AS & A Level Computer Science (9618) — October–November 2024, Paper 12

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Question 1 · 4 marks · Logic gates and logic circuits - truth tables

Complete the truth table for the logic expression: X = (A XOR B) NAND (A AND (B XOR C)) A working space column is provided. Complete the X column. A B C Working space X --- ---…

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Question 2 · 6 marks · Hardware - embedded systems

Embedded systems are used in many electronic devices. Describe the drawbacks of embedded systems.

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Question 3 · 12 marks · Processor fundamentals - Von Neumann model and registers

A student has a computer. The computer is designed using the Von Neumann model for a computer system. Complete the table by describing the purpose of each of the given registers.…

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Question 4 · 10 marks · Software development - Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

A program is written in a high-level language by a team of three programmers using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Describe how the programmers can use the debugging…

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Question 5 · 9 marks · Ethics and ownership - professional ethics

A computer programmer is learning about the importance of acting ethically at work. Explain the reasons why the computer programmer needs to act ethically towards colleagues and…

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Question 6 · 12 marks · Databases - relational vs file-based approach

A company uses a relational database to store data about its customers, employees and the individual repair jobs that customers have booked. Explain the benefits of using a…

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Question 7 · 7 marks · Data representation - bitmap graphics

A student takes a photograph of a science experiment. The photograph is saved as a bitmapped image. Define the following bitmap terms. Colour depth ... File header ...

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Question 8 · 11 marks · Assembly language - instruction set and addressing modes

The current contents of memory are shown: Address Data --- --- 19 25 20 23 21 2 22 4 23 15 24 50 25 22 The current contents of the ACC and IX are shown: ACC = 50, IX = 20.…

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Question 9 · 4 marks · Hardware - sensors

A road bridge has a weight limit and a height limit for vehicles. For example, a vehicle must weigh less than 10 000 kg and must have a height of less than 3 m. The bridge has a…

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