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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

The internet is best described as:

  1. A single computer
  2. A global network of connected computers
  3. A type of printer
  4. A word processor
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✓ Answer: B — A global network of connected computers
The internet is a worldwide network of interconnected computers.
Q2 · Difficulty 1/3

Presentation software is used to create:

  1. Spreadsheets
  2. Slide shows
  3. Databases
  4. Web servers
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✓ Answer: B — Slide shows
Presentation software creates slide-based presentations.
Q3 · Difficulty 1/3

A web browser is used to:

  1. Print documents
  2. Access and view websites
  3. Store files only
  4. Edit photos
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✓ Answer: B — Access and view websites
Browsers display web pages.
Q4 · Difficulty 1/3

The desktop is:

  1. A type of printer
  2. The main screen with icons after logging in
  3. A storage unit
  4. A network cable
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✓ Answer: B — The main screen with icons after logging in
The desktop is the main working area shown on screen.
Q5 · Difficulty 1/3

An email attachment is:

  1. The subject line
  2. A file sent along with the message
  3. The signature
  4. The address
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✓ Answer: B — A file sent along with the message
An attachment is a file accompanying the email.
Q6 · Difficulty 1/3

A computer virus is a program that:

  1. Improves performance
  2. Replicates and can damage data/systems
  3. Backs up files
  4. Prints documents
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✓ Answer: B — Replicates and can damage data/systems
Viruses self-replicate and can harm files and systems.
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

Every formula in a spreadsheet starts with:

  1. A colon
  2. An equals sign (=)
  3. A hash
  4. A dollar sign
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✓ Answer: B — An equals sign (=)
Formulae begin with '=' so they are calculated.
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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.