Cambridge A Level · 9618 · Paper 1 · Theory fundamentals
Computer Science 9618/12 Oct/Nov 2024 past paper
Cambridge A Level Computer Science (9618) Paper 1 (Theory fundamentals), variant 2, Oct/Nov 2024: 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_w24_qp_12 · 9618_w24_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 9618/12 Oct/Nov 2024
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 | 16 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 9618/12 Oct/Nov 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Fundamentals | 2 | 23 |
| Hardware | 3 | 14 |
| Databases | 1 | 12 |
| System Software | 1 | 10 |
| Ethics and Ownership | 1 | 9 |
| Information representation | 1 | 7 |
Questions in 9618/12 Oct/Nov 2024
- Question 1
(a) Complete the truth table for the logic expression: …
- Question 2
Embedded systems are used in many electronic devices. (a) Describe the drawbacks of embedded systems. (b) An embedded system has Dynamic RAM (DRAM). Identify one benefit of using DRAM instead of Static RAM (SRAM) in an embedded system. (c) Give …
- Question 3
A student has a computer. (a) The computer is designed using the Von Neumann model for a computer system. Complete the table by describing the purpose of each of the given registers. Register Purpose Program Counter (PC) Memory Address Register …
- Question 4
A program is written in a high-level language by a team of three programmers using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). (a) Describe how the programmers can use the debugging features of a typical IDE during the development of the program. …
- Question 5
A computer programmer is learning about the importance of acting ethically at work. (a) Explain the reasons why the computer programmer needs to act ethically towards colleagues and the public. Colleagues The public (b) The programmer writes a program to …
- Question 6
A company uses a relational database to store data about its customers, employees and the individual repair jobs that customers have booked. (a) Explain the benefits of using a relational database instead of a file-based approach. (b) The company decides …
- Question 7
A student takes a photograph of a science experiment. (a) The photograph is saved as a bitmapped image. (i) Define the following bitmap terms. Colour depth File header (ii) Explain why changing the image resolution will affect the image quality …
- Question 8
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 Opcode Operand LDM #n Immediate addressing. Load the number n to ACC LDD …
- Question 9
A road bridge has a weight limit and a height limit for vehicles. For example, a vehicle must weigh less than 10 000 kg and must have a height of less than 3 m. The bridge has a warning system. …
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