Questions

Q1.

Eunice writes a blog.

(i) Eunice wants visitors to her blog to see posts that are likely to be relevant to them.
Describe how cookies can be used to achieve this.
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(ii) In some countries, laws require website owners to obtain 'informed consent' from visitors before using
cookies.
Explain why these laws are required.
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(Total for question = 6 marks)

Q2.

Kay uses the Internet to work from home.

When Kay logs on to a browser application at home she sees the bookmarks that she saved when she
was in the office.

Describe how this is made possible.

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(Total for question = 2 marks)

Q3.

Hillmart Youth Centre provides a range of services and activities for young people.

The centre has a small network of PCs connected to the internet.

When Jasmine accesses a website, she sees this message:

Describe how cookies are used by websites.

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(Total for question = 3 marks)

Q4.

Deshan buys a music CD in a store.

The CD comes with access to a music streaming service.

Describe how streaming works.

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(Total for question = 4 marks)

Q5.

Ruwan uses a smartwatch when he exercises.

Ruwan purchased his smartwatch online.

Describe two ways in which the Internet can impact positively on companies that sell goods.
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(Total for question = 4 marks)

Q6.

Kasuni studies online.

Discuss the impact of transaction tracking on the information that individuals see online.
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Q7.

Zara uses her tablet computer to watch TV online.

Explain one advantage of using locally installed applications.

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(Total for question = 2 marks)

Q8.

Kay likes to listen to music.

Explain one benefit to Kay's lifestyle of being able to listen to audio streamed online, rather than
downloading it.
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(Total for question = 2 marks)

Q9.

Kay likes to listen to music.

Explain one drawback to musicians of sharing their music online.

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(Total for question = 2 marks)

Q10.

Explain one positive impact of cloud-based services on learning.

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(Total for question = 2 marks)

Q11.

Hugh creates a website for a band.

Explain why streaming allows users with limited storage on their devices to listen to the band's music.
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(Total for question = 2 marks)

Q12.

Sachini and Ashan have two children, Kasuni and Deshan.

They use digital devices in their daily lives.
Sachini shops online for a new laptop.

Give two advantages of shopping online rather than on the high street.
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(Total for question = 2 marks)

Q13.

Letta uses an online travel booking system.

A travel booking system is one type of online service.

(i) Give two other types of online service.

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(ii) List two features of a travel booking system.

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(Total for question = 4 marks)

Q14.

Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box ( ). If you change your mind about an
answer, put a line through the box ( ) and then mark your new answer with a cross ( ).

Which one of these describes the role of cookies?

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A Authentication
B Backup
C Encryption
D Transaction tracking

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Q15.

Hugh sells his music online.

List three benefits to Hugh of selling his music online.

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Q16.

Atzform is a retailer with stores across the UK.

Goods can be purchased in the stores or online via the company website.

Karon visits her local store to buy toys for her son.

(i) State two reasons why Karon may prefer to buy in the store rather than online.
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(ii) Karon uses a bank card to pay for the toys.

She inserts her card into a card reader.
Which one of these must she enter to process the payment?
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A Card number
B Name
C PIN
D Password

(Total for question = 3 marks)

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