IGCSE Information And Communication Technology (0417) — May–June 2025, Paper 13

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Question 1 · 2 marks · Types and components of computer systems - storage devices and media

Circle two optical storage devices. Blu-ray disc reader DVD reader Keyboard Mouse Pen drive QR scanner RFID reader SD card

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Question 2 · 4 marks · Types and components of computer systems - software

A computer system uses both applications software and system software. Audio editing software is an example of applications software. Describe what is meant by audio editing…

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Question 3 · 6 marks · Input and output devices - output devices

An architect is planning to buy a plotter. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the architect using a plotter.

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Question 4 · 4 marks · The systems life cycle - testing

A software developer is producing a new app. The app will need to be tested before it is implemented. State why the following elements need to be tested. Data structure

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Question 5 · 8 marks · The systems life cycle - documentation

Following the development and testing of a new computer program, user documentation is produced. Explain why user documentation is needed.

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Question 6 · 6 marks · Safety and security - health issues

The use of computer equipment can lead to many different health issues. For each of the following health issues describe three different ways of minimising the risk. Your answers…

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Question 7 · 7 marks · Communication - cloud computing

Tawara Cars uses a private cloud to store data and software. Explain what is meant by a private cloud.

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Question 8 · 5 marks · ICT applications - modelling applications

Weather forecasts are generated using computer models. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using computer models in this way.

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Question 9 · 7 marks · The systems life cycle - data validation and coding

A programmer has created a database for Tawara International Stores. One of the fields is Countryname which stores data as a three-letter code. For example, NZL is the code for…

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Question 10 · 6 marks · Safety and security - personal and sensitive data

Some personal data can be sensitive data. Explain the difference between personal data and sensitive data.

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Question 11 · 11 marks · The effects of using ICT - reliability of information

Alexander is considering buying a new smart TV and is carrying out research on the internet. Discuss how Alexander can evaluate the reliability of information found on the…

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Question 12 · 4 marks · Data manipulation - database structure

Describe the differences between a flat file database and a relational database.

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Question 13 · 8 marks · Data analysis - spreadsheet structure

A spreadsheet uses both functions and formulas. Explain the differences between a function and a formula.

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Question 14 · 2 marks · The systems life cycle - web authoring / web development layers

State two web development layers.

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