Presenting & Evaluating Information

CAPE IT · UNIT 2 · MODULE 2 · OBJ. 6, 7 & 8
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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 2019 Item 19; 2020 Item 29; 2022 Item 19; 2024 Item 19
1. A principal will show parents how exam pass rates changed over the last five years. The MOST appropriate format is
Answer: A. Line graphs show change over time (trends) most clearly.
EduTech practice item · Module 2 Obj. 6
2. A club wants to show what fraction of its budget went to uniforms, travel, equipment and food. The BEST format is
Answer: B. A pie chart shows parts of one whole.
Adapted from CAPE U2 P1 2019 Item 26; 2020 Item 20; 2024 Item 24
3. To judge whether web sources are accurate, complete and reliable, a student checks authority and the publishing body. Which other criteria should she use?
Answer: C. Currency (is it up to date?), coverage (breadth and depth) and objectivity (bias) help judge reliability. Design and audience do not.
EduTech practice item · Module 2 Obj. 7
4. Which of the following is a PRIMARY source of information?
Answer: D. Primary sources collect first-hand data: questionnaires, interviews and observation.
EduTech practice item · Module 2 Obj. 8
5. A website praising a supplement is written by the company that sells it. The information should be treated with caution MAINLY because of its
Answer: A. A seller has a reason to exaggerate, so the information may be biased.
Based on CAPE U2 P2 2021 Q3(c)(ii)
6. A 2009 web page gives advice on a medicine whose dosage guidelines changed in 2022. Which criterion suggests rejecting it?
Answer: B. Currency asks whether information is up to date. Outdated medical advice may be dangerous.
Based on CAPE U2 P2 2022 Q3(d)
7. Which is the BEST reason to present a demonstration of how to apply a beauty product as a short video rather than text?
Answer: C. Choose the format that suits the content and audience. Demonstrations suit video; figures suit tables and graphs.
Based on CAPE U2 P2 2026 Q4(c)
8. A claim appears on social media with no author, no date and no references. The MOST appropriate action is to
Answer: D. Unverifiable information should be cross-checked with authoritative sources before it is accepted.

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 2021, Question 3(b)–(c)

Question 1 [13 marks]

A researcher observed how 80 people used smartphones in public places in Castries: where they used them, what for, and which age groups did which activities.

(a) Suggest the MOST appropriate format for presenting EACH of the following and justify each choice: (i) where phones were used; (ii) the types of activity; (iii) age groups and the number of activities. [6]

MARK SCHEME (a) · max 6

(b) Apart from a website, state ONE other electronic source used to disseminate information on the Internet. [1]

MARK SCHEME (b) · max 1

(c) Discuss TWO reasons why a website may not always be an appropriate source of health information. [4]

MARK SCHEME (c) · max 4

(d) Outline ONE criterion for judging the quality of information on a website. [2]

MARK SCHEME (d) · max 2
Based on CAPE U2 P2 May/June 2025, Question 3(b)–(c)

Question 2 [11 marks]

Jalen’s smartwatch app reports: time in bed 12:10 a.m.–6:40 a.m.; actual sleep time 6 h 5 min; deep sleep 31 min. An online article says 10–12% of total sleep should be deep sleep.

(a) Outline TWO criteria Jalen could use to judge the reliability of the online article. [4]

MARK SCHEME (a) · max 4

(b) Using the data, explain whether Jalen’s deep sleep is adequate. Show your working. [3]

MARK SCHEME (b) · max 3

(c) Describe TWO formats in which the app could present Jalen’s snoring data to help him understand it. [4]

MARK SCHEME (c) · max 4

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.