Q1 · Difficulty 1/3
The tool most commonly used to apply paint is a:
- brush
- chisel
- loom
- needle
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✓ Answer: A — brush
Brushes apply paint.
CIE · IGCSE · Art and Design
Free CIE IGCSE Art and Design
Practice Paper
8 mixed-difficulty practice questions in the style of real CIE IGCSE papers — answers, mark-scheme-style explanations, and the official exam structure all on one page.
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Paper 1 (Multiple Choice)
40 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 45 minutes. Tests breadth of knowledge.
Paper 2 (Core) / Paper 4 (Extended)
Structured written paper. 1 hour 30 minutes (Core) or 1 hour 45 minutes (Extended). Tests depth of understanding and application.
Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical)
Written paper assessing practical skills for candidates without lab access. 1 hour. Worth ~20% of the total.
Total exam time: ~3 hours, depending on tier (Core vs Extended).
Grading: Grades: A* (highest) to G (lowest), with U (ungraded). Most universities require C or above.
Grading: Grades: A* (highest) to G (lowest), with U (ungraded). Most universities require C or above.
Mini practice paper: 8 questions
Mixed-difficulty questions from across the Art and Design syllabus. Tap "Show answer" after each to check yourself.
Q2 · Difficulty 2/3
Studying art from different cultures broadens an artist's:
- weather
- climate
- understanding
- budget
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✓ Answer: C — understanding
It broadens cultural understanding.
Q3 · Difficulty 2/3
A device used to keep a camera steady for sharp photos is a:
- tripod
- loom
- kiln
- chisel
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✓ Answer: A — tripod
A tripod steadies the camera.
Q4 · Difficulty 2/3
Keeping a book of drawings and ideas is called a:
- invoice
- catalogue
- label
- sketchbook
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✓ Answer: D — sketchbook
A sketchbook records drawings and ideas.
Q5 · Difficulty 3/3
Drawing that makes objects appear 3D on a flat surface uses:
- colour only
- perspective
- flatness only
- pattern only
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✓ Answer: B — perspective
Perspective creates depth.
Q6 · Difficulty 3/3
Building up tone with crossing sets of lines is called:
- cross-hatching
- blending only
- stippling only
- tracing
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✓ Answer: A — cross-hatching
Cross-hatching builds tone with crossed lines.
Q7 · Difficulty 2/3
Charcoal is popular for drawing because it produces rich:
- smells
- textures only
- darks/tones
- sounds
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✓ Answer: C — darks/tones
Charcoal gives deep tones.
Q8 · Difficulty 2/3
The main subject of a photograph should usually be in:
- blur
- focus
- darkness
- the corner only
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✓ Answer: B — focus
The subject should be in focus.
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CIE IGCSE Art and Design FAQ
What does the CIE IGCSE Art and Design exam look like?
The CIE IGCSE Art and Design exam is structured across 3 components. Paper 1 (Multiple Choice): 40 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 45 minutes. Tests breadth of knowledge. Paper 2 (Core) / Paper 4 (Extended): Structured written paper. 1 hour 30 minutes (Core) or 1 hour 45 minutes (Extended). Tests depth of understanding and application. Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical): Written paper assessing practical skills for candidates without lab access. 1 hour. Worth ~20% of the total. Total exam time: ~3 hours, depending on tier (Core vs Extended).
Can I download a free CIE IGCSE Art and Design past paper?
Real CIE past papers are published directly by CIE on their official website. Kramizo doesn't redistribute copyrighted past papers, but we do generate free AI-written practice papers in the exact same style — same command words, same difficulty tier, same mark conventions. Use this practice paper as warm-up, then time yourself on official past papers before exam day.
How is CIE IGCSE Art and Design graded?
Grades: A* (highest) to G (lowest), with U (ungraded). Most universities require C or above. Kramizo's practice questions are tagged with difficulty 1-3 mapping roughly to the lower, middle, and top grade boundaries you'll encounter in the real exam.