Information Technology
BCS HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICIATIONS
BCS Level 4 Certificate in IT
April 2010
EXAMINERS’ REPORT
Computer and Network Technology
This report is for Sections A and B of the paper. It consists of two sections:
1. Overall comments
2. Detailed questions’ report
1. Overall comments
As in previous sittings, many candidates did not follow instructions and accordingly did not encircle the question numbers at the front of their scripts. Candidates failed to write the question number at the top of every page of the scripts. Centres and course providers must impress this rule on their candidates as omission of vital information causes problems during marking. The level of English was bad in some centres, hence the inability for candidates to express themselves clearly.
While marking scripts from various centres, it was felt that candidates did not seem to have studied the various topics well. Course providers must endeavour to explore this syllabus in depth. Computer and Network Technology is a core aspect of an IT Professional. Gaps in knowledge with regards to this area can pose serious problems in understanding more advanced and specialist IT concepts. If in doubt, course providers must seek clarification from the BCS examinations office.
It was also noted that many candidates did not attempt the correct number of questions.
Consequently, they were not able to score enough marks to achieve a pass grade.
2. Detailed questions’ report
It is very unfortunate to note that many candidates and course providers did not analyse past trends for this paper. Some elements of the paper have been examined during previous sittings.
If candidates had paid attention to this, they would have been better prepared, and accordingly written good answers. It is also worth mentioning that candidates seemed to ignore the amount of marks allocated to questions in section A and B. When writing answers, candidates must carefully keep in mind that questions 1, 2, 3 and 4
BCS Level 4 Certificate in IT
April 2010
EXAMINERS’ REPORT
Computer and Network Technology
This report is for Sections A and B of the paper. It consists of two sections:
1. Overall comments
2. Detailed questions’ report
1. Overall comments
As in previous sittings, many candidates did not follow instructions and accordingly did not encircle the question numbers at the front of their scripts. Candidates failed to write the question number at the top of every page of the scripts. Centres and course providers must impress this rule on their candidates as omission of vital information causes problems during marking. The level of English was bad in some centres, hence the inability for candidates to express themselves clearly.
While marking scripts from various centres, it was felt that candidates did not seem to have studied the various topics well. Course providers must endeavour to explore this syllabus in depth. Computer and Network Technology is a core aspect of an IT Professional. Gaps in knowledge with regards to this area can pose serious problems in understanding more advanced and specialist IT concepts. If in doubt, course providers must seek clarification from the BCS examinations office.
It was also noted that many candidates did not attempt the correct number of questions.
Consequently, they were not able to score enough marks to achieve a pass grade.
2. Detailed questions’ report
It is very unfortunate to note that many candidates and course providers did not analyse past trends for this paper. Some elements of the paper have been examined during previous sittings.
If candidates had paid attention to this, they would have been better prepared, and accordingly written good answers. It is also worth mentioning that candidates seemed to ignore the amount of marks allocated to questions in section A and B. When writing answers, candidates must carefully keep in mind that questions 1, 2, 3 and 4