Cambridge Assessment International Education

Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 0417/11

Paper 1 Written October/November 2017
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 100

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) Dot matrix printer 1

1(b) Ink Jet printer 1

1(c) Laser printer 1

1(d) 3D printer 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) a hub 1

2(b) a router 1

2(c) a bridge 1

2(d) a switch 1

Question Answer Marks

3 true false 2
(3) (3)
Answers to multiple choice exam papers can be read 3
using an Optical Mark Reader.
3
MICR reads the information on a credit card.

3
The chip on a credit card is read by a PIN reader.

3
An RFID chip can be used to track stock.

4 correct answers – 2 marks

2 or 3 correct answers – 1 mark
0 or 1 correct answer – 0 marks

Question Answer Marks

4 Design Implementation Evaluation 4

(3) (3) (3)
Comparing the outcomes with the 3
original task requirements
Change over to the new system 3
Identifying any limitations and 3
necessary improvements to the
system
Selecting validation routines 3

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Question Answer Marks

5(a) Any four from: 4

The SSD is lighter in weight than the HDD therefore the laptop will be lighter
and more portable
The speed of access in SSD is a lot quicker
The speed of data transfer in SSD is a lot quicker
There is less chance of the data becoming corrupted as it can save whilst the
laptop is moving
It is a smaller device therefore the laptop will be smaller/thinner
SSD uses less energy
Less chance of impact damage

5(b) Any three from: 3

As the elements are separate units there is more choice of devices/can be
replaced if fails
Can be easier to upgrade
Easier to reduce glare on screen as it is separate
Laptop more expensive for same performance
Lower chance of it being stolen/lost

Question Answer Marks

6 Any four from: 4

The internet is a public network whereas an intranet is a private
network/restricted access
An intranet is policed or managed whereas the internet has no rules
The data on an intranet is moderated whereas the internet is not moderated
An intranet is more secure than the internet
Internet has greater amount of information than an intranet

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7(a) Any five from: 7

Advantages
Robots can work in environments where humans would have difficulty i.e.
cooler and less light
Can work without breaks/non-stop/can work 24/7
Less expensive in the long run
Overall wage bill is reduced as there are fewer workers
Productivity is higher
Less mistakes are made/more accurate
Allow humans to do more skilled work than picking the tablets
Greater consistency

Any four from:

Disadvantages
Expensive to maintain (only if Less expensive in the long run
has not been given)
Expensive to purchase/set up
Replace labour, leads to increased redundancy payments
If the bar code damaged the human would read the number but robot cannot
think for itself

A mark can be awarded for a reasoned conclusion

Maximum 7 marks.

7(b) Any six from: 6

Can be read at a greater distance
Don’t need to be positioned in line of sight
Can be updated easier
Read at faster rate
More reusable/more robust
Larger storage capacity
Greater security
Cannot misread if RFID grouped together

Question Answer Marks

8 Unauthorised access to computer systems 1 mark 2

Any one from: 1 mark

Data on the computer system can be corrupted, edited, deleted, viruses
added
Data on the computer system can be copied/stolen/misused
Data on the computer system can be accessed/read

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9 Any three from: 3

She has not much space left on her hard disk even though she had
previously
Her computer is performing routine tasks a lot more slowly.
Pop ups keep appearing on her screen at random.
Her friends keep telling her that emails about strange things are being sent
by her
Random reboots
Software errors
Recycle bin not working
Computer hanging
Anti-virus stops working

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10(a) Any three from: 3

Use of strong passwords
Do not use pet names
Do not use personal information
Do not use birthdates
Do not use a password they have used before
Do not use company name

10(b) Any three from: 3

Conforms to company rules
Hard to guess
Stop shoulder surfing
Hard to crack

10(c) Double data entry 1

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11(a) For example: 5

=IF(B2>=75,"Making progress", IF(B2>=50,"Satisfactory",IF(B2>=0,"Needs
improvement")))

or
=IF(B2>=75,"Making progress", IF(B2>=50,"Satisfactory","Needs
improvement"))

or
=IF(B2<=49,"Needs improvement", IF(B2<=74,"Satisfactory","Making
progress"))

1 mark for IF(«)

1 mark for B2>=75,
1 mark for B2>=50, / 1 mark for B2<=49,
1 mark for second IF(«)
1 mark for all of the outputs being correct;

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11(b)(i) Test data 4

e.g. any number between 75 and 100

e.g. any number between 50 and 74
Either 0 or 49
Either 50 or 74

11(b)(ii) Any two from: 2

To prove the system works as designed
So that the system can be implemented correctly/modify the system if errors
show up
Trapping all errors
Meets the user’s expectations/requirements

11(c) Any three from: 3

Select cells A1 to B21
Insert chart/click on the chart icon
Select bar chart
Add/edit titles/label the axes/legend

Question Answer Marks

12(a) behaviour content presentation 4

(3) (3) (3)
To format whole web pages 3
Consists of navigation pointers. 3
Defined by the CSS 3
To enter scripting language to a web 3
page

12(b) Any two from: 4

HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure
Secure version of HTTP
All data is encrypted
Secure protocol identifier

Any two from:

Uniform Resource Locator
A reference/identify to a resource on the WWW/internet
Used as a simple way of addressing a resource

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Question Answer Marks

13 Prolonged use of the keyboard 6

RSI/carpal tunnel syndrome

Any one from:

Use a wrist rest
Regular breaks to relax the hands
Stretching exercises
Use of an ergonomically designed keyboard

Looking at a monitor for a long period of time

Eye strain/headache/dry eyes

Any one from:

Resting the eyes by looking in the distance
Cutting down on glare
Making sure the screen is at eye level
Use of blue screen technology
Use of flat screen technology

Sitting too long in one position

Back problems/DVT

Any one from:

Foot rest
Taking breaks
Ergonomic/adjustable chair

Question Answer Marks

14(a) Book_ID 1

14(b) Borrower_ID 1

14(c) One to Many/Many to One 1

14(d) Any two from: 2

Data is only stored once/avoids data duplication
Saves storage space
Complex queries can be carried out using several tables
Better security
Avoids inconsistent records/less errors

14(e) Field name Data type 4

Cost_of_Book Numeric/currency/real/fixed point decimal

Borrower_name Text/alphanumeric
Telephone_contact Text/alphanumeric
Date_due _Back Date/(date/time)

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Question Answer Marks

15 Any four from: 5

Advantages
Helps to prevent illegal materials from being shown
Helps to prevent pornography (for minors)
Helps to prevent discussion groups that incite hatred, racism, etc
Ensure copyright laws are enforced
Remove the Dark Net
Safeguards the vulnerable

Any four from:

Disadvantages
Unsuitable material is easily available in other ways
The rise of mobile communications lessens the impact of the internet
Freedom of speech is restricted
Very difficult to enforce as the internet spans continents

Maximum 5 marks

Question Answer Marks

16 To be marked as a level of response: 8

Level 3 7–8 marks

Candidates will give reasoned benefits and drawbacks. The issues raised
will be justified. There will be a reasoned conclusion. The information will be
relevant, clear, organised and presented in a structured and coherent format.

Level 2 4–6 marks

Candidates will give both benefits and drawbacks. The issues raised may be
justified. There may be a conclusion. For the most part the information will be
relevant and presented in a structured and coherent format.

Level 1 1–3 marks

Candidates may only give either benefits or drawbacks. Candidate might not
give reasons. Answers may be simplistic with little or no relevance

Level 0 0 marks
Response with no valid content

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Question Answer Marks

16 Examples
Drawbacks
Loss of control of the data«
«as the data is controlled by a data storage provider
«the user needs to be able to trust the service provider and its staff
«security issues with the storing of the data with the provider
«fire/flood/electricity spikes can affect data without the user knowing
If data is not encrypted«
«can lead to security issues due to loss of control/hacking
If connection is lost then the cloud cannot be accessed«
«data could be lost due to this
If there is a mass/lot of data the data could be split over several servers«
«may have problems retrieving the data
«may lead to security issues
«data may be lost during the saving process
Cost of storing data may be higher than physical methods«
«most computers have storage so don’t need to purchase one
«private clouds can be expensive
Difficult to delete all copies of a file«
«as the data is stored/backed up several times

Benefits
The data is accessible anywhere«
«helps to migrate data from one device to another
«helps to synchronise data
Don’t have to buy storage devices«
«some devices do not have hard discs/storage
«cheaper than buying storage devices
«the cloud can be used for all storage requirements
More storage space than using physical devices«
«the cloud has lots of storage
Don’t have to manage the storage«
«the service provider manages the storage
«user does not have to worry about security measures as service provider
secures data
Allows many users to access the data«
... as the data is stored centrally
Only pay for the storage you use«
«much of the space on the hard disc may be wasted
The data is regularly backed up

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