PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT TASK 5a

Half Yearly Exam

Student feedback sheet                   Student’s name: _________________________

P1.1        describes the functions of hardware and software

P1.3        describes the interactions between the elements of a computer system

ü       Outline the contents and purpose of the main circuit board of a PC. 4 marks

ü       Outline the operation of a mouse. 4 marks

ü       What is system memory? 4 marks

ü       Describe the purpose of an operating system. 4 marks

Comments:     /16 marks

P2.1        describes developments in the levels of programming languages

ü       Describe the generations of programming languages. 4 marks

ü       What is a compiler? 4 marks

Comments:     /8 marks

P3.1        identifies the issues relating to the use of software solutions

ü       What is ergonomics? and what do ergonomists do? 4 marks

ü       What are the effects of prolonged use of software and injuries created by overuse? 4 marks

ü       What are procedures to prevent and minimize injuries? 4 marks

ü       What is intellectual property? 4 marks

ü       What is copyright? 4 marks

ü       Describe Shareware, Freeware and Public Domain. 4 marks

ü       Describe what is meant by inclusivity. 6 marks

ü      Describe the advantages of a touch screen over a mouse. 6 marks

Comments:     /36 marks

P4.1        analyses a given problem in order to generate a computer-based solution

P1.2        describes and uses appropriate data types

ü       Write a program that will work out the average of a student's test scores. It should ask for the student's name and the number of tests. If the average mark is greater than 81 the output should congratulate the student.     . 30 marks

Comments:     /30 marks

TOTAL MARKS:                   /90 MARKS

(Note: full marks indicates that the criteria have been soundly addressed and 0 marks indicates that no relevant evidence was found.)