Sample Test: Information and Communication Technology (IGCSE)

Information and Communication Technology (IGCSE): sample test

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1 Question 1 of 10

Which is a disadvantage of a desktop computer compared with a laptop?

A It cannot be upgraded B It is not portable and needs to be used near a mains power supply C It is always less powerful D It has a smaller screen

2 Question 2 of 10

A retail bank introduces a mobile banking application for its clients. What is a notable disadvantage of this channel for an elderly client living in a remote area?

A The application charges the client an automated surcharge every time they check their balance via a device. B The application requires a continuous physical wire attachment between the phone and the bank mainframe. C The client may struggle due to limited digital literacy skills or poor cellular data coverage in their area. D The application restricts transactions to digital vouchers that can only be redeemed at international airports.

3 Question 3 of 10

A company allows its suppliers to log in and check orders on its private network. Which type of network is this?

A Internet B Intranet C Extranet D Wi-fi

4 Question 4 of 10

What is zero login?

A A method in which the user must enter two passwords B A method in which nobody can log in C A method where the user is recognised automatically, for example using their device, location or behaviour, without typing a password D A method that uses only a fingerprint

5 Question 5 of 10

A user asks for a web page. What does the router do?

A It writes the web page B It stores the web page on the user's device C It displays the web page on the screen D It passes the request towards the web server and sends the returned data back to the user's device

6 Question 6 of 10

True or False: Credit card transactions provide an immediate line of credit from the bank, whereas debit card transactions rely on pre-existing funds.

A True, because credit cards let users borrow money up to a set limit, while debit cards pull directly from user funds. B True, because credit cards pull money from savings vaults, while debit cards require cash deposits at branches. C False, because both card variants require users to deposit cash into a merchants safe before making any purchases. D False, because debit cards let users spend an unlimited amount of bank cash without incurring interest penalties.

7 Question 7 of 10

A customer initiates an electronic money transfer at an ATM to send funds to a relative's account. What happens behind the scenes in the banking database?

A The system creates a temporary digital voucher that must be physically printed and signed by a bank teller before funds move between rows. B The system debits the sender's account record and credits the recipient's account record simultaneously within a secure database transaction. C The system holds both accounts in a frozen state for seventy-two hours while an independent automated audit script rewrites the code. D The system sends an email to the central bank headquarters requesting a physical cash delivery vehicle to move banknotes between vaults.

8 Question 8 of 10

Which row correctly shows who can access each type of network?

A Internet: members only. Intranet: anyone. Extranet: nobody B Internet: members and selected outside users. Intranet: anyone. Extranet: members only C Internet: anyone. Intranet: only members of the organisation. Extranet: members and selected outside users D Internet: only members. Intranet: selected outside users. Extranet: anyone

9 Question 9 of 10

Which of the following represents a valid security advantage of using an NFC-enabled smartphone payment application over a traditional magnetic stripe card?

A NFC applications prevent physical terminal hardware from drawing electrical power from the local commercial grid infrastructure. B NFC applications require biometric authentication or a pass code on the device before broadcasting financial credentials. C NFC applications allow transactions to complete across several miles of open air without utilizing secure servers. D NFC applications store financial passwords in plain text format within public cloud folders accessible to anyone.

10 Question 10 of 10

Which is an advantage of using a touch screen as an input device?

A The user can select items directly by touching them, so no separate mouse or keyboard is needed B It is the fastest way to type a very long document C It never needs cleaning D It does not need any power

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