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Encryption Misunderstandings
Correctly define encryption as a method that ensures data is unintelligible (cannot be understood) should it be intercepted
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November 2020
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Practical advice to help you avoid common mistakes and write stronger answers.
01Common mistake
Encryption Misunderstandings
Many students incorrectly state that encryption prevents data from being intercepted or hacked.
How to improve
Correctly define encryption as a method that ensures data is unintelligible (cannot be understood) should it be intercepted
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1 / 5
02Common mistake
Web Browser vs. Search Engine
Students often confuse the role of these two separate technologies.
How to improve
Remember that a web browser is software used to request and display web pages by converting HTML into text and images, while a search engine is a service used to find information
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2 / 5
03Common mistake
RAM vs. ROM vs. Secondary Storage
Students often confuse where data is stored permanently versus temporarily.
How to improve
Clearly identify that ROM stores start-up instructions, RAM stores currently running applications and data (volatile), and secondary storage (HDD/SSD) is for permanent/persistent files
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3 / 5
04Common mistake
Input vs. Output Devices
Confusing these categories is a frequent source of lost marks (e.g., listing a microphone as an output device).
How to improve
Double-check whether the device receives data from the user (input) or presents data from the computer (output) before answering.
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4 / 5
05Common mistake
Unreadable Evidence for Paper 2
A recurring issue is screenshots being too small or poorly cropped, making it impossible for examiners to see the required evidence.
How to improve
Before submitting, verify that all screenshots are large enough to be read and that no essential data (like field names or formulas) is truncated.
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5 / 5
Frequently asked questions
Are there any changes to Pearson Edexcel International GCSE ICT (4IT1) for 2027 compared to 2026?
No changes — syllabus, content, and exam structure remain identical to 2026.
When was Pearson Edexcel International GCSE ICT (4IT1) last overhauled?
The last major overhaul was September 2017 (first exams June 2019), introducing current 4IT1 spec replacing legacy 4IT0. There has been no major changes since 2017.
How do you verify you're studying Pearson Edexcel International GCSE ICT (4IT1)?
Look for code 4IT1 (current) — avoid 4IT0 (which is the legacy specification that ended in 2018). Don't confuse with Cambridge IGCSE ICT (0417/0983) or UK GCSE Computer Science (1CP2) — different exam boards, different content.
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