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Free CXC CSEC Information Technology
Practice Paper

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

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What the real CXC CSEC Information Technology paper looks like

Paper 1 (Section A)
60 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 75 minutes. Tests knowledge across the whole syllabus.
Paper 2
Structured short-answer + 1 extended response question. Section A is compulsory; Section B has a choice. Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
School-Based Assessment (SBA)
Coursework component graded by the teacher, externally moderated. Worth ~20-30% of the final grade depending on subject.
Total exam time: ~3.5 hours across Paper 1 and Paper 2 sittings.
Grading: Grades: I (highest) to VI (lowest). A grade of III or above is typically required for further study.

Mini practice paper: 8 questions

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

Q1 · Difficulty 1/3

A hyperlink on a web page allows you to:

  1. Delete the page
  2. Jump to another page or resource
  3. Print instantly
  4. Change fonts
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✓ Answer: B — Jump to another page or resource
Hyperlinks navigate to other pages or resources.
Q2 · Difficulty 1/3

=SUM(A1:A10) will:

  1. Find the average
  2. Count the cells
  3. Add the values A1 to A10
  4. Sort them
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✓ Answer: C — Add the values A1 to A10
SUM totals the values in the range.
Q3 · Difficulty 1/3

Which is good practice when naming files?

  1. Use random symbols
  2. Use clear, meaningful names
  3. Use the same name for all
  4. Leave them unnamed
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✓ Answer: B — Use clear, meaningful names
Meaningful names make files easy to find and identify.
Q4 · Difficulty 1/3

A flowchart is used to:

  1. Connect to the internet
  2. Store data
  3. Represent an algorithm using symbols
  4. Print documents
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✓ Answer: C — Represent an algorithm using symbols
Flowcharts diagram the steps of an algorithm.
Q5 · Difficulty 1/3

A chart in a spreadsheet is used to:

  1. Run macros
  2. Print only
  3. Store text
  4. Present data visually
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✓ Answer: D — Present data visually
Charts present data graphically.
Q6 · Difficulty 1/3

Information Technology (IT) involves the use of computers to:

  1. Cook food
  2. Store, process and communicate information
  3. Build houses only
  4. Grow crops
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✓ Answer: B — Store, process and communicate information
IT uses computers to store, process and communicate information.
Q7 · Difficulty 1/3

A search engine (e.g. Google) is used to:

  1. Send email
  2. Find information on the web
  3. Print documents
  4. Edit spreadsheets
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✓ Answer: B — Find information on the web
Search engines locate web pages matching keywords.
Q8 · Difficulty 1/3

A database is a:

  1. Type of printer
  2. Web browser
  3. Single document
  4. Structured collection of related data
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✓ Answer: D — Structured collection of related data
A database stores organised, related data.
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CXC CSEC Information Technology FAQ

What does the CXC CSEC Information Technology exam look like?
The CXC CSEC Information Technology exam is structured across 3 components. Paper 1 (Section A): 60 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 75 minutes. Tests knowledge across the whole syllabus. Paper 2: Structured short-answer + 1 extended response question. Section A is compulsory; Section B has a choice. Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes. School-Based Assessment (SBA): Coursework component graded by the teacher, externally moderated. Worth ~20-30% of the final grade depending on subject. Total exam time: ~3.5 hours across Paper 1 and Paper 2 sittings.
Can I download a free CXC CSEC Information Technology past paper?
Real CXC past papers are published directly by CXC 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 CSEC Information Technology graded?
Grades: I (highest) to VI (lowest). A grade of III or above is typically required for further study. 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.