GCSE BITESIZE Examinations
General Certificate of Secondary Education
ICT
Foundation Tier Marking Scheme
Total marks 90
Question
Answer
Q.1
1 mark for each correct answer
Text on paper
Map
Bar chart
Symbol
Text on screen
Sound
Mark Scheme
(6 marks)
(1 mark)
Q.2a
Allow any input device
Scanner / microphone / bar code reader /
sensor
Q.2b
Printer / actuator / projector / plotter
Q.2c
Arrow C: mouse
Arrow D: computer
Arrow E: keyboard
Computer
Screen
Computer
Data
(1 mark)
(3 marks)
(2 marks)
Q.3(i)
Information
Q.3(ii)
Hard disk
Q.3(iii)
ROM
(1 mark)
Q.3(iv)
RAM
(1 mark)
Q.3(v)
Modem
(1 mark)
CD-ROM
(2 marks)
Q.4
1 mark for each feature with explanation of
use
(4 marks)
Change the font style to make the heading
bold so it is easy to see.
Change the font colour for the heading /
change border colour/ change background
colour to make the advert stand out.
Insert an image of a plumber / pipes / tools to
make the advert more interesting.
Increase the size of the font to make the
heading stand out.
Add an interesting border so the whole
advert is easy to see.
Centre the text to make the advert better
balanced.
Q.5
Q.6
1 mark for each correct answer
Implementation
Design
Evaluation
Analysis
Testing
Design
1 mark for each correct answer
(6 marks)
(6 marks)
output
input
storage
input
input
output
Q.7
A collection of related records / A collection
of records with the same structure
(1 mark)
(1 mark)
All the data in a file about one person or
thing
Q.8a
Q.8b
A single data item within a record
(1 mark)
Any 2, 1 mark each
heat / magnetic fields / water / dirt /
accidental deletion
(2 marks)
1 mark for virus checking software, 1 mark
for keeping up to date
Use virus checking software and keep it up
(2 marks)
to date
Q.9a
1 mark for the first 3 commands correct
Forward 10
Right 90
Forward 25
1 mark for next 3 commands correct
Right 90
Forward 10
Right 90
1 mark for next 3 commands correct
Forward 25
Right 90
Penup
1 mark for next 3 commands correct
Forward 15 (or forward 10 forward 5)
Pendown
Forward 5
1 mark for completing the top shape
Right 90
Forward 25
Right 90
Forward 5
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Q.9b
Q.9c
Date(s) valid for travel
Zones / areas permitted for travel
Price paid
Where purchased
Name of passenger / PIN / address / sex
Speeds up boarding of passengers
Reduces fraud
Greater chance for bus to keep to timetable
Public perception of bus company improved
leading to more passengers and more
profit/jobs
(1 mark)
(1 mark)
(1 mark)
(1 mark)
(1 mark)
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(4 marks)
(2 marks)
Q.10a
1 mark for every two fields correct
(8 marks)
Fields to be included:
Surname (at least 10 spaces)
Forenames (at least 15 spaces)
Street address (at least 15 spaces)
Town (at least 12 spaces)
Post code (7 or 8 spaces)
Phone number (at least 12 spaces)
Date of Birth (6/8 spaces with formatting
information ††/††/†† or
††/††/†††† or ††††††
d d m m y y)
Gender (M/F or 6 spaces)
3 places to collect sports information
3 places to collect ability information
1 mark for clear layout or helpful
instructions
Q.10b
It is the primary key field; and uniquely
identifies a record
(2 marks)
Q.11a (i)
B2
(1 mark)
Q.11a (ii)
D2
Q.11b
Answers change if data is changed.
She can see all the items at the same time.
She can save her spreadsheet for later use.
Able to check data repeatedly
Allow others to check for any errors.
Q.12a
Q.12b
D10
Changes in water temperature in a pond /
measuring pollution / oxygen / wind levels –
anywhere where a computer connection is
not possible.
(2 marks)
(1 mark)
(1 mark)
C A D B
(4 marks)
Q.12c
Readings from sensors
Time investigation started/end/time to end
(accept one of these)
State of battery
Data graph
(2 marks)
Q.13a
WAN is connected by cables and can be
wireless.
WAN is connected by
telephone/communications links
(2 marks)
LAN in a small area / one building
WAN can be world-wide / all over country
Q.13b
Advantages
Able to communicate over long distances in
both sound and video
Video enables pictures to be shown
Larger group of people to be able to make
decisions
Disadvantages
Technology may fail over long distances
Expensive to set up and maintain
Requires high speed connections – e.g.
broadband.
Q.14a
Points that score marks
1 mark for each point included – at least one
point from each section.
(2 marks)
(2 marks)
(3 marks)
For customer
Wider choice of product
Wider choice of supplier
Can find lowest price
Can usually find what is required
No need to go out
Fast service for banking and booking
Discounts for on-line purchases often
available
Can use service at any time and from
anywhere
For business
Few staff needed so cheaper
Can offer goods and services worldwide
Very easy to change offers
Prices can be varied depending on seat
availability in booking systems
Q.14b
Points that score marks
1 mark for each point included – at least one
point from each section.
(3 marks)
For customer
Can’t examine goods closely, e.g. feel fabric,
try things on
Groceries may not always be the freshest
Have to wait for delivery
Security issues when paying / using on line
banking
No human/social contact
For business
Website will compete with many others
Need to operate a delivery system
Complaints about non-delivery
Returns may be higher because customers
don’t like what they receive
Complaints about fraud
Losses associated with fraud
Q.15
James has limited movement so;
Joystick used to control direction and speed
of the buggy
Movement of joystick related to change of
direction and speed of buggy / variable
speed control / controls light / little effort
required
Easy to use / slight movements only / very
manoeuvrable
Movements and speed changes are precise
Neutral position of joystick acts as a brake /
stops motor
James more independent / travel in cars,
busses and trains possible
(5 marks)