INFORMATION-AND-COMMUNICATION-ICT · Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
INFORMATION-AND-COMMUNICATION-ICT/22
Practical
Information and Communication ICT · June 2023 · Variant 2
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Pearson Edexcel
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.2 / 5
100
90 min
Topic 4: Online Goods and Services
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
100
Duration
90 min
Session difficulty
3.2 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The Summer 2023 Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) ICT Paper 1 (4IT1/01R) presents a balanced, well-structured paper with a difficulty index of 3.2 out of 5.
As an untiered paper, the exam is cleverly designed to ease candidates in with accessible multiple-choice and short-answer questions, progressively stepping up the difficulty.
High-scoring candidates demonstrated not just rote memorization, but the ability to contextualize their technical answers within the given scenarios (such as Asher's homeworking setup and Ella's online lessons).
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Knowledge Retrieval
Weight: 8100%Technical Application
Weight: 675%Critical Evaluation
Weight: 450%Scenario Interpretation
Weight: 225%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level 9
Approx. 76% of maximum mark
Level 8
Approx. 69% of maximum mark
Level 7
Approx. 63% of maximum mark
Level 6
Approx. 55% of maximum mark
Level 5
Approx. 46% of maximum mark
Level 4
Approx. 38% of maximum mark
Level 3
Approx. 30% of maximum mark
Level 2
Approx. 22% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Match the expected response style for “Give” questions.
Present multiple perspectives with evidence; balance breadth and depth.
Support your choice with specific evidence from data or the scenario given.
Match the expected response style for “Complete” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.1
Min per mark: 1.1
Min per mark: 1.1
Min per mark: 1.1
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Topic 4: Online Goods and Services
29 marks this session
Topic 3: Operating Online
27 marks this session
Topic 1: Digital Devices
24 marks this session
Topic 2: Connectivity
20 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Connectivity
Digital Devices
Impact of ICT
Topic 4: Online Goods and Services
Topic 3: Operating Online
Topic 1: Digital Devices
Implications of Digital Technology
Topic 2: Connectivity
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1: Written Paper (4IT1/01R):
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Topic 4: Online Goods and Services
29 marks this session
Practise in RevuiTopic 3: Operating Online
27 marks this session
Practise in RevuiTopic 1: Digital Devices
24 marks this session
Practise in RevuiTopic 2: Connectivity
20 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The Summer 2023 Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) ICT Paper 1 (4IT1/01R) presents a balanced, well-structured paper with a difficulty index of 3.2 out of 5.
- 2Message
As an untiered paper, the exam is cleverly designed to ease candidates in with accessible multiple-choice and short-answer questions, progressively stepping up the difficulty.
- 3Message
High-scoring candidates demonstrated not just rote memorization, but the ability to contextualize their technical answers within the given scenarios (such as Asher's homeworking setup and Ella's online lessons).
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2023 2023
Information and Communication ICT
The Summer 2023 Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) ICT Paper 1 (4IT1/01R) presents a balanced, well-structured paper with a difficulty index of 3.2 out of 5. As an untiered paper, the exam is cleverly designed to ease candidates in with accessible multiple-choice and short-
The Summer 2023 Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) ICT Paper 1 (4IT1/01R) presents a balanced, well-structured paper with a difficulty index of 3.2 out of 5.
As an untiered paper, the exam is cleverly designed to ease candidates in with accessible multiple-choice and short-answer questions, progressively stepping up the difficulty.
High-scoring candidates demonstrated not just rote memorization, but the ability to contextualize their technical answers within the given scenarios (such as Asher's homeworking setup and Ella's online lessons).
- Total marks
- 100
- Duration
- 90 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.2 / 5
Session analysis
The Summer 2023 Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) ICT Paper 1 (4IT1/01R) presents a balanced, well-structured paper with a difficulty index of 3.2 out of 5. As an untiered paper, the exam is cleverly designed to ease candidates in with accessible multiple-choice and short-answer questions, progressively stepping up the difficulty. High-scoring candidates demonstrated not just rote memorization, but the ability to contextualize their technical answers within the given scenarios (such as Asher's homeworking setup and Ella's online lessons).
Updated Jun 13, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1: Written Paper (4IT1/01R):
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
80% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Medium Structured
42·18·42%
Short Answer / State
31·20·31%
Extended Essay
16·2·16%
Multiple Choice / Selection
11·11·11%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Question 2: CPU, Me
0.88 m/minQuestion 3: Online
0.90 m/minQuestion 4: Online
0.90 m/minQuestion 5: Softwar
0.90 m/minTotal marks
70
Total time
78 min
Avg pace
0.90
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Database Structures, Tables, and Queries
90%90%
ICT Legislation (Data Protection & Computer Misuse Acts)
88%88%
Cloud Computing and Hosted Software Models
85%85%
Network Topologies (Star, Bus) and Media Cabling
80%80%
EXAMINATION OVERVIEW & DIFFICULTY VERDICT
The Summer 2023 Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) ICT Paper 1 (4IT1/01R) presents a balanced, well-structured paper with a difficulty index of 3.2 out of 5. As an untiered paper, the exam is cleverly designed to ease candidates in with accessible multiple-choice and short-answer questions, progressively stepping up the difficulty. High-scoring candidates demonstrated not just rote memorization, but the ability to contextualize their technical answers within the given scenarios (such as Asher's homeworking setup and Ella's online lessons).
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 3h
- Total marks
- 100
- Weighting
- 50%
- Question types
- Practical Execution
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.