Board: Cambridge International Grade: AS Term: II Subject: IT (9626)

CLASS TEST 5 Date: ___________________

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Grade: AS Unit 4 and 5: E-safety, Digital Divide Subject: IT Marks: 30

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1. There is a global digital divide between more and less industrially developed nations. Describe this
type of digital divide. [6]

2. Many personal computers are bought with certain types of software already installed. This includes
a number of items of utility software. Describe two ways in which antivirus software carries out its
function. [4]

3. Mr X is very concerned that one day he could be a victim of a scam to take money from his bank
account. He is particularly worried about smishing and pharming. Compare and contrast smishing
and pharming. [6]

4. The lack of a broadband connection is a symptom of the digital divide.

Explain why different groups of individuals do not have a broadband connection and what can be
done to improve this situation. [6]

5. Discuss two factors that contribute to the digital divide. [8]