G041: Lecture 16 Section B Revision Questions Mr C Johnston ICT Teacher www.computechedu.co.uk

Session Objectives Practice examination questions which have appeared on previous G041 papers within section B.

Question 1 The European Union Directive covering the use of display screen equipment at work requires minimum standards for both the equipment being used and the working environment. (a) Identify two items of equipment covered by these requirements. [2] (b) Identify one aspect of the working environment covered by these requirements.[1] (c) Explain why this directive was introduced.[2] (d) Apart from ensuring that the equipment and environment meet the minimum standards, describe what an employer must do to comply with the regulations. [5]

Question 2 An organisation is concerned about the security of software and data stored on its computer system. (a) Describe three standard ways of working the organisation could require its staff to follow to improve the security of software and data. (6) (b) Explain why one of these standard ways of working is likely to be effective, any possible limitations to its effectiveness or ways that it might be enforced. (4)

Question 3 The Computer Misuse Act came into force in 1990. Describe two actions that this legislation makes illegal [4] Explain why the introduction of this legislation was necessary and how it protects organisations. [6]

Question 4 Payroll is an important system for all organisations. Identify two items of data required by a payroll system. [2] Describe the processing and calculations carried out by a processing system. [3] Describe one output received by an employee from a payroll system. [3] Identify one external organisation that the payroll system must link to and state the purpose of this link [2]

Question 5 Many companies that supply goods and services are now using e-commerce. Describe what is meant by the term e-commerce. [2] Describe how customers use e-commerce[3] Explain the benefits and limitations of e-commerce. [5]

Question 6 The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequent Regulations set out the duties that employers and employees have under this legislation. Describe two duties of employees under this legislation. [4] Explain the purpose of this legislation. [2] Describe two duties of employers under this legislation. [4]

Question #7 All organisations keep personnel records and these are sometimes linked to training records. (a) Identify three items of information, other than name and address, that are typically held in personnel records. [3] (b) Explain how training records might be used. [4]

Question #8 Most organisations use the internet and many also use an intranet. (a) Explain the difference between the internet and an intranet. [2] (b) Describe one way an organisation might use the internet. [2] (c) Describe one way an organisation might use an intranet. [2]

Question #9 Technological developments and the increased use of ICT have led to changes in working practices. (a) Identify one possible change in work location. [1] (b) Explain one positive effect of these developments on the social aspects of employees' lives. [2] (c) Explain two negative effects of these developments on the social aspects of employees' lives. [4]

Question #10 A mail order computer components supplier uses a sales order processing system. (a) Identify two items of information about goods that will be entered. [2] (b) Explain how the system produces an invoice for the goods ordered. [3]

Question #11 Organisations increasingly use email to communicate. Describe two possible uses of email by an organisation and two problems that could arise. [8]

Question #12 The car industry now makes extensive use of robotics. (a) Identify one task for which robotics are used in the car industry. [1] (b) Explain two advantages to the car manufacturers of using robotics. [4] (c) Explain one disadvantage to the car manufacturers of using robotics. [2]

Question #13 One type of organisation is a public service organisation. (a) Give two examples of types of public service organisations. [2] (b) Explain what is meant by a public service organisation. [2]

Question #14 One of the newest pieces of legislation relating to ICT is the Electronic Communications Act (2000). (a) What is the aim of this Act? [2] (b) Describe one way that the Act meets its aim. [2] (c) Describe one benefit to organisations of this Act. [2]

Question #15 ICT systems are used to control processes. (a) State one example of an ICT controlled process. [1] (b) Describe in general terms how process control works. [3] (c) Explain three benefits of using automated system for process control. [6]

Question #16 Shops are commercial organisations that provide retail services to the general public. (a) State what is meant by retail services. [1] (b) Use an example to describe one other type of service provided by commercial organisations. [3]

Question #17 The Data Protection Act (1998) protects data held by organisations about individuals. (a) Explain why this Act was needed. [4] (b) Describe two rights that individuals have under the Act. [4]

Question #18 Accounts and finance is an important system in all organisations. (a) Describe the main purpose of an accounts and finance system [2] (b) Describe three outputs from an accounts and finance system. [6]

Question #19 A company designs and manufactures a unique range of children's wooden toys. The company has a website with an on-line catalogue and uses e-commerce to sell the toys directly to the public. (a) A customer accesses the on-line catalogue. Describe the process the customer would go through to buy toys from the company. [4] (b) Explain the benefits and limitations to the company of using e-commerce to sell their toys. [6] (c) The toy designs are protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1980). How are the designs protected by this Act? [2]

Question #20 The increased use of ICT has meant that many office workers no longer need to actually be in their employer's premises to carry out their work. (a) Explain two impacts on office workers of this change in working practices. [4] (b) Explain two impacts on employers of this change in working practices. [4]