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Date May 2022 Marks available 2 Reference code 22M.1.SL.TZ0.3
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone no time zone
Command term Identify Question number 3 Adapted from N/A

Question

Schools told not to use cloud computing software applications


Schools in the German state of Hesse will no longer be able to use cloud computing services with software applications, such as G Suite and Office 365, due to new data protection rules. This has identified the risk of schools’ data being stored and accessed by third parties from outside of Germany.

In contrast, many schools in other parts of the world use cloud computing services and software applications. These applications allow students to access software that was previously only installed on their computers.

Identify two types of cloud computing software applications that students might use at school.

[2]
a.i.

If the schools in Hesse can no longer use cloud computing software applications, they will need to store their data on a local file server and access it through a local area network (LAN).

Identify two ways in which data could be secured if the school stored it locally.

[2]
a.ii.

Identify two ways in which students could authenticate themselves on their local area network (LAN).

[2]
a.iii.

The European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governs data protection and privacy in the EU. Its regulations give users certain rights in terms of their data.

Explain three principles that should be included in data protection regulations such as GDPR.

[6]
b.

A new school has opened in Switzerland, and its principal and IT manager are considering two options:

Option 1: Using a local client–server network.

Option 2: Using a cloud-based service.

Evaluate these two options.

[8]
c.

Markscheme

Answers may include:

 

Award [1] for identifying each application up to [2].  

Note to examiners:
DO NOT accept Microsoft Office / Office 365 / Google Workspace / Gsuite as these are mentioned in the stimulus materials on the question paper.

a.i.

Answers may include:

 

Award [1] for identifying each way the data can be stored securely up to [2].

a.ii.

Answers may include:

 

Award [1] for identifying each way in which students could authenticate themselves on their local area network (LAN), up to [2].

a.iii.

Answers may include:

 

Award [1] for identifying a principle that should be included in data regulation principles such as GDPR and [1] for a development up to [2].

Mark as [2] + [2] + [2].

b.

Answers may include:

 

Option 1:

Advantages

Disadvantages

 

Option 2:

Advantages

Disadvantages

 

In part (c) of this question it is expected there will be a balance between the terminology related to digital systems and the terminology related to social and ethical impacts.

Keywords: education, data, security, reliability, network, cloud, client, server, systems, ethics, values, cost, feasibility


Refer to SL/HL paper 1, part c markbands when awarding marks. These can be found under the "Your tests" tab > supplemental materials > Digital society markbands and guidance document
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c.

Examiners report

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a.i.
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a.ii.
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a.iii.
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b.
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c.

Syllabus sections

Topic 1: Introduction » 1.1 What is digital society
Topic 3: Content » 3.4 Networks and the internet
Topic 1: Introduction
Topic 3: Content

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