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Cambridge A Level · 9608 · Paper 3 · Advanced theory

Computer Science 9608/32 Oct/Nov 2017 past paper

Cambridge A Level Computer Science (9608) (previous syllabus, now 9618) Paper 3 (Advanced theory), variant 2, Oct/Nov 2017: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 6 questions worth 75 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
6
Marks
75
Grade A from
50
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 9608_w17_qp_32 · 9608_w17_ms_32

Grade thresholds for 9608/32 Oct/Nov 2017

The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 75). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.

ABCDE
5044373125

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 9608/32 Oct/Nov 2017 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Hardware and Virtual Machines332
System Software (A Level)117
Communication114
Hardware112

Questions in 9608/32 Oct/Nov 2017

  1. Question 1Communication · 14 marks

    A Local Area Network (LAN) consists of three computers, one server and a router connected to the Internet. The LAN uses a bus topology. (a) Complete the following diagram to show how the computers, the server and the router could …

  2. Question 2Hardware and Virtual Machines · 12 marks

    (a) The following diagram shows four descriptions and two types of processor. Draw lines to connect each description to the appropriate type of processor. Description Type of processor It has a simplified set of instructions. Emphasis is on the hardware …

  3. Question 3Hardware and Virtual Machines · 10 marks

    (a) This diagram shows how applications P, Q and a software development environment can be run on a virtual machine system. Application P Application Q Software development environment A operating system 1 Virtual machine software / virtual machine monitor B …

  4. Question 4System Software (A Level) · 17 marks

    The following syntax diagrams for a particular programming language show the syntax of: • an unsigned number • an unsigned integer • a digit. Unsigned integer Unsigned number . Unsigned integer Digit …

  5. Question 5Hardware and Virtual Machines · 10 marks

    (a) Complete the truth table for this NOR gate: …

  6. Question 6Hardware · 12 marks

    The environment in a very large greenhouse is managed by a computer system. The system uses a number of different sensors that include temperature sensors. In addition, the system controls a number of heaters, windows and sprinklers. (a) State one …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 9608/32 Oct/Nov 2017 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (9608_w17_ms_32), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 9608/32 Oct/Nov 2017?
50 marks out of 75, a C needed 37.
Which topics came up in 9608/32 Oct/Nov 2017?
Mostly Hardware and Virtual Machines, System Software (A Level), Communication. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 9608/32 Oct/Nov 2017?
No. Every paper opens for free without signing in. A free account also saves your pen marks and records your score against the grade thresholds.