Year 11 BTEC ICT Exam technique
Key information • The examination is 1 hour long. • It is 50 marks. • All work is done on computer. • Normal examination rules apply .
Types of questions • Multiple choice
Types of questions • Multiple choice
Types of question • Drag and drop
Written answers
Types of questions • 1 mark written questions.
How to answer • These a short answer questions where you are only required to write one sentence. Q. Give the main use if VoIP technology A. The main use is ………………… Q. Reduced cost is a benefit of VoIP technology. Identify one other benefit of using VoIP technology A. One other benefit is…………….
Types of questions • 2 mark written questions.
How to answer • For a question that just says ‘explain’. • You just have to explain two different points. • 1 mark for each . • If the question says Explain one advantage. • Then you have to give the advantage and then explain why it is an advantage. • 1 mark for identifying the advantage 1 mark for explaining it.
Type of questions • 4 mark written answers
How to answer • 4 mark questions generally ask you to explain two things. • These can be either: • Advantages • Disadvantages • Reasons • No matter what they ask you will need to state and then explain each one.
Types of questions • 8 mark questions
How to answer • 8 mark questions are discuss questions. • You need to make a number of detailed points. • There are always two sides or viewpoints that you have to discuss. Example Q . Discuss the impact of the use of the new technology on the council and its staff. • Therefore the two sides are the council and its staff . • So in your answer you need to discuss both sides.
Mark scheme – 8 Marks Level Descriptor 0 marks No rewardable material. 1 A few key points identified, or one point described in some detail. The answer is likely to be in the form of a list. Only one viewpoint 1-3 marks considered. Points made will be superficial/generic and not applied/directly linked to the situation in the question. 2 Some points identified, or a few key points described. Consideration of more than one viewpoint but there will be more 4-6 marks emphasis on one of them. The answer is unbalanced. Most points made will be relevant to the situation in the question, but the link will not always be clear. 3 Range of points described, or a few key points explained in depth. All sides of the case are considered and the answer is well- 7-8 marks balanced, giving weight to all viewpoints. The majority of points made will be relevant and there will be a clear link to the situation in the question.
Context If the question gives you some context, then your answer must relate to it.
Final tips • Make sure you read each question carefully. • Each question tends to only ask for 2 points or 2 advantages etc. • Therefore revise accordingly. If something has 10 advantages or disadvantages revise and learn 4 of them max. • Don’t leave answers blank. • Multiple choice – try and illuminate answers you know are wrong. • Finally – use your common sense.
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