Practice conditions

Task 4 Mock Theory Test

Use the timed section for quick recall and concept checking. Then complete the written scenarios underneath to practise the kind of extended answers that need explanation and justification.

Task 4 Software Theory Mock Test

Timed Practice Exam

30
Questions
45
Minutes
30
Total Marks

Exam Conditions

  • • Timer starts immediately when you begin
  • • You can navigate between questions
  • • Exam auto-submits when time runs out
  • • You can review answers after submission

Written practice

Mock Test Written Scenarios

Write your response first, check it against the checklist, then reveal the model answer.

Task 1: Apply the SDC

Canteen Ordering App

Scenario

The school canteen currently takes lunch orders on paper bags. Orders are sometimes hard to read, students forget to pay, and staff have to manually count each item before recess. The school wants a simple ordering app for students and canteen staff.

Your prompt

Explain how the first three stages of the SDC could be applied to this scenario.

Self-check

  • Names the correct SDC stages in order
  • Links each stage to the canteen ordering scenario
  • Includes users or requirements
  • Uses software-development language, not generic planning only

Task 2: Software licensing

Uniform Shop Software Choice

Scenario

A teacher finds a free stock-control program online and wants to install it on every school computer. The website says it is free for personal use, but schools must purchase a site licence.

Your prompt

Explain the licensing issue and recommend what the school should do.

Self-check

  • Identifies that free download does not mean free school use
  • Mentions licence conditions or compliance
  • Gives a clear recommendation
  • Links to the school context

Task 3: User needs and interface

Sports Attendance Interface

Scenario

Sports teachers need to mark attendance on an iPad while standing outside. The screen may be hard to see in sunlight, and teachers need to mark a whole class quickly before games begin.

Your prompt

Recommend three user interface features and justify each choice.

Self-check

  • Gives three specific interface features
  • Links each feature to the sports teacher user need
  • Mentions speed, outdoor use or touch use
  • Uses because/so that reasoning

Task 4: Testing and evaluation

Library Room Booking System

Scenario

A library booking system lets students book study rooms. The rules say bookings must be for a valid room, a future date and a maximum of one hour.

Your prompt

Write two suitable tests and explain how evaluation would use the test evidence.

Self-check

  • Includes specific input data
  • States expected result
  • Uses at least one invalid or boundary case
  • Explains how evidence supports evaluation

After the mock

If a topic is below your target score, return to that topic quiz and the matching study notes section. For written answers, check whether each response names the concept, explains its role and applies the scenario.

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