Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91070 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to show you understand the basics of how computers manage information—like how operating systems and programs work together, how files are organized and stored, and the ethical issues around data (copyright, privacy, and security). You need to identify key features, describe file management practices, and discuss the ethical side of handling digital information.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91070?

Accepted Answer

1. Identify and describe the key features of operating systems and common application software (like Word, Excel, or email) and how they manage information 2. Identify and describe file management procedures such as how to structure, name, and store files and folders, and how to compress files for sharing 3. Describe ethical issues related to information management, including copyright, privacy, file security, and whether material is appropriate for its context 4. For Merit: Explain *why* operating systems and application software exist and what they're designed to do, plus explain the purposes and conventions behind file management procedures 5. For Excellence: Explain how application software and operating systems work together, justify why you'd choose specific software for particular tasks, and compare different file types (like PDF versus DOC or JPEG versus BMP) for different purposes

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91070?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You identify and describe how operating systems and software manage information, describe basic file management procedures, and mention ethical issues like copyright and privacy. Merit: You explain the purposes of operating systems and application software, explain why file management conventions matter, and describe how different software tools work for information management. Excellence: You explain how operating systems and application software interact together, justify your choice of software for specific tasks, and compare file types by analyzing which is better for different situations.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91070?

Accepted Answer

1. Students describe *what* file management procedures are (e.g., 'you organize files into folders') but don't explain *why* these conventions matter or *how* they help manage information 2. Students focus only on file naming and storage but miss other file management practices like compression techniques or managing data threats (backups, security) 3. Students mention ethical issues in a vague way (e.g., 'privacy is important') without explaining specific real-world scenarios or why it matters in the context of information management

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