Cambridge O Level · 2210 · Paper 1 · Computer systems
Computer Science 2210/12 Oct/Nov 2017 past paper
Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) Paper 1 (Computer systems), variant 2, Oct/Nov 2017: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 11 questions worth 75 marks. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 11
- Marks
- 75
File names: 2210_w17_qp_12 · 2210_w17_ms_12
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 2210/12 Oct/Nov 2017 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | 3 | 21 |
| Data Representation | 2 | 14 |
| The Internet and its Uses | 2 | 12 |
| Data Transmission | 1 | 12 |
| Software | 2 | 9 |
| Boolean Logic | 1 | 7 |
Questions in 2210/12 Oct/Nov 2017
- Question 1
A robot arm in a factory is programmed to move products. The binary instructions to operate the robot arm are: Operation Binary Instruction UP …
- Question 2
Storage devices and storage media can be categorised as primary, secondary or off-line. Write primary, secondary or off-line next to each storage device or medium to indicate its most suitable category. HDD RAM ROM CD-ROM SSD DVD-RAM
- Question 3
(a) Explain the differences between the binary number system and the denary number system. (b) Explain the process of converting the binary number 1010 into a denary number.
- Question 4
A file server is used as a central data store for a network of computers. Rory sends data from his computer to a file server that is approximately 100 metres away. It is important that the data is transmitted accurately. …
- Question 5
Raj is using the Internet to do some online shopping. He visits a website that tells him that it uses cookies. (a) Explain what is meant by the term cookies. (b) Give two examples of the use of cookies. Example …
- Question 6
Selma writes the following four answers in her Computer Science examination. State which computer terms she is describing. “It is a signal. When the signal is received it tells the operating system that an event has occurred.” Selma is describing …
- Question 7
Draw a logic circuit to represent the logic statement: …
- Question 8
(a) A computer has 2048 MB of RAM. How many GB of RAM does the computer have? Show your working. GB (b) Describe one item that is stored in RAM. (c) Explain three ways that RAM is different to ROM. …
- Question 9
Anna has a farm that grows fruit. She has a system that monitors the conditions for growing the fruit. Sensors are used in this system. (a) Explain what is meant by the term sensor. (b) State two sensors that could …
- Question 10
(a) Describe what is meant by Transport Layer Security (TLS). (b) Name three different applications of TLS. …
- Question 11
Complete the paragraphs choosing the correct five terms from the list. Each term can only be used once: • Ethics • Freeware • Free Software • Hacking • Malware • Plagiarism • Shareware • Virus Taking another person’s work from …
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