Exam+Review

=Exam Review & Practice=

KEY TERMS JEOPARDY 2 - http://jeopardylabs.com/play/itgs-terms

//This page will be a collaborative space to review and practice exam questions (Paper 1 & Paper 2 types), refine knowledge and understanding of syllabus content, and have discussions relating to exams or any other ITGS issue.

Practice exam questions (created by students in the context of the below formats) will be posed on the discussion tab. Below are the formats for Paper 1 and Paper 2 type questions and definitions of the command terms.//

**ITGS Question Paper Format**
(a) Identify / define [2 marks] Identify or define a term given to you. If it is an acronym, be sure to give the full name of it AND the definition. For example, HTTP = Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
 * Paper 1** **//(scenario presented will relate to an IT system and emphasize a social/ethical issue in the process)//**

(b) Describe [4 marks] Requires you to give examples (usually 2) of something related to the scenario. You must then describe each example's function within the scenario. Typically focuses on the technical aspects.

(c) Explain / examine / distinguish [4 marks] You must explain an aspect related to the scenario. Typically focuses on the social aspects of it rather than the technical aspects. Usually asks for two things to be explained / examined / distinguished. Rather than being given a point for each example and explanation, your writing style and balance is taken into account.

(a) Identify / define [2 marks] Identify or define a term given to you. If it is an acronym, be sure to give the full name of it AND the definition. For example, HTTP = Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
 * Paper 2 //(Focuses on Areas of Impact with relative social/ethical issues and IT systems explicitly referenced)//**

(b) Describe [4 marks] Requires you to give examples (usually 2) of something related to the scenario. You must then describe each example's function within the scenario. Typically focuses on the technical aspects.

(c) Explain / examine / compare [4 marks] You must explain an aspect related to the scenario. Typically focuses on the social aspects of it rather than the technical aspects. Usually asks for two things to be explained / examined / distinguished. Rather than being given a point for each example and explanation, your writing style and balance is taken into account.

(d) Discuss / evaluate / to what extent / analyse [10 marks] A large question that asks for two sides of an argument; typically advantages and disadvantages. Focus is mainly on social aspects but knowledge and understanding of technical aspects helps in explaining each example given. Think of it as a big "explain" question; a mini-essay.

Command Terms
** Describe ** : be sure to give details and specific examples **Explain**: be sure to give deails and reasons with examples
 * Compare**: provide description, examples, and comparison of the elements being asked to compare.
 * Evaluate**: give evidence and examples for your statements; present strength or positive aspects, and present weaknesses or negative impacts.
 * Discuss**: include evaluation or arguments backed up with description and examples, consideration of consequences (stakeholders).

Year 1 (Grade 11's):
[|Semester 1 Exam Review Guide]

Semester 1 Exam Review Guide = your ITGS Course Guide.
 * Year 2 (Grade 12's):**

Final May 2010 Exam Review