IGCSE Information and Communication Technology (9–1) 0983 · Topic 13

Layout: past paper questions

6 real questionsasked in 2 of the last 10 exam series2020–2022usually: Explain, Write

Real questions on layout

The newest 6 of 6 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.

0983/12 · May/June 2022 · Q4a[4]
Write down four of the formatting features that have been used in the paragraph shown.
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0983/12 · May/June 2022 · Q4b[4]
The logo for the Summer Steam Festival is shown and labelled A. The organisers of the event are planning to create a second logo for all their correspondence. This is shown and labelled B. Summer Steam Festival 2022 Summer Steam Festival 2022 B A Describe the steps that have been used to transform logo A into logo B.
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0983/12 · May/June 2022 · Q16b[2]
Explain why headers and footers are needed.
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0983/12 · May/June 2021 · Q12c[2]
Explain how the student can create a table to enter this data.
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0983/12 · May/June 2021 · Q12d[4]
The student has saved a picture from the internet of a tiger quoll. Explain how he could create a new row above the Pouched row and place the picture into the right-hand cell of this new row.
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0983/12 · May/June 2020 · Q1b[6]
A report has been produced that shows the male gold medal winners from the past three Olympic Games. Write down six of the formatting features that have been used in the report.
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What examiners said

This part was well answered with the majority of responses achieving four marks. In order to improve answering this type of question candidates need to be specific in the terms used, rather than giving generic terms such as shading instead of the more specific highlight.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0983/12 Q4(a) (Cambridge)

Most responses achieved some marks for this question, better ones made it clear as to the steps that were needed and used correct ICT terms.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0983/12 Q4(b) (Cambridge)

Most candidates achieved a mark for this question with many achieving both marks. Often by stating the headers and footers are on every page and then giving an example.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0983/12 Q16(b) (Cambridge)

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In the syllabus

1 0417.13.1.01 — Enter and modify text and numbers with total

Enter and modify text and numbers with total
accuracy Use editing techniques to manipulate text and numbers including highlight, delete, move, cut, copy, paste, drag and drop Place objects into the document from a variety of sources including text, image, screenshot, shapes, table, graph or chart, spreadsheet extract, database extract Wrap text around a table, chart or image including above, below, square and tight

2 0417.13.1.02 — accuracy Use editing techniques to manipulate text and numbers including highlight, delete, move, cut, copy, paste, drag and drop Place obje

accuracy Use editing techniques to manipulate text and numbers including highlight, delete, move, cut, copy, paste, drag and drop Place objects into the document from a variety of sources including text, image, screenshot, shapes, table, graph or chart, spreadsheet extract, database extract Wrap text around a table, chart or image including above, below, square and tight

3 Tables

Create a table with a specified number of rows and columns Place text or objects in a table Edit a table and its contents including insert row(s) and column(s), delete row(s) and column(s), merge cells Format a table including to set horizontal cell alignment (left, right, centre, fully justified), set vertical cell alignment (top, middle, bottom), show gridlines, hide gridlines, wrap text within a cell, shading/colouring cells, adjust row height, adjust column width

4 0417.13.3.01 — Create or edit headers and footers

Create or edit headers and footers
Align the contents of the header and footer consistently within a document including to left margin, right margin and centred within margins Place text and automated objects in headers and footers including file information, page numbering, total number of pages, date, time

5 0417.13.3.02 — Align the contents of the header and footer consistently within a document including to left margin, right margin and centred within margins

Align the contents of the header and footer consistently within a document including to left margin, right margin and centred within margins Place text and automated objects in headers and footers including file information, page numbering, total number of pages, date, time

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