Cambridge A Level · 9618 · Paper 3 · Advanced theory
Computer Science 9618/33 May/June 2022 past paper
Cambridge A Level Computer Science (9618) Paper 3 (Advanced theory), variant 3, 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
- 48
File names: 9618_s22_qp_33 · 9618_s22_ms_33
Grade thresholds for 9618/33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 39 | 32 | 25 | 18 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 9618/33 May/June 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Data Types and Structures | 2 | 20 |
| Further Programming | 2 | 17 |
| Hardware and Virtual Machines | 2 | 12 |
| Processor Fundamentals | 1 | 10 |
| Communication and internet technologies | 1 | 8 |
| Security (A Level) | 1 | 8 |
Questions in 9618/33 May/June 2022
- Question 1
Data types can be defined using pseudocode. The data type, LibraryRecord, is defined in pseudocode as: TYPE LibraryRecord DECLARE Title : STRING DECLARE Fiction : BOOLEAN DECLARE Author : STRING DECLARE NumberOfCopies : INTEGER ENDTYPE A variable, LibraryBook, is declared …
- Question 2
A declarative language is used to represent the following facts about cats. 01 type(leopard, wild). 02 type(lion, wild). 03 type(cheetah, wild). 04 type(savannah, hybrid). 05 type(persian, domestic). 06 07 hair(leopard, medium). 08 hair(lion, short). 09 hair(cheetah, medium). 10 hair(savannah, medium). …
- Question 3
Data can be sent over networks using either circuit switching or packet switching. Describe both methods of data transmission. Include a different advantage and disadvantage for each method. Circuit switching Advantage Disadvantage Packet switching Advantage Disadvantage
- Question 4
Reduced Instruction Set Computers (RISC) and Complex Instruction Set Computers (CISC) are two types of processor. (a) Describe what is meant by RISC and CISC processors. RISC CISC (b) Identify two differences between RISC and CISC processors. 1 2
- Question 5
Part of a program’s calculations uses the integer variables …
- Question 6
A virtual machine is used to emulate a new computer system. Describe two benefits and one limitation of using a virtual machine for this purpose. Benefit 1 Benefit 2 Limitation
- Question 7
A program is to be written using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) for a shop that sells knitting yarn. There are three types of yarn: acrylic, wool or mix. The following data are stored for each type. • Name • Colour • …
- Question 8
A message is to be sent securely. Software uses a key to encrypt the message before it is sent. (a) (i) Give two reasons for using key cryptography. 1 2 (ii) Give two methods of key cryptography that can be …
- Question 9
The table shows assembly language instructions for a processor that has one general purpose register, the Accumulator (ACC). Instruction Explanation Label Opcode Operand LDM #n Load the number n to ACC LDD <address> Load the contents of the given address …
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