Falyaz has created a diary using word processing software. The diary entry for 17th May 2020 is shown. 3 Write down four formatting features of the word processing software used to make this diary entry. (a) Feature 1… … Feature 2… … Feature 3… … Feature 4… … [4] The original diary entry typed into the word processing software did not include an image. Describe the steps that would be carried out by Falyaz to include in his diary entry an image taken from his digital camera. (b) … … … … … … … … … … … … [6] Name two other sources of digital images apart from using a digital camera. (c) Source 1… … Source 2… … [2] Tick (✓) whether the following statements about generic image files refer to jpg, png or gif file types. (d) gif (✓) png (✓) jpg (✓) This file type stores still or moving images This file type uses lossy compression This file type is used for storing photographs on a digital camera This file type is limited to 256 colours [4] Falyaz wants to add a header in his word processed diary. Explain what is meant by a header and why it is needed. (e) … … … … … … … … [4]

3(a) Four from: Bold on date Superscript on the date Left aligned on date Fully justified Text/word wrap Highlighted text Italics 4 3(b) Six from: Plug in/Bluetooth the digital camera to the computer//Plug in the SD card/memory card Select the image to be uploaded Upload the image to the computer Save the image on the computer Load/open the word processing software Load the diary entry file Place the cursor where you want the image to be Click insert…image Choose/find/browse the image from the folder Insert the image in the text Reformat/resize/crop the image Reposition/place the image Click word wrap/text wrap Save the document 6 3(c) Two from: Internet Scanned images Images stored on: Smartphone/Mobile phone/PC/Tablet/SD card/Smartwatch Clipart libraries Screenshot 2 3(d) jpg png gif This file type stores still or moving images ✓ This file type uses lossy compression ✓ This file type is used for storing photographs on a digital camera ✓ This file type is limited to 256 colours ✓ 4 3(e) Max two from: It is an area of a document on every page At the top of a page The area is between the top of the page and the top of the margin Max two from: To show consistency on each page To ensure that each page has the same data in the header Saves time for the author typing out the data on each page 4

The table shows a comparison of two different types of fitness tracker. A fitness tracker contains a microprocessor, is worn around the wrist and monitors physical readings of the wearer. 4 FitB 4 Flexi-byt 6 Name of fitness tracker 7 days 20 days Battery life in days WiFi Bluetooth Method of internet connection 10m 100m Water resistant N Y GPS INR 10700 INR 22855 Cost You have been asked to design a poster to show this data for the two fitness trackers. Describe how you would use six different design features to enhance the data in this poster. The poster must be suitable for an audience of adult customers. (a) 1… … 2… … 3… … 4… … 5… … 6… … [6] Describe the computer processing involved in the use of a microprocessor-controlled fitness tracker when displaying and monitoring the blood pressure of the user. (b) … … … … … … … … [4]

4(a) Six from: Different size/style of font for the title/features in the table Clear font colour for the title/text in the table Clear fonts for the title/text in the table Use of bold to highlight keywords Use of italics to highlight keywords Poster fills the page Data is shown in the comparison table/chart More text than images Contrasting colours for font and background colour Use of white space Use of borders to make the text stand out 6 4(b) Four from: The data is sent to/read by the microprocessor The data is stored by the tracker Convert the raw data into blood pressure data Compare the data with pre-set values If out of range send data to an alert system The data is sent to the screen 4

9 Rockit Motors has opened a car store in a shopping mall. Customers can test drive the cars they are planning to purchase using virtual reality systems within the store. (a) Name two devices which would be used in this virtual reality system. 1 … … 2 … … [2] (b) Explain the term virtual reality. … … … … … … [3] The manager of Rockit Motors has created many different types of documents including letters and memos for the company. Each of them is produced using its corporate house style. (c) Explain why corporate house styles are required. … … … … … … … … [4]

9(a) Two from: Headset/head mounted displays/HMD Data goggles Steering wheel Large monitor/screen/projector Surround Speakers 2 9(b) Three from: A computer-generated simulation Uses a three-dimensional environment Can be interacted within a real or physical way The equipment is fitted with sensors 3 9(c) Four from: Ensures consistency across all documents Lets people know that the stationery/documents belong to the same Motor company Easier to recognise documents from the same company To reduce the time spent in setting up and formatting documents To reduce cost of setting up and formatting documents To reduce the risk of errors e.g. misspellings, logos omitted, etc. 4 For part (a), you need to name two devices used in a virtual reality system, such as a headset, data goggles, steering wheel, or large monitor. For part (b), you must explain virtual reality as a computer-generated, three-dimensional simulation that can be interacted with physically, often using sensors.

The director of a zoo is writing a document about wallabies. He has taken an image of some wallabies (Fig. 12.1) and is planning the layout of the pages which will include part of the image. The image he plans to use is shown in Fig. 12.2. 12 Fig. 12.1 Fig. 12.2 Name the editing technique that was used to change Fig. 12.1 to Fig. 12.2. (a) … [1] The director will include images and information about the wallabies in the document. Each page will be set out in 2 columns with a line between them. (b) Describe the steps taken to create the columns. Assume the software has been loaded and the text has been entered. (i) … … … … … … [3] Describe the steps taken to add the image as shown. (ii) … … … … … … … … [4] As the document is being written for the zoo it needs to conform to the corporate house style. (c) Explain what is meant by corporate house style. … … … … … … … … [4]

12(a) Cropping/crop/cut 1 12(b)(i) Three from: Highlight the body text Select layout/page set up Select columns Select more columns Select two columns Click line between Save the document 3 12(b)(ii) Four from: Click insert … … select picture from file Locate the image Load the image Right click and list menu … … click format Format the image Position the image Click wrap text Save the document 4 12(c) Two from: Used to make sure that all documents and other materials from an organisation have consistency Set of rules which state how all documents and written communication from an organisation should be formatted Use of branding Three from: Use of corporate/same colours Same font Same style of font Margins and white space look similar Graphics are similar Logos are the same Language used is the same on all documents within the organisation Position of the images are the same 4

3 A student has produced a document for her biology project. Part of the project is shown. Answer the questions relating to the document. Biology Project 16/02/2019 3 making it an omnivore. Biology Project 16/02/2019 2 The Kiwi Apteryx is the scientific name for the Kiwi. The Kiwi is a burrowing bird and is the oldest of New Zealand’s birds, having evolved 70 million years ago from a flightless ancestor from the great southern continent of Gondwana. It is related to the Ostrich, Emu and Rhea as well as the now extinct New Zealand Moa, all of which are much taller than the Kiwi. The Kiwi is a very secretive, nocturnal bird which is seldom seen in the wild. There are two species of Kiwis in New Zealand. Brown Kiwis are found in forested areas in the North Island, Fiordland, South Westland and Stewart Island. Spotted Kiwis are found on offshore islands and forests in the north of the South Island. The Kiwi is a tailless and flightless bird. It feeds on insects, grubs and spiders which it locates by sniffing among the leaves and rotting wood on the forest floor using its external nostrils. It is the only bird to have external nostrils. The Kiwi also eats berries, (a) Give the name of the extra margin between the two pages of the document. … [1] (b) Give the name of the space above the document, containing ‘Biology Project’ and the date. … [1] (c) Name the term given to the single line of text that has overflowed on to the next page. … [1] (d) Name the type of alignment used for the body text. … [1] (e) The student has placed an image in the document. Name the type of formatting used to allow the text to flow around the image. … [1]

3(a) Gutter margin 1 3(b) Header 1 3(c) Widow 1 3(d) Fully justified 1 3(e) Text/word wrap 1

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