Cambridge O Level · 2210 · Paper 1 · Computer systems

Computer Science 2210/12 Oct/Nov 2024 past paper

Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) Paper 1 (Computer systems), variant 2, Oct/Nov 2024: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 8 questions worth 75 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions: 8
Marks: 75
Grade A from: 44

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File names: 2210_w24_qp_12 · 2210_w24_ms_12

Grade thresholds for 2210/12 Oct/Nov 2024

The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 75). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.

A	B	C	D	E
44	34	25	21	16

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2210/12 Oct/Nov 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

Chapter	Questions	Marks
Software	3	24
Data Representation	2	20
The Internet and its Uses	1	13
Data Transmission	1	12
Hardware	1	6

Questions in 2210/12 Oct/Nov 2024

Question 1Software · 3 marks
Different types of software can be run on a computer. (a) State what is meant by software. (b) Utility software is one type of software that can be run on a computer. Tick (3) one box to show which software …
Question 2Data Representation · 7 marks
Data storage can be measured using different units of measurement. (a) Identify the name of the smallest unit of measurement of data. (b) State how many nibbles there are in 2 bytes. …
Question 3Data Representation · 13 marks
A user enters data that is hexadecimal into a computer system. The data is converted to binary to be processed by the computer. (a) (i) Give one similarity between hexadecimal and binary. (ii) Give two differences between hexadecimal and binary. …
Question 4The Internet and its Uses · 13 marks
A student has a smartwatch. (a) The smartwatch has built-in input and output devices. Identify two input devices that can be built into the smartwatch. …
Question 5Data Transmission · 12 marks
A barcode scanning system uses a check digit to check for errors in data on input. (a) Explain how the barcode scanning system operates to check for errors. (b) After a barcode is scanned, data is sent to a stock …
Question 6Hardware · 6 marks
The table contains names and descriptions of components in a central processing unit (CPU). Complete the table by giving the missing component names and descriptions. Component name Description sends signals to manage the flow of data through the CPU program …
Question 7Software · 14 marks
A student enters the uniform resource locator (URL) for a web page into their tablet computer. (a) State what is meant by a URL. (b) Identify two different parts of a URL. …
Question 8Software · 7 marks
A robot vacuum cleaner uses sensors to navigate around obstacles in a room. (a) Tick (3) one box to show which sensor would be the most suitable for this purpose. A proximity B flow C pressure D level (b) An …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2210/12 Oct/Nov 2024 mark scheme?

Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2210_w24_ms_12), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.

What was the grade threshold for an A in 2210/12 Oct/Nov 2024?

44 marks out of 75, a C needed 25.

Which topics came up in 2210/12 Oct/Nov 2024?

Mostly Software, Data Representation, The Internet and its Uses. The full list is in the table above.

Do I need an account to open 2210/12 Oct/Nov 2024?

No. Every paper opens for free without signing in. A free account also saves your pen marks and records your score against the grade thresholds.