Emerging Technology

CAPE IT · UNIT 2 · MODULE 2 · OBJ. 12
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REVISION · PAST-PAPER PRACTICE

Test yourself

Multiple-choice items in Paper 1 style and structured questions in Paper 2 style, adapted from CAPE Information Technology Unit 2 past papers. Your score and answers are saved on this device. When you have finished, submit them to your teacher at the end of this section.

MCQ best –Structured –

Paper 1 practice · 8 multiple-choice items

Choose one answer for each item, then check. Aim for 80% or better.

Adapted from CAPE U2 P1 2022 Item 24; 2024 Item 16
1. A blockchain is BEST described as a
Answer: B. A blockchain is a ledger copied across many computers, with no single owner. Cryptocurrencies are one application of it.
Adapted from CAPE U2 P1 2022 Item 27; 2024 Item 27
2. Which computing technology refers to services and applications that run on virtualised resources accessed over the Internet?
Answer: C. Cloud services run on pooled, virtualised servers in data centres.
EduTech practice item · Module 2 Obj. 12
3. A refrigerator notices the milk is low and automatically orders more from the supermarket. This is an example of
Answer: D. IoT connects everyday objects with sensors to the Internet so they can share data and act.
Adapted from CAPE U2 P1 2019 Item 28
4. A pen-shaped device used to write and tap on the touch screen of a tablet or older PDA is a
Answer: A. The stylus is the main input device of PDAs and many tablets.
Based on CAPE U2 P2 2022 Q4(a)(i)
5. A coach attaches sensors to players and uses software that learns from thousands of past games to suggest technique changes. Which TWO emerging technologies are involved?
Answer: B. The sensors are wearables; software that learns patterns from data is AI.
Based on CAPE U2 P2 2023 Q4(a)
6. A geography teacher lets students ‘walk’ inside a volcano using headsets. Which is the MAIN challenge of this technology?
Answer: C. Virtual reality is immersive and engaging but expensive, and it can cause discomfort.
Based on CAPE U2 P2 2025 Q6(a)
7. A factory uses a programmable robotic arm to fold and pack T-shirts. The MAIN advantage over manual packing is
Answer: D. Robots work continuously with consistent quality, though they cost a lot and need maintenance and safety guarding.
EduTech practice item · Module 2 Obj. 12
8. Which of the following is an ALTERNATIVE output device?
Answer: A. A braille display presents output to blind users: an alternative to the regular monitor.

Paper 2 practice · structured questions (17 marks)

Write a full answer to each part, then show the mark scheme and tick every point you earned. Marks for a part are capped at its maximum. Mark schemes are EduTech’s own; CXC does not publish them.

Based on CAPE U2 P2 May/June 2022, Question 4(a); 2023, Question 4(a); 2026, Question 3(d)

Question 1 [10 marks]

Coach Andre trains cricket and netball players at a club, but their techniques are not improving.

(a) Explain how Andre could use TWO emerging technologies during training to gather information for analysis. [4]

MARK SCHEME (a) · max 4

(b) State TWO benefits and ONE challenge of using virtual reality to let players rehearse match situations. [3]

MARK SCHEME (b) · max 3

(c) Identify ONE emerging technology the club could use to improve customer service for members, and explain how. [3]

MARK SCHEME (c) · max 3
Based on CAPE U2 P2 May/June 2025, Question 3(a) and 2024, Question 3(c)(ii)

Question 2 [7 marks]

Nadia uses a sleep-tracking app on her smartwatch and stores her reports online.

(a) Explain how the app on her smartwatch could help Nadia monitor her sleep. [2]

MARK SCHEME (a) · max 2

(b) Nadia’s phone storage is full. Explain how cloud computing could solve this problem. [2]

MARK SCHEME (b) · max 2

(c) Explain what a blockchain is and give ONE use of it. [3]

MARK SCHEME (c) · max 3

Submit to your teacher

Send your multiple-choice choices and written answers to your teacher for marking. Your teacher will also see whether you opened the mark scheme or checked your answers before submitting. You can submit again if you improve your answers.

Items are adapted from CAPE® Information Technology Unit 2 Papers 01 and 02 (2019–2026) for practice. © Caribbean Examinations Council for the original papers.