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IGCSE ICT – Class Test

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30 May 2021
Md. Rahimuddin Arif
Time: 30 minutes
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The marks for each question are shown in brackets
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1. Explain what is meant by data validation. Describe two sensible data validation methods that can used
in home online banking system, giving the type of errors that each method is meant to prevent. [5]
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2. There are several ways a human can interface with a computer. Give an appropriate different
application (use), an advantages and an disadvantage, for both of the following interfaces

Graphical user Interface

Command line interface [4]
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3. Describe the use and impact ICT has had upon music and photography and a form of home
entertainment and leisure. [4]

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4. Weather forecasting makes extensive use of simulation modelling, Give two advantages and
disadvantages of using simulation modeling for weather forecasting. [4]

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5. Schools and colleges make use of distance learning and Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) software.
Describe three advantages and one disadvantages of distance learning and three advantages and a
different disadvantage of Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) software. [8]

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TOTAL = 25 MARKS