drawing. [2] Jan14 6 3. Software methods used to create and improve the content of files, and the benefits of doing so Catherine is working on a new book called Buzz Boy. Her colleague Richard has already created the graphics for the story. a) Catherine needs a hard copy of the graphics for the project. Which output device is most suitable for creating a hard copy of the graphics? [1] b) Catherine is going to draft the wording for the back cover of the book and send it to Richard in a word processing file for feedback. When he has completed his review, he will return the file to Catherine so she can finalise the cover. Explain how Catherine and Richard can use the collaborative editing tools in a word processing package to do this effectively. [6] When Catherine s team is developing the script for an animated cartoon, it is created and edited in a word processed file. Catherine wants to who made additions and changes to the script during this process. a) Suggest a feature of word processing software that would allow her to do this. [1] b) In the table below suggest two more collaborative editing tools that Catherine and her team could use and explain what they would be used for. [6] Tool Used for
When Catherine and her team are planning a new project they create a shared folder on the network at ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS. a) Explain why it is better to use a network shared folder than to send files between team members as email attachments [2] When some team members do not work in the office, they are unable to access this shared folder from their own computers. b) Suggest a way that files could be shared with team members not based in the office. [1] c) Explain why Catherine and her team might keep draft and final versions of assets they are developing. [2] Jan14 5 Spec 3 Spec 5 Jun13 4 4. Methods of protecting files from theft ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS has been advised that it needs to back up the data it stores for creating cartoons. a) Explain why it is necessary to back up data. [1] b) ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS is considering using an automated back up system. Explain one disadvantage to ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS of using an automated system to back up data. ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS stores information about a new book project in a file created in Word Processor software. State two ways that a word processed document could be protected from unauthorised editing. [2] Catherine is prompted to enter her username and password when she starts up her computer. Her current password is 95pf#tws. a) State two features that help to make 95pf#tws a good password. [2] b) State two ways that Catherine could ensure her password is kept secure. [2] ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS is investigating the use of Digital Rights Management tools (DRM) to protect its ebooks from being copied and shared on the internet. a) Explain why ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS would want to use DRM on its products. [2] b) Give one reason why customers might not want DRM to be used on products they buy. [1] c) Give the name of the Act that makes it illegal for share ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS ebooks on the internet without permission. [1] 5. Methods of collaboration between colleagues working in different geographical areas. Catherine, based in England, and Richard, who has travelled to South Africa, are working together to write the script for a new cartoon called Buzz Boy. Richard and Catherine both have computers which are connected to the internet. Richard would like Catherine to check the draft of a chapter he has written. a) Describe one method which could be used to transfer the chapter from Richard s computer to Catherine s via the internet. [2] b) Identify one security method that Richard could use to prevent unauthorised people reading the chapter he sends to Catherine via the internet. [1] c) Catherine needs to provide feedback about the chapter to Richard.
Describe two features of word processing software that Catherine could use to provide Richard with feedback [2] d) Catherine would like to use an internet based video conferencing service to speak with Richard. State one device that would be needed to take part in this video conference, for each of the following requirements. [5] Requirement Device Voice input Moving image input Voice output Moving image output Connectivity Catherine communicates with her team outside of the office in a number of ways. Catherine prefers to use instant messaging rather than phone calls. a) Explain two benefits for Catherine of communicating with instant messaging rather than with phone calls. [2] b) Explain one drawback of using instant messaging rather than phone calls. [1] Jan14 9 Jun13 1 Jun13 2 6. Implications of collecting data from customers Richard needs an online data capture form on his website for customers to express an interest in buying artwork. In the box below design a suitable online data capture form. Marks will be awarded for: Items to be included Good use of space Fitness for purpose Annotations to justify decisions. [9] Richard has a website that he uses to sell artwork. a) Identify one input device that could be used to enter text onto the website. [1] John, a new customer, must set up an account by completing a form on the website before he can place an order. To do this, he will need to choose a username and enter the country where he lives. b) Explain why each username used on Richard s website must be unique. [2] c) Explain how the form could make sure that John can enter only a valid country name. [2] The information that Richard collects from customers when they make a new account is stored on a database. a) State one output device which could be used to produce a hard copy of the information stored in the database. [1] b) Describe three features of database software that make it suitable for storing and analysing customer information. [3] Jan13 5 Richard has a user form on his website which customers can fill in and submit if they want to purchase some artwork. a) Complete the table below to describe the purpose of each user form feature.
The first line has been completed for you. [4] User form feature Describe one purpose of this feature Button A user can click this to submit the information that has been added. Radio button Text field b) Explain why the use of validation could improve the effectiveness of the data that is submitted on these forms. [2] Spec 1 Jan15 4 a) When making an order, customers will be asked to provide and email address. a. Explain why Richard might want to collect a customer s email address. [2] b. Name the Act which places limits on how Richard can use personal data such as an email address. [1] b) Customers will be required to make a payment for the artwork they want to purchase. The data required to make these payments will be transferred using encryption technology. Describe how data encryption can be used to transfer this data securely. [3] Richard wants to gather customers information when they would like to purchase one of his artworks. There is a form on his website for this purpose. This form is shown below. Explain three design problems on the form that may make it hard to use. [6] Spec 2 Jan 14 7 7. Legal implications of using websites and social media Richard plans to use a photograph of a fast food restaurant on his website. He has found an suitable image on the website of a fast food restaurant business. a) State the Law (Act) that must be complied with if this image is to be used on Richard s website. [1] b) State two actions that Richard would need to take in order to use these images legally. [2] Steven will design the front cover for Buzz boy. a) Steven would like to use an image he has found on the internet as the background for the cover Identify the Act that protects the rights of the artist who created the original image that Richard wants to use [1] b) Give three actions that Richard must take before he can legally use the image. [3] c) Richard also wants to draw an image to use on the cover. Explain two possible reasons why Richard might prefer to use a graphics tablet rather than a mouse when creating digital graphics [4] Richard often uses social media to share images of his artwork and links to his website where customers can buy from him. Recently, someone Richard doesn t know on social media has been publishing abusive messages about Richard and his artwork. a) Explain what would be an appropriate response from Richard. [2] Richard has found a website that sells images that he has created without his permission. b) Name the Act that makes this illegal. [1]
Richard sometimes shares photographs he has taken on social media with his friends and customers and sometimes just with colleagues from ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS. Discuss the reasons why Richard might be careful who he shares images with. [6] Explain how and why the Copyright, Designs and Patents act protects creators like Richard. [6] Discuss the legal implications of Richard having a web site to sell his artwork. [8] Spec 8 Jan15 8 8. Data transfer technologies Richard often travels and works in coffee shops on his laptop computer. While he is there he needs to connect his laptop to the coffee shop wireless computer network (called COFFEESPOT). Describe how Richard can connect his computer to the COFFEESPOT wireless network. [4] When Richard has completed an illustration he uploads it directly to a server at the ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS main office. a) Describe one possible threat to data security that could be caused by transferring data between computers [2] b) ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS use a firewall to protect its server. Describe how a firewall protects a server. [3] Richard takes a photograph on his smartphone to share on social media using the internet. a) State one connectivity device that is necessary for this [1] b) Describe one way that Richard could transfer the photograph to his laptop computer to edit it, without using the internet. [2] c) Explain how Richard might use social media to share the image with only his colleagues from ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS. [2] 9. Possible negative impacts that may be caused by overuse of ICT equipment and methods of reducing, negating and avoiding these impacts Catherine has heard there can be some negative effects from overuse of ICT equipment. a) Give two different negative health effects from overuse of ICT and ways that this effect can prevented or reduced. [6] Catherine has developed some back pain from using her computer. a) Explain two things that Catherine can do to reduce the problems without affecting her ability to work. [4] b) State one other negative effect on health that can result from overuse of ICT equipment. [1] Jun14 1 10. Mobile phone hardware & software Richard has a smartphone that he uses for work and in his spare time. a) Identify two input methods that Richard can use to enter information onto a smartphone [2] b) Identify two output devices that may be found on Richard s phone [2] c) Richard uses his smartphone to make phone calls to colleagues and friends as well as
taking photographs and sharing them using social media. Describe two other ways that Richard could use his smartphone to help him with his work [4] Catherine is investigating the use of a mobile app to advertise ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS s new projects. a) Android and ios are two examples of mobile phone Operating Systems. Explain why an operating system is required on a smartphone. [2] b) Describe how a mobile app could be installed on a smartphone [2] c) Suggest two features ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS could include in a mobile app to advertise new products. [2] 11. New media for advertising One of Catherine s team suggested putting short clips from a new animated cartoon onto a popular video sharing website. a) Discuss benefits and dranimated World Booksacks of this as an advertising strategy. [6] b) Suggest one other way that ANIMATED WORLD BOOKS could use the internet to advertise the new cartoon. [1] 12. Wild Card! Jun14 3 Explain how the use of ICT by Animated World Books increases its efficiency as a business [8]