Cambridge IGCSE · 0478 · Paper 1 · Computer systems
Computer Science 0478/11 Oct/Nov 2023 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) Paper 1 (Computer systems), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2023: 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
- 39
File names: 0478_w23_qp_11 · 0478_w23_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0478/11 Oct/Nov 2023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 29 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0478/11 Oct/Nov 2023 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | 2 | 18 |
| The Internet and its Uses | 2 | 18 |
| Software | 2 | 14 |
| Data Representation | 1 | 14 |
| Data Transmission | 2 | 11 |
Questions in 0478/11 Oct/Nov 2023
- Question 1
A student uses a computer and several hardware devices to complete his schoolwork. The computer has a central processing unit (CPU). (a) The student uses a keyboard to complete his schoolwork. Tick (3) one box to show which type of …
- Question 2
A car park has a payment machine that allows a customer to pay for their parking. The cost of parking is displayed as a denary number on a screen on the payment machine. The cost of parking is stored in …
- Question 3
The table contains four descriptions about a computer system. Complete the table by writing the correct term for each description. Term Description A collective term for the physical components of the computer system. A type of software that provides services …
- Question 4
Data is transmitted between a computer and a printer. (a) The data is transmitted one bit at a time down a single wire. The computer can transmit data to the printer and the printer can transmit data to the computer, …
- Question 5
A musician is recording herself playing the music for a song on the piano. (a) Explain how the analogue sound is recorded and converted to digital. (b) State two ways that the accuracy of the recording could be increased. …
- Question 6
Draw and annotate a diagram to demonstrate how a firewall works.
- Question 7
Complete the statements about data packets and packet switching. Use the terms from the list. Some of the terms in the list will not be used. You should only use a term once. destination address first footer header last main …
- Question 8
Storage can be described as being magnetic, solid-state or optical. (a) Give two features of magnetic storage. …
- Question 9
An interrupt is a type of signal that is used in a computer. (a) State the name of the type of software that manages interrupts. (b) Describe how interrupts are used when a key is pressed on a keyboard. (c) …
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