PREDICTED PAPER 2
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
Information Technology
Unit 1: IT Systems
Paper Reference: RA10/IT/U1/PP2 • 90 marks • 2 hours
| Question | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Marks Available | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 90 |
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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
Greenfield Farm Shop — Storage & Online
A farm shop is expanding into online ordering for local delivery. It currently stores records on paper and a single till, and is worried about losing customer data.
(a)(i)Give two storage devices that could be used.(2)
(a)(ii)Give two output devices that will be needed.(2)
(b)(i)Explain two benefits of storing records in the cloud.(4)
(b)(ii)Explain two drawbacks of storing records in the cloud.(4)
(c)Describe how backup and recovery procedures protect the shop's data.(4)
(d)Discuss physical access control techniques that can protect the shop's computer equipment and data.(6)
Question 1 Total: 22 marks
Halcyon Solicitors — Branch Network
Halcyon Solicitors has its main office in Manchester with two branch offices nearby. Each office has a LAN and the branches connect to the main office over a WAN. Staff must log in securely to access client case files.
(a)Give two types of application software that might be installed.(2)
(b)(i)Explain two benefits of using a WAN to connect the branches.(4)
(b)(ii)Explain two benefits of using a VPN.(4)
(c)Explain two acceptable behaviours that should be included in the Acceptable Use Policy.(4)
(d)Draw a flowchart to show the process for logging into the system securely. Include: start, entering a username, entering a password, a security check, access to the system, and logout.(9)
The drawing must include:
- start: opening the login screen
- entering a username
- entering a password (shown as a security step)
- a check that the details are correct
- access granted to the system
- logout / session end
- arrows and annotations showing the flow
Use this page to draw your flowchart.
Question 2 Total: 23 marks
Question 2 Total: 23 marks
Felix the Accountant — Systems & Data
Felix is an accountant who travels to client sites. He uses a laptop and creates a personal area network (PAN) between his laptop and phone. The office has a central server, desktop computers and a printer, and recently integrated a new accounting system.
(b)Explain one factor that affects the use and selection of online systems.(2)
(c)Explain two methods of ensuring the accuracy of the data entered into the accounting system.(4)
(d)Evaluate the privacy implications for the firm when working with client financial data.(9)
(a)Draw a diagram to show how the network is set up and how Felix 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
SkyStream Media — Emerging Tech
SkyStream Media is a growing online streaming company. It stores data on an on-site file server and is exploring new technologies to improve its service and reduce costs.
(a)Describe how the company can use one emerging technology.(3)
(b)Evaluate how different emerging technologies could benefit the company.(9)
(c)Evaluate the performance and efficiency of a web server compared to a file server.(12)
Question 4 Total: 24 marks • Paper Total: 90 marks