Online Life, Machine Interaction & Wearables

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

Paper 2 practice · structured questions (24 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 2024, Question 6(a),(c)

Question 1 [12 marks]

Kevon has worked from home for a social media company for six months. He works long hours, sometimes from his bed, and has started wearing a smartwatch on his doctor’s advice.

(a) Describe TWO social implications for Kevon of interacting almost entirely online. [4]

MARK SCHEME (a) · max 4

Isolation/loneliness from reduced face-to-face contact [2]Blurred work–home boundaries, affecting family relationships [2]Weaker in-person communication skills / fewer informal workplace relationships [2]

(b) State TWO ways the wearable device could help the doctor monitor Kevon’s health. [2]

MARK SCHEME (b) · max 2

Tracks heart rate/blood oxygen continuously [1]Records sleep and activity levels, which can be shared with the doctor [1]

(c) Discuss TWO privacy risks Kevon faces when wearing the device. [4]

MARK SCHEME (c) · max 4

Health and location data shared with or sold to third parties (insurers, advertisers) [2]Data breach/hacking of the cloud account storing his data [2]His location and movements can be tracked [2]

(d) State TWO ways Kevon could reduce these privacy risks. [2]

MARK SCHEME (d) · max 2

Review and restrict app permissions and sharing settings [1]Use a strong password with two-factor authentication; update firmware [1]Turn off location tracking when not needed [1]

Based on CAPE U2 P2 May/June 2025, Question 6(a)–(b) and 2026, Question 6(a)

Question 2 [12 marks]

A garment factory uses a robotic arm to fold and pack shirts, and its customer service uses a chatbot and an IVR phone line.

(a) Describe THREE advantages of using the robotic arm to fold and pack shirts. [6]

MARK SCHEME (a) · max 6

Works continuously (24/7) without breaks, increasing output [2]Consistent accuracy/quality, fewer errors [2]Lower long-term labour costs [2]Takes over repetitive tasks, reducing worker strain and injury [2]

(b) Explain how EACH supports non-human interaction with customers: (i) the chatbot; (ii) the IVR system. [4]

MARK SCHEME (b) · max 4

Chatbot answers typed questions instantly using AI, 24/7 [2]IVR uses recorded menus and keypad/voice input to route calls or give information without an agent [2]

(c) State TWO disadvantages of relying on AI systems instead of human staff. [2]

MARK SCHEME (c) · max 2

Cannot handle complex or emotional issues; lack empathy [1]Errors or generic responses frustrate customers [1]Job losses / high setup cost [1]

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