Using ITGS Command Terms: Create a variety of questions about Databases, Spreadsheets, or Modeling & Simulation.

Command Example Definition - asks you to: ITGS Example YOUR Questions about:
Term of marks Databases, Spreadsheets or
Modeling & simulations

Identify 1 mark Recognise and state briefly a
distinguishing fact or feature
State 1 mark Give a specific name, value or
other brief answer without
explanation or calculation.
Identify the protocol used to Identify two characteristics of a spreadsheet.
transmit web pages.
State the file format that could be State a program that can be used to create a
used to store the video item. spreadsheet.

Calculate 2 marks Obtain a numerical answer A video stream contains 215 KB of A 345mb spreadsheet is downloaded at 5mbps.
showing the relevant stages in data each second. Calculate the Calculate the expected time elapsed when the
the working. type of connection technology spreadsheet is finished downloading.
which would be needed in order to
view the stream smoothly.
Define 2 marks Give the precise meaning of a Define the term data redundancy. Define the term primary key.
word, phrase, concept or physical
quantity.

Outline 2 marks Give a brief account or summary. Outline two steps involved in Outline two steps involved in the start of the
converting the data collected from creation of a database.
the walrus tag to the animated
map.
Describe 2 marks Give a detailed account. Describe one use of information Describe one of the uses of a relational database
technology in a dentist's office. when integrated in a school.
Compare 4 marks Give an account of the similarities Compare the data collected from Compare the data most commonly stored in a field
between two (or more) items or walrus tags electronically with that to the data most commonly stored in a record when
scenarios, referring to both (all) obtained manually. referring to a group of people.
of them throughout.

Contrast 4 marks Give an account of the differences Contrast a wireless home network Contrast between a flat-file database and a
between two (or more) items or with that of a wired one. relational database.
situations, referring to both (all)
of them throughout.

Construct 4 marks Display information in a Construct a Gantt chart using the Construct a table with four of both fields and
diagrammatic or logical form. information in the table. records.

Distinguish 4 marks Make clear the differences Distinguish between a computer Distinguish between the term validation and
between two or more concepts or model and a computer simulation. verification.
items.
Explain 4 marks Give a detailed account including
reasons or causes. (Describe
giving reasons)
Analyze 6 marks Break down in order to bring out
the essential elements or
structure.
Discuss 8 marks Offer a considered and balanced
review that includes a range of
arguments, factors or
hypotheses. Opinions or
conclusions should be presented
clearly and supported by
appropriate evidence.
Evaluate 8 marks Make an appraisal by weighing up
the strengths and limitations.
Justify 8 marks Give valid reasons or evidence to
support an answer or conclusion.
To what 8 marks Consider the merits or otherwise
extent of an argument or concept.
Opinions and conclusions should
be presented clearly and
supported with appropriate
evidence and sound argument.
Formulate 12 marks Express precisely and
(HL only) systematically the relevant
concept(s) or argument(s).
Explain two ways that facial Explain two ways a flight simulator can help prepare
recognition technology can assist pilots for flight.
an airline traveller.
Analyze whether it is acceptable for Analyze whether students using simulations to
autonomous machines to fight in practice driving compared to physically driving is
wars. worth it.
Discuss the decision of a national Discuss the decision of airlines using simulations to
newspaper to use images from teach their pilots how to fly for 18-27 months.
citizens, rather than using
professional photographers.
The network administrator has Evaluate the positives and negatives of student
proposed a backup system for the drivers using driving simulations instead of real
library that creates a full backup vehicles.
every Friday. Evaluate this
proposal.
Justify the decision to implement a Justify the decision to apply a large sum of money
BYOD program at a local High to the purchasing of Supercomputers.
School.
Ordinary citizens have been able to To what extent should the idea of linking multiple
capture world events using their different databases after companies purchase other
camera phones. These pictures can companies be a concern of privacy.
be sent to newspapers for
immediate publication. To what
extent is freedom of information
outweighed by a potential invasion
of the privacy of individuals being
photographed.
The development of the IT system A specific deadline is given to create a database for
is due to start in June 2012 and be a school in order to kickoff the start of the new
handed over on 1 March 2012. school year. Formulate a development strategy for
Formulate a development strategy the creation of the database that will allow you to
that will enable the customized IT finish with time to spare.
system to be delivered to the
theatres that meet their
requirements on time and within
budget.