Using Online Information (Edexcel IGCSE ICT): Exam Questions

State two methods people can use to check the reliability of online information.

Which one of these can be used to avoid plagiarism?

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.

The venue promotes events on a website.

Gail uploads new images for the website.

Describe one method for improving the search rank of the website.

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.

Discuss the reliability of information from online sources.

Camille designs controllers for a games console.

Camille is writing an article for a website.

Discuss how ICT makes it easier to plagiarise and the impact of plagiarism on others.