June 2013

Give one advantage to Alex of using internet radio, rather than FM/AM radio (1)
• Better (audio) quality • Can listen to wider selection of stations / stations outside of (FM/AM) broadcast range • (More) programme information provided in the broadcast to display • Don’t need a radio/can listen on other devices • Listen to catch-up / control playback • Less interference / better signal
Give two other advantages of using local storage rather than online storage (2)
• Don't have to trust a third party with your data • It is more secure / less likely to be hacked • No restrictions on file types/sizes • Faster read/write speeds / reduce lag/latency/buffering
Describe why the forum allows users to rate other people's reviews (2)
• Encourage interaction with the site • Increase reliability of reviews (through use of community) • To enable a wider group of users to moderate content
Explain how NFC speeds up the payment process (2)
An explanation to include: Users can scan / don’t have to insert their card / enter PIN (1) because NFC is a contactless/wireless payment method (1)
Alex wants to add video to his blog using these devices. Describe how he would do this, identifying the devices and connectivity he would use (3)
A description to include three from: Transfer from camcorder to laptop (1) using Firewire (1) then uploaded via WiFi router (1) to blog using ADSL (1)

Describe hwo other online services could make use of this data (GPS Data) (2)
An explanation to include: A mapping service / social network (1) (could locate where the video was filmed) And one of: • show other videos/blogs in the area • show a 'heat' map of videos • use augmented reality • show shops/businesses in the area / targeted marketing
Give one advantage of using online apps to edit vieos rather than locally installed software (1)
One advantage from: • Do not have to use local storage  • Can work collaboratively • Can work from any device with an internet connection • Software updates are automatic • Reduces the use of system resources (e.g RAM, processor)
Give two disdvantages of using online apps to edit videos rather than locally installed software (2)
• (Online applications are) not as feature rich / (locally installed software) have more features • Not as responsive / Slow  • Need internet connection
Give two actions Alex should take after recieving this email (2)
• Delete/ignore/don’t respond • Report (the email) • Mark/flag/filter as junk/spam • Block the sender • Scan for viruses

Explain how the digital divide affects some people's ability to do this (4)
Some people will be less able/unable to buy goods online, because of restricted/no access (to the internet) (1) 
Due to:  (one linked constraint and cause for 2 marks)
Cost / affordability  Low income
Lack of ICT skills / confidence Lack of training / age
Karen limits the time that henry and jacob spend using digital devices. Explain why Karen does this (2)
• Looking at screen too long (1) could cause headaches/eyestrain (1) • (Too much) inactivity (1) reduces active lifestyle / increases risk to health / increases risk of obesity (1)
Explain why game graphics are often better on a games console than a tablet computer (2)
• Storage capacity of a games console is greater (1) so more detail can be stored(1)
Explain how copyright law benefits 'gamers' (3)
Deters/prevents people from sharing games / Encourages people to buy legitimate copies of games (1), which provides more money to companies (1), which is used to fund the development of better games (1)
State one benefit to advertisers of using transactional data (1)
• Allows adverts to be personalised/targeted  • Know your preferences/interests

ICT has improved banking and other financial services'. Make a reasoned argument to support this statement (6)
1. Saves time to complete transactions (e.g. BACS/CHAPS/Faster Payments System) 2. Can see and manage transactions online 3. Can compare financial products using online tools. 4. Telephone banking for those without internet access. 5. 24/7/365 access to accounts 6. Increased security e.g. due to encryption technologies 7. Chip and PIN / NFC 8. ATMs  9. Globalisation / international transfers 10.Manage stocks and shares easily e.g. track real-time

'The increased availabilty of mobile digital devices has had a positive impact on how young peope use their free time'. Make a reasoned argument to support this statement (6)
Indicative content for a supportive argument: Mobile devices have features that have enhanced young people’s free time. These include: Portability, performance, storage, user interface, connectivity, media support, applications, multi-functional nature of devices Responses may discuss how these features have impacted upon young people’s ability to improve their:
Leisure/Entertainment • Media is available on the move  • Can record events and share them with friends/family • Find way around to places more easily • Can personalise media consumed, so not having to all view the same content (as with a family TV). • Apps have developed which can solve problems ad-hoc.
Socialising and Communications • Can keep in touch with friends and family using email / phone / social networks / VoIP etc • Organise their time ‘on the move’ so more flexible arrangements can be made and altered as events change. • Reduced the cost of talking to others. • Developing new types of language and methods of communication.
Culturally / Socially • More politically aware • Able to form relationships more easily
Learning • Have access to learning materials (formal or informal) from anywhere, so can continue to learn in free time: the concept of  ‘Hidden learning'