Cambridge IGCSE · Information and Communication Technology (0417)

Emerging technologies: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Emerging technologies.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which technology is defined as a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way?

Question 2

1 mark

Which statement best describes the impact of Augmented Reality (AR) on everyday life according to its characteristics as an emerging technology?

Question 3

1 mark

A surgeon uses a system that overlays digital images of a patient's internal organs onto their actual view of the patient during a procedure. Which emerging technology is being described?

Question 4

1 mark

Which emerging technology refers to a technology that overlays digital information, such as images or data, onto the real-world environment through a device's camera or specialized glasses?

Question 5

1 mark

A surgeon uses a specialized headset that allows them to see the patient in front of them while a computer-generated 3D map of the patient's vascular system is projected onto the surgical site. Which emerging technology is being utilized, and what is its primary benefit in this scenario?

Question 6

2 marks

State the primary difference between Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in terms of how the user perceives their actual physical surroundings.

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Question 7

4 marks

State two ways that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can improve the energy efficiency of a microprocessor-controlled home heating system.

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Question 8

6 marks

Analyse the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the security of personal data stored on microprocessor-controlled devices within a smart home.

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Question 9

3 marks

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field with significant impacts on how we live.

(a) Define what is meant by Artificial Intelligence.
(b) State two examples of how AI is used to improve safety or efficiency in everyday life.

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Question 10

4 marks

Emerging technologies are changing the way users interact with digital environments and data.

(a) Compare Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) by describing one similarity and one difference in how they present information to a user.
(b) Discuss two ways that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used to improve the safety of autonomous vehicles.

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