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(2022)
Circle two items that contain personal data. [2]
bank card bar code laser printer
medical record mouse sensor
Bank card
Medical record

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Many bank cards now use contactless technology. Describe the advantages and
disadvantages of using these cards rather than cards that use chip and
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Advantages
Less wear on the card as it is not used in a device
Transaction is quicker
Can be read from a pocket
No shoulder surfing

Disadvantages
Transaction can be read by hacker’s device
Does not use a PIN therefore money can be taken if lost
Limit on spending on the card
If lost the card could be used by anyone so is less secure
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When using computers people can suffer from Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).
(a) Describe the term RSI. Include in your answer the causes of
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(b) Identify three methods of reducing the effects of RSI.
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Aches and pains in the hands and fingers

Painful swelling of the wrist and fingers

Caused by repetitive movements

Caused by holding a mouse and clicking the buttons repetitively
Caused by constant typing on a keyboard
Caused by sitting in a poor posture for a long period of time

4.
A library is considering the way it issues books. The librarians are planning to use RFID
rather than bar codes. Describe the advantages of using RFID rather than bar
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RFID are faster to read than bar codes
RFID scanning is more accurate than bar codes
RFID does not need line of sight to read but bar code does
RFID will read the data if the reader is further away
RFID can scan multiple items at the same time
RFID allows greater security RFID can store more data than a bar code
RFID tags can be rewritten, so can be reused
RFID tags are more robust as bar codes will not scan if damaged

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Identify two input devices which are used in computer control systems. [2]
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Sensors
Keypad/Number pad
Touch screen
Microphone
Camera

6. (a) Every computer contains input and output devices and a central processing unit
(CPU). (a) Describe the CPU including its role.
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(b) Data can be read directly by using a number of different devices. Name the most
appropriate device used to read the following data.

7. The way we buy products using credit cards has changed in recent years. Originally the
magnetic stripe on the back of the card was used with a signature. Then chip and PIN
methods were used, and more recently contactless methods have been introduced. Discuss
the effectiveness of using these different methods to improve security when paying for
goods.
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