Convert the decimal number 164 into the equivalent 8-bit binary number. (1)
All posts by Mr McNeice
2014 – Q21 (e)
Another screen from the kiosk is shown below.
Identify two features used on this screen to aid navigation. (2)
2014 – Q21 (d) – (ii)
When the visitor selects the tech zone button on the kiosk, a list of companies exhibiting in that area is displayed.
Describe what happens within the database when this button is selected. (2)
2014 – Q21 (d) – (i)
Visitors to the stand will be able to find information using an interactive touchscreen kiosk.
The kiosk includes a map with the location of each zone in the exhibition hall.
Identify one feature that makes this a suitable user interface for a touchscreen kiosk. (1)
2014 – Q21 (c)
The Stand Number must contain the number of the exhibition stand to be used by the company.
Name the type of validation that should be implemented on this field. (1)
2014 – Q21 (b)
When implementing the database, BigTech Gadgets decide to include an image of each product.
Name the field type required to store an image. (1)
2014 – Q21 (a)
BigTech Gadgets are organising an exhibition to showcase cutting edge developments in technology. BigTech Gadgets want to store the details of products being demonstrated by companies.
Some sample data is shown in the table below.
To avoid data duplication, a database with two linked tables is proposed – EXHIBITOR table and PRODUCT table.
(i) List the field/attributes that should be included in each table. (2)
(ii) Identify the foreign key used to link the two tables. (1)
2014 – Q20 (f)
Every time a new function is added to the programming language it is designed using pseudocode.
State another design notation that could be used to design the new functions. (1)
2014 – Q20 (e)
The shapes that are drawn by the program can be saved as vector graphics.
Describe how a square would be saved as a vector graphic. (2)
2014 – Q20 (d)
The following program uses the Square(n) function to draw a pattern.
Two values have been missed out from the code.
Complete the code by filling in the values in the two boxes. (2)
