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1. UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONSGCE Advanced Subsidiary Level and GCE Advanced LevelCambridge International Diploma in ComputingMARK SCHEME for the…
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  • 1. UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONSGCE Advanced Subsidiary Level and GCE Advanced LevelCambridge International Diploma in ComputingMARK SCHEME for the June 2004 question papers 9691/5216/5217/5218 COMPUTING 9691/01 Paper 1 (Written Paper 1), maximum raw mark 90 9691/02 Paper 2 (Practical Tasks), maximum raw mark 60 9691/03 Paper 3 (Written Paper 3), maximum raw mark 90These mark schemes are published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate therequirements of the examination. They show the basis on which Examiners were initiallyinstructed to award marks. They do not indicate the details of the discussions that took placeat an Examiners’ meeting before marking began. Any substantial changes to the markscheme that arose from these discussions will be recorded in the published Report on theExamination.All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches incandidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skillsdemonstrated.Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the Report on theExamination.• CIE will not enter into discussion or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the June 2004 question papers for most IGCSE andGCE Advanced Level syllabuses.
  • 2. Grade thresholds taken for Syllabus 9691 (Computing) in the June 2004examination. maximum minimum mark required for grade: mark A B E available Component 1 90 66 62 35 Component 2 60 53 51 39 Component 3 90 59 55 31 Component 4 60 45 37 23The thresholds (minimum marks) for Grades C and D are normally set by dividing themark range between the B and the E thresholds into three. For example, if thedifference between the B and the E threshold is 24 marks, the C threshold is set 8marks below the B threshold and the D threshold is set another 8 marks down. Ifdividing the interval by three results in a fraction of a mark, then the threshold isnormally rounded down.
  • 3. June 2004 A AND AS LEVEL CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA MARK SCHEME MAXIMUM MARK: 90 SYLLABUS/COMPONENT: 9691/01, 5216 COMPUTING Written Paper 1
  • 4. Page 1 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper COMPUTING – JUNE 2004 9691 11 (a) (i) Controls responses to external requests/controls hardware/makes (1) system work (ii) Program that allows the user to do something useful. A sensible (1) example is acceptable (b) (i) - Batch not time sensitive (2) - Real-time must provide immediate outcome (ii) - On-line user or peripheral in communication with processor (2) - Off-line user is not in communication with processor/device not controlled by processor (c) - Real-time (3) - On-line - Because user commands must be acted on immediately2 (a) - Program - Part of OS - Designed to carry out a common task (1 per point, max 2) (2) (b) - Data transfer programs - To control movement of data to and from storage - File handling programs - To store/sort/retrieve/delete files - Hardware drivers - To control communication with peripherals - Automatic back up - To automatically make copies of files to protect the data - Anti-virus software - To protect files from attack by viruses - Formatting - To prepare media for storing files - Compression - To reduce size of files (while maintaining integrity of data) - Defragmentation - To tidy up files on the disk - Disk scanner - To find errors on surface of disk (2 per type, max 2 types, max 4) (4) © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
  • 5. Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper COMPUTING – JUNE 2004 9691 13 (a) (i) Testing all possible routes through the program logic/Testing knowing the code/Test the algorithm. Note: not dry run on its own (ii) Test that the outcome is as expected for a given input/Testing not knowing the code (iii) Testing by programmer/in-house (iv) Testing by public/end users/potential users/unconnected with writing (4) (b) (i) Error in grammar/rules of language e.g. Misspelled reserved word/wrong statement construction (ii) Error in construction of program/order of statements/wrong method of solution/wrong interpretation of algorithm e.g. Jump instruction to wrong point in program (iii) Program commands inappropriate arithmetic (6) e.g. Division by zero (c) - Individual modules may be linked incorrectly - Clash of variables across modules - Parameter values of wrong type (1 per point, max 2) (2)4 (a) (i) Those symbols that the computer (software) can recognise (1) (ii) - As binary codes - ASCII/EBCDIC - Using 7,8,15,16 bits - The number of bits = 1 byte (1 per point, max 2) (2) (b) (i) - Character/text/string/alpha - Date or datetime or integer (long) - Currency/Real/Integer - Boolean - Integer (5) (ii) 10-30 2-8 2-4 1-2 2 or 4 Total 17-48 bytes (1) X10000 (1) Ψ 170000 - 480000 bytes + 10% (1) Ψ 187000 - 518000 bytes (/1024) (1) Ψ 187 - 518 Kbytes (1) (5) © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
  • 6. Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper COMPUTING – JUNE 2004 9691 15 (a) (i) Communication is only one way (ii) Communication is two-way and can be at the same time (iii) Communication is two-way, but only one way at a time (3) (b) (i) - Processor transfers data from primary memory to fill buffer - Data sent from buffer to secondary storage while… - Processor continues with other tasks - When buffer empty interrupt sent to processor - Processor (may) interrupts current job - (Deals with) request to fill buffer Mark for mention of priority of interrupt (1 per point, max 5) (5) (ii) - Half duplex - Data needs to go to buffer and interrupt to processor but at different times. (1 per point, max 2) (2)6 (a) - Limited number of workers allowed access to records - These workers specifically named - Access to workers is strictly password controlled - Overseeing body to impose standards - Only certain machines can access the data/restrictions on machines - Data encrypted (not coded) (1 per point, max 3) (3) (b) - RSI because of keyboard use - Use ergonomic keyboard/take regular breaks - Muscle/back strain - Use well-designed chairs/keyboards/and well positioned - Eyestrain/pregnancy - Use glasses/anti-glare screens/look away regularly/use radiation monitors - Poorly designed environment/trailing wires - Use a purpose built area/ensure wires are properly concealed (1 per point, max 6) (6) © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
  • 7. Page 4 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper COMPUTING – JUNE 2004 9691 17 - Digital camera used to capture image/photograph of employee - Image downloaded (into graphics software) directly/image scanned (into graphics software) - Image can be edited/cropped/resized - Data compressed - And stored as a series of bytes - On hard drive - Pointer to the image is stored in each record Mark available for description of storage e.g. bitmap/jpeg (1 per point, max 4) (4)8 - Is the solution technically possible? - If the equipment does not exist to carry out the task then it does not matter how good it would be, it cannot happen/similar for software - Is the solution economic to produce? - If the cost of automation is so great that the firm could not recoup the cost then it is not feasible - Is the solution economic to run? - If the running costs are higher than at present then there is little point in changing - Effect on workforce - If the human cost (mass redundancy) is so great there are serious social implications that are not acceptable - Is the workforce skilled enough? - If there are no skilled people to operate the machines it cannot work - Will the customer notice a difference? - Price/quality/reliability, if no then why bother? - Is the introduction going to be beneficial to the company - Will profits increase? - Legal - DPA covered, etc. - How long will it take? - If it takes too long the factory may have to shut (2 per pair, max 8) (8) © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
  • 8. Page 5 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper COMPUTING – JUNE 2004 9691 19 (a) (i) - Contrasting colours for background and text or text becomes difficult to read - Colour (red) to highlight items more important than others - Needs to be used sparingly - Use of corporate colour scheme - Care with red/green because of colour blind people (ii) - Layout should follow normal reading pattern for eye because natural and less chance of errors being made or things missed out - Limit the volume of information because otherwise a screen becomes daunting - Layout should be similar on all pieces of software so that user gets used to the layout (iii) - Content should be similar across pieces of software - To enable user to be trained easily - Content must be relevant or user will begin to ignore - Content type must be correct e.g. if highlighted in red it really must be urgent - Take account of different users - Help should be available (1 per point, max 9) (9) (b) - Application is specialised - Probably unique - Generic applications software is designed to be adaptable to many systems - This system will not fit a generalised model - Needs to match the other software in use (1 per point, max 2) (2)10 (a) - Day-to-day management information/what stock needs re-ordering - Strategic information/if we do ‘this’ then ‘that’ will happen Accept any 2 of Operational, Knowledge, Management and Strategic (2) (1 per point, max 2) (b) - Graphs - Ideal for showing trends - Reports in text form - Gives exact details/figures - Reports in tabular form - Arranges exact details to make them simpler to interpret - Interactive presentation on screen - Allows the manager to tailor the output required - Sound - Can inform while the manager is doing something else (6) (2 per type, max 3 types, max 6) Total (90) © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
  • 9. June 2004 A AND AS LEVEL CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA MARK SCHEME MAXIMUM MARK: 60 SYLLABUS/COMPONENT: 9691/02, 5217 COMPUTING Practical Tasks
  • 10. Page 1 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper A AND AS LEVEL – JUNE 2004 9691 2 Practical Tasks Assessment FormCentre Number Centre NameCandidate Number Candidate NameThe mark points indicated on the mark scheme are listed below. Indicate with a tick where eachmark has been awarded. Please ensure that you attach this mark sheet to each candidate’s work. Question 1(a)(i) Maximum 6 Marks Student ID - a unique field Numeric type Student name to be able to contact the student Text / alphanumeric / string type Form / class / tutor group in order to find student Text / alphanumeric / string type Gender to see if reading depends on gender Character Sub-Total 1(a)(i) Question 1(a)(ii) Maximum 1 Mark Student ID Sub-Total 1(a)(ii) Question 1(b)(i) Maximum 8 Marks Book ID - a unique field Numeric type Title – to know the book Text/Character/String type Author(s) to know who wrote the book Text/Character/String type Publisher to know who published the book Text/Character/String type ISBN for ordering purposes Text/Character/String type Sub-Total 1(b)(i) Question 1(b)(ii) Maximum 1 Mark Book ID Sub-Total 1(b)(ii) © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
  • 11. Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper A AND AS LEVEL – JUNE 2004 9691 2 Question 1(c)Maximum 7 Marks Student table has at least 20 entries All StudentIDs are different Book table has at least 15 entries Every BookID is different StudentBook table has at least 1 book for each student StudentBook table has at least 1 student for each book There is at least one student that has borrowed more than one book There is at least one book that has been borrowed by more than one student All StudentIDs in StudentBook table exist in Student table All BookIDs in StudentBook table exist in Book table Sub-Total 1(c) Question 1(d)Maximum 3 Marks The user can only enter a valid Book ID The report has a clear and meaningful heading The report gives details of the Book The report gives details of all the students that bought the book together with the dates Sub-Total 1(d) Question 1(e) Maximum 3 Marks The user can only enter a valid Student ID The report has a clear and meaningful heading The report gives details of the Student The report gives details of all the books that the student has borrowed together with the dates Sub-Total 1(e) © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
  • 12. Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper A AND AS LEVEL – JUNE 2004 9691 2 Question 2 Maximum 10 MarksTop P S(1) S(2) Finished Output 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 0 FALSE 2 1 BEAR Give ½ mark per 4 row, after the 2 4 first SIX, in the 0 (FALSE) table. Round 4 the total up to 1 CAT the nearest 0 (FALSE) whole number. 1 0 DOG The items in 3 parentheses are 1 3 optional. 5 2 5 0 (FALSE) 5 1 GIRAFFE 0 (FALSE) 3 0 HORSE 0 TRUE Sub-Total 2 © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
  • 13. Page 4 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper A AND AS LEVEL – JUNE 2004 9691 2 Question 3(a) Maximum 5 Marks There are buttons for each Roman numeral The buttons are arranged in numeric order There is a clear all button There is a display showing the Roman number entered There is a display showing the Arabic equivalent The calculator has an on/off button Sub-Total 3(a) Question 3(b)(i) Maximum 5 Marks For annotation of code give: 2 marks if it is fully annotated 1 mark for some annotation 0 marks if there is no annotation or very little For the code give 1 mark each to a maximum of 3: The Roman number display is updated as each numeral is entered The Arabic number display is updated as each numeral is entered The user is prevented from entering an invalid Roman numeral The clear button clears both displays The on/off button works correctly The user can enter up to 21 characters Sub-Total 3(b)(i) Question 3(b)(ii)Maximum 6 Marks Give 1 mark for each test to a maximum of 6. The example column should be treated as examples and other valid examples are acceptable. Test Data Example Expected Output Data in range 1 to 7000 MMMCLVI Accepted 3156 Use of all the letters MDCLXVI Accepted 1666 Boundary value MMMMMMM Accepted 7000 Too large MMMMMMMI Rejected Output cleared Single character C Accepted 100 Letters not in order MCCDVI Cant be entered Testing for too many Is, Xs, Cs XIIIII Cant be entered Testing for too many Vs, Ls, Ds MMDD Cant be entered Test maximum number of MMMMMMDCCC Accepted characters CLXXXXVIIII Sub-Total 3(b)(ii) © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
  • 14. Page 5 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper A AND AS LEVEL – JUNE 2004 9691 2 Question 3(b)(iii) Maximum 5 Marks Give 1 mark for each of the following tests, providing they show the data entered and the result, to a maximum of 5. (Screen dumps are acceptable.) Test Data Data in range 1 to 7000 Use of all the letters Boundary value Too large Single character Letters not in order Testing for too many Is, Xs, Cs Testing for too many Vs, Ls, Ds Testing for 21 characters Sub-Total 3(b)(iii) Total (max 60) © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
  • 15. June 2004 A AND AS LEVEL CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA MARK SCHEME MAXIMUM MARK: 90 SYLLABUS/COMPONENT: 9691/03, 5218 COMPUTING Written Paper 3
  • 16. Page 1 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper A AND AS LEVEL – JUNE 2004 9691 3Question 1(a) (i) Unique attribute (or set of attributes) used to identify the record or tuple. (ii) A different attribute that allows the data to be accessed in a different order. (iii) The primary key of another file/table/relation that is used to link files/tables/relations together. (3)(b) (i) Different users require different information Information is sensitive/confidential and should only be available to those who need it Secretary may need contact information College nurse may need medical information Subject tutors may need academic information Personal tutor needs social information Principal can see all (but medical information) Students allowed RO access to their own record Technician allowed to alter structure but not to see data (1 per point, max 4) (4) (ii) Passwords arranged as ... hierarchy... to verify user ID User ID identifies areas available to user Particular machines allow different access Physical precautions like locking doors/keyboards Encryption of information Physical identifiers (fingerprints, iris recognition) NB: Rights not assigned to passwords (1 per point, max 4) (4)Question 2 (i) Quality of life improved Can work around other commitments More time can be spent with family because no time wasted commuting Loses social interaction Can feel isolated at work (if things go wrong) Distractions of family/TV upsetting work schedule May need training in use of technologies (ii) No need for large/expensive centralised office space/lower utility bills Happier workforce/less happy workforce (with reason) World wide workforce Greater security issues Less easy to monitor what workers are doing Difficult to make sudden decisions about work Training and capital costs Group working can become difficult (iii) Less traffic implies less need for infrastructure less pollution Closer knit families implies fewer problems from young Communications may mean closer monitoring of individuals by state Simpler to provide work for disabled (1 per point, max 9) (9) © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
  • 17. Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper A AND AS LEVEL – JUNE 2004 9691 3Question 3(a) Program is stored in memory along with data programs and data are indistinguishable Uses a single processor Sequential carrying out of instructions (1 per point, max 3) (3)(b) (i) Contains the address of the next instruction to be carried out Controls the sequence of instructions (ii) Holds the instruction while it is being executed Contains both function and address/operand (iii) Holds the address of the instruction/data that is next to be used (Must have first mark point before any credit) (iv) Contents of any address that has been accessed are placed in here first before being used May be an instruction or a piece of data OR: Holds data/instructions When being passed between memory and CPU/acts as a buffer between memory and CPU (v) Stores results of calculations/does the arithmetic All input to and output from processor pass through the accumulator (1 per point, max 2 per dotty, max 10) (10)Question 4 (Tokens) are analysed to check for grammatical correctness (form valid sentences) (Code)/reserved word checked against rules Invalid number of brackets found Determine priorities of arithmetic operators in an expression Produce intermediate code Diagnostic error messages are reported Label checks Flow of control checks Declaration checks (1 per point, max 5) (5) © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
  • 18. Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper A AND AS LEVEL – JUNE 2004 9691 3Question 5(a) Maximise the use of the computer system Be fair to all users Provide a reasonable response time to all users Prevent system failure due to overloading Provide consistency to users (1 per point, max 3) (3)(b) First come/first served First to enter ready Q is first to enter running state Favours long jobs Shortest job first Jobs in ready Q are in order, shortest job first Means that jobs are seen to be completed but favours shorter jobs Round Robin Each job given time slice When time slice over, job goes to back of ready Q Shortest remaining time The job that requires the least job to complete is done first Long jobs may never be started Multi-level feedback queues Queues with different priorities Jobs can change Q dependent on amount of time already given (2 per type, max 2 types, max 4) (4)(c) (Each job given separate priority according to:) importance of job/type of job amount of time already waited size of job amount of peripheral time (I/O job high priority) Amount of processor time already given Necessary response time (1 per point, max 5) (5)Question 6(a) (i) 01100110 (ii) 01110101 (2)(b) (i) 1101
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