Cambridge A Level · 9618 · Paper 1 · Theory fundamentals
Computer Science 9618/13 Oct/Nov 2024 past paper
Cambridge A Level Computer Science (9618) Paper 1 (Theory fundamentals), variant 3, 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
- 46
File names: 9618_w24_qp_13 · 9618_w24_ms_13
Grade thresholds for 9618/13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 38 | 32 | 25 | 18 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 9618/13 Oct/Nov 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Databases | 1 | 19 |
| Information representation | 2 | 16 |
| Hardware | 3 | 14 |
| Communication | 1 | 14 |
| Ethics and Ownership | 1 | 6 |
| Processor Fundamentals | 1 | 6 |
Questions in 9618/13 Oct/Nov 2024
- Question 1
(a) Describe the operation of a 2-input XOR gate. (b) Write the logic expression for the following logic circuit. …
- Question 2
A memory buffer uses Dynamic RAM (DRAM). (a) Identify two differences between DRAM and Static RAM (SRAM). Difference 1 Difference 2 (b) Explain how a memory buffer is used when a computer is transferring data to its magnetic hard disk …
- Question 3
A car has an automatic braking system. A sensor is used to measure the distance to objects that are in front of the car. The car automatically brakes if an object is too close to the front of the car …
- Question 4
A company makes ice cream and sells it to shops. The ice cream is made in batches: a large quantity of one type and flavour of ice cream that is then split into smaller quantities for sale. The company’s owner …
- Question 5
A computer programmer writes programs that are distributed with a software licence. (a) Complete the table by writing the type of software licence each statement describes. Statement Software licence A fee is charged for the software. The source code cannot …
- Question 6
A computer system stores text, images and sound. (a) A character set is used to represent characters in a computer. Identify and describe one character set. Character set Description (b) The colour of each pixel in a bitmapped image is …
- Question 7
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 8
(a) Convert the hexadecimal number 1FAB into denary. Working Denary value (b) Explain how to convert the two’s complement integer 10011111 into denary. Give the denary value after conversion. Explanation Denary value (c) Describe the difference between a right logical …
- Question 9
A computer is connected to a Local Area Network (LAN) that connects to a Wide Area Network (WAN). (a) Describe the characteristics of a WAN. (b) Copper cable can be used to transmit data in a network. Complete the table …
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