Year 11

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Year 11

• Last bits of revision

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Quality of Written Communication
Check for Capitals, Commas, Apostrophes, Full
stops, Structured sentences Relevant ICT terms
used

• QwoC must attempt these Qs in section B C
  clearly labelled.
• These Q offer EXTRA marks for good use of GRAMMAR
  ICT TERMS
• Make sure that you VERIFY your answers carefully

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Timings ..

• Short course
• 1 hour
• 20 multi choice
• Section B based on case study

• Full course
• 2 hours
• 20 multi choice
• Section B based on case study the restaurant!
• Section C harder technical ICT questions

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Key theory to revise

• Use the syllabus info on school internet
• Full course syllabus - http//www.ashcombe.surrey.
  sch.uk/Curriculum/ict/GCSE/Y11_FullCourseSyllabus.
  pdf
• Short course syllabus - http//www.ashcombe.surrey
  .sch.uk/Curriculum/ict/GCSE/Y11_ShortCourseSyllabu
  s.pdf
• .yes there are differencesless content in short
  course!

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Essential theory for A (Short course Full
course students)

• ROM RAM
• CPU explainhandling control signals,
  performing arithmetic operations, storing data.
• Monitor (CRT and LCD)
• Encode data and information for computer
  processing
• Describe the use data capture

• Describe and use input validation techniques and
  relate these to a given application.
• Evaluation and design of user interface. Command
  line, menu driven, GUI.
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of
  networked ICT systems compared to stand-alone ICT
  systems.

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More essential theory for FULL COURSE only.

• Interpret the internal representation of data in
  an ICT system.
• Use the terms bit, byte and multiples of these
  units.
• Interpret a bit pattern as a character using an
  internal code (ASCII).

Anything labelled as Only in section C And
anything BOLD On your syllabus worksheet
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More essential theory for FULL COURSE only.

• Describe the key functions of the operating
  system.
• Input/output control, file management, peripheral
  management, resource allocation, command
  interpreting.

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File handling

• Recognise and use file handling terms.
• Transaction file, master file, update, merge,
  file generations, serial/direct access, batch
  processing.

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Systems Analysis

• List and describe in outline the main aspects of
  systems analysis and relate these to a given
  application
• Remember coursework structure
• Investigation, analysis, design, implementation,
  monitoring

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Data logging

• Describe the concepts of data logging and control
  technology.
• Specify the input, processing, output and storage
  required for a stated data-logging or control
  application. Range of sensors available. Need for
  appropriate interface. Interpret a bit pattern as
  a collection of control signals. The concept of
  real time processing.

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Obviously

• You need to understand all aspects on the
  syllabus list.
• Use the textbook! It covers the basics.
• Use school website youll find the essential
  slideshows
• Use revision websites listed at end of syllabus
  lists.

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Exam Advice reading Questions!

• Read all of the question slowly - especially the
  lead information before the question to get an
  idea of all work involved.
• Highlight or Underline the important part of
  question, especially if you tend to loose
  focus.
• Dont panic - if you dont understand, or know
  the answer to a question, then go on to the next
  question.
• but Leave a large star or line next to questions
  not completed/attempted so that you can go back
  to it later!
• Attempt all questions sensibly - no silly
  answers!!

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Quality of answers

• Explain your answers thoroughly. Unless the
  question asks you to STATE always develop your
  answer.
• Avoid BRAND names of software.
• Never just answer that ICT is better, quicker,
  cheaper always explain because give
  examples .. or justify your claims!
• Plan extended questions before writing.
• Take your time - no need to rush ... but keep an
  eye on the time!

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Questions requiring design

• Section B tends to have a design question.refer
  back to coursework skills in hand drawn designs
• Clearly annotate font style, size, type
• Include a title
• However check marks available. The Q is rarely
  worth more than 10 marks, so do not spend more
  than 10 mins on answering it!

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Design questions

• If a spreadsheet annotate formulas
• If a mail merge annotate fields ltgt
• If a website include internal/external
  hyperlinks
• If a database annotate data type, validation
  options,
• If a data capture form paper based or on-line
  make it look real!

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As?????

• For the A our exam board tends to ask obscure
  questions.
• The theory is on the syllabus, so make sure you
  know your stuff!
• Always develop answers fully, and

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And finally,

• Use past papers for practice, use textbook,
  internet to revise sections that you are unsure
  of
• Use the Mrs Gordons revision sheets all on
  line where I have re-written Section B
  Questions to your case study.

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Use your study leave wisely