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 1-3 marks

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 considered. Points made will be superficial/generic and not applied/directly linked to the situation in the question.

2 4-6 marks

Some points identified, or a few key points described. Consideration of more than one viewpoint but there will be more 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 7-8 marks

Range of points described, or a few key points explained in depth. All sides of the case are considered and the answer is well-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.