PREDICTED PAPER 1
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
Information Technology
Unit 1: IT Systems
Paper Reference: RA10/IT/U1/PP1 • 90 marks • 2 hours
| Question | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Marks Available | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 90 |
| Marks Awarded | | | | | |
Instructions
- Answer ALL questions
- Use black ink or pen
- Fill in your details
- Show working where required
Information
- Marks shown in brackets
- Answer in spaces provided
- Read questions carefully
- Check answers at the end
Hartley Academy — Online Enrolment
Hartley Academy is introducing an online enrolment system so parents can register their children for the school year. Candidate details will be stored on a new computer system in the school office.
(a)(i)Give two input devices that will be needed.(2)
(a)(ii)Give two output devices that will be needed.(2)
(b)(i)Explain two benefits of using a secure online payment system for enrolment.(4)
(b)(ii)Explain two drawbacks of relying on online services.(4)
(c)Describe how encryption protects the data while it is being transmitted.(4)
(d)Discuss techniques, other than usernames and passwords, that can be used to protect candidate data.(6)
Question 1 Total: 22 marks
Premier Payroll — Branch Network
Premier Payroll has its main office in Leeds with branches in Manchester and Sheffield. The branches hold sensitive payroll data and connect to the main office. Staff use a range of software on their computer systems.
(a)Give two types of operating systems that could be used.(2)
(b)(i)Explain two benefits of using a LAN in each office.(4)
(b)(ii)Explain two benefits of using a VPN to connect the branches to head office.(4)
(c)Explain two factors to consider when choosing software for the payroll team.(4)
(d)Evaluate the use of open source software compared to proprietary software for the business.(9)
Question 2 Total: 23 marks
Priya the Surveyor — Remote Working
Priya is a property surveyor who visits clients to inspect buildings. She uses a laptop and creates a personal area network (PAN) between her laptop and smartphone to connect to the office server. The office has a central server, desktop computers and a printer.
(b)Explain one factor that affects the choice of connection type for a remote worker.(2)
(c)Explain two security issues of connecting over public Wi-Fi.(4)
(d)Evaluate the data protection (GDPR) obligations when handling client survey data.(9)
(a)Draw a diagram to show how the network is set up and how Priya connects when working remotely. The diagram must include devices and systems that are used, connection types and annotations.(6)
The drawing must include:
- all devices and systems that are used
- connection types (e.g. LAN, PAN, internet/WAN)
- annotations labelling each device and connection
Use this page to draw your network diagram.
Question 3 Total: 21 marks
Question 3 Total: 21 marks
PixelForge Games — Cloud & Remote
PixelForge Games is an online gaming platform. It stores all its data on an on-site file server and is considering how it can use cloud computing. It also allows some staff to work from home.
(a)Describe how the company can use one cloud computing model.(3)
(b)Evaluate how different cloud computing models could fit the needs of the company.(9)
(c)Evaluate the use of a VPN for remote working compared to working on site.(12)
Question 4 Total: 24 marks • Paper Total: 90 marks