Cambridge IGCSE · 0478 · Paper 1 · Computer systems
Computer Science 0478/12 May/June 2020 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) Paper 1 (Computer systems), variant 2, May/June 2020: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 5 questions worth 75 marks. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 5
- Marks
- 75
File names: 0478_s20_qp_12 · 0478_s20_ms_12
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0478/12 May/June 2020 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Data Transmission | 4 | 67 |
| Boolean Logic | 1 | 8 |
Questions in 0478/12 May/June 2020
- Question 1
Tina is creating a website for charity events. She uses HTML to create the website. (a) State what is meant by HTML. (b) She uses the hexadecimal colour code #43B7F0 as the background colour for her website. (i) State whether …
- Question 2
Four 7-bit binary values are transmitted from one computer to another. A parity bit was added to each binary value creating 8-bit binary values. All the binary values have been transmitted correctly. (a) Tick (✓) to show whether an Even …
- Question 3
Alessandro has some important data stored on his computer. He is concerned about accidental damage to his data. (a) (i) Identify three ways that the data could be accidentally damaged. …
- Question 4
Consider the logic statement: …
- Question 5
Tammy is buying a new computer that has an LED display. (a) Five statements about LED displays are given. Tick (✓) to show if each statement is True or False. Statement True (✓) False (✓) It is a flat panel …
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