Social Studies/Early Childcare Year 1
Repeat 2011
Question 1 Computer Specification
(A)
Explain any three of the following terms:
 2.1 GHz Processor
 1024MB RAM
 Graphics/Sound Cards
 Connectivity (Modems & WIFI)
(3 X 4 Marks each)
(B)
What items would be considered important when purchasing a new Personal Computer?
(13 Marks)
Question 2 Data & Information Systems
(A)
What are your rights under the Data Protection Act 1988?
(6 Marks)
(B)
What are the main obligations of any company who has personal information on individuals?
(5 Marks)
(C)
Describe the Desirable Qualities of Good Information?
(8 Marks)
(D)
Give a short outline of the rules governing employees web browsing activities, e-mail and
CCTV usage according to the Data Protection Act 1988.
(6 Marks)
Question 3 Input/Output Devices
(A)
Out of the following List, pick any 4 and give a description of each;
 Ink-Jet Printers
 Optical Mark Recognition
 Pen-Based Scanning devices
 Automatic Speech Recognition
 Bar Code Readers
 Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
(4 X 4 Marks)
(B)
Computer accessories have been developed over the years which allow people with
disabilities to control their environment using specialised input devices. Give examples of
some of these devices.
(9 Marks)
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Computer Applications 1
Social Studies/Early Childcare Year 1
Repeat 2011
Question 4 Software & Social Computing
(A)
Social Computing has become very popular over the past number of years. Give examples of
some of the most commonly used Social Computing components and highlight so of the
advantages and disadvantages associated with each.
(14 Marks)
(B)
There are three main sources for a company to obtain software. Give a brief description of
each and their advantages or disadvantages.
(9 Marks)
(C)
Briefly explain what an operating system does.
(2 Marks)
Question 5 Ethics & Computing
(A)
From the following 4 items give a short explanation of any 3.
 Patents
 Trade Marks
 Designs
 Copyrights
(3 X 3 Marks)
(B)
What are the main problems/constraints against Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) usage in Education?
(11 Marks)
(C)
Give a short description of any two computer viruses.
(5 Marks)
Question 6 Networks & The Internet
(A)
What are the advantages of Computer Networks?
(7 Marks)
(B)
Explain how either Centralised or Distributed Networks work.
(5 Marks)
(C)
What is the Internet and what do you need to access it from your home?
(8 Marks)
(D)
Explain what is Cloud Computing?
(5 Marks)
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Computer Applications 1