IGCSE Information And Communication Technology (0983) — May–June 2025, Paper 12

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

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

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…

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

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

Compare and contrast phishing and pharming.

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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