Cambridge O Level · 2210 · Paper 1 · Computer systems
Computer Science 2210/13 Oct/Nov 2019 past paper
Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) Paper 1 (Computer systems), variant 3, Oct/Nov 2019: 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: 2210_w19_qp_13 · 2210_w19_ms_13
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 2210/13 Oct/Nov 2019 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | 3 | 47 |
| Software | 3 | 20 |
| Data Transmission | 2 | 8 |
Questions in 2210/13 Oct/Nov 2019
- Question 1
A library has a system that allows customers to check out the books that they want to borrow. Each book has a barcode that can be used to identify the book. (a) (i) Identify two input devices that may be …
- Question 2
A programmer uses a high-level language to write a computer program. (a) Four statements are given about high-level programming languages. Tick (3) to show if each statement is True or False. Statement True (3) False (3) High-level languages need to …
- Question 3
Blair writes a paragraph about data transmission in her Computer Science examination. Use the list given to complete Blair’s paragraph by inserting the correct five missing terms. Not all terms will be used. Terms can be used more than once. …
- Question 4
A factory that manufactures cleaning products has a system that monitors conditions throughout the manufacturing process. The inputs to the system are: Input Binary value Condition A 1 pH …
- Question 5
The contents of three binary registers have been transmitted from one computer to another. Odd parity has been used as an error detection method. The outcome after transmission is: • Register A and Register B have been transmitted correctly. • …
- Question 6
Jesse is taking his Computer Science examination. He answers five questions about ethics. (a) For the first question, he writes the answer: “This type of software can be copied and shared without the permission of the owner.” State what Jesse …
- Question 7
The Von Neumann model for a computer system has several components that are used in the fetch-execute cycle. (a) One component is main memory. (i) Describe what is meant by main memory and how it is used in the Von …
- Question 8
A company discovers malware on its network. Explain two ways that the malware could have been introduced to the company’s network.
Other Computer Science papers from Oct/Nov 2019
- 2210/12 Computer systems
- 2210/22 Algorithms, programming & logic
- 2210/23 Algorithms, programming & logic