IGCSE Computer Science Paper 1 Word Scramble: 5.1 The Internet and the World Wide Web and 5.2 Digital Currency (Modules 490–499)
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Word scramble
Unscramble the letters and write each key term on the line.
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TTRESINSPE ICOOKE
A cookie saved on the device until its expiry date or until the user deletes it, so it stays after the browser closes and is sent again on later visits.
2
EFRREENPEC KCIOEO
A cookie that records a user's preferences and browsing habits so a site can tailor what it shows, such as language, layout, suggested products or targeted adverts.
3
NPIPGOHS RCTA ECIOKO
A cookie that remembers which items a user has added to an online shopping cart, so the cart is not emptied as they move between pages. It can last one visit or be kept for later.
4
NOIGL OCOIKE
A small file a website saves in your browser to remember you are logged in, so you do not have to type your username and password on every page.
5
ISSEONS RO TNIPSETSRE
Decide how long a cookie must last: session if it can go when the browser closes, persistent if it must last for later visits. Justify your choice with because.
6
AUKL-LFRM NAWERS
An exam answer that uses correct terms (URL, DNS, HTTP), gives each step in order and explains why, e.g. DNS finds the IP address so the browser knows which server to ask.
7
RYNCRCUE
The money a country or group uses to buy, sell and store value, such as the dollar or the pound.
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ALCPHISY YOEMN
Cash in the form of coins and notes that you can hold in your hand and hand over to pay for things, unlike digital currency, which exists only electronically.
Answer Key
IGCSE Computer Science Paper 1 · Modules 490–499
1TTRESINSPE ICOOKE → persistent cookie — A cookie saved on the device until its expiry date or until the user deletes it, so it stays after the browser closes and is sent again on later visits.
2EFRREENPEC KCIOEO → preference cookie — A cookie that records a user's preferences and browsing habits so a site can tailor what it shows, such as language, layout, suggested products or targeted adverts.
3NPIPGOHS RCTA ECIOKO → shopping cart cookie — A cookie that remembers which items a user has added to an online shopping cart, so the cart is not emptied as they move between pages. It can last one visit or be kept for later.
4NOIGL OCOIKE → login cookie — A small file a website saves in your browser to remember you are logged in, so you do not have to type your username and password on every page.
5ISSEONS RO TNIPSETSRE → session or persistent — Decide how long a cookie must last: session if it can go when the browser closes, persistent if it must last for later visits. Justify your choice with because.
6AUKL-LFRM NAWERS → full-mark answer — An exam answer that uses correct terms (URL, DNS, HTTP), gives each step in order and explains why, e.g. DNS finds the IP address so the browser knows which server to ask.
7RYNCRCUE → currency — The money a country or group uses to buy, sell and store value, such as the dollar or the pound.
8ALCPHISY YOEMN → physical money — Cash in the form of coins and notes that you can hold in your hand and hand over to pay for things, unlike digital currency, which exists only electronically.