AS & A Level Computer Science (9618) — May–June 2024, Paper 12

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Question 1 · 6 marks · 3.2 Logic Gates and Logic Circuits

Describe the operation of each of the following logic gates: NAND NOR XOR OR

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Question 2 · 17 marks · 2.1 Input, Output and Storage Devices

Complete the description of the principal operation of a VR headset. A headset can have one or two ........................ that output the image to the user. The headset has…

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Question 3 · 14 marks · 1.4 Security, Privacy and Data Integrity

The assessment board needs to make sure the data stored on the server is secure. Authentication methods can help to protect the server against hackers. Identify one other security…

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Question 4 · 11 marks · 8.1 Database Concepts - relationships

Identify the relationship between EXAM and EXAMQUESTION.

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Question 5 · 7 marks · 6.1 Assembly Language - addressing modes

The current contents of memory are shown: Address Data --- --- 10 1 11 3 12 5 13 11 14 10 15 16 16 12 The current contents of the ACC and IX are shown: ACC = 10, IX = 0 Complete…

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Question 6 · 4 marks · 5.1 Operating System - memory and process management

A computer has an Operating System (OS). Memory management and process management are two OS tasks. Explain how memory management and process management support multi-tasking.

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Question 7 · 6 marks · 1.1 Data Representation - units of memory size

Tick (✓) one box only to identify the largest file size. [ ] 3300 kibibytes [ ] 0.3 megabytes [ ] 3 mebibytes [ ] 3300 kilobytes

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Question 8 · 10 marks · 7.1 Programming - translators (compiler)

The programmer decides to use the compiler when testing the final program. Describe the benefits of using the compiler during testing.

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