0417.1.1.06 — Applications software provides the services that the user requires to solve a task: past paper questions
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- 0417/11 · October/November 2025 · Q6b[3]
The headteacher is planning to use the computers for computer aided learning (CAL). Explain what is meant by computer aided learning (CAL).
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Describe three features of CAL.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · October/November 2025 · Q7c[3]
Describe one piece of software that is required for the video conference. Software Description
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2025 · Q2a(i)[2]
Word processing
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2025 · Q2a(iii)[2]
Apps
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2025 · Q5a[6]
Discuss the use of video streaming to watch movies.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · May/June 2025 · Q2a(i)[2]
Computer aided design (CAD)
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Measurement software
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Video editing software
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · May/June 2025 · Q2b[1]
State the purpose of applications software.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · May/June 2025 · Q8[5]
Weather forecasts are generated using computer models. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using computer models in this way.
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Describe three benefits of using these codes.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2024 · Q11a[6]
Describe the benefits and drawbacks of using a computer model.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2024 · Q11b[4]
The junction has four roads and uses traffic lights to control the traffic flow through the junction. Explain how the computer model operates.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · October/November 2024 · Q2c[1]
State what is meant by an address book.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · October/November 2024 · Q2d[1]
State what is meant by blind carbon copy (bcc).
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · October/November 2024 · Q6[6]
A dialogue based interface can be used to program a satellite navigation device in a vehicle. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using a dialogue based interface in this scenario.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · October/November 2024 · Q7a[3]
Describe the processing and the outputs that are used in an expert system.
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Computer Aided Learning (CAL) can be part of a School management system. Explain what is meant by Computer Aided Learning.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2024 · Q2b[1]
Using a computer to maintain the temperature of a room is called
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What examiners said
The question appeared to be quite straightforward in describing word processing. Candidates gained at least one mark for writing about users creating and editing text. However, some candidates found it challenging to gain the second mark.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0417/11 Q2(a)(i) (Cambridge)
This question was attempted by many of the candidates who produced good answers with many of the candidates able to write that apps helped users to perform tasks. As with the previous parts of this question candidates gained at least one mark but found it challenging to gain the second mark.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0417/11 Q2(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
This question was challenging although many candidates attempted to answer it. The Examiners felt that video streaming was on topic for most candidates. This question involved many candidates using brand names in their answers, which are not credited in answers. Some candidates used personal experiences of watching illegal copies of films on doubtful platforms in poor quality rather than answering...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0417/11 Q5(a) (Cambridge)
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