What is the duration of the exam for Unit R050: IT in the Real World in the Cambridge Nationals Information Technologies (IT) course?

• 1 hour

• 1 hour 30 minutes

• 2 hours

• 2 hours 30 minutes

Which of the following is NOT a topic area to be assessed in the Unit R050 exam?

• Design tools

• Human Computer Interface (HCI) in everyday life

• Programming languages

• Cyber-security and legislation

What is the total number of marks available in the external assessment for Unit R050?

• 50 marks

• 60 marks

• 70 marks

• 80 marks

Which performance objective focuses on analyzing and evaluating knowledge, understanding, and performance?

• PO1: Recall knowledge and show understanding

• PO2: Apply knowledge and understanding

• PO3: Analyze and evaluate knowledge, understanding and performance

• PO4: Implement and manage IT systems

What does the command word "Analyze" require a student to do?

• Produce a visual solution to a problem

• Separate or break down information into parts and identify their characteristics or elements

• Give reasons for and/or causes of

• Add all the needed or appropriate parts

Which command word instructs students to "Make a reasoned qualitative judgement considering different factors and using available knowledge/experience"?

• Discuss

• Justify

• Evaluate

• Describe

What is expected from students when asked to "Label"?

• Give a detailed account of

• Add information, for example, to a table, diagram or graph until it is final

• Present, analyse and evaluate relevant points

• Recognize, name or provide factors or features

When students are asked to "Explain," they should:

• Use the words or phrases such as 'because' or 'therefore' or 'this means that' in answers

• Give a short account, summary or description

• Produce a picture or diagram

• Select an answer from options given

What does the command word "Compare and contrast" entail?

• Add all the needed or appropriate parts

• Give an account of the similarities and differences between two or more items or situations

• Give a detailed account of

• Produce a visual solution to a problem

What is the primary purpose of Human-Computer Interface (HCI) in application areas such as banking and home appliances?

• To complicate the interaction process

• To enhance user experience and efficiency

• To reduce software functionality

• To increase hardware costs