IGCSE Information And Communication Technology (0417) — real past-paper questions, marked by AI
IGCSE Information and Communication Technology (0417) tests how well you can explain systems, not just use them — Paper 1's theory questions cover types and components of computer systems, storage devices and safety and security, while the practical-skills components examine document production, spreadsheets, websites and databases. This hub focuses on the written theory questions: the definitions, comparisons and explain-why answers that carry just as many marks as the software tasks.
There are 534 real 0417 questions here, from 31 papers set between 2023 and 2025. Types and components of computer systems tops the topic table with 13 questions, followed by document production and storage devices and media, with website authoring, spreadsheets and databases close behind. Write your answer and the AI examiner marks it instantly against the real Cambridge mark scheme, showing exactly which defined term or named example earned the point.
Sweep a weak topic across three years of papers, then move to a timed theory paper. It is free, with no signup needed.
Past papers by year
2025
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2025 | 14 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2025 | 12 |
| Paper 13 | May–June 2025 | 14 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2025 | 29 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2025 | 18 |
| Paper 31 | May–June 2025 | 3 |
| Paper 32 | May–June 2025 | 9 |
2024
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2024 | 13 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2024 | 15 |
| Paper 13 | May–June 2024 | 14 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2024 | 3 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2024 | 3 |
| Paper 31 | May–June 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 32 | May–June 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 02 | October–November 2024 | 3 |
| Paper 03 | October–November 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 11 | October–November 2024 | 13 |
| Paper 12 | October–November 2024 | 12 |
| Paper 13 | October–November 2024 | 10 |
2023
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2023 | 14 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2023 | 14 |
| Paper 13 | May–June 2023 | 12 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2023 | 3 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2023 | 3 |
| Paper 31 | May–June 2023 | 2 |
| Paper 32 | May–June 2023 | 3 |
| Paper 02 | October–November 2023 | 3 |
| Paper 03 | October–November 2023 | 3 |
| Paper 11 | October–November 2023 | 12 |
| Paper 12 | October–November 2023 | 12 |
| Paper 13 | October–November 2023 | 10 |
Practise IGCSE Information And Communication Technology by topic
- ICT applications (40 questions)
- Document production (35 questions)
- The systems life cycle (27 questions)
- Types and components of computer systems (26 questions)
- Safety and security (22 questions)
- Data manipulation (databases) (20 questions)
- Spreadsheets (17 questions)
- Presentations (15 questions)
- Website authoring (15 questions)
- The effects of using IT (health and safety) (14 questions)
- Storage devices and media (12 questions)
- Input and output devices (11 questions)
- Networks (10 questions)
- File management (7 questions)
- Communication (7 questions)
Frequently asked questions
Which 0417 papers and years are covered?
Every May–June and October–November session from 2023 to 2025 — 31 papers across Paper 1, 2 and 3 and their variants.
Does this cover the practical ICT tasks too?
The hub covers the written theory questions from the 0417 papers — the definitions, explanations and comparisons examiners ask for — rather than hands-on spreadsheet or database exercises.
How does the AI marking work for ICT answers?
You type your answer, and an AI examiner checks it against the official Cambridge mark scheme for that exact question, matching your wording to the accepted marking points and showing what was missing.
How should I revise ICT theory with past papers?
Work through the topic tags one at a time — computer systems, storage, safety and security — then sit a timed theory paper and use the feedback to tighten your explain-why answers.
Is it really free?
Yes — every question, mark scheme and AI marking run is free, with no signup and no card details.
Are these official Cambridge papers?
Questions are transcribed from real Cambridge papers and marked against the real mark schemes, which remain © Cambridge International. Cambridge Papers is an independent study tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge.