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Centre Number Candidate Nu
Edexcel
Principal Learning
Information Technolog
Level 2
Unit 1: The Potential of Technology
Tuesday 25 May 2010 – Afternoon Paper Reference
Time: 1 hour IT201/
You do not need any other materials. To
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• centrethe
Fill in boxes at the top of this page with your name,
number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions.
Information
• The
The total mark for this paper is 60.
• – usemarks for each question are shown in brackets
this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
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• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try toananswer
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• Check your answers
every question.
• if you have time at the end.
, ALL questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mi
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a
1 (a) ATMs are a convenient way for customers to withdraw cash from their bank
accounts with their debit card.
Which one of the following correctly identifies two places where the electronic
data can be stored on a debit card?
A Hologram and magnetic stripe.
B Micro chip and printed account number.
C Micro chip and magnetic stripe.
D Hologram and printed account number.
(b) In order to access the system customers must enter their:
A password.
B name.
C account number.
D PIN.
(c) The information is transmitted electronically from the ATM to the bank’s central
computer via:
A a Wide Area Network.
B the internet.
C a mobile technology system.
D a Local Area Network.
(d) The bank must ensure that the electronic data is transmitted securely.
Identify one method used to secure the data.
, (e) When using the ATM a customer should take steps to minimise the risk of theft.
Which one of the following provides sensible advice for an ATM user?
Do not allow others to see you enter your details and only
A
accept help from strangers if you are having difficulties.
If there are signs of tampering with the ATM complete your
B
transaction and then inform the bank.
Do not allow others to see you enter your details and never
C
accept help from strangers if you are having difficulties.
If there are signs of tampering with the ATM complete your
D
transaction and then warn others not to use the ATM.
(f ) The widespread use of online banking has had an impact on banks, their
employees and their customers.
Here are some statements about the impact of online banking.
Four of these statements are correct.
Put a cross next to each of the correct statements.
The increased use of online banking has reduced job
A
security for branch employees.
Online banking has enabled banks to reduce costs as less
B
personal data needs to be stored.
All individuals are able to take advantage of online banking
C
facilities.
Online banking has enabled banks to increase profits by
D
increasing charges to customers.
Customers are able to take advantage of online banking
E
using both wired and wireless networks.
The security of customers’ personal data has improved with
F
a move to online banking.
Online banking has enabled banks to reduce costs by
G
reducing the number of high street branches.
Banks that provide online facilities have access to a wider
H
customer base.
Surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Nu
Edexcel
Principal Learning
Information Technolog
Level 2
Unit 1: The Potential of Technology
Tuesday 25 May 2010 – Afternoon Paper Reference
Time: 1 hour IT201/
You do not need any other materials. To
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• centrethe
Fill in boxes at the top of this page with your name,
number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions.
Information
• The
The total mark for this paper is 60.
• – usemarks for each question are shown in brackets
this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try toananswer
Keep eye on the time.
• Check your answers
every question.
• if you have time at the end.
, ALL questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mi
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a
1 (a) ATMs are a convenient way for customers to withdraw cash from their bank
accounts with their debit card.
Which one of the following correctly identifies two places where the electronic
data can be stored on a debit card?
A Hologram and magnetic stripe.
B Micro chip and printed account number.
C Micro chip and magnetic stripe.
D Hologram and printed account number.
(b) In order to access the system customers must enter their:
A password.
B name.
C account number.
D PIN.
(c) The information is transmitted electronically from the ATM to the bank’s central
computer via:
A a Wide Area Network.
B the internet.
C a mobile technology system.
D a Local Area Network.
(d) The bank must ensure that the electronic data is transmitted securely.
Identify one method used to secure the data.
, (e) When using the ATM a customer should take steps to minimise the risk of theft.
Which one of the following provides sensible advice for an ATM user?
Do not allow others to see you enter your details and only
A
accept help from strangers if you are having difficulties.
If there are signs of tampering with the ATM complete your
B
transaction and then inform the bank.
Do not allow others to see you enter your details and never
C
accept help from strangers if you are having difficulties.
If there are signs of tampering with the ATM complete your
D
transaction and then warn others not to use the ATM.
(f ) The widespread use of online banking has had an impact on banks, their
employees and their customers.
Here are some statements about the impact of online banking.
Four of these statements are correct.
Put a cross next to each of the correct statements.
The increased use of online banking has reduced job
A
security for branch employees.
Online banking has enabled banks to reduce costs as less
B
personal data needs to be stored.
All individuals are able to take advantage of online banking
C
facilities.
Online banking has enabled banks to increase profits by
D
increasing charges to customers.
Customers are able to take advantage of online banking
E
using both wired and wireless networks.
The security of customers’ personal data has improved with
F
a move to online banking.
Online banking has enabled banks to reduce costs by
G
reducing the number of high street branches.
Banks that provide online facilities have access to a wider
H
customer base.
