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Multiple Choice Questions (U06C12L01Q001) Why are there discrepancies in the sizes between the viewing area in the browser window and the Windows’ actual screen size? A. There is no discrepancy at all. B. Because of the programming bugs in the browsers. C. Because of the programming bugs in Windows. D. It is because browsers include control toolbars and scroll bars. Answer D (U06C12L01Q002) Which of the following is a good habit in designing web page layout? A. Burn the midnight oil to design the layout. B. Put all graphics in one page and all text in another page. C. Draft the layout on pieces of paper before actually designing with a web authoring tool. D. Use variable page width on every web page in the web site. Answer C (U06C12L01Q003) Which of the following are the drawbacks of using frames in web pages? (1) Frames are not supported in all browsers. (2) Increase the difficulty to index the content in search engines. (3) Increase the burden of the web servers. (4) Some surfers may prefer non-frame versions for the web sites. A. (1) and (2) only B. (2) and (3) only C. (1), (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2), (3) and (4) Answer D Computer & Information Technology for HKCEE (Module D)

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(U06C12L01Q004) Which of the following feedback channels can allow sharing of information and ideas between web surfers? (1) Email link (2) Guest book (3) Discussion forum (4) Fill-out form A. (1) and (2) only B. (2) and (3) only C. (1), (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2), (3) and (4) Answer B (U06C12L01Q005) Which of the following statements about frames is correct? A. The content of each frame can be changed independently. B. They are used to list navigational choices. C. The number of frames is fixed. D. They bring interactivity to a web site. Answer A (U06C12L01Q006) What can be done if you want to provide detailed information of an item in a web page? A. provide a forum B. use subtle or pastel colours C. change the page layout of the web page D. provide links Answer D

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(U06C12L01Q007) Over the years, publishers have learned that the items that appear on which part of a magazine or newspaper are seen by audience first? A. upper-right corner B. upper-left corner C. lower-right corner D. lower-left corner Answer A (U06C12L01Q008) Colours that are opposite to each other on the colour wheel are called A. compound colours. B. complimentary colours. C. complementary colours. D. complement colours. Answer C (U06C12L01Q009) Which of the following is not system font? A. Verdana B. Gothic C. Arial D. Times New Roman Answer B (U06C12L01Q010) Forums are examples of which kind of communications, meaning communications that are not bound by time? A. synchronous communications B. asynchronous communications C. simplex communications D. duplex communications Answer B Computer & Information Technology for HKCEE (Module D)

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Conventional Questions (U06C12L02Q001) The figure below shows the home page of the Education and Manpower Bureau (EMB) web site.

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(a) Identifying the audience for the web site above by (i) geographic location (ii) interest (2 marks) (b) Write a statement of purpose for the EMB web site. (4 marks) (c) (i) Refer to the figure above, what kind of multimedia element is denoted by X? (1 mark) (ii) Explain the advantage of using such kind of multimedia element on the web page. (2 marks) (d) Comment on the design of the web page in terms of the followings: (i) Aspect Ratio and Display Size (ii) Grouping of Information (iii) Overall impression

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Answers (a) (i) People living in Hong Kong (1) (ii) People with a concern in local education and manpower development (1) (b) Goals: To serve the education and manpower development needs in Hong Kong (1) Objectives: To provide information on the local education and manpower development, (1) and to provide an on-line platform by which the community can enjoy education and manpower development services. (1) (any reasonable answer) (c) (i) X denotes graphics. (1) (ii) Using graphics on the web page will make it more colorful and attractive. (2) (any reasonable answer) (d) (i) A little bit inconvenient (1) as the users have to scroll down to see the full page. (1) (ii) Too much information is provided on the page: (1) 1. A menu consisting of 9 items at the top to classify information 2. A table consisting of 10 items below the menu 3. Another bulleted table consisting of 11 items below 4. A lot of hyperlinks displayed (any 1 × 1) (iii) The font size is too small (1) and there are too many text blocks crowded together. (1) (any reasonable answer)

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(U06C12L02Q002) The following diagram shows a layout of the home page of YOYO e-banking site:

Welcome to the e-banking of YOYO Bank Login : Password : Login

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(a) (i) When the user types in the field denoted by “Password”, only “*” will be displayed on the screen. Explain the advantage of such arrangement, and describe ONE way to do this. (2 marks) (ii) The data sent through the Internet when interacting with the e-banking site contains confidential information such as bank account information. Suggest ONE method to secure such information from unauthorised access. (1 mark) (iii) There are both Chinese and English versions for the YOYO e-banking site. Give ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of producing web sites in different languages. (2 marks) The figure below shows the home page of the HKSAR government web site.

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(b) (i) Give TWO reasons to explain why there is a text-based version of the web page. (2 marks) (ii) What are the common display sizes (in pixels) for web pages? (3 marks) (iii) Which kind of application should be used to view this page? (1 mark) (iv) A student thinks the image displayed in the center is stored as TIFF (Tagged Image File Format). Do you agree with him? Why? (2 marks) (c) The statement of purpose for a web site should contain both goals and objectives. What are the differences between the goals and the objectives? (2 marks) Answers (a) (i) To prevent others from seeing the passwords typed. (1) Include a password field on the web page. (1) (ii) Encrypted the information before sending. (1) (any reasonable answer) (iii) Advantage: Cater for different users; (1) Disadvantage: Involve a higher cost (1) (any reasonable answer) (b) (i) Some users may have insufficient bandwidth or transmission capabilities to download the graphics for viewing. (1) The web sites can be correctly displayed by text-based browser. (1) (any reasonable answer) (ii) 640 × 480, 800 × 600, 1024 × 768 (1 + 1 + 1) (iii) Web browser (1) (iv) No. (1) TIFF is not the standard file format for graphics on the Web. (1) (c) Goals state the desired long-term results. They are most often organizationcentred, but they can be user-centred as well. (1) Computer & Information Technology for HKCEE (Module D)

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Objectives include specific means and methods used on the site to accomplish its goals. Objectives are most often stated in user-centred terms. (1)

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(U06C12L02Q003) Flora is now designing the layout of a supermarket web site. She is considering whether analogous or complementary colours are used in the home page. (a) (i) State the meanings of analogous and complementary colours in terms of colour wheel. (2 marks) (ii) Which type of colour scheme should Flora choose? State ONE reason for your suggestion. (2 marks) Except colour scheme, Flora decides to use frames for the web site. She determines to use lists to present the prices of various products. (b) (i) State TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of web site with frames. (4 marks) (ii) State ONE precaution when designing a web site with frames. (1 mark) (iii) State ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of using lists to show product prices. Suggest ONE way to improve the presentation of price listing. (3 marks) The manager of the supermarket wants to know the satisfactory level of the service provided. (c) What section should be included into the web site so that the comment can be collected systematically? Explain briefly. (2 marks) After the web site is drafted, Flora finds that the printing function is not satisfactory. The width of the web page exceeds the printed page margin. (d) Suggest ONE method to solve the above problem. (1 mark)

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Answers (a) (i) Analogous colours are a group of colours which are next to each other on the colour wheel. (e.g. red and orange) (1) Complementary colours are a group of colours which are opposite to each other on the colour wheel. (e.g red and green) (1) (ii) Complementary colours. (1) This can make the supermarket web site more eye-catching. (1) (b) (i) Advantages: The menu items are always available to users. / The menu items always appear in exactly the same place in the browser window. / The title reminds the visitors what the theme of the site. / The graphics used for the title and menu items do not reload onto the screen every time a new page for the main content frame is called up, thus saving time. (Any 2 × 1) Disadvantages: Web pages with frames are not supported in all browsers. / Increase the difficulty to index the content in the search engine. / Increase the burden of the web server. (Any 2 × 1) (ii) Provide a non-frame version so that the web site can also be viewed properly by the browsers without frame support. (1) (iii) Advantage: Lists can be built easily. (1) Disadvantage: Lists show information in only one dimension. (1) Improvement: Table should be used. (1) (c) Fill-in forms. (1) The information collected by fill-in forms can be further processed and analyzed by server programs. (1) (d) Open a new browser window for printing the content. (1)

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(U06C12L02Q004) Digital Perfection Company is an international digital camera supplier. The official web site in English has been published for the customers around the world to obtain the latest information of the company. A web programmer needs to upgrade the web site so that customers can surf the web sites of their own countries. (a) (i) Suggest how this can be done. (1 mark) (ii) State TWO advantages of this arrangement. (2 marks) Each local site will provide text only version. (b) (i) Suggest how this can be done. (1 mark) (ii) State TWO functions of the text version. (2 marks) A site map will be added in each of the local web site. (c) State TWO functions of the site map. (2 marks) Digital Perfection Company is going to promote a new multi-functional digital camera for 1 month. The advertisement is posted through the home page of the official site. (d) (i) Suggest arrangements for the web site so that the layout of the home page will not be affected. (2 marks) (ii) Suggest TWO methods so as to make the advertisement more attractive. (2 marks) Forum section will also be added to the web site so that customers can comment on the products. The programmer suggests that there is only one forum for the whole site. (e) (i) State ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of the programmer’s suggestion. (2 marks) (ii) Suggest an improvement plan for the programmer. (1 mark)

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Answers (a) (i) Use a drop down menu to show the countries for the users to choose. (1) (ii) Customers can get local support. (1) The customers who do not understand English can also get the information in their own language. (1) (b) (i) A text link is added to each of the local site. (1) (ii) The people with slow Internet connection can access the site at a faster rate. (1) It can be correctly displayed by text-based browser. (1) (c) All the topics of the web site are listed. (1) It assists people to locate the target more quickly. (1) (d) (i) Use pop-up window to show the advertisement. (1) (ii) Add animation and video to the advertisement (1 + 1) (e) (i) Advantage: It is easier to manage the site. / More people can share their opinion in the forum. (Any 1 × 1) Disadvantage: The opinions may not be compatible with the local issues. / There will be language barriers. (Any 1 × 1) (ii) Each local site will have one forum. The forum may be further divided according to the models of the products. (1)

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