ICT Theory Revision Booklet, Edexcel IGCSE

Pearson Edexcel IGCSE ICT (1-9)
Paper 1- Theory - Revision Booklet
APRIL 24, 2024

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Pearson Edexcel IGCSE ICT (1-9)

Unit 1 – Digital Devices
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Questions
Q1.
Answer the question with a cross in the box you think is correct . If you change your mind about
an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
Camille has two children.
Camille uses ICT to organise her family life and her children use ICT for school.
Camille uses digital devices for work.
A distance sensor is used as an input for an embedded system in a car.
(i) Describe how a distance sensor is used by an embedded system in a car.

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(ii) Which one of these is another example of an input for a device?

(1)
A LED
B Monitor
C Scanner
D Speaker
(Total for question = 3 marks)
Q2.
Which one of these is a function of an operating system?

(1)
A Convergence
B Media access control
C Memory management
D Office productivity
(Total for question = 1 mark)
Q3.
Camille's laptop uses memory.
(i) Which one of these statements is true?

(1)
A ROM is never used in laptops
B ROM always stores more instructions than RAM
C ROM contains values that can be changed by applications
D ROM is used to store startup files
(ii) Give one drawback of increasing the size of random access memory.
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Q4.
Camille's laptop uses secondary storage.
(i) Which one of these is a feature of a hard disk that allows data to be read?
(1)
A It allows electrons to be stored
B It is reflective
C It is magnetically charged
D It connects directly to the network
(ii) Here is a diagram that shows secondary storage.

Four files (A, B, C and D) are stored on it. Each file is made up of several blocks (1, 2, 3, etc.)
Complete the diagram to show the state of the storage after running a defragmentation utility.
(2)
(iii) State one type of storage media that stores data as electrical charges.
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(iv) Which one of these is the largest amount of data?

(1)
A 0.010 GiB
B 0.100 TiB
C 0.001 MiB
D 1.000 KiB
(v) State two characteristics of hard disk drives that make them more suitable for use with servers than
magnetic tape.
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(vi) Which one of these is a reason for using local storage rather than online storage?
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A Data stored locally is harder to intercept
B Local storage media cannot be encrypted
C Online storage cannot be backed up automatically
D Online storage is always compressed
Q5.
Answer some questions with a cross in the boxes you think are correct . If you change your
mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross
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Kiki buys a smartphone.
The smartphone uses a SIM card.
Which one of these is a type of connectivity that the SIM card provides?
(1)
A WLAN
B Bluetooth
C Infrared
D 4G
Q6.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box ( ). If you change your mind about an
answer, put a line through the box ( ) and then mark your new answer with a cross ( ).
Letta travels for work and holidays.
She uses ICT for planning her travel and for entertainment.
Letta uses a camera and camcorder when travelling.
Which one of these is a camcorder used for?

(1)
A Backing up video files
B Connecting a camera to a tablet
C Creating presentation transitions
D Creating video files

Q7.
A family uses digital devices in their everyday lives.
Which one of these is found in all computers?

(1)
A Control software
B Keyboard
C Operating system
D Processor
Q8.

Which one of these would be used as a desktop replacement computer?
(1)
A Laptop
B Mainframe
C Media Player
D Server
Q9.
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Kiki's smartphone uses an open source operating system.
Which one of these describes the source code in an open source operating system?
(1)
A It is owned by a company
B It is made available to users
C It is more secure
D It uses less processing power
Q10.
Kay works from home.

She uses ICT for business and entertainment.
Kay uses a laptop for work.
Which one of these features would be improved if she used a desktop replacement?
(1)
A User interface
B Energy consumption
C Portability
D Performance
Q11.
Kay uses a range of software.
Which one of these identifies how OMR recognises text?

(1)
A Magnetic
B Online
C Optical
D Random

Q12.
Which one of these is processed by the CPU?

(1)
A Connectivity
B Embedded systems
C Hardware
D Malware
Q13.
Sachini plays online games on her laptop.
The laptop uses a fingerprint scanner.
Which one of these describes this device?

(1)
A Media support
B Expansion capability
C Security feature
D Storage

Q14.
Kasuni studies online.
Which one of these is a type of software used to compress files.

(1)
A Backup
B Utility
C Security
D Network
Q15.
Sachini and Ashan have two children, Kasuni and Deshan.

They use digital devices in their daily lives.
Which one of these is a type of storage media?
(1)
A CD drive
B Magnetic tape
C RAM
D SSD
Q16.

Which one of these uses magnetic media?

(1)
A Solid state disc
B Flash disc
C Hard disc
D Optical disc
Q17.
Which one of these types of device can have software installed to it?
(1)
A Memory
B OMR Reader
C Processor
D Storage
Q18.
Camille's child, Sarah, uses websites and video sharing sites for her school work.
Sarah participates in an online meeting as part of a lesson.
(i) State two peripheral output devices Sarah requires to participate in the online meeting.
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(ii) Sarah uses wired connectivity. Her video is not synchronised with video from other participants.
Which one of these would cause this issue?
(1)
A Higher bandwidth
B Higher latency
C Less interference
D Using wired connectivity
Q19.

Howard sells his old hard disk drive to Steve.
(i) Complete the table by ranking these storage devices in order of their read/write speed.
A) Hard disk drive
B) Optical disk drive
C) Solid state drive
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(ii) Describe two factors that affect the read/write speed of a hard disk drive.
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(iii) Explain one benefit to the environment of buying previously-owned devices.
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(iv) Which one of these is the type of software Howard should use to make copies of his applications?
(1)
A Control
B Office-productivity
C Project management
D Utility
Q20.
Letta uses the Internet for work.
Letta's employer uses hosted applications and storage.
(i) Explain one benefit to Letta's employer of doing this.

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(ii) State the type of computer used to store online software.

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Q21.

Kay often prints her work.
(i) Describe how an inkjet printer works.

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(ii) A printer has 32 MiB of cache memory.

Construct an expression to show how many bits are in 32 MiB.
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(iii) State the output device that would produce this object.
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Q22.
Letta backs up some photographs using an optical disk drive.
(i) Complete the labelling of this diagram of an optical disk drive.

(2)
(ii) Describe how an optical disk drive reads data from a disk.
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(iii) State one type of optical media Letta could use with the optical disk drive.
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Q23.
Kiki meets her friend, Zara.
(i) Draw a diagram to show how Kiki's smartphone can be used to provide Zara's tablet computer
with an Internet connection.
Label each component and the connectivity you use in your diagram.
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(ii) Explain why sharing an Internet connection would affect the bandwidth available to Kiki's smartphone.
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Q24.
Judy uses a mobile phone to make a voice call.
Draw a diagram to show the mobile phone's input and output devices required to make the call.
Label each device you use in your diagram.

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Q25.

Draw one straight line from each characteristic to the correct hardware.
(3)
Q26.
Eunice installs some software on her laptop.
Draw one straight line from each example of utility software to the correct purpose.
(3)
Q27.
Kay likes to listen to music.
Kay connects her smartphone to her home entertainment system.
(i) Explain one advantage of connecting her smartphone to her home entertainment system.
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(ii) Give two other types of device that Kay could connect to her smartphone.
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Q28.
Josef is a student who travels by bus to college.
He uses his smartphone to communicate with his friends when travelling.
Josef uses a laptop to complete his college work.
He has installed open source software because it is free.
(i) Explain one other benefit of using open source software.

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(ii) State two drawbacks of using open source software.

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(iii) He uploads his assignments to the college's virtual learning environment (VLE).
State two other ways in which Josef can use the VLE.
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(iv) Josef stores his files online rather than on his laptop.
State two benefits to Josef of using online storage.
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Q29.
Cameras and camcorders are examples of products that use an embedded system.
Give one other example of a product that uses an embedded system.

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Q30.
Pat has a desktop PC at home.
One role of a PC operating system is to provide security.
(i) Give two other roles of a PC operating system.

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(ii) Give two security features provided by a PC operating system.

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Q31.
Zara uses her tablet computer to watch TV online.
Give two benefits to Zara of connecting her tablet computer to her television.
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Q32.
Give two reasons why Sachini should update the game software.
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Q33.
Give two types of peripheral storage media that the tablet computer could use.
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Q34.
The smartphone uses a sensor that detects movement of the device.
One way in which the smartphone uses data from the sensor is to switch itself off if dropped.
Give two other ways in which the smartphone could use data from the sensor.
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Q35.
Part of the specifications for four laptops are shown in Figure 1.

Use the information in Figure 1 to answer these questions.
Laptop B has a DVD-RW additional drive.
(i) Which one of these is the method of storing data on a DVD?

(1)
A Optical storage
B Flash memory
C Biometric memory
D Magnetic storage
(ii) State what is meant by 'RW' in the term 'DVD-RW.'

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Q36.
Identify the speed of the processor in Laptop C.

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Q37.

(i) The measurement of the screen resolution for Laptop A is shown as 1280 × 800.
Which one of these is the unit used to measure screen resolution?
(1)
A Inch
B Mbps
C Pixel
D Bit
(ii) Screen resolution can be altered to help users with visual impairment.
State two other system settings that can be altered to help users with visual impairment.
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Q38.
His smartphone has a SIM card installed.
(i) Which one of these is true?

A SIM card is necessary to connect a smartphone to a:
(1)
A mobile network
B Wi-Fi network
C local area network
D wireless adaptor
(ii) Which one of these is a type of connectivity used by a SIM card?

(1)
A Infra-red
B WEP
C WPA
D 4G
Q39.
Letta arrives at a hotel.
Letta fills in a form at the hotel reception desk.
Which one of these is an OCR reader used for?

(1)
A Finding data
B Opening e-books
C Recognising barcodes
D Scanning text

Q40.
Laptop B has a storage capacity of 1 TiB.
Which one of these has the same storage capacity as 1 TiB?

(1)
A 1024 kilobits
B 1024 mebibytes
C 1024 gigabits
D 1024 gibibytes

Q41.
The laptop has a built-in keyboard and mouse.
Draw a diagram to show how Sachini can connect two other devices to the laptop that will enable her to
control a game.
Label each device and the connectivity you use in your diagram.
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Q42.
Hugh sells his music online.
Hugh is working on a musical project.
(i) List two key features of sound editing software that Hugh could use to create a song.
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(ii) Describe two key features of project management software that Hugh could use to make sure the
project is complete
before the deadline.
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Q43.
Kay is visually impaired.
List two ways that an ICT system can be configured to meet the needs of someone with limited eyesight.
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Q44.
State one peripheral device that is used to input sound.

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Q45.

State one peripheral device that is used to output sound.
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Q46.
State one reason why data is compressed before being transferred across a network.
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Q47.
List two peripheral devices that could be used to input text by people who are unable to use a mouse and
keyboard.
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Q48.
Atzform is a retailer with stores across the UK.
Goods can be purchased in the stores or online via the company website.
Karon visits her local store to buy toys for her son.
(i) State two reasons why Karon may prefer to buy in the store rather than online.
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(ii) Karon uses a bank card to pay for the toys.

She inserts her card into a card reader.
Which one of these must she enter to process the payment?
(1)
A Card number
B Name
C PIN
D Password
Q49.
State the number of instructions that can be executed every second by a 3.2MHz processor.
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Q50.
State the type of utility software that prevents data from being understood without using a key.
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Q51.
State the type of utility software that reduces the size of a file.
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Q52.
Defragmentation is a type of utility software.

State two other types of utility software.
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Q53.
Camille designs controllers for a games console.
Controllers are input devices.
State two other peripheral input devices for a games console.

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Q54.
Letta downloads software to her laptop.
State two purposes of communication software.

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Q55.
State two types of application software.

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Q56.

Laptop B has the most RAM.
(i) State what 'RAM' stands for.

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(ii) State two characteristics of RAM.

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(iii) Explain why having a large amount of RAM can benefit the user.
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Q57.
Deshan buys a music CD in a store.
The payment system uses an open source operating system.
(i) State what is meant by the term 'open source software'.

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(ii) State two functions of an operating system.

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Q58.
The hotel staff use project management software.
State what is meant by the term 'critical path'.

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Q59.
Ashan works in an office with a network.
Ashan tells Sachini that her smartphone will not be able to use her location as she is not connected to the
Internet.
State the reason why Ashan is wrong.

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Q60.

Letta uses a camera with a 128 GiB memory card.
Each photograph uses 3 MiB of storage.
(i) Construct an expression to show how many photographs can be stored on the memory card.
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(ii) Which one of these is the type of storage used by the memory card?
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A Cloud
B Flash
C Magnetic
D Optical
(iii) State one reason why Letta's camera uses ROM.

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(iv) State one benefit to Letta of the camera software using compression.
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Q61.

Complete the labelling of this image of a storage device.
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Q62.
James teaches in a school that uses a local area network and a wide area network.
Some learners have accessibility needs.
Complete the table to describe how two peripheral devices designed specifically
for accessibility could improve the learning of people with accessibility needs.
(4)
Q63.

The laptop can store 128 GiB of data.
Construct an expression to show how many bits are in 128 GiB.

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Q64.
A CPU has 16 MiB of cache memory.

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Q65.
Ruwan uses a smartwatch when he exercises.
The health monitor stores 4 MiB of data.

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Q66.
Describe how application software is different from systems software.

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Q67.
Some teachers use OMR to reduce their workload when marking tests.
Describe how OMR works.

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Q68.
Describe how Sachini can update the game software.

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Q69.
Describe how utility software can reduce access times for large files stored on magnetic media.
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Q70.
The smartphone has a 4 GHz CPU.
Describe the function of a CPU.

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Q71.
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The smartphone uses application software.
Describe the purpose of application software.

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Q72.
The learners use communication software.
Describe the purpose of communication software.

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Q73.
Hugh uses a desktop computer to write, create and distribute his music.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to Hugh of selecting a desktop computer rather than a laptop,
smartphone or tablet computer.
In your answer you should consider: components, portability, connectivity, cost and maintenance.
Q74.
Camille connects to a wireless access point to upload her photographs.
(i) Explain one reason why moving closer to the wireless access point reduces transfer time.
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(ii) Explain one effect that compressing the data would have on data transfer.
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Q75.
Sarah is researching changes in global temperatures.
Here is an image of her use of a search engine.
(i) Explain one way the search can be improved.

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(ii) Describe how one peripheral device can support users of the search engine who have accessibility
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Q76.
Pat is considering upgrading the operating system on her PC.
Explain two factors that she should consider before upgrading the operating system.
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Q77.
Explain one advantage of increasing the speed of the camera's processor.

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Q78.

The amount of RAM in a computer can be increased.
(i) Explain one benefit to the user of increasing the amount of RAM.
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(ii) One characteristic of RAM is that it can be increased.

Describe how two other characteristics of RAM and ROM affect their use.
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Q79.

Explain one benefit of increasing the size of RAM in a laptop.

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Q80.
Eunice installs some software on her laptop.
Explain one benefit to Eunice of updating her software regularly.

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Q81.
Explain one benefit of using defragmentation after installing software on a magnetic hard disk.
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Q82.
Explain one benefit of using solid state storage with a smartphone.

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Q83.

Kay makes copies of her work files.
One reason magnetic tape is used for this is because it can store more data than other storage media.
Explain one other reason magnetic tape is a good choice.

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Q84.

Laptop A has a solid state drive (SSD). Laptop B has a hard disc drive (HDD).
Laptops with SSDs generate less heat than those with HDDs.
(i) Explain two other advantages of having an SSD rather than an HDD in a laptop.
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(ii) Explain one disadvantage of having an SSD rather than an HDD in a laptop.
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Q85.
Ashan needs to print some documents.
Explain two ways an inkjet printer performs differently to a laser printer.

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Q86.
Explain one reason why a website should provide accessibility features.

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Q87.
Hugh is choosing the type of computer he will use to manage the purchase and delivery of audio files to
customers.
Explain why an embedded system is a poor choice.

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Q88.

Explain why print spooling is necessary.
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Q89.
Explain why systems software should be updated regularly.

(2)
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Q90.
The game is stored on a DVD-R.
Explain why the game does not require rewritable optical storage media.
(2)
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Name: _______________________________________________
Unit 2 - Connectivity Revision

Questions
Q1.
The hotel network manager has administrator privileges.
(i) Explain one reason an administrator would use a network operating system to manage users.
(2)
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(ii) Explain one reason why the network manager should back up data regularly.
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(QU02e 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q2.
Kay uses the Internet to work from home.
Complete the description of a secure password.

(2)
A secure password should use a minimum of eight .............................................................. and a mixture
of .............................................................. and ..............................................................

(Q04d 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q3.
Describe high latency.

(2)
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(QU02d 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q4.
Some data needs to be encrypted when it is transferred.
Describe how encryption helps keep data secure.

(2)
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(Q03c 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q5.
Describe how filter software works.

(2)
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(QU04c 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q6.
Ruwan searches online for local sporting events.
Describe how MAC addresses can be used to prevent access to networks.

(3)
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(Q04e 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q7.
Describe how mobile broadband can be used to provide access to cloud-based services.
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(Q02f 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q8.
Describe how the amount of bandwidth available affects Deshan's experience of streaming.
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(Q05c 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q9.
This diagram shows data sent to a laptop.

Describe how the firewall acts on the data that has been sent to the laptop.
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(Q04h 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q10.
Describe how WPA is a more secure protocol than WEP.

(2)
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(Q05e 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q11.
Hugh creates a website for a band.
Describe one method that should be used to secure payment data transferred between Hugh's server
and other computers.
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(Q05d 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q12.
Sachini creates a personal area network (PAN) with her laptop and her smartphone.
Describe one way that Sachini could use a PAN with these devices.
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(Q02c 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q13.
Letta watches a film online.
Describe one way to reduce the amount of time a film appears pixellated when it first loads from an online
streaming service.
(2)
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(QU02c 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q14.
Describe the function of a router.

(2)
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(Q02a 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q15.
Describe the function of a VPN.

(2)
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(QU01f 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q16.

Describe the function of a web browser.
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(Q02d 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q17.
Describe the function of two network components that are used to transfer data on the Internet.
(4)
Network component ................................................................................................................
Function ................................................................................................................................
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Network component .................................................................................................................
Function .................................................................................................................................
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(Q05b 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q18.
Describe two benefits of using a client–server network.

(4)
Benefit 1
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Benefit 2
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(Q03d 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q19.
Describe two benefits to teachers of using a local area network.

(4)
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(Q05c 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q20.
Discuss the factors that influence the choice of landline broadband or mobile broadband connectivity for
rural communities.
(8)
(QU04g 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q21.
Discuss the use of wireless and wired connectivity for a home network.
(Q04j 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q22.
Camille connects to a wireless access point to upload her photographs.
(i) Explain one reason why moving closer to the wireless access point reduces transfer time.
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(ii) Explain one effect that compressing the data would have on data transfer.
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(QU03f 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q23.
Hillmart Youth Centre provides a range of services and activities for young people.
The centre has a small network of PCs connected to the internet.

Jasmine shares a video clip with some of her friends using Bluetooth.
Explain how using Bluetooth, rather than Wi-Fi, will affect the sharing experience.
(2)
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(Q05c 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q24.
Explain one benefit of using wired connectivity.

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(Q02h 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q25.
Explain one drawback of using cloud storage to back up a digital film library.
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(Q05d 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q26.
Explain one drawback to the website users of Hugh reducing the file size of images used on the website.
(2)
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(Q05a 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q27.
Explain why Camille would use a filter in her network.
(2)
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(QU01h 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q28.
Kasuni needs to submit her project file online.
Explain why Kasuni compresses her file before uploading it.

(2)
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(Q04f 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q29.
Explain one reason why films often appear pixelated when they first load from online streaming services.
(2)
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(Q05e 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q30.
The health monitor uses Bluetooth to transfer data to the smartwatch.
(i) Explain why Bluetooth rather than infrared is used for this transfer.
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(ii) Give two factors that might affect the speed of the transfer.
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(Q03b 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q31.
Explain why Ruwan must consider his use of keywords when using a search engine.
(2)
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(Q04b 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q32.
Schools must comply with data protection laws.
Explain why teachers should use a VPN to access files on school servers.
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(Q04e 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)

Q33.
Eunice is travelling by train.
She connects to the Internet using the train's Wi-Fi connection.
Explain why the Wi-Fi provider blocks video streaming.

(2)
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(Q03d 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q34.
Give one reason why WiFi is a better choice than Bluetooth for transferring files from her camera to her
laptop.
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(QU01c 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q35.
Smartphones can be connected using wired or wireless methods.
(i) Give two advantages to Kiki of using a wired method to connect to the smartphone.
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(ii) Give two advantages to Kiki of using a wireless method to connect to the smartphone.
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(Q01b 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q36.
Give one example of a wide area network.

(1)
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(Q05a 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q37.
Give one reason why Judy should use mobile broadband.

(1)
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(Q02g 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q38.
One role of a PC operating system is to provide security.
(i) Give two other roles of a PC operating system.

(2)
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2 ..........................................................................................................................................
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(ii) Give two security features provided by a PC operating system.

(2)
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(Q04a 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q39.
Ruwan's smartwatch uses GPS to monitor his location.
Give two pieces of information that could be calculated using GPS data.
(2)
1 ..........................................................................................................................................
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(Q03d 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q40.

Howard buys a tablet computer.
Give two types of wireless connectivity that the tablet computer could use.
(2)
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2 ..........................................................................................................................................
(Q01a 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q41.
The smartwatch can connect to a Bluetooth health monitor.
Which one of these describes Bluetooth?

(1)
A A high speed wired connection
B A high resolution connection
C A type of wireless connection
D An energy saving connection
(Q03a 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q42.
He uses his smartphone to make an online video call.
(i) Which one of these does Ashan need to do this?

(1)
A WAN
B WEP
C WPA
D WAP
(ii) Describe how high latency affects his experience of the video call.
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(iii) State three ways in which latency can be reduced.

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(Q03a 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q43.
Which one of these is the role of an ISP?

(1)
A Connects webpages to intermediate servers
B Gives users access to the Internet
C Prevents security leaks of company information
D Sets up a portal for immediate access
(Q04c 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q44.
Staff at the centre have individual user accounts on the network.
Identify three ways in which this will affect their use of the system.
(3)
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(Q05d 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q45.
His smartphone has a SIM card installed.
(i) Which one of these is true?

A SIM card is necessary to connect a smartphone to a:
(1)
A mobile network
B Wi-Fi network
C local area network
D wireless adaptor
(ii) Which one of these is a type of connectivity used by a SIM card?

(1)
A Infra-red
B WEP
C WPA
D 4G
(Q03a 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q46.
Which one of these connectivity types is the fastest Letta could use to transfer files from her camcorder to
her laptop?
(1)
A 3G
B GPS
C NFC
D USB
(QU01b 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q47.
Adrian has a tablet device without a SIM card.
Adrian would like to access the internet using Josef's smartphone network connection.
(i) Which one of these could be used to connect the tablet device to the internet?
(1)
A GPS
B Notifications
C Tethering
D Messaging
Adrian has connected his tablet device to Josef's smartphone.

(ii) Explain one consequence to Josef of Adrian's tablet device being connected.
(2)
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(Q03b 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q48.
Which one of these is required for the tablet computer to connect to the Internet?
(1)
A GPS
B ISP
C LAN
D NFC
(Q01c 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q49.
Which one of these is used to connect a local area network to a wide area network?
(1)
A Gateway
B Router
C Wireless access point
D Modem
(Q04g 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q50.
Which one of these is a feature of a media access control address?

(1)
A It directs protocols
B It is unique
C It has to be entered into a web browser
D It encrypts downloads
(Q03f 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q51.
Which one of these is a method of identifying a computer on a network?

(1)
A HTTP
B WEP
C FTP
D IP
(Q03e 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q52.
Which one of these provides content to client computers?

(1)
A ISP
B LAN
C Router
D Server

(QU03b 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q53.
Eunice changes her laptop's GPS settings.
Which one of these statements is true?

(1)
A GPS is used by all digital devices
B GPS does not use an Internet connection
C GPS uses cloud computing
D GPS is better if open source software is used
(Q03f 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q54.
Letta connects to the hotel's local area network.
(i) One way of identifying a device on a network is the device name.

State two other ways of identifying a device on a network.
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(ii) State two reasons for identifying devices on a network.

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(iii) State two ways a local area network (LAN) is different from a wide area network (WAN).
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(iv) Explain one advantage of connecting a printer to a network.

(2)
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(v) Draw one straight line from each method of protecting a network to the correct use.
(3)
(vi) Which one of these connects to a local area network using a gateway?
(1)
A Personal area network
B Server
C Smartphone
D Wide area network
(QU02b 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q55.

Sachini cannot access Wi-Fi.
Name one type of mobile phone connectivity that Sachini could use to access the Internet.
(1)
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(Q01c 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q56.

Camille uses wired and wireless connectivity.
(i) Draw one straight line from each connection method to the correct characteristic.
(3)
(ii) State what is meant by 'latency'.

(1)
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(QU01e 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q57.
Camille connects to a LAN.
(i) State two features of a LAN that are different from a WAN.
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(ii) Describe the role of a wireless access point.

(2)
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(iii) Which one of these is a hardware device that directs traffic between a LAN and a WAN?
(1)
A Booster
B Gateway
C Hub
D Server
(QU01b 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q58.
Camille creates a home network.
(i) State what is meant by 'tethering'.

(1)
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(ii) Which one of these is a reason for using a network?

(1)
A To licence software as open source
B To prevent latency
C To provide flexible access
D To reduce hardware costs

(QU01a 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q59.
Camille buys extra online storage.
(i) State two protocols that could be used to secure online payments.
(2)
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(ii) State how encryption prevents data from being understood.

(1)
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(iii) After Camille enters her password correctly, she receives this text message from her bank.
Explain why this message helps keep Camille's payments secure.
(2)
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(QU03h 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q60.
State the device that forwards packets of data in a wide area network.
(1)
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(QU05c 4IT1/01, June 2023)

Q61.
State the function of a gateway.

(1)
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(Q03c 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q62.
State the role of an ISP.

(1)
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(Q03b 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q63.
Kiki's smartphone and Zara's tablet computer share a lot of the same functionality.
State the term used to describe this.

(1)
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(Q01e 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q64.
Camille's mobile phone can receive data using 3G, 4G, 5G and GPS.
State two other wireless communication methods used by mobile phones.

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(QU01d 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q65.
Sarah participates in an online meeting as part of a lesson.
(i) State two peripheral output devices Sarah requires to participate in the online meeting.
(2)
1 ..........................................................................................................................................
2 ..........................................................................................................................................
(ii) Sarah uses wired connectivity. Her video is not synchronised with video from other participants.
Which one of these would cause this issue?
(1)
A Higher bandwidth
B Higher latency
C Less interference
D Using wired connectivity
(QU04b 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q66.
State two types of internet connection that could be used.

(2)
1 ..........................................................................................................................................
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(Q05a 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q67.
State two ways devices are identified on a network.

(2)
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(Q04i 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q68.
Pat is considering replacing her PC.
State two ways in which she can reduce the environmental impact when disposing of the PC.
(2)
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(Q04c 4IT1/01, SAM 0)

Name: _______________________________________________
Unit 3 - Operating Online Revision
Date:
Questions
Q1.
Analyse how the use of cloud-based services has impacted on the gap between
the information rich and the information poor.

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(Q04f 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q2.
Eunice writes a blog.
(i) Eunice wants visitors to her blog to see posts that are likely to be relevant to them.
Describe how cookies can be used to achieve this.
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(ii) In some countries, laws require website owners to obtain 'informed consent' from visitors before using
cookies.
Explain why these laws are required.
(2)
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(Q03g 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q3.
Howard sells his old hard disk drive to Steve.

(i) Complete the table by ranking these storage devices in order of their read/write speed.
A) Hard disk drive
B) Optical disk drive
C) Solid state drive
(2)
(ii) Describe two factors that affect the read/write speed of a hard disk drive.
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(iii) Explain one benefit to the environment of buying previously-owned devices.
(2)
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(iv) Which one of these is the type of software Howard should use to make copies of his applications?
(1)
A Control
B Office-productivity
C Project management
D Utility
(Q01h 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q4.
Letta's employer uses hosted applications and storage.
(i) Explain one benefit to Letta's employer of doing this.

(2)
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(ii) State the type of computer used to store online software.

(1)
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(QU04b 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q5.
Kay reduces the risk of electric shock by not having uncovered drinks near her laptop.
Complete the table to show two other health and safety risks of using ICT and one method of prevention
for each risk.
(4)
(Q04f 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q6.
Answer the question with a cross in the boxes you think are correct . If you change your mind
about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
Ruwan evaluates the fitness for purpose of the search results.
(i) Complete this table to show how each property can negatively affect the fitness for purpose of
information.
(3)
(ii) Which one of these is another property of information that affects fitness for purpose?
(1)
A Cost
B Keyword
C Plagiarism
D Relevance
(iii) Which one of these would improve the ranking of a search result?
(1)
A Acknowledged sources
B Alphabetical search terms
C Copyrighted material
D Sponsored adverts
(Q04a 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q7.
Describe how a CAPTCHA test reduces the function of malware.

(2)
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(Q02d 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q8.
Describe how pharming is a risk to data.

(2)
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(QU04e 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q9.
Describe how tablet computers allow people to work from home.

(2)
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(Q01f 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q10.
Describe how the key features of social bookmarking could be used by students completing a research
project.
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(Q04c 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q11.
Some social networking services use GPS data.
Describe how the use of GPS data could place social network users at risk.
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(Q03e 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q12.
Sarah's sister plays games with friends online.
Describe one key feature of online gaming that develops social skills.
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(QU04e 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q13.
Kay does not have to waste time travelling to work.
Describe one other positive impact the Internet has on how Kay works.
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(Q04a 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q14.
The centre provides an unsecured Wi-Fi connection to the network.
Jasmine often connects her tablet device to the unsecured Wi-Fi network.
Describe one risk to Jasmine of using an unsecured wireless network.

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(Q05b 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q15.
Josef's fitness training blog has many followers.
He would like to earn money from his blog. Describe one way he can do this.
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(Q03e 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q16.
Kay can access goods and services online.
Describe two challenges of using an acceptable behaviour policy with an online community.
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(Q03e 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q17.
Describe two positive impacts of the Internet on organisations.

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(Q03d 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q18.
Describe two positive impacts on society of increased access to technology.

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(QU03d 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q19.
Camille uses anti-malware to secure her data online.
Describe two types of malware.

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(QU01g 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q20.
Kay is searching for some information online.
Describe two ways that Kay can make effective use of a search engine to select information.
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(Q04e 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q21.

Sachini chooses to recycle her old laptop.
Describe two ways in which the improper disposal of digital devices could be harmful to human health.
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(Q01e 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q22.
Zara streams an online video. She sees the notice shown in Figure 1.
Describe what has happened to Zara.
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(Q02c 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q23.
Discuss the choices society must make about the rights of individuals when monitoring movements and
communications.
(8)
(QU05g 4IT1/01, June 2022)

Q24.
Camille is writing an article for a website.
Discuss how ICT makes it easier to plagiarise and the impact of plagiarism on others.
(8)
(QU05g 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q25.
Discuss the impact of VLEs on learners.

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(Q05g 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q26.
Discuss the reliability of information from online sources.

(8)
(QU04f 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q27.
Evaluate how online communities have impacted on how we socialise.
(Q05g 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q28.
Evaluate the choices society must make between the expanding use of ICT and the need to protect the
environment.
(Q05g 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q29.
Evaluate the tools that are available to help individuals stay safe online.
(8)
(Q05f 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q30.
Explain one drawback to learning of enabling the comments section of an online video content service.
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(QU04c 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q31.
Sarah is researching changes in global temperatures.
Here is an image of her use of a search engine.

(i) Explain one way the search can be improved.
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(ii) Describe how one peripheral device can support users of the search engine who have accessibility
needs.
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(QU04d 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q32.


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(Q03c 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q33.
Explain one way of staying safe online.

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(QU05e 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q34.
Letta can collaborate with others so expertise can be shared.
Explain one other way that the Internet could positively impact how Letta works.
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(QU04a 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q35.
Explain the purpose of an acceptable use policy.

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(Q05e 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q36.
Camille works remotely as part of a team.
Explain two negative impacts the use of the Internet has on the team's working practices.
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(QU05f 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q37.
Figure 1 shows an image of Hugh's social media settings.
Explain two ways Hugh has protected his personal information.

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(Q04c 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q38.
Deshan pays with a card using NFC.
Explain why NFC speeds up the payment process.

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(Q05a 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q39.
Explain why Ruwan must consider his use of keywords when using a search engine.
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(Q04b 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q40.
Zara enters the same search term as Ruwan but receives different results.
Explain why Zara receives different results.

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(Q04c 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q41.
Letta shares holiday photographs with her friends.
(i) Explain one reason why Letta shares her photographs online using a social network rather than using
email.
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(ii) Give one reason why Letta does not have to get permission to share photographs she takes with her
camera.
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(QU01d 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q42.
One type of online service is education and training.
(i) Give one other type of online service.

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(ii) List two features of a virtual learning environment (VLE).

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(Q03b 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q43.
Give two benefits to Camille's employer of her working from home.

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(QU01c 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q44.

Camille shares family photographs online with friends.
Give two benefits to Camille's friends of Camille using an online community to share photographs.
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(QU03a 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q45.
Give two features of a strong password.

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(QU04d 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q46.
Which one of these reduces sustainability?

(1)
A Sending fewer emails
B Switching off computers when not using them
C Turning down screen brightness
D Using magnetic storage rather than solid state storage
(QU04f 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q47.
Which one of these is a reason to use an avatar?

(1)
A Adds security
B Enhances accessibility
C Improves privacy
D Prevents social interaction
(QU03e 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q48.
Judy sets file permissions on her online documents.
Which one of these is a benefit of doing this?

(1)
A Improves encryption
B Increases storage
C Quicker backup
D Secures data
(Q02c 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q49.
Answer the questions with a cross in the boxes you think are correct . If you change your mind
Kay uses software to protect her from risks online.
(i) Which one of these is an example of phishing?

(1)
A Email pretending to be from a bank
B Encrypting data
C Redirecting web traffic to a fake site
D Website code copied without permission
(ii) Which one of these is a risk of phishing?

(1)
A Connectivity fault
B Data deletion
C Fraudulent activity
D Power reduction

(Q02h 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q50.
Which one of these describes safe practice when using online systems?
(1)
A Acknowledging sources
B Anonymising posts
C Avoiding copyright
D Paraphrasing
(QU03c 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q51.
Answer the question with a cross in the boxes you think are correct . If you change your mind
Which one of these is a protocol used to transfer data on the Internet?

(1)
A ISP
B HTTPS
C HTML
D VPN
(Q04d 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q52.
Iqbal has decided to set up an account on the Atzform website.
(i) He is prompted to set up a user name and password.

Which one of these would provide the strongest password?
(1)
A Iqbal1987s
B 19SeN#8tM
C 19IqBal#87
D IqBal1987
(ii) A strong password will help prevent others from accessing his Atzform account.
State two ways he could keep his password secure.
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(iii) In order to complete the setup of his account Iqbal is shown this test.
Which one of these statements is correct?

The test is used to:
(1)
A check that Iqbal's password is correct
B allow automated password generation
C prevent automated sign-up scripts
D ensure that Iqbal's keyboard is working properly
(Q02d 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q53.

Which one of these could prevent the risk to Kay's work data caused by accidental deletion?
(1)
A Anti-malware
B Backup
C Encryption
D Phishing
(Q01b 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q54.
Which one of these describes people who are 'information poor'?

(1)
A Limited access to technology
B Phishing victims
C Rural communities using 4G technology
D Write access, rather than read access

(Q03c 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q55.
Which one of these is a law that protects his work?

(1)
A Computer Misuse Act
B Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
C Human Rights Act
D Data Protection Act
(Q04a 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q56.
Which one of these is a method Kasuni could use to avoid plagiarising content?
(1)
A Bias check
B Copy and paste
C Paraphrasing
D Efficient search

(Q04b 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q57.
Which one of these is a user-generated reference site?

(1)
A Social network
B Wiki
C VLE
D Online work space
(Q04a 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q58.
Letta connects to the hotel's local area network.
(i) One way of identifying a device on a network is the device name.

State two other ways of identifying a device on a network.
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(iv) Explain one advantage of connecting a printer to a network.

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(v) Draw one straight line from each method of protecting a network to the correct use.
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(vi) Which one of these connects to a local area network using a gateway?
(1)
A Personal area network
B Server
C Smartphone
D Wide area network
(QU02b 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q59.
Letta uses an online travel booking system.
Letta checks some hotel reviews on an online community.
(i) Describe one key feature of a wiki that is different from the key features of a forum.
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(ii) Describe one way an acceptable behaviour policy will benefit an online community.
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(iii) Describe how one feature of an online community can be used to check that an acceptable behaviour
policy is being followed.
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(QU03e 4IT1/01, June 2022)

Q60.
Zara uses a PIN to unlock her tablet computer.
List three other methods she could use to prevent unauthorised access to her data.
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(Q02e 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q61.

Some people cannot go online because of their religious beliefs.
List two other causes of unequal access to ICT.

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(Q01h 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q62.
Online hackers are a threat to Deshan's data.
List two other threats to Deshan's data.

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(Q05e 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q63.
Judy is researching online.
List two types of user-generated reference sites Judy could use.

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(Q02a 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q64.
List two ways Sachini can reduce the risk of developing repetitive strain injury (RSI).
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(Q02a 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q65.
State one way of reducing the environmental impact of the use of servers that host online services.
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(QU04a 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q66.
The company that Pat works for allows staff to work from home.
This reduces her travel costs.
(i) State two other benefits to Pat of being able to work from home.
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(Q04d 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q67.
The information Iqbal enters is stored by the company.
(i) Atzform must ensure that the data is kept secure.

State three other legal requirements that a company must follow when storing the personal data of
customers.
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(ii) State two legal rights that Iqbal has in relation to his personal data stored by Atzform.
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(Q02e 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q68.
One type of backup procedure the school could use is incremental backup.
State one other backup procedure the school could use to secure its data.
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(Q05d 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q69.
GPS can be used to monitor people's movements.
State one other way of monitoring people's movements.

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(QU02c 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q70.
Josef uses social networking sites to keep in touch with his friends.
State two problems that can arise from the use of social networking.
For each problem state one action that Josef can take to minimise the risk.
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(Q03d 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q71.
Camille buys extra online storage.

(i) State two protocols that could be used to secure online payments.
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(iii) After Camille enters her password correctly, she receives this text message from her bank.
Explain why this message helps keep Camille's payments secure.

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(QU03h 4IT1/01, June 2023)

Q72.
The Internet has provided a wider range of entertainment and leisure opportunities.
One example is video and audio streaming.
State two other examples.

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(Q03e 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q73.
State two key features of a blog that are different from the key features of a website.
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(Q02g 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q74.
Iqbal knows the Atzform website is secure.
(i) State three ways in which his web browser indicates that the website is secure.
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(Q02c 4IT1/01, SAM 0)

Name: _______________________________________________
Unit 3 - Online Goods and Services
Date:
Time:
Total marks available:

Total marks achieved: ______
Questions
Q1.
Eunice writes a blog.
(i) Eunice wants visitors to her blog to see posts that are likely to be relevant to them.
Describe how cookies can be used to achieve this.
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(ii) In some countries, laws require website owners to obtain 'informed consent' from visitors before using
cookies.
Explain why these laws are required.
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(Q03g 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q2.
Describe how transactional data can be used with photographs stored online to improve the experience of
users.
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(QU03c 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q3.
When Kay logs on to a browser application at home she sees the bookmarks that she saved when she
was in the office.
Describe how this is made possible.

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(Q04b 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q4.
When Jasmine accesses a website, she sees this message:

Describe how cookies are used by websites.
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(Q05e 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q5.
The CD comes with access to a music streaming service.
Describe how streaming works.

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Q6.
Ruwan purchased his smartwatch online.
Describe two ways in which the Internet can impact positively on companies that sell goods.
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(Q03g 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q7.
Discuss the impact of transaction tracking on the information that individuals see online.
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(Q04h 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q8.


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(Q03c 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q9.
Explain one advantage of using hosted applications with tablet computers.

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(Q02f 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q10.
Explain one advantage of using locally installed applications.

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(Q02g 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q11.
Explain one benefit to Kay's lifestyle of being able to listen to audio streamed online, rather than
downloading it.
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(Q05b 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q12.
Explain one drawback to musicians of sharing their music online.

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(Q05c 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q13.
Explain one positive impact of cloud-based services on learning.

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(Q02e 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q14.
Hosted applications have fewer features than local applications.
Explain one positive impact on the user experience of reducing the number of features.
(2)
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(Q05f 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q15.
Explain two reasons why locally installed software is used for editing video.
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(QU05a 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q16.
Camille shares family photographs online with friends.
Explain one reason why Camille should use hosted software to edit her photographs rather than local
software.
(2)
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(QU03d 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q17.

Explain two reasons why hosted applications are a better choice than local applications for editing
graphics from a smartphone.
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(Q03f 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q18.
Explain why streaming allows users with limited storage on their devices to listen to the band's music.
(2)
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(Q05c 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q19.

Zara enters the same search term as Ruwan but receives different results.
Explain why Zara receives different results.

(2)
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(Q04c 4IT1/01, June 2019)
Q20.
One type of online service is education and training.
(i) Give one other type of online service.

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(ii) List two features of a virtual learning environment (VLE).

(2)
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(Q03b 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q21.
Sachini shops online for a new laptop.
Give two advantages of shopping online rather than on the high street.
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(Q01a 4IT1/01, Nov 2020)
Q22.
Letta uses an online travel booking system.
A travel booking system is one type of online service.
(i) Give two other types of online service.

(2)
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(ii) List two features of a travel booking system.

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(QU03a 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q23.
Camille's laptop uses secondary storage.
(i) Which one of these is a feature of a hard disk that allows data to be read?
(1)
A It allows electrons to be stored
B It is reflective
C It is magnetically charged
D It connects directly to the network
(ii) Here is a diagram that shows secondary storage.

Four files (A, B, C and D) are stored on it. Each file is made up of several blocks (1, 2, 3, etc.)
Complete the diagram to show the state of the storage after running a defragmentation utility.
(2)
(iii) State one type of storage media that stores data as electrical charges.
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(iv) Which one of these is the largest amount of data?

(1)
A 0.010 GiB
B 0.100 TiB
C 0.001 MiB
D 1.000 KiB
(v) State two characteristics of hard disk drives that make them more suitable for use with servers than
magnetic tape.
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(vi) Which one of these is a reason for using local storage rather than online storage?
(1)
A Data stored locally is harder to intercept
B Local storage media cannot be encrypted
C Online storage cannot be backed up automatically
D Online storage is always compressed

(QU02d 4IT1/01, June 2023)
Q24.
Which one of these describes the role of cookies?

(1)
A Authentication
B Backup
C Encryption
D Transaction tracking
(QU03b 4IT1/01, June 2022)
Q25.
Online transactions can be tracked.
Which one of these is used for transaction tracking?

(1)
A Authentication
B Backups
C Cookies
D Debit cards
(Q03a 4IT1/01, Nov 2021)
Q26.
List three benefits to Hugh of selling his music online.

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(Q04b 4IT1/01, June 2021)
Q27.
Iqbal uses the Atzform website to buy toys for his son.
State two reasons why Iqbal may prefer to buy online rather than visiting his local store.
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(Q02b 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q28.
Karon visits her local store to buy toys for her son.
(i) State two reasons why Karon may prefer to buy in the store rather than online.
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(ii) Karon uses a bank card to pay for the toys.

She inserts her card into a card reader.
Which one of these must she enter to process the payment?
(1)
A Card number
B Name
C PIN
D Password
(Q02a 4IT1/01, SAM 0)
Q29.
State two benefits to Zara of online TV.

(2)
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2 ..........................................................................................................................................
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(Q02b 4IT1/01, June 2019)

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APRIL 24, 2024

Pearson Edexcel IGCSE ICT (1-9)

Camille has two children.

Camille uses digital devices for work.

A distance sensor is used as an input for an embedded system in a car.

(i) Describe how a distance sensor is used by an embedded system in a car.

(ii) Which one of these is another example of an input for a device?

Which one of these is a function of an operating system?

B Media access control

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Camille has two children.

(i) Which one of these statements is true?

(Total for question = 2 marks)

Camille has two children.

(ii) Here is a diagram that shows secondary storage.

(iv) Which one of these is the largest amount of data?

(Total for question = 8 marks)

Kiki buys a smartphone.

The smartphone uses a SIM card.

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Letta travels for work and holidays.

Letta uses a camera and camcorder when travelling.

Which one of these is a camcorder used for?

(Total for question = 1 mark)

A family uses digital devices in their everyday lives.

Which one of these is found in all computers?

(Total for question = 1 mark)

A family uses digital devices in their everyday lives.

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Kiki's smartphone uses an open source operating system.

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Kay works from home.

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Kay uses a range of software.

Which one of these identifies how OMR recognises text?

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Which one of these is processed by the CPU?

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Sachini plays online games on her laptop.

The laptop uses a fingerprint scanner.

Which one of these describes this device?

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Kasuni studies online.

Which one of these is a type of software used to compress files.

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Sachini and Ashan have two children, Kasuni and Deshan.

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Sachini and Ashan have two children, Kasuni and Deshan.

Which one of these uses magnetic media?

(Total for question = 1 mark)

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Camille has two children.

Sarah participates in an online meeting as part of a lesson.

(Total for question = 3 marks)

A family uses digital devices in their everyday lives.

(Total for question = 9 marks)

Letta uses the Internet for work.