2021

Cambridge O Level ยท 2210 ยท Paper 1 ยท Computer systems

Computer Science 2210/12 May/June 2021 past paper

Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) Paper 1 (Computer systems), variant 2, May/June 2021: 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_s21_qp_12 ยท 2210_s21_ms_12

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2210/12 May/June 2021 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Internet and its Uses437
Data Transmission112
Boolean Logic110
Automated and Emerging Technologies110
Data Representation16

Questions in 2210/12 May/June 2021

  1. Question 1The Internet and its Uses ยท 11 marks

    A denary value can be converted into hexadecimal and binary. (a) Complete the table to show the hexadecimal and 8-bit binary values of the given denary values. Denary Hexadecimal 8-bit binary โ€ฆ

  2. Question 2The Internet and its Uses ยท 14 marks

    Data storage can be magnetic, solid state or optical. (a) Six statements are given about data storage. Tick (3) to show if the statement applies to magnetic, solid state or optical storage. Some statements may apply to more than one โ€ฆ

  3. Question 3Boolean Logic ยท 10 marks

    Consider the logic statement: X = ((((NOT A AND B) OR C) AND B) NOR (B OR C)) (a) Draw a logic circuit to represent the given logic statement. Do not attempt to simplify the statement. All logic gates must โ€ฆ

  4. Question 4Data Transmission ยท 12 marks

    Three types of Internet security risk are virus, spyware and denial of service (DoS) attack. (a) Six statements are given about Internet security risks. Tick (3) to show whether the statement applies to virus, spyware or denial of service. Some โ€ฆ

  5. Question 5Automated and Emerging Technologies ยท 10 marks

    A security light system is used by a factory. The light only comes on when it is dark and when movement is detected. The light will stay on for 1 minute before switching off. Sensors and a microprocessor are used โ€ฆ

  6. Question 6The Internet and its Uses ยท 7 marks

    Cookies can be used to store a userโ€™s personal data and online browsing habits. (a) A cookie could be used to automatically enter a userโ€™s payment details when the user makes a purchase online. Describe how cookies can be used โ€ฆ

  7. Question 7The Internet and its Uses ยท 5 marks

    Jolene uses HTML to create a website. She separates the HTML into structure and presentation. (a) (i) Give one example of HTML structure. (ii) Give two examples of HTML presentation. โ€ฆ

  8. Question 8Data Representation ยท 6 marks

    A keyboard is a type of input device that can be used to enter data into a computer. Complete the paragraph that describes one method of operation for a keyboard, using the most appropriate terms from the given list. Not โ€ฆ

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Which topics came up in 2210/12 May/June 2021?
Mostly The Internet and its Uses, Data Transmission, Boolean Logic. The full list is in the table above.
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