IGCSE ICT Mock Exam

Paper 1: Written Paper

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Marks: 100

Instructions
 Use black ink or ball-point pen.
 Fill in the boxes on the first page with your name, candidate number,
and centre number.
 Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
 The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
 Write clearly and check your work before submitting.

1. Which one of these is an output device?

A) Keyboard
B) Scanner
C) Printer
D) Joystick
2. Which of the following is the fastest method for transferring files
between devices?
A) USB
B) Bluetooth
C) 4G
D) NFC

3. (6 marks)

(a) State two advantages of using cloud storage. (2 marks)

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(b) Explain one reason why cloud storage is considered more secure than
storing files locally. (2 marks)

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(c) State one potential disadvantage of cloud storage. (2 marks)

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4. A photographer uses a camera with a 64 GB memory card where each

photograph takes 5 MB of storage.

(a) How many photographs can the photographer store? Show your
calculation. (3 marks)

(b) Why is compression used in digital photography? (2 marks)

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5. (8 marks)

(a) State two differences between a Local Area Network (LAN) and a Wide
Area Network (WAN). (2 marks)

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(b) Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using a wireless LAN in
a school environment. (4 marks)

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(c) Describe one method to secure a wireless network. (2 marks)

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6. (6 marks)

(a) What is an embedded system? (2 marks)

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(b) Give two examples of devices that use embedded systems and explain
their roles. (4 marks)

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7. A company is deciding whether to use desktop computers or laptops for

its employees. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both
devices, considering factors like cost, mobility, and performance.
(10 marks)

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8. Discuss how the use of social media has impacted communication in

personal and professional settings. Include at least two positive and two
negative effects in your answer. (10 marks)

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