Computer Science 0478/11 May/June 2022 past paper

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Questions in 0478/11 May/June 2022

1. Question 1Data Transmission · 2 marks

   Jack has an MP3 file stored on his computer. (a) (i) Tick (3) to show which type of data is stored in an MP3 file. Tick (3) Video Sound Image (ii) Tick (3) to show whether the MP3 file is …

2. Question 2Hardware · 5 marks

   A computer is designed using the Von Neumann model for a computer system. The computer has a central processing unit (CPU). (a) Data is fetched from primary storage into the CPU to be processed. (i) State the name of the …

3. Question 3Hardware · 9 marks

   Three types of storage media are magnetic, optical and solid state. (a) One example of solid‑state storage is a Solid State Drive (SSD). Identify one other example of solid‑state storage. (b) Optical storage uses a laser to store and read …

4. Question 4Data Representation · 9 marks

   All data needs to be converted to binary data so that it can be processed by a computer. (a) Explain why a computer can only process binary data. (b) The denary values 64, 101 and 242 are converted to 8‑bit …

5. Question 5Data Representation · 3 marks

   An image is stored on a computer. The image is 16‑bit colour and is 100 pixels high and 150 pixels wide. Calculate the file size of the image in bytes. Show all your working. Answer bytes

6. Question 6Software · 5 marks

   A compiler and an interpreter are two different types of translator. (a) One similarity between a compiler and an interpreter is that they both translate high‑level language into machine code. (i) Give one other similarity between a compiler and an …

7. Question 7Data Transmission · 7 marks

   Adele chooses to set a biometric password for her mobile device, instead of a personal identification number (PIN). (a) State what is meant by a biometric password. (b) Give two reasons why a biometric password is more secure than a …

8. Question 8Boolean Logic · 10 marks

   Consider the following logic statement: …

9. Question 9The Internet and its Uses · 5 marks

   Three Internet terms are browser, Internet Protocol (IP) address and Uniform Resource Locator (URL). Five statements are given about the Internet terms. Tick (3) to show which statements apply to each Internet term. Some statements may apply to more than …

10. Question 10Hardware · 3 marks

    Many devices have a Media Access Control (MAC) address. Give three features of a MAC address. Feature 1 Feature 2 Feature 3

11. Question 11Software · 11 marks

    (a) The paragraph describes the process of printing a document using an inkjet printer. Complete the paragraph using the most appropriate terms from the list. Not all of the terms in the list need to be used. • binary • …

12. Question 12The Internet and its Uses · 6 marks

    Computer ethics are a concern for any users of the Internet. Identify and describe three ethical issues that could be a concern when using the Internet.

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