GCSE Edexcel ICT Unit 1: Living in a Digital World Wednesday 17th May 2017

Yes i thought it was pretty simple as well and came out with 8000, however lost of other people were saying answers between 500 and 1000 but i think it was 8000. As for the propriety software i put along the lines of ot was more secure and for that reason more expensive, not sure whether that is right though.

wait wasnt the question why it is better compared to open source and had nothing to do with the price, or is that just part of your point, as I put that help is more readily available as there is likely to be a customer care-help section.

Reply 21

studentbeast

OP

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Original post by AhmarIT

had to be the UI so im not sure about your last two points, fingerprint id requires a sensor (not UI anymore) and pin-passcode would be correct but was given in the question, it specifically said two other ways.

The question was state two other ways that a tablet could be protected or somewhere along those lines. Pin-passcode wasn't in the question; password-protected was in the question, so they are two different things. Also, the question didn't say how to protect your tablet with UI or sensors- it just said state two ways to protect your tablet, so it was very broad

(edited 6 years ago)

Reply 22

username2390469

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Original post by studentbeast

The question was state two other ways that a tablet could be protected or somewhere along those lines. Pin-passcode wasn't in the question; password-protected was in the question, so they are two different things. Also, the question didn't say how to protect your tablet with UI or sensors- it just said state two ways to protect your tablet, so it was very broad

Definitely said UI as it took me a while to think if an answer. Imo if it was that easy I would have got it without thinking

Reply 23

Kobby99

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For the queston about the multifunctional tablet would I get marks for:

USB ports for connectivity
Big screen for media/entertainment
Keyboard for schoolwork/projects

Reply 24

Adam jenkins

1)

A)

(i) Smart TV C

(ii) Smart TV D

(iii) Smart TV A

b)

(i) C it is easy to expand storage

c)

(i) Ethernet cable can be used to connect a smart TV to a router.

(d)

(i)

1.

Streaming is different from downloading because streaming doesn’t take up as much space as when you download a movie.

2.

Streaming is also different because it’s normally cheaper than having to pay to download the movie.

(e)

(i)

1.

Social network sites

2.

A blog site

(f)

(i)

1.

PayPal

2.

Gift cards

3.

Amazon wallet

(g)

(i) one benefit of wireless connectivity is that you don’t have any wires around this is useful as it requires less set up and it allows the user to move with the device making it easier for the device user.

(i)

1.

External storage such as a removable hard drive

2.

An online cloud system where she can upload and download her data on to her physical device to use later when offline

1.

1000 MB in a GB 1000/2 = 500 (500 photos per GB) 500*16=8000
Amy can store 8000 photos on her additional storage

2.

She could change the photo quality in the camera settings which would reduce the file size

1.

C ADSL

1.

An email shows who else the photo has been sent to so because Amy has many friends and sends them photos it would show Amy’s friends who else Amy is sending images too some people would view this as invasion of privacy.

2.

She could use a social media site such as Flickr however this means that everybody could see her photos not just the people who she sends them too.

1.

(i) who can view Amy’s posts so that she can keep her pictures private

1.

B includes a mixture of upper and lowercase letters

1.

D Amy can be alerted when photos of her are posted

2.

Messaging and calling friends using the sites messenger service

3

1.

(i)
C Hosted application

(ii) 1) the project can be completed quicker if there are more people working on it.

2) A wider variety of ideas can be produced as a group rather than an individual working by themselves

(iii) Because Amy and her friends may not agree on how the video should be edited so they would have to take their time to resolve the issue.

B)

1.

You can watch and stream videos on it

2.

You can complete work on it using such programs as Microsoft word

3.

You can take photos on it

1.

She could use her smartphone to create a mobile hotspot which she could then use to connect her tablet to the Wi-Fi in affect making her phone a router.

D)

1.

Biometric locking system on the device

2.

Voice activated software

e)

(i) proprietary software unlike open source software can only be edited by the team who made it in the first place this means that there is less likely to be any bugs or viruses embedded in the software.

(ii) C proprietary software is usually more expensive

4)

(a)

(i) C Download speed.

(ii) Because they have a higher data allowance which they will need in order to use the on demand service on their television as it requires a fair bit of Wi-Fi to stream and download videos.

(b) 1) because they can’t afford it

2) There is no internet service provider that operates near them

(c) The purpose of a media sever means that no matter what device you are on as long as you are connected to the home network you can access and store your files.

(d) C Encrypting network data

(e)

(i) Spyware can be used to record the screen which means the hacker would have access to her account details that she enters in the hacker could also have access to her bank account if she uses online banking.

(ii)

1.

Hacking her accounts

2.

Phishing

(f) the internet can not help people socialise better because some people lie about who they are on the internet this means people may think they are having fun chats with friends are actually being used to steal information this is bad because then people may get hacked and loose their accounts. Another reason why the internet is bad is because people may become lazy and prefer to socialise online rather than go outside with their friends this is bad because it could lead to lack of exercise which causes obesity.

5

1.

Online banking services often uses HTTPS because it is more secure than other website services users can also check if its secure by seeing if the site has a padlock symbol.

2.

1)checking their account details
2) Online support to their customers

(iii) Giving the customer its cvc which is required to shop online this means the customer has an extra level of security.

(b) Some customer’s uses of digital devices have changed the ways organisations operate because they want to make the customer’s accounts as secure and easily accessible as possible such as using biometric fingerprinting to unlock the account they have also had to step up their security as there are always new hacking updates which the system may become venerable to.

(c)

access to the internet should be equally available to create an equal chance in society especially with so much important content online without access to the internet people have less chances in life as a lot of study materials are online rather in textbooks also a lot of jobs are advertised online rather than other traditional methods so without access to the internet some people are disadvantaged.

1.

The impact of internet on how people work can be a good and a bad one because some aspects means that work is accessible whenever so it is easier to meet quotas and deadlines however it means people can never completely relax as people using their devices for social use will be reminded of the work which means they may never be able to become completely relaxed. Another good benefit is the ability to work from home with a wide verity of resources this is good for self employed people who may be ill or on maternity leave as they can work from home and still provide for themselves. One negative effect is if you can work from home you don’t need to leave the house which means you won’t exercise as much which means you could become obese.

Reply 25

username2390469

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Original post by Adam jenkins

1)

A)

(i) Smart TV C

(ii) Smart TV D

(iii) Smart TV A

b)

(i) C it is easy to expand storage

c)

(i) Ethernet cable can be used to connect a smart TV to a router.

(d)

(i)

1.

Streaming is different from downloading because streaming doesn’t take up as much space as when you download a movie.

2.

Streaming is also different because it’s normally cheaper than having to pay to download the movie.

(e)

(i)

1.

Social network sites

2.

A blog site

(f)

(i)

1.

PayPal

2.

Gift cards

3.

Amazon wallet

(g)

(i) one benefit of wireless connectivity is that you don’t have any wires around this is useful as it requires less set up and it allows the user to move with the device making it easier for the device user.

(i)

1.

External storage such as a removable hard drive

2.

An online cloud system where she can upload and download her data on to her physical device to use later when offline

1.

1000 MB in a GB 1000/2 = 500 (500 photos per GB) 500*16=8000
Amy can store 8000 photos on her additional storage

2.

She could change the photo quality in the camera settings which would reduce the file size

1.

C ADSL

1.

An email shows who else the photo has been sent to so because Amy has many friends and sends them photos it would show Amy’s friends who else Amy is sending images too some people would view this as invasion of privacy.

2.

She could use a social media site such as Flickr however this means that everybody could see her photos not just the people who she sends them too.

1.

(i) who can view Amy’s posts so that she can keep her pictures private

1.

B includes a mixture of upper and lowercase letters

1.

D Amy can be alerted when photos of her are posted

2.

Messaging and calling friends using the sites messenger service

3

1.

(i)
C Hosted application

(ii) 1) the project can be completed quicker if there are more people working on it.

2) A wider variety of ideas can be produced as a group rather than an individual working by themselves

(iii) Because Amy and her friends may not agree on how the video should be edited so they would have to take their time to resolve the issue.

B)

1.

You can watch and stream videos on it

2.

You can complete work on it using such programs as Microsoft word

3.

You can take photos on it

1.

She could use her smartphone to create a mobile hotspot which she could then use to connect her tablet to the Wi-Fi in affect making her phone a router.

D)

1.

Biometric locking system on the device

2.

Voice activated software

e)

(i) proprietary software unlike open source software can only be edited by the team who made it in the first place this means that there is less likely to be any bugs or viruses embedded in the software.

(ii) C proprietary software is usually more expensive

4)

(a)

(i) C Download speed.

(ii) Because they have a higher data allowance which they will need in order to use the on demand service on their television as it requires a fair bit of Wi-Fi to stream and download videos.

(b) 1) because they can’t afford it

2) There is no internet service provider that operates near them

(c) The purpose of a media sever means that no matter what device you are on as long as you are connected to the home network you can access and store your files.

(d) C Encrypting network data

(e)

(i) Spyware can be used to record the screen which means the hacker would have access to her account details that she enters in the hacker could also have access to her bank account if she uses online banking.

(ii)

1.

Hacking her accounts

2.

Phishing

(f) the internet can not help people socialise better because some people lie about who they are on the internet this means people may think they are having fun chats with friends are actually being used to steal information this is bad because then people may get hacked and loose their accounts. Another reason why the internet is bad is because people may become lazy and prefer to socialise online rather than go outside with their friends this is bad because it could lead to lack of exercise which causes obesity.

5

1.

Online banking services often uses HTTPS because it is more secure than other website services users can also check if its secure by seeing if the site has a padlock symbol.

2.

1)checking their account details
2) Online support to their customers

(iii) Giving the customer its cvc which is required to shop online this means the customer has an extra level of security.

(b) Some customer’s uses of digital devices have changed the ways organisations operate because they want to make the customer’s accounts as secure and easily accessible as possible such as using biometric fingerprinting to unlock the account they have also had to step up their security as there are always new hacking updates which the system may become venerable to.

(c)

access to the internet should be equally available to create an equal chance in society especially with so much important content online without access to the internet people have less chances in life as a lot of study materials are online rather in textbooks also a lot of jobs are advertised online rather than other traditional methods so without access to the internet some people are disadvantaged.

1.

The impact of internet on how people work can be a good and a bad one because some aspects means that work is accessible whenever so it is easier to meet quotas and deadlines however it means people can never completely relax as people using their devices for social use will be reminded of the work which means they may never be able to become completely relaxed. Another good benefit is the ability to work from home with a wide verity of resources this is good for self employed people who may be ill or on maternity leave as they can work from home and still provide for themselves. One negative effect is if you can work from home you don’t need to leave the house which means you won’t exercise as much which means you could become obese.

You were meant to support the idea of socializing. Also I put wifi for connecting smart TV to a router. Would that be ok, also I assumed 1gb =1024mb and not 1000mb so I got 8192 is that wrong?

Reply 26

username2390469

9

Original post by studentbeast

The question was state two other ways that a tablet could be protected or somewhere along those lines. Pin-passcode wasn't in the question; password-protected was in the question, so they are two different things. Also, the question didn't say how to protect your tablet with UI or sensors- it just said state two ways to protect your tablet, so it was very broad

Check the paper

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwowgV4JfdGKdmo5OEpJMkoxYXM/view?usp=drivesdk

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Reply 27

username2953756

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Original post by AhmarIT

Check the paper

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwowgV4JfdGKdmo5OEpJMkoxYXM/view?usp=drivesdk

Do you have images of the rest of the paper?

(edited 6 years ago)

Reply 28

Adam jenkins

Original post by AhmarIT

You were meant to support the idea of socializing. Also I put wifi for connecting smart TV to a router. Would that be ok, also I assumed 1gb =1024mb and not 1000mb so I got 8192 is that wrong?

I put 8000 because the official edexcel workbook says 1000mb in a gb my teacher said however they are likely to except both answers

Reply 29

username2390469

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Original post by joeyfrazier

Do you have images of the rest of the paper?

i have the paper itself

Reply 30

username2390469

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Original post by Adam jenkins

I put 8000 because the official edexcel workbook says 1000mb in a gb my teacher said however they are likely to except both answers

they have to though, if my answer is more accurate then required surely thats not a bad thing

Reply 31

Gabzinc

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Original post by AhmarIT

i have the paper itself

Is there any way you could send it to us? I'd like to try to help create an unofficial mark scheme, and also remember what I wrote :/

Reply 32

username2953756

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Original post by AhmarIT

i have the paper itself

Any chance you can please send it to me?

Reply 33

username2390469

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Original post by joeyfrazier

Any chance you can please send it to me?

its not a pdf its a physical copy

Reply 34

username2390469

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Original post by Gabzinc

Is there any way you could send it to us? I'd like to try to help create an unofficial mark scheme, and also remember what I wrote :/

its not a pdf, its a solid copy

Reply 35

username2953756

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Original post by AhmarIT

its not a pdf, its a solid copy

I know it's a big ask, but is there any chance you could take pictures of each page individually and then upload them on this chat or something? I really want to see the questions so I can remember what I wrote.

Reply 36

Gabzinc

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Original post by AhmarIT

its not a pdf, its a solid copy

Could you take pictures? I'm sorry if I'm being quite pushy, and if it's too much to ask, never mind :smile:

Reply 37

username2390469

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Original post by Gabzinc

Could you take pictures? I'm sorry if I'm being quite pushy, and if it's too much to ask, never mind :smile:

Original post by joeyfrazier

I know it's a big ask, but is there any chance you could take pictures of each page individually and then upload them on this chat or something? I really want to see the questions so I can remember what I wrote.