Band

Band 5/6

Component: Communication Systems

Question 21

Written Paper Section II Question 21 - 2002 HSC

Describe the role of a file server on a network. Identify data redundancy in a database and outline the problems it may cause as the size of the database increases. Normalise the database, identifying primary and foreign keys.

Question 22

Written Paper Section II Question 22 - 2010 HSC

Describe the difference between thin and fat clients. Design a data dictionary for a school payment system. Explain how the message is organised into packets of data to be transmitted and reassembled. Explain an error detection technique.

Question 22

Written Paper Section II Question 22 - 2002 HSC

Identify and outline an appropriate transmission medium for segments in the public telephone network. Outline the advantages of using mobile technology for work. Describe how a data dictionary can be useful in writing SQL queries.

Question 24

Written Paper Section II Question 24 - 2010 HSC

Describe one social and one ethical issue arising from downloading digital books. Discuss the feasibility issues relating to the success of Digibook. Explain the communication protocols used during transmission for this scenario.

Question 24

Written Paper Section II Question 24 - 2001 HSC

Describe methods of error detection. Outline new trends in processing, organising, storing and retrieving data and how these trends might be applied to an information system. Analyse issues associated with an e-mail message.

Component: Information Systems and Databases

Question 21

Written Paper Section II Question 21 - 2002 HSC

Describe the role of a file server on a network. Identify data redundancy in a database and outline the problems it may cause as the size of the database increases. Normalise the database, identifying primary and foreign keys.

Question 22

Written Paper Section II Question 22 - 2010 HSC

Describe the difference between thin and fat clients. Design a data dictionary for a school payment system. Explain how the message is organised into packets of data to be transmitted and reassembled. Explain an error detection technique.

Question 22

Written Paper Section II Question 22 - 2002 HSC

Identify and outline an appropriate transmission medium for segments in the public telephone network. Outline the advantages of using mobile technology for work. Describe how a data dictionary can be useful in writing SQL queries.

Question 22

Written Paper Section II Question 22 - 2001 HSC

Explain an advantage and a disadvantage of computerised information compared to paper-based records. Discuss technology issues relating to storage and retrieval, and displaying images in the information system. Explain why a receptionist and doctors have different screen views of the data.

Question 23

Written Paper Section II Question 23 - 2010 HSC

Identify and explain a technique that has been implemented to reduce data entry errors. Explain the use of specified screen elements over other data collection methods. Design a screen to display data results for the scenario. Describe the analysing processes needed to generate information.

Question 24

Written Paper Section II Question 24 - 2001 HSC

Describe methods of error detection. Outline new trends in processing, organising, storing and retrieving data and how these trends might be applied to an information system. Analyse issues associated with an e-mail message.

Component: Option: Multimedia Systems

Question 28

Written Paper Section III Question 28 - 2010 HSC

Define interactivity and the difference between linear and non-linear storyboards. Identify characteristics of file formats to embed video data into a web page. Describe a situation where path- and cell-based animation could be used. Explain the need for data compression of multimedia files. Describe the collecting and displaying processes. Predict a future application of the technology, considering future multimedia systems and virtual worlds.

Question 28

Written Paper Section III Question 28 - 2002 HSC

Distinguish between LCD screens and CRT monitors and between path-based and cell-based animation. Draw a storyboard for a website using good design principles. Describe and analyse the system in terms of collecting, organising and displaying. Note: Question b (ii) is no longer applicable for the current syllabus. However, the calculation examples can be used to formulate an understanding of storage requirements for a given image file.

Component: Option: Transaction Processing Systems

Question 25

Written Paper Section III Question 25 - 2010 HSC

Describe RFID tag and the use of transmission logs in TPS. Identify characteristics of real-time processing and where batch-processing is the best solution. Construct a data flow diagram for the subsystem. Describe the collecting and storing/retrieving processes for the scenario. Predict a future application of the technology, considering security and changing nature of work.

Question 25

Written Paper Section III Question 25 - 2001 HSC

Discuss the advantages of a specific backup procedure and explain why alternative procedures for transactions should be tested periodically to cope with computer failure. Propose and justify modifications of a specified website and discuss potential issues. Critically analyse issues arising from a new on-line banking facility.

Component: Project Management

Question 21

Written Paper Section II Question 21 - 2010 HSC

Construct a context diagram for a new red light/speed camera system. Identify the information technology and justify a method of conversion. Describe a social and/or ethical issue for the owner/driver or government that relates to the new system.

Question 23

Written Paper Section II Question 23 - 2001 HSC

Identify and describe criteria to be considered when conducting a feasibility study. Analyse the business initiative from a social and ethical perspective.

Question 24

Written Paper Section II Question 24 - 2010 HSC

Describe one social and one ethical issue arising from downloading digital books. Discuss the feasibility issues relating to the success of Digibook. Explain the communication protocols used during transmission for this scenario.

Question 24

Written Paper Section II Question 24 - 2002 HSC

Translate a decision tree into a decision table. Discuss the importance of user documentation for an online store. Identify two social or ethical issues in the design of the online store and propose how they can be addressed.