Emerging technologies: past paper questions
Real questions on emerging technologies
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- 0417/12 · October/November 2025 · Q7a[6]
Describe the advantages of using an RFID tag rather than a bar code.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · October/November 2025 · Q3b[6]
When the schedule has been produced, the delivery driver uses satnav to find the shortest route to the first person's address. Describe how satnav can be used to find the shortest route to the address.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · October/November 2025 · Q8[4]
A 3D printer is a form of inkjet printer. Contrast a 3D printer with an inkjet printer.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2024 · Q8a[2]
State two other uses of virtual reality.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2024 · Q8b[6]
Discuss the impact of virtual reality on everyday life.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · February/March 2024 · Q6a[2]
State two other uses of Augmented Reality.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · February/March 2024 · Q6b[2]
Describe the differences between Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality.
See it on the paper → - 0417/01 · Specimen 2023 · Q10b[3]
A technician is setting up the hardware for the video-conference. State three tasks the technician would need to do to set up the hardware for the video- conference. You can assume that the hardware required has already been purchased.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · October/November 2023 · Q7[4]
A video of a race can be recorded using a camera either on an autonomous flying vehicle (drone) or in a helicopter. A person would be needed in the helicopter to operate the camera. Describe two advantages andtwodisadvantages of using an autonomous flying vehicle (drone) to record the video of the race.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2019 · Q4a[3]
Three sensors which would be used in a computerised greenhouse.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2019 · Q4b[6]
How a microprocessor uses the data from a timer to control the sprinklers in the computerised greenhouse.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2019 · Q5[4]
The differences between using a smartphone compared to a desktop computer.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · May/June 2019 · Q4a[1]
This sensor is used to measure how cold it is on the course.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · May/June 2019 · Q4b[1]
This sensor is used to stop the clock when a skier crosses the finish line.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · May/June 2019 · Q4c[1]
This sensor is used to measure the altitude (height above sea level) at the top of the course.
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What examiners said
This was a very challenging question about the use of augmented reality (AR). Candidates that gained marks stated the use in gaming although some candidates gave brand names rather than writing gaming. Some candidates understood the areas where AR could be used but did not clearly state where they were used, for example Education or Military.
— Examiner report, February/March 2024, 0417/12 Q6(a) (Cambridge)
This was better answered than Question 6(a) with many candidates gaining at least a mark of the two marks available. Many candidates clearly stated the difference between AR and VR. Those candidates that gained good marks were able to expand on their answers. Candidates showed that they knew more about VR than AR.
— Examiner report, February/March 2024, 0417/12 Q6(b) (Cambridge)
This again was a challenging question with many candidates writing stateents rather than advantages and disadvantages. An advantage or disadvantage is a comparison therefore both sides of the argument are needed. Some candidates thought the quality of the video would diminish using a drone, whilst others misread the question and carried out a comparison with a human, rather than a human in a helic...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0417/12 Q7 (Cambridge)
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