Cambridge A Level · 9618 · Paper 1 · Theory fundamentals
Computer Science 9618/12 May/June 2022 past paper
Cambridge A Level Computer Science (9618) Paper 1 (Theory fundamentals), variant 2, May/June 2022: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 9 questions worth 75 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 9
- Marks
- 75
- Grade A from
- 46
File names: 9618_s22_qp_12 · 9618_s22_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 9618/12 May/June 2022
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.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 42 | 35 | 28 | 21 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 9618/12 May/June 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 21 |
| Databases | 1 | 17 |
| Information representation | 1 | 10 |
| Processor Fundamentals | 1 | 9 |
| System Software | 1 | 8 |
| Hardware | 2 | 7 |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 1 | 3 |
Questions in 9618/12 May/June 2022
- Question 1
(a) Draw one line from each image representation term to its correct definition. Term Definition Pixel Bit depth Image resolution File header The number of pixels wide by the number of pixels high The smallest identifiable component of an image …
- Question 2
A car has several features. (a) One feature is a lane detection system. This system monitors the lines on either side of the lane. If the car gets too close to one line, the system automatically moves the car away …
- Question 3
The table shows part of the instruction set for a processor. The processor has one general purpose register, the Accumulator (ACC). Instruction Explanation Opcode Operand AND #n Bitwise AND operation of the contents of ACC with the operand AND <address> …
- Question 4
A school stores personal data about its staff and students on its computer system. (a) Explain why the school needs to keep both its data and its computer system secure from unauthorised access. Data Computer system (b) Complete the table …
- Question 5
A database, FILMS, stores information about films and actors. Part of the database is shown: ACTOR(ActorID, FirstName, LastName, DateOfBirth) FILM_FACT(FilmID, FilmTitle, ReleaseDate, Category) FILM_ACTOR(ActorID, FilmID) (a) Complete the entity-relationship (E-R) diagram. ACTOR FILM_FACT FILM_ACTOR (b) A composite primary key consists …
- Question 6
A programmer uses language translators when writing and testing a program. (a) Describe the operation of a compiler. (b) Describe the operation of an interpreter. (c) Explain how a programmer can make use of a typical Integrated Development Environment (IDE) …
- Question 7
Complete the truth table for the following logic expression: …
- Question 8
Describe one application of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Question 9
(a) The following incomplete table contains four network devices and their descriptions. Complete the table by writing the missing devices and missing descriptions. Device Description Receives and sends data between two networks operating on the same protocol Wireless Network Interface …
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