IGCSE Information And Communication Technology (0417) — May–June 2025, Paper 12

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Question 1 · 2 marks · Input and output devices / Direct data entry devices

Circle two direct data entry devices. 3D printer DVD reader keyboard mouse pen drive QR scanner RFID reader SD card

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Question 2 · 7 marks · Types of software / Applications software

A computer system uses both applications software and system software. Describe the following type of applications software. Computer aided design (CAD)

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Question 3 · 6 marks · Input and output devices / Biometric data entry (handprint scanners)

The headteacher at Tawara School is planning to improve the registration system for pupils. The headteacher can choose a system that uses either ID cards with a magnetic stripe or…

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Question 4 · 9 marks · Systems analysis and design / Testing

A computer system needs to be tested before it can be implemented. State why the following element needs to be tested. File structure

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Question 5 · 6 marks · Safety and security / Safety issues

The use of computer equipment can lead to many different safety issues. For the following safety issue, describe three different ways of minimising the risk. Electrocution

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Question 6 · 10 marks · Safety and security / E-safety and threats (phishing and pharming)

Compare and contrast phishing and pharming.

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Question 7 · 6 marks · ICT applications / Satellite navigation systems (GPS)

A group of people use satellite navigation systems on their smartphones when walking in remote areas of the countryside. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using satellite…

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Question 8 · 8 marks · Data handling / Validation checks

A bookshop is setting up a database of the books that it sells. Part of the database is shown. Nameofbook Typeofbook Price Dateofpublication --- --- --- --- Baines Brief Lives N…

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Question 9 · 8 marks · Networks and the effects of using them / Network devices

A company's computer network uses a switch. Explain the purpose of a network switch.

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Question 10 · 9 marks · Safety and security / Data security (SSL)

A bank's website uses secure socket layer (SSL). Explain what is meant by SSL.

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Question 11 · 6 marks · Types and components of computer systems / Storage and file transfer

A student is working on a project and needs to transfer some of her files from the college computer to her home computer. One way in which the student could transfer the files is…

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Question 12 · 3 marks · ICT applications / Banking applications (ATMs)

State the processing involved in withdrawing cash from an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) after a customer has inserted his card into the machine.

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