IGCSE Cambridge (CIE) ICT 22 mins 5 questions

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Web Development
Layers
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1 Identify and describe the three web development layers.

Answer

The three web development layers are:

Any six of the following:

Content layer [1 mark]

Content can consist of text or images [1 mark]
Presentation layer [1 mark]

This layer is defined by the CSS or styles to indicate how elements are displayed [1
mark]

Behaviour layer [1 mark]

This layer of a web page allows interaction [1 mark]

(6 marks)

2 When a website is created, three web development layers are used: the content layer,
the presentation layer and the behaviour layer.

Describe what is meant by the content layer.

Answer

The content layer can be described as:

Any three of the following:

Created using HTML Every aspect of the site’s content/information/data should be

represented in this layer [1 mark]
Can consist of text/images/hyperlinks/multimedia [1 mark]
Layer used to create the structure of the web page [1 mark]

(3 marks)

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3 When a website is created, three web development layers are used: the content layer,
the presentation layer and the behaviour layer.

Describe what is meant by the presentation layer

Answer

The presentation layer can be described as:

Any three of the following:

Usually includes media queries [1 mark]

Media queries changes the site’s display based on screen size and device [1 mark]
This is used to display and format elements within the web page/format of the web
page/customise [1 mark]
This layer is defined by CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) [1 mark]
Contain styles that indicate how the document should be displayed in a web
browser [1 mark]

(3 marks)

4 A website can have three web development layers.

Tick (✔️) whether the following statements refer to the behaviour layer, content layer or
presentation layer.

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 Behaviour Content Presentation
(✔️) (✔️) (✔️)

This layer is used to display and format

elements within the web page

This layer includes the hyperlinks to

navigate around the website

This layer is used to enter scripting

language to elements within a web
page

This layer is used to create the

structure of a web page

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 Behaviour Content Presentation
(✔️) (✔️) (✔️)

This layer is used to display and format ✔️[1 mark]

elements within the web page

This layer includes the hyperlinks to ✔️[1

navigate around the website mark]

This layer is used to enter scripting ✔️[1 mark]

language to elements within a web
page

This layer is used to create the ✔️[1

structure of a web page mark]

(4 marks)

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5 Discuss the use of layers in the development of a webpage.

Answer

Webpages are typically developed using three distinct layers: content, presentation,
and behaviour. Each layer has a specific role and contributes to a more structured and
manageable development process.

The content layer is responsible for the structure and information on the webpage. It
includes text, images, headings, and links, and is usually written using HTML. This
layer forms the foundation of the site’s information.

The presentation layer controls how the content looks. This includes the layout, fonts,
colours, and overall styling of the page. It is handled using CSS (Cascading Style
Sheets), which ensures that the appearance of the site is consistent and easily
adjustable.

The behaviour layer adds interactivity and dynamic features to the webpage. This can
include form validation, animations, and interactive menus, and is typically
implemented using JavaScript.

Using a layered approach has several benefits. Each layer can be developed and
updated independently, which makes maintaining and improving the site more
efficient. It also allows specialist developers to work on separate areas—such as
designers focusing on CSS and developers working on JavaScript—leading to faster and
more organised development overall.

Mark Scheme and Guidance

Defines what a layer is [1 mark]
Describes the content layer (structure, HTML) [1 mark]
Describes the presentation layer (appearance, CSS) [1 mark]
Describes the behaviour layer (interactivity, JavaScript) [1 mark]
Explains that layers can be developed independently [1 mark]
Explains that specialists can work on different layers for efficient
development [1 mark]

[Total marks: 6/6]

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Examiner Tips and Tricks
Five top tips for answering this 6-mark "discuss" question effectively:

1. Explain all three layers clearly

Describe what each layer does and what language/technology is

typically used (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
2. Use technical terms appropriately

Include words like structure, layout, interactivity, form validation,

independent development, etc.
3. Include benefits of using layers

Don’t just list the layers—explain why separating them improves

development, maintenance, and collaboration.
4. Be concise but complete

Each point should be fully explained but not overly wordy. Focus on
covering all aspects of the indicative content.
5. Avoid vague answers

Instead of saying "layers make things better," be specific:

"Using layers allows CSS files to be changed without altering the HTML
content."

(6 marks)

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