January 2020

Question 1

Which business software is most suitable for creating a safety poster?

(a) CAD
(b) CAM
(c) MIS
(d) DTP

Answer 1

(d) DTP

Question 2

Benefits of using graphics expansion cards on computers.

Answer 2

Faster rendering/ processing speeds (1) as
GPUs process large numbers of simple
tasks well (1)

• Increased computer performance (1) as
  GPU takes load from CPU/ as GPU frees
  up RAM

Question 3

Troubleshooting tools

Answer 3

Baseline - it compares the current
performance to what it was like **before. **

Event view
Log system
Anti-virus - it can be used to identify software/ hardware issues.

Question 4

Benefits of using cloud storage

Answer 4

• FREES UP PHYSICAL SPACE
• NO MANAGEMENT: third party providers can look after it.
• SCALABILITY: the capacity can be changed by purchasing more storage for images/documents.
• CHEAPER

Question 5

Disadvantages of cloud storage

Answer 5

• RELIANT ON INTERNET
• SECURITY ISSUES
• COSTS - 3RD PARTY COSTS
• THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS has access to your own data

Question 6

The new staff member should have industry certification.

Identify and describe one benefit to GES of the new staff member having industry
certification. - 2 marks

Answer 6

• The company are reassured (1st) that the
  person is trained (1)
• The company can identify expertise (1st) in
  certain areas (1)