Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology practice

Paper 1 structured question: Present data

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Present data

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Paper 1Theory2 marks

A student is preparing a spreadsheet for a school project and needs to format numeric data correctly.

Description

The student must ensure that all numeric data is presented accurately with the correct number of decimal places and currency symbols.

a
State why it is important to format numeric data correctly in spreadsheets.
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Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.
[1]
b
Suggest one way to format numeric data to show currency symbols.
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Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.
[1]

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Paper 1Theory4 marks

Description

The company needs to adjust display features, format numeric data, and enhance the appearance of its spreadsheets.

a
Explain how adjusting row heights and column widths can improve data visibility.
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Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.
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b
Describe two methods to enhance the appearance of a spreadsheet.
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Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.
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