Cambridge IGCSE ™: Information & Communication Technology 0417/11
Cambridge IGCSE ™: Information & Communication Technology 0417/11
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1(a) Product_number 1
Numeric: currency
1(d)(ii) Text/string/alphanumeric 1
2(a) Analogue 1
2(b) Digital 1
Advantages
• Easier to connect devices onto a tablet
• Larger screen to see the findings
• Larger onscreen keyboard to enter the data
• Better software suited to the task
Disadvantages
• Smartphones are more portable and can be carried in a pocket
• Students are more likely to have smartphones with them
• If cameras are to be used then it is easier to use a camera with a
smartphone
• Keyboard
• Camera
• Touch screen
• Microphone
• Sensor
4 Six from: 6
Similarity
• Both readers are in direct contact with the card
• Both readers can cause wear and tear on the cards
• Both are input devices
Difference
• Chip and PIN readers the user needs to know the PIN
• The chip and PIN reader is susceptible to shoulder surfing
• Chip and PIN reader prompts the user to enter a PIN
• It is more secure as a PIN is needed
• In the magnetic stripe reader the card can be used by anyone as no PIN is
needed
• The transaction is faster using a magnetic stripe reader
• Less data entry errors using a magnetic stripe reader as no manual input
To gain full marks the comparison must have both similarities and
differences
• Audio
• Interactivity
• Ability to change to different languages
• Ability to change text flow left-to-right and right-to-left
• Text to speech
• Accessibility
• Video
• Animation
• Turning pages automatically
7(b)(i) Encryption 1
7(b)(ii) Biometrics 1
7(b)(iv) Firewall 1
8 Six from: 6
This question is a cause and effect question
• The user does not need to be present when the device is working…(1st)
…therefore gives the user more/less exercise (2nd)
If the candidate does not give two named devices with effects then max
five marks
One from:
One from:
9(b) RAM 2
ROM
Similarities
• Both are used to check that data has been entered correctly
• Both ensure that the data has been transferred correctly
• Both are used to check the data against the original data
Differences
• In visual verification the user compares the data
• Data is compared with the original data source
In order to gain full marks the comparison must both similarities and
differences
• Format (check)
• Length (check)
• Range (check)
• Type/character (check)
11 Six from: 6
Inputs
• Insert card
• System reads the details on the card
• Select the language you would like to use
• Enter PIN
• Select print (mini statement) option
• Select Account
• Select ‘confirm’
Processing
• Checks the card is correct/valid
• Checks the account number is correct
• Check the PIN is correct
• If incorrect three times then card is retained
• Checks the correct account selected
• Sends a signal to/communicates with the bank
• Bank computer creates the statement
• Details of the amount in the account are sent to ATM
• Details are sent to the printer
To gain full marks the description must have at least two answers for
inputs and at least two answers for processing
One from: