Cambridge A Level · 9618 · Paper 1 · Theory fundamentals
Computer Science 9618/11 Oct/Nov 2023 past paper
Cambridge A Level Computer Science (9618) Paper 1 (Theory fundamentals), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2023: 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
- 44
File names: 9618_w23_qp_11 · 9618_w23_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 9618/11 Oct/Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 37 | 30 | 23 | 17 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 9618/11 Oct/Nov 2023 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Fundamentals | 2 | 22 |
| Hardware | 3 | 16 |
| Databases | 1 | 11 |
| Communication | 1 | 10 |
| System Software | 1 | 9 |
| Information representation | 1 | 7 |
Questions in 9618/11 Oct/Nov 2023
- Question 1
(a) Draw one line from each vector graphic term to its most appropriate description. Term drawing list Description a component created using a formula drawing object defines one characteristic of a component property data required to create all components in …
- Question 2
A school has a Local Area Network (LAN). (a) The LAN connects to the internet using a router. Describe the function of a router in a network. (b) Complete the following table by writing the purpose of each of these …
- Question 3
A shop manager has designed a relational database to store customer orders. The database will have the following tables: CUSTOMER(CustomerID, FirstName, LastName, Town) SHOP_ORDER(OrderNo, CustomerID, OrderDate) SUPPLIER(SupplierID, EmailAddress, TelephoneNumber) ITEM(ItemNumber, SupplierID, Description, Price) ORDER_ITEM(ItemNumber, OrderNo, Quantity) (a) Complete the entity-relationship …
- Question 4
(a) Complete the truth table for the logic expression: X = NOT (A NAND B) XOR (NOT B AND (B NOR …
- Question 5
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) of the basic Von Neumann model for a computer system contains several special purpose registers. (a) The Memory Data Register (MDR), Index Register (IX) and the Accumulator (ACC) are examples of special purpose registers. Identify …
- Question 6
A programmer uses both a compiler and an interpreter to translate a program written in a high-level language. (a) Describe the advantages of using the interpreter compared to the compiler to translate the program. (b) State one reason why some …
- Question 7
(a) Describe the principal operations of a 3D printer. (b) Describe the purpose of a temperature sensor within the 3D printer. …
- Question 8
(a) Identify the purpose of the first pass of a two-pass assembler. (b) The following table shows part of the instruction set for a processor. The processor has two registers, the Accumulator (ACC) and the Index Register (IX). Instruction Explanation …
- Question 9
(a) Explain the importance of feedback in a control system. (b) Give one example of an embedded system and explain why it is an example of an embedded system. Example Explanation
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