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
Which technology reads pencil marks in boxes, as used for multiple-choice answer sheets?
- Radio frequency identification
- Optical mark recognition
- Optical character recognition
- Magnetic ink character recognition
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✓ Answer: B — Optical mark recognition
OMR detects the presence or absence of a mark in a fixed position, making it very fast and accurate for structured forms.
Q2 · Difficulty 1/3
Which device reads the pattern of black and white lines on a product to identify it?
- Plotter
- Actuator
- Barcode reader
- Microphone
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✓ Answer: C — Barcode reader
A barcode reader uses reflected light to convert the stripe pattern into a product code, typically at a supermarket checkout.
Q3 · Difficulty 1/3
Which of these is an input device?
- Keyboard
- Monitor
- Printer
- Speaker
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✓ Answer: A — Keyboard
Input devices send data into a computer. Monitors, printers and speakers all present data to the user, so they are output devices.
Q4 · Difficulty 1/3
What is the purpose of taking a backup?
- To make files open more quickly
- To increase the amount of RAM available
- To delete unwanted files automatically
- To keep a second copy of data that can be restored if the original is lost or damaged
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✓ Answer: D — To keep a second copy of data that can be restored if the original is lost or damaged
A backup protects against hardware failure, accidental deletion, theft and malware, none of which the original copy survives on its own.
Q5 · Difficulty 1/3
Which device is used to point at and select items on a screen?
- Speaker
- Monitor
- Mouse
- Printer
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✓ Answer: C — Mouse
A mouse translates hand movement into cursor movement and its buttons register selections, making it an input device.
Q6 · Difficulty 1/3
Which of these is a benefit of online shopping for the customer?
- Goods can be examined physically before buying
- Delivery is always instant
- No payment details are ever needed
- It is available at any time of day
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✓ Answer: D — It is available at any time of day
Round-the-clock availability is a genuine advantage. Not being able to handle the goods is one of the main drawbacks.
Q7 · Difficulty 1/3
Which unit represents the smallest amount of data?
- Kilobyte
- Megabyte
- Bit
- Byte
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✓ Answer: C — Bit
A bit is a single binary digit, 0 or 1. Eight bits make one byte.
Q8 · Difficulty 1/3
Which output device displays information on a screen?
- Keyboard
- Scanner
- Sensor
- Monitor
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✓ Answer: D — Monitor
A monitor presents processed data visually. The other three are all input devices.
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?
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How is Pearson Edexcel International IGCSE Information and Communication Technology graded?
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