Cambridge O Level · 2210 · Paper 1 · Computer systems
Computer Science 2210/13 Oct/Nov 2020 past paper
Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) Paper 1 (Computer systems), variant 3, Oct/Nov 2020: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 13 questions worth 75 marks. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 13
- Marks
- 75
File names: 2210_w20_qp_13 · 2210_w20_ms_13
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 2210/13 Oct/Nov 2020 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| The Internet and its Uses | 4 | 24 |
| Data Representation | 2 | 12 |
| Data Transmission | 2 | 11 |
| Hardware | 2 | 9 |
| Boolean Logic | 1 | 8 |
| Automated and Emerging Technologies | 1 | 6 |
| Software | 1 | 5 |
Questions in 2210/13 Oct/Nov 2020
- Question 1
Five hardware devices are given. Tick (3) to show if each device is an Input, Output or Storage device. Device Input (3) Output (3) Storage (3) Solid state drive (SSD) Headphones 2D cutter LCD projector Microphone
- Question 2
Paige has a computer that has a central processing unit (CPU) based on the Von Neumann model for a computer system. (a) Identify the component within the CPU that controls the flow of data. (b) Identify the component within the …
- Question 3
(a) Four denary to 8-bit binary conversions are given. Tick (3) to show if each denary to 8-bit binary conversion is Correct or Incorrect. Denary Binary Conversion Correct (3) Incorrect …
- Question 4
Eugene has a web server that stores his online shopping website. Customers access the website using a browser. (a) Describe how the webpages are requested and displayed on the customer’s computer. (b) State three online security threats to Eugene’s web …
- Question 5
Arjun uses a scanner to create digital versions of some printed documents. The scanner is attached to his computer using a USB connection. (a) Tick (3) to show if the USB connection uses Parallel or Serial data transmission. Describe your …
- Question 6
Elsa writes a paragraph in an examination about encryption. There are several terms missing from the paragraph. Complete the paragraph using the list of given terms. Not all terms may need to be used. Some terms may be used more …
- Question 7
Four 7-bit binary values are transmitted from one computer to another. A parity bit was added to each binary value creating 8-bit binary values. All the binary values have been transmitted correctly. (a) Tick (3) to show whether an Even …
- Question 8
Edith is buying a new computer monitor that displays images using LCD technology. (a) Explain what is meant by LCD technology. (b) State three benefits of LCD technology. Benefit 1 Benefit 2 Benefit 3
- Question 9
Elle uses both CDs and DVDs to store her school projects. (a) Give three similarities between a CD and a DVD. …
- Question 10
Consider the following logic statement: …
- Question 11
A theme park has a game where a player tries to run from the start to the finish without getting wet. The system for the game uses sensors and a microprocessor to spray water at a player as they run …
- Question 12
Warner says that he has a very good Internet Service Provider (ISP) that provides several services. Five statements about ISPs are given. Tick (3) to show if each statement is True or False. Statement True (3) False (3) Provides access …
- Question 13
Phishing and pharming are two security issues a user should be aware of when using the Internet. (a) State one similarity between phishing and pharming. (b) Explain two differences between phishing and pharming. Difference 1 Difference 2
Other Computer Science papers from Oct/Nov 2020
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