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Free Pearson Edexcel International IGCSE Information and Communication Technology
Practice Paper

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

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What the real Pearson Edexcel International IGCSE Information and Communication Technology paper looks like

Paper 1
Objective and short-answer questions covering the breadth of the specification.
Paper 2
Structured and extended-response questions testing depth of understanding.
Total exam time varies by board and tier — typically 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
Grading: See the official board specification for the current grading scale.

Mini practice paper: 8 questions

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

Q1 · Difficulty 1/3

What is bespoke software?

  1. Software bought ready-made from a shop or website
  2. Software included free with a new computer
  3. Software written specially for one organisation's needs
  4. Software that only runs on tablets and phones
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✓ Answer: C — Software written specially for one organisation's needs
Award 1 mark. Bespoke (custom) software is designed around one user's requirements, unlike off-the-shelf packages sold to many users.
Q2 · Difficulty 1/3

What is a URL?

  1. The address of a resource, such as a web page, on the internet
  2. A cable used to connect a router to a modem
  3. A type of malware that spreads by email
  4. A list of devices on a home network
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✓ Answer: A — The address of a resource, such as a web page, on the internet
Award 1 mark. A URL such as https://www.example.com/page names the protocol, the domain and the location of the resource.
Q3 · Difficulty 1/3

Which of these is an example of a wearable computing device?

  1. A desktop tower
  2. A laser printer
  3. A smartwatch
  4. A games console
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✓ Answer: C — A smartwatch
Award 1 mark. Wearables such as smartwatches and fitness trackers use sensors to record data such as heart rate and steps.
Q4 · Difficulty 1/3

Which type of computer has a built-in screen and keyboard and is designed to be carried and run on battery?

  1. A laptop
  2. A desktop
  3. A server
  4. A mainframe
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✓ Answer: A — A laptop
Award 1 mark. Laptops combine portability with full keyboards. Desktops and servers are designed to stay in one place on mains power.
Q5 · Difficulty 1/3

Where are the instructions that start a computer when it is switched on usually stored?

  1. In RAM
  2. In ROM
  3. In the cache
  4. In the printer
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✓ Answer: B — In ROM
Award 1 mark. The start-up (boot) instructions are held in ROM or flash memory, which keeps its contents without power.
Q6 · Difficulty 1/3

What is the 4-bit binary representation of denary 7?

  1. 0110
  2. 1110
  3. 0111
  4. 0101
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✓ Answer: C — 0111
Award 1 mark. 7 = 4 + 2 + 1, so the 4, 2 and 1 places are set: 0111. 0110 is 6 and 0101 is 5. The other options (0110; 1110; and 0101) do not fit.
Q7 · Difficulty 1/3

What is an ergonomic chair designed to do?

  1. Make the user sit as low as possible
  2. Support good posture and reduce back problems
  3. Allow the user to sleep at the desk
  4. Keep the user's computer cool
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✓ Answer: B — Support good posture and reduce back problems
Award 1 mark. Adjustable height, back support and armrests help users sit correctly for long periods.
Q8 · Difficulty 1/3

What is a Trojan?

  1. Antivirus software that blocks all attacks
  2. A firewall built into a home router
  3. A backup copy of important files
  4. Malware disguised as useful or legitimate software
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✓ Answer: D — Malware disguised as useful or legitimate software
Award 1 mark. Like the wooden horse in the story, a Trojan tricks users into installing it, then carries out harmful actions.
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Pearson Edexcel International IGCSE Information and Communication Technology FAQ

What does the Pearson Edexcel International IGCSE Information and Communication Technology exam look like?
The Pearson Edexcel International IGCSE Information and Communication Technology exam is structured across 2 components. Paper 1: Objective and short-answer questions covering the breadth of the specification. Paper 2: Structured and extended-response questions testing depth of understanding. Total exam time varies by board and tier — typically 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
Can I download a free Pearson Edexcel International IGCSE Information and Communication Technology past paper?
Real Pearson Edexcel International past papers are published directly by Pearson Edexcel International 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 Pearson Edexcel International IGCSE Information and Communication Technology graded?
See the official board specification for the current grading scale. 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.