IGCSE Information and Communication Technology (9–1) 0983 · Topic 5

The effects of using IT: past paper questions

6 real questionsasked in 4 of the last 10 exam series2021–2025usually: State

Real questions on the effects of using it

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0983/11 · October/November 2025 · Q7c(i)[3]
eyestrain
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0983/11 · October/November 2025 · Q7c(ii)[3]
back problems
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0983/11 · October/November 2024 · Q9a[3]
State three health problems that can be caused by entering data for a long period of time.
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0983/12 · May/June 2024 · Q2b[1]
Continual typing on a keyboard can cause
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0983/12 · May/June 2024 · Q2c[1]
Staring at a computer screen for long periods of time can cause
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0983/11 · 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 workers Delivery drivers for retail stores Fishermen Payroll workers Programmers Teachers Website designers
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What examiners said

The vast majority of candidates achieved at least one mark for identifying one job with many achieving full marks. There did not appear to be any particular pattern in the selection of wrong answers.
— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 0983/11 Q2 (Cambridge)

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In the syllabus

1 0417.5.1.01 — The positive and negative effects of

The positive and negative effects of
microprocessors/smart devices in monitoring and controlling devices in the home including the impact on lifestyle, leisure time, physical fitness, security of data, the degree of social interaction The positive and negative effects of microprocessors/smart devices in monitoring and controlling transport including security of data, autonomous vehicles, transport safety

2 0417.5.1.02 — microprocessors/smart devices in monitoring and controlling devices in the home including the impact on lifestyle, leisure time, physical fi

microprocessors/smart devices in monitoring and controlling devices in the home including the impact on lifestyle, leisure time, physical fitness, security of data, the degree of social interaction The positive and negative effects of microprocessors/smart devices in monitoring and controlling transport including security of data, autonomous vehicles, transport safety

3 Potential health problems related to the prolonged use of IT equipment

Including: repetitive strain injury (RSI), back problems, eye problems, headaches The causes of these health issues and strategies for preventing them

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