IGCSE Computer Science (0478) — May–June 2023, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 11 marks · 1.1 Number systems

Binary is a number system used by computers. Tick (✓) one box to show which statement about the binary number system is correct. [ ] A It is a base 1 system [ ] B It is a base 2…

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Question 2 · 10 marks · 1.2 Data representation / Sound

A student has a sound file that is too large to be stored on their external secondary storage device. The student compresses the sound file to make the file size smaller. The…

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Question 3 · 4 marks · 3.3 Storage devices and media

Secondary storage devices are used to store data in a computer. Circle three components that are secondary storage devices. central processing unit (CPU) compact disk (CD) hard…

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Question 4 · 4 marks · 6.1 Types of software

Complete the statements about different types of software. Use the terms from the list. Some of the terms in the list will not be used. You should only use a term once. List:…

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Question 5 · 7 marks · 7.1 Sensors / Automated monitoring and control systems

A farm has an automated drinking system for its animals. The drinking system has a water bowl that contains the water. When the water bowl is empty, it is automatically refilled.…

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Question 6 · 6 marks · 2.2 Networks / Network hardware

A user wants to connect their computer to a network. Identify the component in the computer that is needed to access a network.

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Question 7 · 4 marks · 7.2 Programming languages / Low-level languages

A programmer uses a low-level language to write a computer program for a vending machine. Describe what is meant by a low-level language.

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Question 8 · 10 marks · 5.1 Security / Threats to data

A manager at a company is concerned about a brute-force attack on its employee user accounts. Describe how a brute-force attack can be used to gain access to the employee user…

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Question 9 · 5 marks · 7.1 Robotics

A company uses robots in its factory to manufacture large pieces of furniture. One characteristic of a robot is that it is programmable. State two other characteristics of a robot.

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Question 10 · 14 marks · 5.1 Security / Threats to data

A student uses the internet for their schoolwork to research what is meant by pharming. State the aim of pharming.

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