AS & A Level Computer Science (9618) — October–November 2023, Paper 13

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Question 1 · 3 marks · Data representation (analogue-to-digital / sound)

State what is meant by analogue data.

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Question 2 · 4 marks · Data representation (bitmap images / resolution)

Describe the impact of increasing the image resolution on the quality of a bitmap graphic.

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Question 3 · 18 marks · Networks / cloud storage

A company sells online Computer Science courses to students in different countries. The courses are stored on a public cloud. Explain why the company uses a public cloud to store…

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Question 4 · 4 marks · Logic gates and logic circuits

Complete the truth table for the logic expression: Y = ((P AND Q) XOR ((NOT Q) OR R)) AND NOT P A working space column is provided. Complete the Y column. P Q R Y --- --- --- ---…

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Question 5 · 9 marks · System software (IDE features)

A programmer uses an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to develop a program that monitors air quality. Describe the following features of a typical IDE. Context-sensitive…

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Question 6 · 6 marks · Ethics and ownership (software licensing)

State two benefits to a programmer of distributing a program using a shareware licence.

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Question 7 · 11 marks · Hardware (RAM types)

A laptop computer has Static RAM (SRAM). A virtual reality headset and a laser printer are connected to the laptop. Explain why Static RAM is used in the laptop instead of Dynamic…

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Question 8 · 7 marks · Security, privacy and data integrity (data integrity)

Data verification is one method of protecting the integrity of data. Describe one other method of protecting the integrity of data.

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Question 9 · 13 marks · Processor fundamentals (Von Neumann model)

A computer system is designed using the basic Von Neumann model. Registers and buses are components in the Von Neumann model. Identify three other components in the Von Neumann…

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