Long Questions ICT

6 Marks Questions
2011
1. Students use the internet to research topics for school. Discuss the factors that they
should consider during their research and when using the information gathered in their
own work.
2. ICT has also impacted on society. One effect is a widening gap between ‘information
rich’ and ‘information poor’ societies. Discuss the factors that have contributed to this
widening gap
2012
1. Jonas can watch videos from the internet by streaming or downloading them onto his
computer. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
2. Discuss the benefits and other drawbacks of the lack of regulation.
2013
1. ICT can be used in many ways to enhance students’ learning. Using the internet for
research is one way in which students’ learning is enhanced. Using examples, describe
other ways in which ICT can be used to enhance students’ learning.
2014
1. The use of computers and other digital devices has both positive and negative effects on
people's lifestyles. Discuss the positive and negative effects of digital devices on people's
lifestyles.
2. The network administrators of Sandcrom Community Centre are concerned about the
security of data on the network. Describe the concerns that the network administrators
may have an identify steps they can take to reduce the risks to the security of data.
2015
1. Many students at the college have mobile devices such as smartphones or tablet
computers. Some staff believe that using these devices enhances learning, others
disagree.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of allowing students to use mobile devices in
the college.
2016
1. Students at Carterase College are aged between 11 and 16. The college wants students to
stay safe when using the internet. Discuss the advice the college could give to students.
2. When undertaking a school project students can use the internet to access reference sites.
Explain the factors that a student should consider when selecting information from an
internet reference site.
2017
1. Farina also uses her tablet computer to access social networking sites. Discuss the
benefits and drawbacks of using social networking sites.
2018
1. Farihaa would like to watch videos on her laptop using an online service.
Farihaa can choose to download or stream the videos. Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of downloading rather than streaming videos.
2. The amount of information available online is growing on a daily basis. Discuss the
positive and negative impacts of the increased availability of information online.
8 Marks Questions
2019
1. Analyse how the use of cloud-based services has impacted on the gap between the
information rich and the information poor.
2. Discuss the impact of VLEs on learners.
2020
1. Discuss the impact of transaction tracking on the information that individuals see online.
2. Evaluate the tools that are available to help individuals stay safe online.
2021 May
1. Hugh uses a desktop computer to write, create and distribute his music.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to Hugh of selecting a desktop computer rather
than a laptop, smartphone, or tablet computer. In your answer you should consider:
components, portability, connectivity, cost and maintenance.
2. Evaluate how online communities have impacted on how we socialise.
2021 Nov
1. Discuss the use of wireless and wired connectivity for a home network.
2. Evaluate the choices society must make between the expanding use of ICT and the need
to protect the environment.
2022
1. Discuss the factors that influence the choice of landline broadband or mobile broadband
connectivity for rural communities.
2. Discuss the choices society must make about the rights of individuals when monitoring
movements and communications.
2022 R
1. Discuss how ICT is used to protect payment systems.
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using sensors to make decisions for car
drivers.
2023
1. Discuss the reliability of information from online sources.
2. Camille is writing an article for a website.
Discuss how ICT makes it easier to plagiarize and the impact of plagiarism on others.
2023 R
1. Discuss the impact of the digital divide on education.
2. Asher posts videos about computer games on a video sharing site.

Justify his decision to use the video sharing site.

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6 Marks Questions

2. Discuss the benefits and other drawbacks of the lack of regulation.

2. Discuss the impact of VLEs on learners.

2. Evaluate how online communities have impacted on how we socialise.

1. Discuss how ICT is used to protect payment systems.

1. Discuss the reliability of information from online sources.

2. Camille is writing an article for a website.

1. Discuss the impact of the digital divide on education.

2. Asher posts videos about computer games on a video sharing site.

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