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Free CXC CAPE Information Technology
Practice Paper

8 mixed-difficulty practice questions in the style of real CXC CAPE papers — answers, mark-scheme-style explanations, and the official exam structure all on one page.

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What the real CXC CAPE Information Technology paper looks like

Paper 01 (Multiple Choice)
45 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. About 1 hour 30 minutes. Tests knowledge across all three Modules of the Unit.
Paper 02 (Essay / Structured)
Extended essay and structured questions, one per Module. Around 2 hours 30 minutes. Tests developed argument, application and use of examples.
Paper 03 (Internal Assessment)
School-Based Assessment for school candidates (Paper 03/1) or an alternative written paper for private candidates (Paper 03/2). Coursework/research component worth a significant share of the Unit grade.
Total written exam time: ~4 hours across Paper 01 and Paper 02, plus the Internal Assessment.
Grading: Unit grades: I (highest) to VII (lowest), with a Grade Point Average and per-Module profile. Grades I–V are the pass range for most purposes.

Mini practice paper: 8 questions

Mixed-difficulty questions from across the Information Technology syllabus. Tap "Show answer" after each to check yourself.

Q1 · Difficulty 2/3

Which characteristic makes information valuable when it is available in time to be used?

  1. Colour
  2. Length
  3. Timeliness
  4. Cost
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✓ Answer: C — Timeliness
Timely information supports decisions when needed.
Q2 · Difficulty 2/3

The SQL clause used to filter rows by a condition is:

  1. VALUES
  2. WHERE
  3. ORDER BY
  4. GROUP BY
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✓ Answer: B — WHERE
WHERE filters rows by criteria.
Q3 · Difficulty 2/3

A benefit of e-commerce for consumers is:

  1. Higher travel costs
  2. Fewer options
  3. Limited hours
  4. Wider choice and 24/7 access
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✓ Answer: D — Wider choice and 24/7 access
E-commerce offers convenience and choice.
Q4 · Difficulty 2/3

A step-by-step sequence of instructions to solve a problem is a(n):

  1. Algorithm
  2. Compiler
  3. Protocol
  4. Database
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✓ Answer: A — Algorithm
An algorithm is an ordered set of steps.
Q5 · Difficulty 2/3

Software distributed free but with source code open to modification is:

  1. Open-source software
  2. Shareware
  3. Firmware
  4. Malware
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✓ Answer: A — Open-source software
Open-source software has freely available source code.
Q6 · Difficulty 2/3

Software that manages hardware and provides a platform for applications is the:

  1. Operating system
  2. Word processor
  3. Spreadsheet
  4. Web browser
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✓ Answer: A — Operating system
The operating system is system software managing resources.
Q7 · Difficulty 2/3

Which of these is an input device?

  1. Monitor
  2. Speaker
  3. Scanner
  4. Printer
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✓ Answer: C — Scanner
A scanner inputs data into the computer.
Q8 · Difficulty 2/3

Programs written to perform user tasks (e.g. word processing) are:

  1. Firmware
  2. Device drivers
  3. The kernel
  4. Application software
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✓ Answer: D — Application software
Application software performs specific user tasks.
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CXC CAPE Information Technology FAQ

What does the CXC CAPE Information Technology exam look like?
The CXC CAPE Information Technology exam is structured across 3 components. Paper 01 (Multiple Choice): 45 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. About 1 hour 30 minutes. Tests knowledge across all three Modules of the Unit. Paper 02 (Essay / Structured): Extended essay and structured questions, one per Module. Around 2 hours 30 minutes. Tests developed argument, application and use of examples. Paper 03 (Internal Assessment): School-Based Assessment for school candidates (Paper 03/1) or an alternative written paper for private candidates (Paper 03/2). Coursework/research component worth a significant share of the Unit grade. Total written exam time: ~4 hours across Paper 01 and Paper 02, plus the Internal Assessment.
Can I download a free CXC CAPE Information Technology past paper?
Real CXC CAPE past papers are published directly by CXC CAPE 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 CXC CAPE Information Technology graded?
Unit grades: I (highest) to VII (lowest), with a Grade Point Average and per-Module profile. Grades I–V are the pass range for most purposes. 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.