NAME OF STUDENT: TEACHER

DATE: December 26, 2012

ADVANCED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
EXAMINATION - CHRISTMAS, PAPER 2

Question 1:

a. Define what is it you understand Information Technology to be. [1 mark]

Information technology (IT) is the use of computers and telecommunications equipment to store,
retrieve, transmit and manipulate data.

b. Identify TWO roles that Information Technology play in the development of our modern society.
[2 marks]
i. IT makes transportation more effective as planes and busses [EXPRESSION NEEDED
TO CLARIFY] can be routed on schedules using databases and these posted
electronically or printed on large sheets of papers with special printers or displayed on
Videotext boards in Bus Terminals and Airports.
ii. IT makes access to information must easier [EXPRESSION NEEDED TO CLARIFY]
as through the use of the Internet, information can be transmitted globally easily (i.e.
Weather and News), or access to information via WWW from any computer or mobile
device.
iii. IT addresses human and organizational needs [EXPRESSION NEEDED TO
CLARIFY] as in helps to get people to telecommute to work cutting down high cost for
transportation and save office space and save office expenses for furniture.

c. Give TWO examples of situations in which Information Technology has shaped the ways
humans behave. [2 marks]
ii.
i. Improved access to materials to be used in research due to extensive search engines,
online libraries and use of newsgroups.
ii. IT has lead to over dependence on technology which causes laziness and such in
separation leads to distraction, lack of doing things for one self and lack of
socialisation.
iii. IT has lead us to loose sense of creativity of the human mind and depend on computers
to do it for us.
*** Important point to note is to give examples to express the situation and get the mark. the
underlined statement is key in the response.

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d. List FOUR significant changes that have been made possible solely due to the introduction of
Information Technology. [4 marks]
i. New jobs are created to meet the needs of university graduates with the reversing effects as
many jobs are being lost due to IT.
ii. Affected significantly traditional communication with now email and text messages
replacing telegram and letters while Skype and other Video conferencing tools replacing the
need to travel far for meetings.
iii. IT has affected the way we gather information due to the extensive development of the
Internet with massive search engines that helps you to locate information using key words,
rather than going the library to read books or checking other traditional sources.
iv. IT tools have changed the way we entertain ourselves or be entertained. With the advent of
the internet, more online movies and music sharing sites are popping up, use of social media
uses are increasingly becoming addicted.

e. i. Outline ONE challenge that Information Technology has presented in our society.
[1 mark]
Challenges of IT includes:
ii. 1. Loss of Job - computers and IT technologies are replacing human labourers in factories
and many human-attended work areas (i.e. Toll Booth).
2. Invasion of Privacy - due to the use of computers, personal privacy is no longer
guaranteed. all text messages, email and voice communication can be intercepted or stored
iii. and traced.
3. Constant retraining of IT Skills - with the job market being so IT skill driven, persons are
encouraged to be doing skill upgrading sessions in previous skills learnt or learn new skills
in order to compete effectively and equally with younger college graduates.
iv.

ii. Provide TWO strategies that maybe implemented to address the challenge named i (i) above.
[2 marks]

1. Loss of Job: Strategy 1: Encourage employees to go to upgrading training workshops or

to be always re-tooling themselves with updated ICT skills; Strategy 2: Offer promotion
and incentive to persons who acquire ICT skills that are critical to the organization's
operations.
2. Invasion of privacy: Strategy 1: Create software that protects human privacy and Strategy
2: Create laws to protect against personal privacy being invaded by use of IT technologies.
3. Constant retraining: - Strategy 1: Encourage employees to go to upgrading training
workshops or to be always re-tooling themselves with updated ICT skills; Strategy 2: Offer
promotion and incentive to persons who acquire ICT skills that are critical to the
organization's operations.
**** Note strategy must directly address the problem. You should re-state the previous
question component as you respond so as to link the right strategy to the challenge.

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f. What are TWO possible future implications that as a student of Information Technology would envision
developing in the next 30 years due to usage of Information Technology? [3 marks]

1. Motor cars with sensors that can detect its correct owner in the event to lessen car
stealing.
2. Technologies being developed leads to more cyber crimes that becomes less detectable by
law enforcers.
3. Technology taking over most processes and operations and therefore becomes a threat to
human co-existence (case in point, I-Robot)
4. Increased access to personal information leading to greater invasion of personal privacy
by all the future technologies that we must use.
5. Cars that are designed for personal with physical disabilities such as no/deformed arms or
legs.

Total Marks 15

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 Question: Statistics A B C D E F TOTAL Student
1
# of 1 2 nr 4 2 3 12 Omeisha
responses
12
1 1 2 4 4 3 15 Hakeem

1 2 1 4 3 1.5 12.5 negash

1 2 4 4 2.5 nr 13.5 shelicea

1 2 1 4 3 3 14 Marcus

1 1.5 4 1 2.5 nr 10 amare

1 2 1 2 3 1 10 iseka

1 nr nr nr nr nr 1 Darion
Syllabus 0 1 4 4 2 3 14 Recollete
Objective 0.5 1 2 4 2.5 1 11 Ashieka
Mod. 1 Ob. 1 1 2 2 3 2 3 13 Jevon
1 1 1.5 nr 2 3 8.5 chris
Teacher's comments and feedback: The question was generally well
responded to by all persons. However, some students failed to LIST for part
AVERAGE 11.2 d. In part ei, good challenge outlined but most reasons in part ii were weak
and not clear to suggest it as a workable strategy. i.e. privacy is the challenge.
MAX 15.0
Simply use password and encrypt file. not really expressed in how it can be
MIN 1.0 effective strategy. Part f showed lack of the higher order thinking skills the
syllabus require: Synthesis and Evaluation. Some students just said: develop
electronic way to mark cricket or football field (why), car with sensor to
detect owner (why), cyber crimes will increase (so won't laws be developed to
fix this?). Part a was generally well answered and part d.

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Question 2

a. How is Information Technology different from Computer Science? [4 marks]

Information technology (IT) is the use of computers and telecommunications equipment to

store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data. while Computer Science is about learning and
understanding the mathematical, scientific and engineering principles underlying every kind of
computing system, from mobile phones and the internet, via systems that interpret natural language,
to the supercomputers that forecast tomorrow’s weather or simulate the effects of disease on the
human heart.

Points - Mention IT is use of computers and telecommunications (1) to do the fundamental functions
(1), Establish the link with Computer Science involving mathematics and engineering (1) that underlies
the principles of computer system development including programming and design of new computing
technologies (1)

b. i. Identify SIX fields of computing that have developed in the last 30 years. [3 marks]

1. Computer Engineering Computer Consultancy Data Security

2. Software Engineering
3. Computer Programming
4. Database Management
5. Internet Serving Provision
6. Computer Networking
Computer Animation
Computer Modelling
Web Page Development
Computer Hacking
Software Piracy Protection
Virtual Reality applications
Computer Simulation
Graphic Editing
Cyber Crime
Computer Training

ii. For THREE of the six fields of computing identified, provide a clear description
[6 marks]

i. Computer engineering is a discipline that integrates several fields of electrical engineering and
computer science required to develop computer systems.
ii. Software engineering (SE) is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the
design, development, operation, and maintenance of software, and the study of these approaches; that
is, the application of engineering to software.
iii. Computer programming (often shortened to programming, scripting, or coding) is the process of
designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs.
iv. Database Management involves the monitoring, administration, and maintenance of the databases
and database groups in your enterprise.
v. An Internet Service Provider (also known as an ISP or even as an IAP, internet access provider) is a firm
that offers subscribers access to the internet.
vi. Computer Network, or simply a network, is a collection of computers and other hardware
interconnected by communication channels that allow sharing of resources and information.
****** Suggested study: Students should list careers and fields of computing and look up these
definitions online
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 iii. Give ONE potential importance of the THREE fields of computing described above.
[3 marks]

Importance of fields:

1. Computer Networking - continued development in it will lead to better and faster

connection of computers for the purpose of data sharing as well as the development in
physical infrastructure on which new technologies of computing can be applied. Without
this, mobile computing and WIFI would not have been possible.
2. Database Management - without Databases, many organizations information processes
would not be possible. Mobile banking, automated banking.
3. Computer Programming - with this field, development leads to better programming
structures to implement new ideas of development. Critical development will see more
efficiency in computer technologies, hardware and software services.
**** Suggested student activities: Students should read up on the fields and give
examples of how its developments aids society now and in the future.
Total Marks 15

Question: Statistics A B C D E F TOTAL Student

2 Bi Bii Bii
# of 4 2 6 2 14 Maurice
responses 6
nr 1.5 nr nr 1.5 Shelieca
Syllabus 2 nr nr nr 2 Negash
Objective 1 2 3 nr 6 Jevon
Mod. 1 Ob. 2 4 2 1.5 0 7.5 Kimone
1 0 nr nr 1 Asheika
AVERAGE 5.3 Teacher's comments and feedback: Most students failed to argue sections Bii and
MAX 14.0 ii of the question. Most student have an understanding of what IT is. But not able to
clearly distinguish it from Computer Science. Most think of computer science as
MIN 1.0 simply programming. Fields were stated as jobs in computing. Database
administrator and not Database Administration, Computer Engineer and not
Computer Engineering. Part Bii proved difficult as most students could not clearly
define the essential background of 3 of these fields of Computing. Most were vague
and not specific. For part Biii this was relatively poorly done as most students could
not give potential importance of these fields as it relates to contributions made to the
industry of computing .

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QUESTION 3

a. Using appropriate examples provide a clear distinction between the terms ‘data’ and
‘information’ as related to Information Technology. [3 marks]

Type: TYORW Alex Max

A/C: 231-1-A-$-1 0231-1-A-$-1

Date Reg. 15-05-2001 TYORW

Name: Alex Max
15-May-2001
Diagram A Diagram B

Data is raw facts and figures that bears no meaning. A list of names or some numbers
cannot be interpreted specifically. When data is processed to give meaning it is
considered as Information. Having labelled the list Grade 10 Class List of IT students
and indicate first name, last name separately forms information or arranging the numbers
in sequence numerically from highest to lowest could be the average grade achieved at
the end of the term and use in ranking students.

**** Suggested learning - students take pieces of data and convert to information or take
information and find its data.

b. From the diagrams above, state clearly which represents information and which represents data.
Give TWO reason to justify your answer. [2, 2 = 4 marks]

i. Diagram A represents Information. This is because the data is labelled and given
meaning in order to understand what each piece of data is for.

ii. Diagram B is representing Data. This is because the raw facts were written down and
no interpretation or indication made as to what it is capturing or speaking about.

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c. In your own understanding of Information Technology, distinguish between both terms
accounting for ONE example which may be used to support your answer. [3 marks]

Qualitative Data is one which speaks to opinion of someone and not gathered by any
measurement or scientific approach. Mostly obtained from observation, practices or education
attainment. Judging someone's height comes from some properties achieved in mathematics or
judging temperature comes from feeling or past experiences. However, Quantitative Data is
data which has been obtained through some scientific data collection and measurements that was
done. Doing a survey in the school of the transportation methods used by students and teachers
to commute can be measured as the number taking bus from walking or from being dropped by
parents or arranged transport provider.
**** Suggestive learning - students must be able to take qualitative data and make statements
while also doing the same for Quantitative data.

d. Using a table, state the term in the left column, and in the right column, give ONE clear
example that can support the term as linked with characteristics of data. [5 marks]

TERM EXAMPLE
Subjective Subjective implies an element of opinion or personal feeling entering into
the testing method or result analysis.
I feel for something sweet to eat.
Measurement- There are 14 students sitting in this room, with nine being boys and the
based remaining being girls.
Opinion-based Opinion(s) are based upon the following: Upbringing, Experience, Education,
Surroundings, Circumstances, Conditioning, Belief system , Various
Influences
Based on my parents, I don't think it's safe to smoke.
Objective Objective data is that which is collected through strictly controlled, unbiased
scientific experimentation or polling.
Based on the recent election results, 43.4% of the persons voted.

I walked 23 steps to get to the 2nd floor of the building.

Total Marks 15

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 Question: Statistics A B C D E F TOTAL Student
3
# of 1 4 0 3 8 Hakeem
responses
11
1 1 3 nr 5 Ashieka

0 0 3 3 6 Jevon

3 4 1 8 Recollette

3 3 3 0 9 Marcus

3 3 3 0 9 Maurice

2 0 2 2 6 Kimone

1 3 4 3 11 Mahlia
Syllabus 2 1 3 3 9 Amare
Objective 3 2 2 7 Christopher
Mod. 1 Ob. 2 2 1 1 NR 4 Shelicia
Teacher's comments and feedback: Question was moderately responded to
and a popular question. Most students gave weak definitions and the
traditional definitions for data and information and added little meaning to it.
AVERAGE 7.5
Poor examples were used to highlight data in many cases and weaker ones for
MAX 11.0 information. the B part of the question was accurate to identify data from
MIN 4.0 information but unable for many students to say why A is information from
B. Qualitative and Quantitative data was defined traditionally using
measurable and opinion. Poor examples used to differentiate. Part D was
very weakly responded to as many persons could not give clear examples for
Subjective and Opinion-Based. Suggested learning activity student look at
these terms and develop table of examples to clarify their understanding.

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QUESTION 4

a. Identify characteristics of information by providing a list of SIX of these as related to Information

Technology. [3 marks]

distortion, disguise, reliability, inconsistency, incomprehensibility, subject to interpretation, value,

relevance, completeness, security, shareability, availability, lifespan, information as a community,
format and medium.

b. For any FOUR, clearly explain the characteristics and provide a suitable example to assist in
expressing your understanding of those characteristics of information. [12 marks]

 Disguise - this characteristic speaks to when the real information is being concealed.
When you input password at an ATM or online, '*****' are entered in its place.
 Distortion - this characteristic speaks efforts made to change the data to provide
inaccurate output.
 Inconsistency - this characteristic speaks to when the flow of information does not add
up. A series of numbers or payments suddenly change pattern.
 Incomprehensibility - this characteristics speaks to when one is unable to understand the
information. Reading something in French and not able to translate or understand its
meaning in English.
 Lifespan speaks to how long information collected can be used for. The Census for a
country can only be used for a certain period after collection.
 Availability speaks to information being accessible to persons who need it. The daily
weather for any country can be easily obtained.
 Format speaks to the way in which information is displayed. To display a description in
a paragraph or summarise data in a table would speak to its format.
 Medium speaks to where the information is displayed upon. This may include having it
printed, being placed on a videotext board, or even to be projected on a screen or in
voice.
 Security speaks to how we are able to protect information from wrongful users or its
privacy. To take steps to protect immigration data or one's passport information would
consider its security of information.

Total Marks 15

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 Question: Statistics A B C D E F TOTAL Student

# of 2 7 0.5 9.5 Kimone

responses
7
1.5 9 10.5 Maurice

3 8 1 12 Recollette

2.5 9 nr 11.5 Omeisha

4 6 0.5 10.5 Amare

2 2 0.5 4.5 Jevon

3 8 0.5 11.5 Shelica

Syllabus
Objective

Mod. 1 Ob. 3

Teacher's comments and feedback: Question was fairly well attempted. Most
students could name the characteristics of information. Some however confused
this with the characteristics of information sources: Breadth and depth. Many
students were able to clearly explain what the characteristics were. Some still had
AVERAGE 10.0
problems with giving examples of incomprehensibility, format, relevance. Many
MAX 12.0 students were not able to clearly say what is Knowledge and its use in decision
making. **** Suggested learning activities. Students look at each characteristic
MIN 4.5 and be able to clearly state what it is and use at least 3 examples for each to
improve understanding.

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Question 5

a. Draw diagram, suggest how we can represent these three structures of information for our
business environment. Provide in this diagram the name of each level of the business
environment as well as its associated structure of information. [5 marks]

Strategic Unstructured Information

Tactical Semi-structured Information

Structured Information
Operational
Fig.1. Diagram showing the structure of information at the various levels of the organization.

1 - for shape of a triangle, 2 for structures properly assigned, 2 for the correct placement of levels.

b. By use of appropriate examples, formulate a situation that would help you to explain:
as related to decision making. [9 marks]

- Structured Information: The concept of structured information targets the information content:
retrieving and using information, of any kind, implies to solving problem using prescribed
methods. Applying the same rules to the same situation being faced such as how to clean up a
spill or how to carry out operations of a cash register.

- Semi-structured Information: Unstructured information refers to information that either does

not have a pre-defined data model and/or does not fit well into relational tables. This results in
irregularities and ambiguities that make it difficult to understand using traditional computer
programs as compared to data stored in fielded form in databases or annotated (semantically
tagged) in documents. To have a problem and a solution that does not fit the problem well,
have to be modified in order to arrive at the best approach.

- Unstructured Information: Unstructured is just a random piece of information. Taking information

to solved problems that have never before been faced and using it to solve the problem is a potential
use of unstructured information.

c. Concluding from your discussion and understanding of the terms ‘data’ and ‘information’,
describe what knowledge is as related to Information Technology? [1 mark]

Information and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical
understanding of a subject. Knowledge is used to solve problems when feelings, intuition is
mixed with information that is known or collected from data processing.

Total Marks 15

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 Question: Statistics A B C D E F TOTAL Student
5
# of 3 nr 0.5 3.5 Shelicia
responses
11
2 2 0.5 4.5 Jevon

4 6 0.5 10.5 Amare

4 8 0.5 12.5 Omeisha

2 2 Mahlia

1 2 0.5 3.5 Asheika

4 3 0.5 7.5 Recollette

4 2 0.5 6.5 Kimone

Syllabus 3 2 0.5 5.5 Maurice
Objective 4 4 1 9 Christopher
Mod. 1 Ob. 3 4 1 0.5 5.5 Iseka
Teacher's comments and feedback: Most students were able to correctly
draw a triangle with three layers and label lower area Operational, middle
area Tactical and top layer Strategic. Not many were able to correctly assign
AVERAGE 6.4
the structures of information to the levels of management - Structured, Semi
MAX 12.5 Structured and Unstructured. For part B this part was poorly attempted as
MIN 2.0 most students had challenge distinguishing between the structures of
information. Part c was also incomplete in most cases as most students could
not define the term knowledge.

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QUESTION 6

a. Write in no less than 40 words, what you understanding of the term ‘Information Processing’ as
related to Information Technology. [2 marks]

Information Processing described the steps taken to transfer or convert data into information.
During this processing, there must be inputting of data which is later converted through
processing. Following processing, the data processed now information be stored and later
displayed our outputted for its intended use.

b. With use of an appropriately labeled diagram, conclude what are the known stages of Information
Processing. [3 marks]

Input Processing
Output

Storage

Diagram showing the information processing stages.

NB must be made of the arrows to show the flow during the processing. Arrows from Processing
to Storage and Storage to Processing is bi-directional and arrows can leave from processing to
output.

c. i. In support of the diagram used in part (b) above, give a one sentence statement on each
stage of Information Processing. [4 mark]

Input - this is the passing of instructions and data into the computer for processing.

Processing - this is the converting of the inputted data into a meaningful form.

Storage - this is the keep of processed input (information) for future or repeated use.

Output - this is the display of processing input (information) for its intended use.

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 ii. In concluding this section of your talk, formulate an example that would help support
your discussion on each stage of Information Processing. [6 marks]

Words entered in English are inputted into a language translator (input). The user will
choose the desired output language translation required such as Spanish and so the
inputted words are converted to this language (processing). The newly translated
information are then kept on the computer in the language translator (storage) and later
displayed for the user to show the translation of what they inputted (output).

Total Marks 15

Question: Statistics A B C D E F TOTAL Student

6
# of 9 2 nr nr 2 Marcus
responses
1 2 NR 3 Shelicia
2 3 3 8 Amare
1 2 10 13 Maurice
1 3 7 11 Recollette
2 2 6 10 Mahalia
2 2 3 7 Christopher
0 2 7 9 Isheka
Syllabus Objective 2 2 9 13 Hakeem
0
Mod. 1 Ob. 5 0
Teacher's comments and feedback: Part (a) of question was fairly well done. Many students
included key terms of data being converted to information by a process. The mentioning of
the terms Input, Processing, Storage, and Output will complete definition of Information
AVERAGE 6.9 Processing. Part (b) of the question again was well attempted. Must diagrams were accurate
MAX 13.0 except the arrows flowing from processing to output with arrow from storage to output.
Some students did not account for information passing back from storage back to processing
MIN 0.0 then output, but just from storage to output. Many students forget to provide label to explain
the diagram. Part (ci) was well answered by students who could identify the stages and
provide definitions. Some students continue to play on words. "Input is used to input data."
Some students also mentioned information during input to processing instead of data and
mention data when processed data is sent to output instead of using information as a term.
Part (cii) was loosely done as must examples given lack clarity. Inputting the key terms of
information processing along with explanation would be most helpful.

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 QUESTION 7

a. Illustrate how Manual Information Processing is different from Automated Information

Processing. [3 marks]

Manual Information Processing (MIP) is defined as the application of non-technological methods

to convert data into information. Compared to Automated Information Processing (AIP), the
transfer of data into information is done with the use of technology such as energy/electricity or
some machinery.

b. i. Match Automated Information Processing with an appropriate example.[1 mark]

Using computers and word processing software to mail merge invitation letters to 3000 persons to
a function the printing.
Using sensors to record the number of persons who enter the bus.
Using sensors to control traffic signals.
Using toll tags to permit passage through toll gates.

ii. Account for the stages in Automated Information Processing with appropriate discussion
notes. Using point form as well as shoulder headings when completing your answer.[4 marks]

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c. i. Produce a situation for which Manual Information Processing is used. [1 mark]

Standing at the school gate and counting the number of students entering.
Catching water to fill up a drum or larger container using cups or buckets.
Returning books to the library and re-shelving these books.
Collecting money at the toll booth for vehicles and permitting passage.

ii. One student stated that both Manual Information Processing and Automated Information
Processing uses the same stages. Is this true? Defend your answer with adequate arguments and
provide the corrected stages if needs be or say why the stages of Automated Information
Processing are correct as Manual Information Processing. [6 marks]

Total Mark 15

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QUESTION 8

a. What is the interrelation between data and information as related to Information Processing?
[2 marks]

b. Record using a diagram this interrelationship between the terms Data and Information.
[2 marks]

c. Relate FOUR reasons why information is of importance in Information Technology.

[8 marks]

i.

ii.

iii.

iv.

d. The term ‘GIGO’ is associated with which characteristics of information? [1 mark]

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e. “Good information makes good decisions!” was a statement made by Information Technology
Specialist Trainer, Andrew C. Samuels (2009). Argue for or against this statement with
supporting details not exceeding 70 words. [3 marks]

Total Marks 15

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QUESTION 9
a. Record SIX acceptable formats in which data may be represented. [3 marks]
i.

ii.

iii.

iv.

v.

vi.

b. Provide ONE (1) example of Aural and Visual ways data may be represented. [2 marks]

Aural:

Visual:

c. i. Identify TWO examples of special notations which can be used to represent information.
[2 marks]

1.

2.

ii. Identify ONE example of graphical representation of information that is used.

[1 mark]

iii. Which representation is best to be used to capture statistics of racing performance of 50

athletes who represented Jamaica in the last 15 years? [1 marks]

d. Identify which Information Source would be suitable to give the required information based on
each situation provided below: [5 marks]

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 i Studying CXC Spanish with supporting
exercises, written dialogue and relevant notes
and expressions

ii Professional publications written in scholarly

style aimed at informing users of developments
in a particular subject area or field. i.e. The life
and works of Sir Alexander Bustamante,
Jamaica’s first Prime Minister of Independent
Jamaica

iii The items on sales at a leading department store

which carries 7 departments and some 50 brands
names and trademarks

iv Popular types of publications intended for

general circulation and so aimed at capturing
the reader’s interest by focusing on matters of
topical interest such as news, fashion, hobbies,
etc.
v Publications issued with greater frequency than
either of the two previously mentioned, or may
appear daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with emphasis
on news and current events

e. How are On-Line Libraries an important source of information against the traditional paper based
libraries that earlier generations of students used some 10 years ago as their main source for
information? [1 mark]

Total Marks 15

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QUESTION 10

a. For what are DVDs suitable as an Information Source? Why are these not the same for CD-ROMs?
[2 marks]

b. What are electronic databases and how are these supportive of Websites as an Information Source?
[4 marks]

c. i. In relations to Information Technology, how are ‘Wikis’ different from ‘Blogs’?

[2 marks]

ii. With reference to question c (i) above, which is more preferred as an information
source by Universities? Why? [4 marks]

d. Outline a situation where a person would be a preferred source of information compared to use of
other sources which could provide information on a specific subject matter.
[3 marks]

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Total Marks 15

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QUESTION 11
a. Account using a list of the characteristics of information sources that are known.
[4 marks]

b. For any TWO of these characteristics of information sources, compile a description that would
clearly express the characteristics and more so its importance in research.
[4, 4 = 8 marks]

c. In your opinion, which characteristics of information sources are hardly considered when
researching? Give TWO reasons or a situation that justifies your answer. [1, 2 marks]

Which?

1.

2.

Total Marks 15

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QUESTION 12

a. i. TWO tools of IT that maybe used for each of the following (data):

Tool 1 Tool 2
Entry
Retrieval
Processing
Storage
Transmission
Presentation
Dissemination
[3 1/2 marks]

b. ii. Discuss the application of any THREE of these tools to the Internet. [3 marks]

Search Engines Usenet Internet Relay Chat (IRC) FTP

Newsgroup Message Board Mailing Lists Internet Telephony

1.

2.

3.

c. Name TWO examples of Search Engines. [1/2 mark]

1.
2.

d. Explain where Message Boards are used in our societies, using two examples to support
your answer. [2 marks]

e. What are TWO benefits that societies gets from the use of Newsgroup? [2 marks]

1.

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f. Give TWO applications of IRC in education and training and relate this to real life
situations to support benefits gained from telecommunications. [3 marks]

1.

2.

g. Give a suggestive use of creating mailing list and of its usefulness. [1 mark]

Total Marks 15

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QUESTION 13

a. IT tools are categorized as 'hardware' and 'software'. Clearly distinguished between

each term. [1 mark]

b. What is the application of special purpose Keyboards. Suggest ONE special needs
person they can benefit in their development and use. [2 marks]

c. Outline THREE ways in which the presentation may be enhanced for maximum impact
in his absence. [6 marks]

1.

2.

3.

d. Apart from chatting, outline THREE other ways in which students and teachers can use
social networking sties to enhance the teaching and learning process. [3 marks]

1.

2.

3.

e. i. List TWO hardware components that are required by a computer to connect to the
Internet. [1 mark]

1.
2.
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 ii. The development of mobile phones has made it possible to access the Internet
from an location. Discuss TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of using the
mobile phone to access the Internet. [2 marks]

Advantages
1.

2.

Advantages
1.

2.

Total Marks 15

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QUESTION 14

a. Explain the major developments of Computing technologies between the period 1945 -
1980 accounting for the following: [6 marks]

Period 1945-195 1956-1965 1966-1980

Technology/Major
Development of
Computer

Major Input

Major Output

b. Account for the development of the Internet since the introduction. Marks will be given
for mention of major improvements and developments in its development. [6 marks]

c. State the types of computers by order of:

i. Cost with the cheapest appearing first

ii. Processing power with the fastest appearing first

iii. Size categorized by smallest one first [3 marks]

Total

Total 15 Marks

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QUESTION 15

a. Explain the meaning of Transmission media. [1 mark]

b. Categories, by providing examples, transmission medias into two main groups. [2 marks]

c. Complete a diagram of the transmission process, including as much details of the

different components. [4 marks]

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d. Explain the significance of the term 'Bandwidth' as related to data transfer. [2 marks]

e. List by order of fastest to slowest the communication channels used in IT. [2 marks]

f. Distinguish clearly in the operations of the Modem in the telecommunication process.

[2 marks]

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g. Give TWO limitations associated with Telecommunications use in our society. [2 marks]

i.

ii.

Total 15 marks

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