AS & A Level Computer Science (9618) — October–November 2024, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 7 marks · Data representation - units of information

State one difference between a tebibyte and a gigabyte.

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Question 2 · 17 marks · Databases - file-based approach vs relational database

A shop repairs electronic devices, for example mobile phones and tablet computers. The shop owner stores the data about the repairs using a file-based approach. Give one…

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Question 3 · 16 marks · Processor fundamentals - components of the CPU

A computer system has a dual-core Central Processing Unit (CPU). State the purpose of the system clock and the Control Unit (CU) in a CPU.

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Question 4 · 17 marks · System software - operating system file management

A student uses a laptop to write a program that is saved as a text file. The laptop has utility software and an Operating System (OS). Describe the file management tasks carried…

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Question 5 · 6 marks · Hardware - sensors

A security system has both a floodlight (very bright light) and an audio alarm. Sensors are used to detect if doors are open, the external daylight level and if people are…

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Question 6 · 4 marks · Artificial intelligence - image and character recognition

A car park system uses a camera to record the registration number of each car as it enters and leaves the car park. Explain how artificial intelligence is used in the car park…

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Question 7 · 4 marks · Ethics and ownership - software licensing (shareware)

Software is distributed with a licence. Give two benefits of distributing software using a shareware software licence.

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Question 8 · 4 marks · Processor fundamentals - special purpose registers (Status Register)

A computer designed using the Von Neumann model for a computer system contains general purpose registers and special purpose registers. Describe the purpose of the Status Register…

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