IGCSE Information And Communication Technology (0983) — May–June 2024, Paper 12

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Question 1 · 2 marks · Types and components of computer systems

Circle two items of internal memory. Actuator Cloud DVD Memory stick Printer RAM ROM Sensor

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Question 2 · 4 marks · Health and safety

Complete each of the following sentences which relate to health and safety issues when using ICT equipment. (a) Trailing leads in a computer room can cause…

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Question 3 · 4 marks · Safety and security

Remotely logging in to a college computer system requires two-factor authentication. (a) Explain what is meant by two-factor authentication.

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Question 4 · 6 marks · Microprocessor controlled devices / Effects of ICT on society

Vehicles can contain microprocessor controlled devices to improve transport safety. For example when a vehicle approaches a road speed sign the microprocessor sends an alert to…

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Question 5 · 4 marks · Types of user interface

One difference between a command line interface (CLI) and a graphical user interface (GUI) is that a GUI takes up more memory. (a) State two other differences between a CLI and a…

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Question 6 · 6 marks · Communication / online services

(a) Explain what is meant by electronic conferencing.

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Question 7 · 8 marks · Types and components of computer systems

A college principal has decided that students can use mobile devices to take notes in lessons. Some students use laptop computers whilst others use smartphones. (a) Describe the…

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Question 8 · 8 marks · Emerging technologies

(a) Explain the differences between virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).

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Question 9 · 6 marks · Expert systems

Explain the following components of an expert system. (a) User interface

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Question 10 · 4 marks · Sensors and microprocessor control

Cars can have sensors at the front and rear of the vehicle to detect obstacles. Describe how the sensor detects an obstacle and sends the data to the microprocessor when parking…

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Question 11 · 8 marks · Systems analysis and design / implementation methods

A company with many branches is implementing a new system. The manager is planning to implement the new system either by pilot changeover or parallel running. (a) Contrast pilot…

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Question 12 · 4 marks · Safety and security

One of the risks when entering a password into a system is shoulder surfing. (a) Explain what is meant by shoulder surfing.

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Question 13 · 9 marks · Data validation and verification

When a person changes their password they are asked to verify that it has been entered correctly by re-entering the password. (a) State what this type of verification is called.

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Question 14 · 3 marks · Storage devices and media

State three advantages of using solid state storage devices rather than magnetic storage devices.

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Question 15 · 4 marks · Data protection and privacy

Explain why data protection legislation is required.

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