Edexcel IGCSEGeneralGeneral Applications8 Marks
A student uses a desktop computer at home. (a) The student stores her work on the hard disk drive (HDD) of the computer. (i) State two characteristics of an HDD. (ii) Explain one difference between an HDD and a Solid State Drive (SSD). (b) The student also uses a cloud storage service to back up her work. (i) Explain one advantage of using a cloud storage service. (ii) Explain one disadvantage of using a cloud storage service.
📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis
Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...
🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown
Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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