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Cambridge International AS & A Level

* 9 0 5 5 7 1 7 8 3 5 *

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 9626/32

Paper 3 Advanced Theory February/March 2024

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.

DC (SL) 329206/3
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1 Near Field Communication (NFC) is a communication method.

Describe how NFC can be used by mobile devices.

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

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2 Explain why break statements, functions and comments are used in JavaScript code.

(a) Break statements

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

(b) Functions

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

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

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

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

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3 Describe the Agile method used to develop software.

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

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4 Justify the use of lossy compression when storing and using bitmap images.

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

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5 Objects in computer animations have properties.

Describe the following properties.

(a) Orientation

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

(b) Transparency

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

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

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6 Draw three different symbols used in a data flow diagram (DFD). For each symbol, state its
purpose.

Symbol 1

Purpose 1

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Symbol 2

Purpose 2

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

Symbol 3

Purpose 3

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

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[6]
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7 Many companies have access control strategies to protect their data.

Explain how the use of an access control strategy can minimise the risks to computer data.

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

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

8 Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the use of cryptocurrencies by individuals.

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

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

9 Botnets are software applications that are connected together over the internet.

Describe how botnets attack computer systems.

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

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

10 Alpha testing is carried out in the final stages of software development.

Describe the process of alpha testing.

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

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

11 Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using virtual servers for hosting websites.

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

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

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To avoid the issue of disclosure of answer-related information to candidates, all copyright acknowledgements are reproduced online in the Cambridge
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Cambridge International AS & A Level

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 9626/32

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

This document has 12 pages.

1 Near Field Communication (NFC) is a communication method.

Describe how NFC can be used by mobile devices.

© UCLES 2024 9626/32/F/M/24

(a) Break statements

© UCLES 2024 9626/32/F/M/24 [Turn over

3 Describe the Agile method used to develop software.

© UCLES 2024 9626/32/F/M/24

© UCLES 2024 9626/32/F/M/24 [Turn over

5 Objects in computer animations have properties.

Describe the following properties.

© UCLES 2024 9626/32/F/M/24

7 Many companies have access control strategies to protect their data.

© UCLES 2024 9626/32/F/M/24

8 Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the use of cryptocurrencies by individuals.

© UCLES 2024 9626/32/F/M/24 [Turn over

Describe how botnets attack computer systems.

© UCLES 2024 9626/32/F/M/24

10 Alpha testing is carried out in the final stages of software development.

Describe the process of alpha testing.

© UCLES 2024 9626/32/F/M/24 [Turn over

© UCLES 2024 9626/32/F/M/24

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