Cambridge A Level · 9618 · Paper 1 · Theory fundamentals
Computer Science 9618/11 May/June 2023 past paper
Cambridge A Level Computer Science (9618) Paper 1 (Theory fundamentals), variant 1, May/June 2023: 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
- 42
File names: 9618_s23_qp_11 · 9618_s23_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 9618/11 May/June 2023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 36 | 30 | 24 | 18 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 9618/11 May/June 2023 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | 2 | 24 |
| System Software | 1 | 17 |
| Databases | 1 | 16 |
| Information representation | 1 | 13 |
| Processor Fundamentals | 1 | 5 |
Questions in 9618/11 May/June 2023
- Question 1
Images are being created to advertise holidays. Some of the images are bitmap images and some are vector graphics. (a) Complete the table by defining the image terms. Term Definition Drawing list Pixel Colour depth (b) The bitmap images are …
- Question 2
An organisation uses a database to store data about the types of bird that people have seen. (a) The database is managed using a Database Management System (DBMS). (i) State what is meant by a data dictionary and give one …
- Question 3
A computer has an Operating System (OS). (a) Describe how the Operating System manages the peripheral hardware devices of the computer. (b) Hardware management is one key management task carried out by the Operating System. Identify two other key management …
- Question 4
A networked closed‑circuit television (CCTV) system in a house uses sensors and cameras to detect the presence of a person. It then tracks the person and records a video of their movements. Data from the CCTV cameras is transmitted to …
- Question 5
(a) Draw the logic circuit for this logic expression: T = (NOT A OR B) XOR (C NAND …
- Question 6
An interrupt is generated when a key is pressed on a computer keyboard. Explain how the computer handles this interrupt.
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