11 markmedium
The system uses software and hardware.
Which one of these is the best type of software to use to manage online bookings?
Choose your answer
Database
File management
Spreadsheet
Web authoring
Ict
Practice Paper 2 (Edexcel IGCSE Ict)
Exam code:4IT134 questions · 89 marks · ≈ 1 hour · spans 20 of 21 topics
Assembled from the topic question banks — not an official Edexcel paper22 marksmedium
Camille’s laptop uses memory.
Which one of these statements is true?
Choose your answer
ROM is never used in laptops
ROM always stores more instructions than RAM
ROM contains values that can be changed by applications
ROM is used to store startup files
1 mark
Give one drawback of increasing the size of random access memory
31 markmedium
(e)
Which one of these is processed by the CPU?
Choose your answer
Connectivity
Embedded systems
Hardware
Malware
41 markmedium
Which one of these is the purpose of application software?
Choose your answer
To carry out tasks for the user
To protect against malware
To secure the operating system
To spool print jobs
56 marksmedium
Gail uses digital devices for work.
A CD drive is a type of optical storage device.
(i) Give two other types of optical storage device.
(2 marks)
(ii) One disadvantage of optical media is that it has a lower storage capacity than solid state media.
Explain two other disadvantages of using optical media rather than solid state media.
(4 marks)
64 marksmedium
2 marks
(d)
Joe connects to different types of networks.
Describe one role of a server in a client-server network.
2 marks
(e)
Explain one benefit of using a client-server network rather than a peer‑peer network.
71 markmedium
(e)
The concert venue uses an online booking system.
Which one of these is a role of a server?
Choose your answer
Handle requests from clients
Provide a wireless connection
Provide access to a WAN from a LAN
Store the client’s operating system
82 marksmedium
(f)
Joe connects to different types of networks.
Explain one benefit to Joe of using a VPN to connect to the radio station’s network.
94 marksmedium
Joe connects to different types of networks.
Joe uses networks to stream his show.
(i)
Give two types of wireless connectivity that Joe could use to connect a laptop to a smartphone.
(2 marks)
(ii)
Explain one reason why Joe must use a WAN to stream a show.
(2 marks)
104 marksmedium
(b)
Joe’s use of digital technologies has implications.
Explain two negative social impacts of limited availability of the Internet.
114 marksmedium
(c)
Joe’s use of digital technologies has implications.
Joe’s radio show is available online.
Explain two negative environmental impacts of this.
121 markmedium
(c)
Anonymity is a threat to the safety of members of online communities.
State one other threat to members of online communities.
131 markmedium
(b)
Joe posts a link to the shows on an online community.
Which one of these is the best choice of online community for Joe to use?
Choose your answer
Online gaming
Social bookmarking
VLE
Wiki
148 marksmedium
(d)
Joe’s use of digital technologies has implications.
Joe’s show is available as a radio broadcast and also online.
Discuss how the reliability of broadcast information compares to the reliability of information only available online.
You should consider these points in your response:
- government oversight / regulation
- responsibility of users
- methods available to verify information.
152 marksmedium
(c)
Camille shares family photographs online with friends.
Describe how transactional data can be used with photographs stored online to improve the experience of users.
162 marksmedium
(d)
Camille shares family photographs online with friends.
Explain one reason why Camille should use hosted software to edit her photographs rather than local software.
172 marksmedium
(c)
Joe streams a radio show online.
Describe what is meant by ‘streaming’.
182 marksmedium
Camille’s child, Sarah, uses websites and video sharing sites for her school work.
Sarah is researching changes in global temperatures.
Here is an image of her use of a search engine.
Describe how one peripheral device can support users of the search engine who have accessibility needs.
191 markmedium
Camille uses digital devices for work.
Camille’s laptop uses secondary storage.
State one type of storage media that stores data as electrical charges.
201 markmedium
(g)
The audio data is processed.
State how the speed of a processor is measured.
212 marksmedium
Camille uses digital devices for work.
Camille’s laptop uses secondary storage.
Here is a diagram that shows secondary storage.
Four files (A, B, C and D) are stored on it. Each file is made up of several blocks (1, 2, 3, etc.)
Complete the diagram to show the state of the storage after running a defragmentation utility.
224 marksmedium
(a)
Visitors usually bring a digital device to events at the venue.
Visitors often take photos and video with the camera on their smartphone and view them on the screen.
Describe how visitors could use two other features of a smartphone at an event.
231 markmedium
Which one of these is the reason why screen resolution is important?
Choose your answer
Higher resolution means larger screens have less pixellation
Higher resolutions cannot be used on larger screen sizes
Larger screens will pixellate more when users are further away
Lower pixellation is achieved with lower resolution screens
243 marksmedium
The concert venue uses an online booking system.
Gail uses different types of networks in her job.
(ii)
Define the term ‘peer‑to‑peer’.
(1 mark)
(v)
Describe how a roaming profile allows Gail to hot-desk.
(2 marks)
252 marksmedium
Camille shares family photographs online with friends.
Camille connects to a wireless access point to upload her photographs.
Explain one reason why moving closer to the wireless access point reduces transfer time.
264 marksmedium
2 marks
Camille creates a home network.
Camille connects to a LAN.
Describe the role of a wireless access point.
2 marks
(h)
Explain why Camille would use a filter in her network.
272 marksmedium
(c)
The concert venue uses an online booking system.
Describe the role of encryption software in an online booking system.
281 markmedium
(d)
Joe streams a radio show online.
State the type of network required to stream the show to listeners outside of Joe’s LAN.
292 marksmedium
(c)
Camille creates a home network.
Give two benefits to Camille’s employer of her working from home.
302 marksmedium
(g)
The venue promotes events on a website.
Explain one global cause of unequal access to ICT.
311 markmedium
(e)
Camille shares family photographs online with friends.
Which one of these is a reason to use an avatar?
Choose your answer
Adds security
Enhances accessibility
Improves privacy
Prevents social interaction
321 markmedium
(b)
The venue promotes events on a website.
Which one of these causes a risk to online safety?
Choose your answer
Bookmarking
Legislation
Misrepresentation
Vlogging
334 marksmedium
2 marks
(d)
Describe how one key feature of a social network is used to create communities.
2 marks
(f)
Describe one way the features of an online community can improve the reach of Joe’s post.
3410 marksmedium
2 marks
Camille’s child, Sarah, uses websites and video sharing sites for her school work.
Sarah is researching changes in global temperatures.
Here is an image of her use of a search engine.
Explain one way the search can be improved.
8 marks
(f)
Discuss the reliability of information from online sources.