Cambridge IGCSE · 0478 · Paper 1 · Computer systems
Computer Science 0478/13 Oct/Nov 2022 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) Paper 1 (Computer systems), variant 3, Oct/Nov 2022: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 10 questions worth 75 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 10
- Marks
- 75
- Grade A from
- 44
File names: 0478_w22_qp_13 · 0478_w22_ms_13
Grade thresholds for 0478/13 Oct/Nov 2022
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 | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 36 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 8 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0478/13 Oct/Nov 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Software | 3 | 26 |
| The Internet and its Uses | 3 | 22 |
| Boolean Logic | 1 | 10 |
| Data Representation | 1 | 6 |
| Data Transmission | 1 | 6 |
| Hardware | 1 | 5 |
Questions in 0478/13 Oct/Nov 2022
- Question 1
Five components are shown. Tick (✓) to show whether each component is an example of input, output or storage. Component Input (✓) Output (✓) Storage (✓) actuator register sensor mouse Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)
- Question 2
(a) Denary values are converted to binary values to be processed by a computer. Draw one line from each denary value to the correctly converted 8‑bit binary value. Denary 8-bit binary Working space …
- Question 3
Jessica wants to store a large number of small thumbnail images on a USB flash memory drive. Each thumbnail image is 16‑bit colour and is 100 pixels wide and 100 pixels high. She has 5 MB of storage space available …
- Question 4
A company wants to manufacture a mobile phone. (a) The company needs to decide which touch screen technology to use. State one type of touch screen technology that you recommend the company use. Justify your choice. Touch screen type Justification …
- Question 5
Consider the logic statement: …
- Question 6
A museum has Quick Response (QR) codes that allow visitors to view videos for extra information about items in the museum. The visitor is given a portable device with a display screen, that they can use to read each QR …
- Question 7
The paragraph explains how an instruction is processed by the Central Processing Unit (CPU). Complete the paragraph using the list of terms. Not all terms in the list need to be used. • address bus • Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) …
- Question 8
A computer can have both a Media Access Control (MAC) address and an Internet Protocol (IP) address. (a) Give two similarities between a MAC address and an IP address. Similarity 1 Similarity 2 (b) Give two differences between a MAC …
- Question 9
A system uses parity checks and Automatic Repeat reQuests (ARQ) to detect and correct errors in the transmission of data. Describe how parity checks and ARQ operate together to detect and correct errors.
- Question 10
Mario has a website that he uses to sell his artwork. (a) The website uses HTTPS to transmit data. (i) Describe what is meant by HTTPS. (ii) One way a user can check a website uses HTTPS is to check …
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