Cambridge IGCSE · 0478 · Paper 1 · Computer systems
Computer Science 0478/13 May/June 2026 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) Paper 1 (Computer systems), variant 3, May/June 2026: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 8 questions worth 75 marks. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 8
- Marks
- 75
File names: 0478_s26_qp_13 · 0478_s26_ms_13
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0478/13 May/June 2026 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Data Representation | 2 | 24 |
| Hardware | 2 | 15 |
| Data Transmission | 1 | 15 |
| Software | 1 | 9 |
| Automated and Emerging Technologies | 1 | 7 |
| The Internet and its Uses | 1 | 5 |
Questions in 0478/13 May/June 2026
- Question 1
A computer has primary and secondary storage. (a) Tick (✓) one box to show which is an example of primary storage. A cloud storage B firmware C read only memory (ROM) D solid-state drive (SSD) (b) Solid-state is a type …
- Question 2
Data is transmitted across a network. (a) The bits of data are divided into sections that are each transmitted independently across the network to their destination. Identify the name given to these sections of data. (b) A network component is …
- Question 3
A student is playing her piano. She uses her tablet computer to record the sound produced by the piano. (a) The tablet computer has built-in input and output devices. (i) Give the name of the input device built into the …
- Question 4
A computer has a central processing unit (CPU). Identify three components that are built into a CPU from the given list. accumulator (ACC) binary counter (BC) binary register (BR) binary unit (BU) current instruction register (CIR) instruction unit (IU) program …
- Question 5
A student develops a program for their computer science project using a high-level language. (a) Identify two translators that the student could use when developing the program. …
- Question 6
A computer game uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create extra characters (players) in the game. (a) One characteristic of the AI is that it can adapt and learn. Give one other characteristic of the AI. (b) The AI uses machine …
- Question 7
Cyber security threats are a concern for any company that stores data using a network. Complete the statements about cyber security threats. Use the terms from the list. Some of the terms in the list will not be used. You …
- Question 8
A building has a security keypad that requires the input of a 3-digit denary number. The denary number input is then converted to an 8-bit binary number. (a) The denary numbers 071 and 200 are input. Convert these denary numbers …
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