WJEC GCSE ICT Unit 1 Supporting disabilities

Which of these is NOT a common source of information? (as far as GCSE ICT is concerned!)

• SD card

• Cloud Storage

• Database

• Website

• Facebook

Which of these is an example of application software? (As far as GCSE ICT is concerned)

• Microsoft Word

• Word processor

• Antivirus software

• Firewall

Which application software would you use for producing a poster?

• Serif

• Microsoft Publisher

• Desktop publisher

• Spreadsheet

Which application software would you use for storing a large quantity of data for sorting and searching?

• Spreadsheet

• Database

• Microsoft Access

• Firewall

Which of these is NOT a device to assist someone with a disability?

• Braille keyboard

• Concept keyboard

• Touch sensitive screen

• Text to voice software

How does a Braille keyboard assist a person with visual impairment?

• It has raised dots on the keys so they can feel the characters

• It has a microphone so you can talk to it

• It has a speaker that says the letter they type in when they type it.

Which of these is NOT software to support a person with disabilities?

• Voice recognition

• Text to voice

• Touch screen

Which of these is an advantage of touch screens

• Limited technical or motor skills are needed

• It is impossible to break

• You can use your reflection as a mirror

Which of these is a disadvantage of touch screens?

• They are hard to use?

• They are silent

• They can be hard to read if they are scratched or dirty

Which of these are uses of touch screens? (Select all 3 correct answers)

• Banks (explaining/selecting services)

• Cinemas (supporting visually impaired people)

• Restaurant tills (to select food purchases)

• Doctors' surgeries (allowing patients to register)

• Garages (automatic door opening system)