Subject: IGCSE ICT

Assessment 4
Subtopic: chapter 9-10
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Instructions
Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your Name, Class, Teacher and Date.
Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
there may be more space than you need.
Information
The total mark for this paper is 27.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
Use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Keep an eye on the time.
Try to answer every question.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Questions
Q1.

Ruwan searches online for local sporting events.

Zara enters the same search term as Ruwan but receives different results.
Explain why Zara receives different results.
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(Total for question = 2 marks)

Q2.

Ruwan searches online for local sporting events.

Explain why Ruwan must consider his use of keywords when using a search engine.
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(Total for question = 2 marks)

Q3.

Sachini and Ashan have two children, Kasuni and Deshan.

They use digital devices in their daily lives.

Sachini chooses to recycle her old laptop.

Describe two ways in which the improper disposal of digital devices could be harmful to
human health.
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(Total for question = 4 marks)

Q4.

Kay uses the Internet to work from home.

Kay is searching for some information online.
Describe two ways that Kay can make effective use of a search engine to select
information.
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(Total for question = 4 marks)

Q5.

Answer the question with a cross in the boxes you think are correct . If you change
your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .
Ruwan searches online for local sporting events.
Ruwan evaluates the fitness for purpose of the search results.
(i) Complete this table to show how each property can negatively affect the fitness for
purpose of information.
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(ii) Which one of these is another property of information that affects fitness for purpose?
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A Cost
B Keyword
C Plagiarism
D Relevance

(iii) Which one of these would improve the ranking of a search result?
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A Acknowledged sources
B Alphabetical search terms
C Copyrighted material
D Sponsored adverts

(Total for question = 5 marks)

Q6.

Kay uses the Internet to work from home.

Kay reduces the risk of electric shock by not having uncovered drinks near her laptop.
Complete the table to show two other health and safety risks of using ICT and one method
of prevention for each risk.
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(Total for question = 4 marks)

Q7.

Eunice writes a blog.

(i) Eunice wants visitors to her blog to see posts that are likely to be relevant to them.
Describe how cookies can be used to achieve this.
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(ii) In some countries, laws require website owners to obtain 'informed consent' from visitors
before using cookies.
Explain why these laws are required.
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(Total for question = 6 marks)

END OF TEST

TOTAL MARKS 27