Cambridge IGCSE · 0478 · Paper 1 · Computer systems
Computer Science 0478/11 May/June 2024 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) Paper 1 (Computer systems), variant 1, May/June 2024: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 9 questions worth 75 marks. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 9
- Marks
- 75
File names: 0478_s24_qp_11 · 0478_s24_ms_11
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0478/11 May/June 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Data Transmission | 3 | 31 |
| Automated and Emerging Technologies | 1 | 16 |
| Hardware | 2 | 15 |
| Software | 2 | 9 |
| The Internet and its Uses | 1 | 4 |
Questions in 0478/11 May/June 2024
- Question 1
A student has a portable tablet computer. (a) Identify two input devices that could be built into the portable tablet computer. …
- Question 2
Hypertext markup language (HTML) colour codes can be represented as hexadecimal. (a) Tick (3) one box to show which statement about the hexadecimal number system is incorrect. A It uses the values 0 to 9 and A to F. B …
- Question 3
The binary number 10100011 is stored in random access memory (RAM). A logical left shift of three places is performed on the binary number. (a) Give the 8-bit binary number that will be stored after the shift has taken place. …
- Question 4
Data packets are transmitted across a network from one computer to another computer. (a) Describe the structure of a data packet. (b) Packet switching is used to transmit the data packets across the network. Identify the device that controls which …
- Question 5
A computer uses both random access memory (RAM) and secondary storage. (a) State the purpose of secondary storage. (b) One type of secondary storage is optical. Circle three examples of optical storage. read only memory (ROM) secure digital (SD) card …
- Question 6
A computer needs firmware and system software to operate. (a) State the purpose of firmware. (b) Give one example of firmware. (c) Give two examples of system software. 1 2
- Question 7
Data is encrypted to keep it safe during transmission. Complete the paragraph about asymmetric encryption. Use the terms from the list. Some of the terms in the list will not be used. You should only use a term once. asymmetric …
- Question 8
A farmer uses an automated robot to plant seeds in the field. (a) State what is meant by the robot being automated. (b) Give three characteristics of a robot. …
- Question 9
A company owner has installed a new network. Data is correct before it is transmitted across the network. The company owner is concerned that data might have errors after transmission. (a) Explain how the data might have errors after transmission. …
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