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Cambridge IGCSE ™: Information & Communication Technology 0417/11

This document provides the mark scheme for the Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology Paper 1 Theory exam from October/November 2023. It outlines the maximum mark (100), lists the generic marking principles to be applied, and provides the specific answers and marks allocated for each question. The purpose is to indicate to teachers and candidates the requirements of the exam and show the basis on which examiners will award marks.

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Cambridge IGCSE ™: Information & Communication Technology 0417/11

This document provides the mark scheme for the Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology Paper 1 Theory exam from October/November 2023. It outlines the maximum mark (100), lists the generic marking principles to be applied, and provides the specific answers and marks allocated for each question. The purpose is to indicate to teachers and candidates the requirements of the exam and show the basis on which examiners will award marks.

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Cambridge IGCSE™

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 0417/11


Paper 1 Theory October/November 2023
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 100

Published

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2023 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level components, and some Cambridge O Level
components.

This document consists of 9 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers.
They should be applied alongside the specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors
for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit
is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme,
referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these
features are specifically assessed by the question as indicated by the mark scheme. The
meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed
instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question
(however; the use of the full mark range may be limited according to the quality of the candidate
responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should
not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptors in mind.

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Question Answer Marks

1(a) Product_number 1

1(b) Not every publication has a bar code 1

1(c) Four from: 4

• Uses data integrity which means no discrepancies in the data


• Less memory used in the computer
• Data is not unnecessarily duplicated
• Queries can be created using many tables//Complex queries can be
created
• Reports can be created using many tables//Complex reports can be
created
• Only have to input the data once into a relational database therefore it
saves time

1(d)(i) One from: 1

Numeric: currency

1(d)(ii) Text/string/alphanumeric 1

Question Answer Marks

2(a) Analogue 1

2(b) Digital 1

2(c) Analogue to digital convertor/ADC 1

2(d) Temperature (sensor) 1

Question Answer Marks

3(a) Six from: 6

Advantages
• Easier to connect devices onto a tablet
• Larger screen to see the findings
• Larger onscreen keyboard to enter the data
• Better software suited to the task

Disadvantages
• Smartphones are more portable and can be carried in a pocket
• Students are more likely to have smartphones with them
• If cameras are to be used then it is easier to use a camera with a
smartphone

To gain full marks the discussion must both advantages and


disadvantages

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Question Answer Marks

3(b) Two from: 2

• Keyboard
• Camera
• Touch screen
• Microphone
• Sensor

Question Answer Marks

4 Six from: 6

Similarity
• Both readers are in direct contact with the card
• Both readers can cause wear and tear on the cards
• Both are input devices

Difference
• Chip and PIN readers the user needs to know the PIN
• The chip and PIN reader is susceptible to shoulder surfing
• Chip and PIN reader prompts the user to enter a PIN
• It is more secure as a PIN is needed

• In the magnetic stripe reader the card can be used by anyone as no PIN is
needed
• The transaction is faster using a magnetic stripe reader
• Less data entry errors using a magnetic stripe reader as no manual input

To gain full marks the comparison must have both similarities and
differences

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Question Answer Marks

5(a) Two from: 2

• A bridge connects two LANs that use the same protocol


• A bridge creates a single LAN from separate parts

• A router allows data packets to be sent to LAN/WAN


• A router connects a LAN to a WAN

5(b) Four from: 4

• Internet Protocol address


• Unique identifier
• IP addresses must be different for each device on a network
• All devices connected to the internet use IP addresses
• Determines the electronic location of the device

5(c) Two from: 2

• Used to determine where data packets will be directed


• Stores route information
• Stores IP addresses

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Question Answer Marks

6(a) Two from: 2

Mark the first two answers only

• More difficult to edit the PDF


• PDF sometimes render incorrectly
• Need PDF editor software to edit//Need PDF viewer

6(b) Two from: 2

• Audio
• Interactivity
• Ability to change to different languages
• Ability to change text flow left-to-right and right-to-left
• Text to speech
• Accessibility
• Video
• Animation
• Turning pages automatically

6(c) Six from: 6

• To interest/attract the younger audience the ePublication should use:


• Bright colours
• Animations
• Videos
• Sounds//sound effects
• Cartoons

• There should be more pictures than text


• The wording should be simple//Short sentences could be used
• Large text fonts so that it is easier to read
• Use of white space to break up the text and make it easier to read

• Games/activities for content can be used

If a list of points is given with no reasons then max 5 marks

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Question Answer Marks

7(a) Three from: 3

• Password is not strong


• It is easy to guess
• The letters and numbers are in sequence on the keyboard
• Easy to shoulder surf
• It should be changed regularly to secure his login

7(b)(i) Encryption 1

7(b)(ii) Biometrics 1

7(b)(iii) Digital certificate 1

7(b)(iv) Firewall 1

7(c) One from: 1

• If someone finds the password for one of the systems/accounts other


systems/accounts are compromised
• If someone finds the password for one of the systems/accounts then he
has gained the company password

Question Answer Marks

8 Six from: 6
This question is a cause and effect question

• Reduces the amount of time it takes to complete a task… (1st)


…therefore gives the user more leisure time/time to do other things (2nd)

• The user does not need to be present when the device is working…(1st)
…therefore gives the user more/less exercise (2nd)

• Allows the user to use interactive games devices…(1st)


…therefore helps improves their fitness (2nd)

• When the device does all the work…(1st)


…it makes the user lazy (2nd)

• Users are not doing as much manual work…(1st)


...this can cause [a valid named health issue] (2nd)

• Using computers/gaming machines/devices for long periods…(1st)


...this can cause [a valid named health issue] (2nd)

If the candidate does not give two named devices with effects then max
five marks

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Question Answer Marks

9(a)(i) This is a use and reason question 2

To store the operating system/games

One from:

• Faster loading of the operating system/games


• The game/OS runs faster

9(a)(ii) This is a use and reason question 2

To store the apps/software/data/files/movies

One from:

• Can store more files


• Can store larger files

9(b) RAM 2
ROM

Question Answer Marks

10(a) Four from: 4

Similarities
• Both are used to check that data has been entered correctly
• Both ensure that the data has been transferred correctly
• Both are used to check the data against the original data

Differences
• In visual verification the user compares the data
• Data is compared with the original data source

• In double data entry the computer compares the data


• In double data entry the data is compared with the previously entered
data
• In double data entry data is entered twice by the user(s)

In order to gain full marks the comparison must both similarities and
differences

10(b) Two from: 2

• Format (check)
• Length (check)
• Range (check)
• Type/character (check)

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Question Answer Marks

11 Six from: 6

Inputs
• Insert card
• System reads the details on the card
• Select the language you would like to use
• Enter PIN
• Select print (mini statement) option
• Select Account
• Select ‘confirm’

Processing
• Checks the card is correct/valid
• Checks the account number is correct
• Check the PIN is correct
• If incorrect three times then card is retained
• Checks the correct account selected
• Sends a signal to/communicates with the bank
• Bank computer creates the statement
• Details of the amount in the account are sent to ATM
• Details are sent to the printer

To gain full marks the description must have at least two answers for
inputs and at least two answers for processing

Question Answer Marks

12(a) Two from: 2

• Places a hard break in the location selected


• Could remove widows/orphans

12(b) One from: 2

• The word does not appear in the dictionary


• The word is written in Latin and the dictionary is in English.

One from:

• Add the word to the dictionary


• Set the dictionary to allow scientific names/Latin
• Set (the dictionary) to ignore the word

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