APPLIED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FOUNDATION COURSE
Marking key for the Externally set task
Sample 2016
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Applied Information Technology
Externally set task – marking key
1.
Classify each of the hardware components of the advertised computer system as a type of hardware
device.
(12 marks)
Note: Some of the hardware components may be used in more than one classification.
Description
Lists valid hardware components
Hardware components
Input
 dual-layer DVD burner drive *
 multimedia keyboard
 optical scroll mouse
 5 x USB2 ports *
Processing
 Intel Pentium G2020 Dual –Core processor
Output
 18.5” LCD widescreen monitor
 dual-layer DVD burner drive *
 stereo sound and speakers
 5 x USB2 ports *
Storage
 6GB DDR3 RAM
 500GB SATA hard disk drive
Communication
 10/100 ethernet LAN
Note: components shown with an asterisk (*) are shown as an output and input device
Total
Marks
4
1
4
2
1
12
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2. When using a computer system, it is recommended that you regularly backup important data. Describe
two (2) backup strategies that can be used and, for each, a device that can be used.
Description
Provides a detailed description of two different backup strategies to do a backup
and the device that could be used for the backup.
Provides a limited description of two different hardware strategies to do a
backup and the device that could be used for the backup.
Lists two hardware different hardware devices to do a backup
Total
Answer could include, but is not limited to:
Types of backup strategies
 local
 remote
Hardware devices
 local
 external hard disk drive (large volume of data)
 flash drive (small volume of data)
 remote
 online storage (for example, Google drive - small volume of data).
3.
Marks
5–6
3–4
1–2
6
Describe two (2) methods of physically caring for a computer system.
Description
Provides two methods and a detailed description of each method for physically
caring for the computer system
Provides a two methods and limited description of each method for physically
caring for the computer system
Lists 1 or 2 different methods of physically caring for the computer system
Total
Answer could include, but is not limited to:
Methods of physically caring for the computer system
 provide adequate ventilation
 don’t place near or use liquids near the computer system
 reduce dust levels by using air-conditioning
 reduce the level of static by using anti-static mats.
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Marks
3–4
1–2
1–2
4
3
4.
A computer system should be protected from a range of external threats. List two (2) external threats
to a computer system and, for each, describe one (1) strategy that could reduce the external threat to
a computer system.
Description
Marks
Lists two external threats and describes in detail one strategy to reduce each
5–6
threat
Lists two external threats and briefly describes one strategy to reduce each
3–4
threat
Lists one or two external threats, with a limited or incorrect description of the
1–2
strategy to reduce each threat (or provides no description)
Total
6
Answer could include, but is not limited to:
External threats to a computer system
 Threat 1: viruses
 strategy: use anti-virus software to prevent, detect and remove computer viruses. Anti-virus
software is installed on a computer system. Virus protection can be provided as an external
service, usually linked to an email service. The software is used to conduct real-time checks of
incoming email and internet usage, or used on a time interval.
 threat 2: remote access and control
 strategy: use of a firewall to prevents programs and processes from gaining access via a network
or internet link to a computer system. A firewall will only prevent access to a computer system.
5. List four (4) types of application software that you could install on this computer system for personal
use. For each type of software:
 provide an example
 describe one (1) personal use for this software.
Description
Lists four types of application software
Marks
1–4
(1 per application)
1–4
(1 per example)
Provides an appropriate example of each type of application software listed
Describes an appropriate personal use for each type of software listed
 clear description (2 marks)
 limited description (1 mark)
1–8
(2 per use)
Total
16
Answer could include, but is not limited to:
Types of application software and examples:
 word processing: Microsoft Word
 spreadsheet: Microsoft Excel
 presentation: Microsoft PowerPoint
 desktop publishing: Microsoft Publisher
 database: Microsoft Access
 graphics capture/edit: Adobe Photoshop
 video capture/edit: Adobe Premiere
 communications (including email and browsers): Internet Explorer
 games: examples will vary.
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