IGCSE ICT
items of hardware that should be provided to help avoid RSI when data is entered into
the computer.
Ergonomic keyboard
Ergonomic mouse
Microphone
Wrist rest
Describe the steps that would be carried out to include an image taken from a digital
camera in a word document .
Plug in/Bluetooth the digital camera to the computer//Plug in the SD
card/memory card
Select the image to be uploaded
Upload the image to the computer
Save the image on the computer
Load/open the word processing software
Load the diary entry file
Place the cursor where you want the image to be
Click insert…image
Choose/find/browse the image from the folder
Insert the image in the text
Reformat/resize/crop the image
Reposition/place the image
Click word wrap/text wrap
Save the document
,sources of digital images
a digital camera.
Internet
Scanned images
Images stored on: Smartphone/Mobile phone/PC/Tablet/SD
card/Smartwatch
Clipart libraries
Screenshot
Explain what is meant by a header and why it is needed.
It is an area of a document on every page
At the top of a page
The area is between the top of the page and the top of the margin
To show consistency on each page
To ensure that each page has the same data in the header
Saves time for the author typing out the data on each page
Describe how you would use different design features to enhance the data in a poster
for an audience of adult customers
Different size/style of font for the title/features in the table
Clear font colour for the title/text in the table
Clear fonts for the title/text in the table
Use of bold to highlight keywords
Use of italics to highlight keywords
Poster fills the page
Data is shown in the comparison table/chart
More text than images
Contrasting colours for font and background colour
Use of white space
Use of borders to make the text stand out
,Describe the computer processing involved in the use of a microprocessor-controlled
fitness tracker when displaying and monitoring the blood pressure of the user.
The data is sent to/read by the microprocessor
The data is stored by the tracker
Convert the raw data into blood pressure data
Compare the data with pre-set values
If out of range send data to an alert system
The data is sent to the screen
Explain what is meant by the term netiquette.
Internet etiquette
Set of social conventions
They show common courtesy when communicating online
rules to ensure that netiquette is followed when texting other people
Do not use capital letters as it relates to shouting
Do not use abusive/vulgar language/threatening behaviour
Be clear in the text sent
Always check spelling and grammar
Remember that sarcasm does not communicate well
Respect other’s privacy
Respect other people’s views
Do not use too many emoticons
Do not use text language/slang
Do not spam
Do not send inappropriate links
The device that reads data from a card in a contactless card system is called
RFID reader
The device that reads scanned text and converts it into a readable form is called
OCR
The device that reads the data made up of black lines and spaces on household goods
is called
a bar code reader
Discuss the benefits and drawbacks, to the pupils, of using a contactless card system
rather than paying by cash.
, Benefits
Fast throughput of pupils at the tills
Fast transaction as only the card is presented
If the card is stolen it can be blocked
One card is less bulky than money
Using the card is more secure because the money can only be used in the
canteen
Drawbacks
Tendency to spend more as it is a card
Difficult to keep track of your spending as no physical money
If the card is damaged/lost the pupil cannot buy food/lose all their money
Card needs topping up regularly
Cards will need to be purchased by the pupils and can be expensive
Parents can see what the pupils buy
If there is an issue with the machine not easy to see mistakes
Easier to misplace than cash/coins
Parents can limit how much is spent on food
Pupils can only spend the money in the canteen and on food
Describe the computer processing that takes place to pay at the EFTPOS terminal
using the card.
The cost of the meal is totalled
The reader reads the details from the card
The amount of money on the card is checked
The total is compared to the amount of money on the card
If it is greater the transaction is rejected
If it is less than or equal to then the transaction is accepted
Checked whether card it is correct type/stolen/blocked
The cost is deducted from the amount on the card
The amount/total balance on the card is updated following the transaction
The amount is credited to the school system
The details of the receipt are prepared//The receipt is produced//Rejection
slip is produced//Message is prepared
Describe the steps that would be carried out to sort the data into ascending order.
Highlight cells
Click anywhere in the range
items of hardware that should be provided to help avoid RSI when data is entered into
the computer.
Ergonomic keyboard
Ergonomic mouse
Microphone
Wrist rest
Describe the steps that would be carried out to include an image taken from a digital
camera in a word document .
Plug in/Bluetooth the digital camera to the computer//Plug in the SD
card/memory card
Select the image to be uploaded
Upload the image to the computer
Save the image on the computer
Load/open the word processing software
Load the diary entry file
Place the cursor where you want the image to be
Click insert…image
Choose/find/browse the image from the folder
Insert the image in the text
Reformat/resize/crop the image
Reposition/place the image
Click word wrap/text wrap
Save the document
,sources of digital images
a digital camera.
Internet
Scanned images
Images stored on: Smartphone/Mobile phone/PC/Tablet/SD
card/Smartwatch
Clipart libraries
Screenshot
Explain what is meant by a header and why it is needed.
It is an area of a document on every page
At the top of a page
The area is between the top of the page and the top of the margin
To show consistency on each page
To ensure that each page has the same data in the header
Saves time for the author typing out the data on each page
Describe how you would use different design features to enhance the data in a poster
for an audience of adult customers
Different size/style of font for the title/features in the table
Clear font colour for the title/text in the table
Clear fonts for the title/text in the table
Use of bold to highlight keywords
Use of italics to highlight keywords
Poster fills the page
Data is shown in the comparison table/chart
More text than images
Contrasting colours for font and background colour
Use of white space
Use of borders to make the text stand out
,Describe the computer processing involved in the use of a microprocessor-controlled
fitness tracker when displaying and monitoring the blood pressure of the user.
The data is sent to/read by the microprocessor
The data is stored by the tracker
Convert the raw data into blood pressure data
Compare the data with pre-set values
If out of range send data to an alert system
The data is sent to the screen
Explain what is meant by the term netiquette.
Internet etiquette
Set of social conventions
They show common courtesy when communicating online
rules to ensure that netiquette is followed when texting other people
Do not use capital letters as it relates to shouting
Do not use abusive/vulgar language/threatening behaviour
Be clear in the text sent
Always check spelling and grammar
Remember that sarcasm does not communicate well
Respect other’s privacy
Respect other people’s views
Do not use too many emoticons
Do not use text language/slang
Do not spam
Do not send inappropriate links
The device that reads data from a card in a contactless card system is called
RFID reader
The device that reads scanned text and converts it into a readable form is called
OCR
The device that reads the data made up of black lines and spaces on household goods
is called
a bar code reader
Discuss the benefits and drawbacks, to the pupils, of using a contactless card system
rather than paying by cash.
, Benefits
Fast throughput of pupils at the tills
Fast transaction as only the card is presented
If the card is stolen it can be blocked
One card is less bulky than money
Using the card is more secure because the money can only be used in the
canteen
Drawbacks
Tendency to spend more as it is a card
Difficult to keep track of your spending as no physical money
If the card is damaged/lost the pupil cannot buy food/lose all their money
Card needs topping up regularly
Cards will need to be purchased by the pupils and can be expensive
Parents can see what the pupils buy
If there is an issue with the machine not easy to see mistakes
Easier to misplace than cash/coins
Parents can limit how much is spent on food
Pupils can only spend the money in the canteen and on food
Describe the computer processing that takes place to pay at the EFTPOS terminal
using the card.
The cost of the meal is totalled
The reader reads the details from the card
The amount of money on the card is checked
The total is compared to the amount of money on the card
If it is greater the transaction is rejected
If it is less than or equal to then the transaction is accepted
Checked whether card it is correct type/stolen/blocked
The cost is deducted from the amount on the card
The amount/total balance on the card is updated following the transaction
The amount is credited to the school system
The details of the receipt are prepared//The receipt is produced//Rejection
slip is produced//Message is prepared
Describe the steps that would be carried out to sort the data into ascending order.
Highlight cells
Click anywhere in the range
