The effects of using IT: past paper questions
Real questions on the effects of using it
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- 0417/12 · October/November 2025 · Q12a[5]
Describe the positive and negative effects of using smart CCTV cameras.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · October/November 2025 · Q7b[4]
Describe the benefits to the examination board of holding a video conference.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2024 · Q9a[3]
State three health problems that can be caused by entering data for a long period of time.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · May/June 2024 · Q4[6]
the positive and negative effects of using microprocessor controlled devices in transport safety.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · February/March 2024 · Q13[4]
Smart devices and microprocessors can monitor and control devices in the home. Describe, giving examples, the negative effects of using these smart devices.
See it on the paper → - 0417/01 · Specimen 2023 · Q11[4]
Microprocessor-controlled devices in the home have had positive effects on people’s lifestyles. One of the positive effects of using these devices is that we can now set a cooker to switch on whilst we are out so that we arrive home to a cooked meal. Describe the positive effects of using other microprocessor-controlle...
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2023 · Q8[6]
Describe, with examples, how using microprocessor-controlled devices can affect the health and fitness of their users.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · May/June 2023 · Q5a[1]
State which health issue is most likely to occur from each description shown. Your answer must different in each case. typing on a keyboard for long periods of time
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · May/June 2023 · Q5b[1]
State which health issue is most likely to occur from each description shown. Your answer must different in each case. looking at a computer screen for a long time
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · May/June 2023 · Q5c[1]
State which health issue is most likely to occur from each description shown. Your answer must different in each case. sitting with poor posture
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · October/November 2022 · Q8[8]
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using sensors to collect data rather than humans collecting the data.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · October/November 2022 · Q10[6]
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to the bank of using internet banking in this way.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2021 · Q2[2]
Circle two jobs where there has been a decrease in employment as a direct result of the introduction of computers. Bus drivers Car production Delivery drivers Fishermen workers for retail stores Payroll workers Programmers Teachers Website designers
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · October/November 2021 · Q7b[6]
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of internet banking for the customer. Transactions with the bank’s website use a variety of technologies including SSL.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · May/June 2021 · Q2[2]
Circle two jobs where there has been an increase in employment as a direct result of the introduction of computers. Car production workers Cleaning staff Delivery drivers for retail stores Medical staff Payroll workers Secretaries Teachers Website designers
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · May/June 2020 · Q1[2]
State two reasons why the government might introduce a tax on sugary drinks. [2]
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · February/March 2020 · Q10d[3]
Give three benefits of Arjun using online banking in this scenario.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · February/March 2020 · Q10e[2]
Give two drawbacks of Arjun using online banking in this scenario.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2019 · Q2b[1]
Workers have some say in when they start and finish work but must work a full day.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2019 · Q2c[1]
One full-time job is divided between two workers.
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What examiners said
This question was fairly well answered by all the candidates. There were plenty of opportunities to gain marks in the question and provide candidates the scope to demonstrate their knowledge on using smart devices in the home. Common answers were making people lazy, becoming de-skilled and over reliance on these devices. There were marks for naming a valid smart device. Quite a few candidates onl...
— Examiner report, February/March 2024, 0417/12 Q13 (Cambridge)
Many candidates found this question quite challenging, with some simply repeating the wording of the question namely health and fitness. Many of the answers lacked the depth to explain why certain devices would affect the health and fitness of the user. There were a lot of repeated answers like the use of smartphones to control other devices. For this session the Examiners allowed answers that rel...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0417/11 Q8 (Cambridge)
Very well answered by most of the candidates, however not as well answered as parts (b) and (c).
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0417/12 Q5(a) (Cambridge)
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