Types of Computer & Emerging Technologies (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE ICT): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0417 & 0983

43 mins12 questions
12 marks

Describe two advantages of using a tablet computer rather than a laptop computer.

22 marks

Describe two disadvantages of using a tablet computer rather than a laptop computer.

34 marks

Describe four characteristics of a tablet computer.

4a2 marks

Rockit Motors has opened a car store in a shopping mall.

Customers can test drive the cars they are planning to purchase using virtual reality systems within the store.

Name two devices which would be used in this virtual reality system.

4b3 marks

Explain the term virtual reality.

5a2 marks

An organisation has provided laptops for its sales team to use when working at home and in the office.

Give two benefits to the employees of using these laptops for their work.

5b2 marks

Give two issues that may arise from providing employees with these laptops.

62 marks

Virtual reality can be used when training for sports.

State two other uses of virtual reality

76 marks

Discuss the impact of virtual reality on everyday life.

84 marks

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.

Describe the benefits and drawbacks of using laptop computers rather than smartphones for this purpose.

92 marks

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

106 marks

Discuss the impact of augmented reality (AR) on everyday life.

112 marks

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having an impact on everyday life. Social media now uses AI for many tasks.

State what is meant by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

124 marks

Evaluate the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the use of social media.