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This document is a 12-page specimen exam paper for the Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology 9626/03 exam. It contains instructions for the exam, informs students they will have 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete it, and that they must answer all questions directly on the paper provided. The paper then presents 3 multi-part questions about computer animation, video-conferencing, and data flow diagrams. It directs students to provide explanations and descriptions in the spaces provided below each question.

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Cambridge International AS & A Level

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 9626/03

Paper 3 Advanced Theory For examination from 2025
SPECIMEN PAPER 1 hour 45 minutes

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer all questions.
● Use a black or dark blue pen.
● Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
● Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
● Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
● Do not write on any bar codes.
● You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working.
● Calculators must not be used in this paper.

INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 70.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

This document has 12 pages.

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1 (a) Computer animation can use time lapse.

Describe the process used to create the illusion of movement with time lapse.

....................................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................... [3]

(b) Computer animations usually contain secondary components in addition to the primary
components.

Explain why secondary components are used in computer animations.

....................................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................... [3]

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2 Discuss the positive impacts of video-conferencing on learning.

...........................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................................... [6]

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3 Data flow diagrams (DFD) are used to represent the movement of data in, through and out of a
system.

(a) Describe the purpose of the following symbols in a DFD.

(i)

............................................................................................................................................

....................................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii)

............................................................................................................................................

....................................................................................................................................... [1]

(b) Describe how the flow of data is represented in a DFD.

....................................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................... [2]

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Describe what is meant by a level 0 diagram.

....................................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................... [3]

4 The CMYK colour system is used to produce colours in computer graphic design systems.

Describe how the CMYK system produces colours.

...........................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................................... [5]

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5 Virtual reality can be used in heath care.

(a) Describe why virtual reality is used in the training of doctors. Include examples in your answer.

....................................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................... [4]

(b) Describe why virtual reality is used in the treatment of patients. Include examples in your
answer.

....................................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................... [4]

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6 Describe how information technology is used to monitor individuals to prevent crime.

...........................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................................... [6]

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7 Evaluate the use of cloud computing by banks.

...........................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................................... [8]

8 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using fibre optic cables instead of copper cables to
carry internet services to customers.

...........................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................................... [6]

9 Analyse the privacy concerns of individuals caused by data mining.

...........................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................................... [6]

10 JavaScript statements are made up of a number of components.

Explain how each of the following components is used in JavaScript statements.

(a) keywords

....................................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................... [3]

(b) comments

....................................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................... [3]

11 In the initiation stage of a project, two of the tasks are to identify the objectives of the project and
to scope the project.

Describe two other tasks that must be done during this stage.

Task 1 ................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

Task 2 ................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................
[4]

12 Mail merge is used by project managers to create emails and documents to send to members of
the project team.

Explain why mail merge is used when creating these emails and documents.

...........................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................................... [2]

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Cambridge International AS & A Level

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 9626/03

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

This document has 12 pages.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 [Turn over

1 (a) Computer animation can use time lapse.

Explain why secondary components are used in computer animations.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25

2 Discuss the positive impacts of video-conferencing on learning.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25 [Turn over

(a) Describe the purpose of the following symbols in a DFD.

(b) Describe how the flow of data is represented in a DFD.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25

Describe what is meant by a level 0 diagram.

Describe how the CMYK system produces colours.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25 [Turn over

5 Virtual reality can be used in heath care.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25

6 Describe how information technology is used to monitor individuals to prevent crime.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25 [Turn over

7 Evaluate the use of cloud computing by banks.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25 [Turn over

9 Analyse the privacy concerns of individuals caused by data mining.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25

10 JavaScript statements are made up of a number of components.

Explain how each of the following components is used in JavaScript statements.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25 [Turn over

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 9626/03

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

This document has 12 pages.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 [Turn over

1 (a) Computer animation can use time lapse.

Explain why secondary components are used in computer animations.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25

2 Discuss the positive impacts of video-conferencing on learning.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25 [Turn over

(a) Describe the purpose of the following symbols in a DFD.

(b) Describe how the flow of data is represented in a DFD.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25

Describe what is meant by a level 0 diagram.

Describe how the CMYK system produces colours.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25 [Turn over

5 Virtual reality can be used in heath care.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25

6 Describe how information technology is used to monitor individuals to prevent crime.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25 [Turn over

7 Evaluate the use of cloud computing by banks.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25 [Turn over

9 Analyse the privacy concerns of individuals caused by data mining.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25

10 JavaScript statements are made up of a number of components.

Explain how each of the following components is used in JavaScript statements.

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25 [Turn over

© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2022 9626/03/SP/25

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