Cambridge O Level · 2210 · Paper 1 · Computer systems

Computer Science 2210/12 May/June 2020 past paper

Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) Paper 1 (Computer systems), variant 2, May/June 2020: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 10 questions worth 75 marks. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions: 10
Marks: 75

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File names: 2210_s20_qp_12 · 2210_s20_ms_12

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2210/12 May/June 2020 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

Chapter	Questions	Marks
The Internet and its Uses	2	18
Software	2	16
Data Transmission	2	15
Hardware	2	12
Boolean Logic	1	8
Data Representation	1	6

Questions in 2210/12 May/June 2020

Question 1Hardware · 6 marks
A Von Neumann model for a computer system has a central processing unit (CPU) that makes use of registers. (a) Identify three registers that may be used. Register 1 Register 2 Register 3 (b) The CPU is responsible for processing …
Question 2Software · 7 marks
Both an interpreter and a compiler can be used when writing a program in a high-level language. (a) Explain why a programmer would make use of both an interpreter and a compiler. (b) Give three reasons why a programmer would …
Question 3Data Transmission · 7 marks
A company collects and stores data about its customers. The data is stored on a server in the company’s office. The data is transmitted to cloud storage to create a back-up. The data is encrypted using symmetric encryption before it …
Question 4Boolean Logic · 8 marks
(a) Identify the name and draw the single logic gate that can replace the given logic circuits. …
Question 5The Internet and its Uses · 8 marks
Meena uses a browser to research information for her business. (a) Give three functions of a browser. …
Question 6Hardware · 6 marks
Six statements are given about touch screen technology. Tick (3) to show if the statement applies to Capacitive or Resistive touch screen technology. Statement Capacitive (3) Resistive (3) Needs pressure to be applied to create a circuit May not register …
Question 7Data Representation · 6 marks
(a) Give the denary value of each of the three 12-bit binary values. (i) 000000001100 (ii) 000011000110 (iii) 010011000001 Working space (b) 12-bit binary values can also be represented as hexadecimal values. Give the hexadecimal value of the 12-bit binary …
Question 8Software · 9 marks
Leonard has a new laser printer to print letters for his business. Leonard connects his printer to his computer using the USB port. (a) Give three benefits of using the USB port to connect the printer to the computer. Benefit …
Question 9Data Transmission · 8 marks
(a) Six statements are given about storage devices. Tick (3) to show if the statement applies to hard disk drive (HDD) storage or solid state drive (SSD) storage. Some statements can apply to both. Statement HDD (3) SSD (3) It …
Question 10The Internet and its Uses · 10 marks
Uma is concerned about risks that she may encounter when using the Internet. Two of the risks she is concerned about are phishing and pharming. (a) Give one similarity and two differences between phishing and pharming. Similarity Difference 1 Difference …

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