New and emerging technologies: past paper questions
Real questions on new and emerging technologies
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- 9626/31 · May/June 2025 · Q10a[2]
Blockchain technology requires a great deal of computing power and is expensive. Describe one other drawback of blockchain technology.
See it on the paper → - 9626/31 · May/June 2025 · Q10b[4]
Describe how a smart contract works.
See it on the paper → - 9626/33 · May/June 2025 · Q5b[2]
Describe two uses of blockchain technology.
See it on the paper → - 9626/33 · May/June 2025 · Q11a[5]
Explain how 3D printing can have a positive impact on the environment.
See it on the paper → - 9626/33 · May/June 2025 · Q11b[3]
Explain how 3D printing can have a negative impact on the environment.
See it on the paper → - 9626/31 · May/June 2024 · Q4[8]
Discuss the benefits of the use of vision enhancement in health care.
See it on the paper → - 9626/33 · May/June 2024 · Q4[8]
Discuss the benefits of the use of vision enhancement in health care. ,
See it on the paper → - 9626/32 · May/June 2023 · Q10[8]
Scientific research includes reading documents published in different languages by scientists all over the world. Discuss the impact of computer-assisted translation on scientific research.
See it on the paper → - 9626/33 · October/November 2022 · Q8a[4]
Describe the features of a MOOC.
See it on the paper → - 9626/33 · October/November 2022 · Q8b[4]
Explain the drawbacks to students of using a MOOC.
See it on the paper → - 9626/33 · October/November 2021 · Q12[6]
Describe how augmented reality could be used by firefighters.
See it on the paper → - 9626/32 · February/March 2021 · Q2a[2]
Describe the differences between virtual reality and augmented reality.
See it on the paper → - 9626/32 · February/March 2021 · Q2b[6]
Describe the advantages of using virtual reality when training firefighters.
See it on the paper → - 9626/32 · October/November 2020 · Q8[6]
Describe how robotics are being used in space exploration.
See it on the paper → - 9626/32 · May/June 2020 · Q2a[4]
Describe how a holographic image is created.
See it on the paper → - 9626/32 · May/June 2020 · Q2b[1]
Give one reason why countries use holographic images on their bank notes.
See it on the paper → - 9626/32 · May/June 2020 · Q2c[4]
Describe two other uses of holographic imaging.
See it on the paper → - 9626/32 · May/June 2020 · Q5a[2]
Describe what is meant by robotics.
See it on the paper → - 9626/32 · May/June 2020 · Q5b[8]
By weighing up the advantages and disadvantages, evaluate the impact on the human environment of combining artificial intelligence with robotics.
See it on the paper → - 9626/32 · February/March 2020 · Q4[6]
Describe how 3D printing would be used when creating objects for use in space exploration.
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What examiners said
Similar comments apply to this question as for Question 9. Descriptions of the use and working of computer-assisted translation did not score more than a few marks at best. The question asked candidates to consider and discuss the impact of CAT on scientific research. As noted for Question 5, to achieve the highest marks in discuss questions which ask for impacts, candidates are expected to prod...
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 9626/32 Q10 (Cambridge)
Some candidates produced good answers referring to the participation of very large numbers of candidates, the use of a range of multimedia, videos etc., but some focused on the use of the internet and remote learning, neither of which are features of a MOOC.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 9626/33 Q8(a) (Cambridge)
This question as only about drawbacks but some candidates described benefits as well as, or instead of, the drawbacks. As noted above, explanations require more than brief statements. A good answer should have made a statement and then expanded with more information e.g. the very large amount of content that is available can be difficult to navigate and learn due the lack of readily available guid...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 9626/33 Q8(b) (Cambridge)
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