IGCSE Computer Science (0478) — October–November 2023, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 10 marks · 3.1 Input and output devices

A student uses a computer and several hardware devices to complete his schoolwork. The computer has a central processing unit (CPU). The student uses a keyboard to complete his…

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Question 2 · 14 marks · 1.1 Number systems / Binary to denary

A car park has a payment machine that allows a customer to pay for their parking. The cost of parking is displayed as a denary number and stored in two 8-bit binary registers. For…

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Question 3 · 4 marks · 6.1 Types of software

The table contains four descriptions about a computer system. Complete the table by writing the correct term for each description. Term Description ------ ------------- ........ A…

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Question 4 · 7 marks · 2.1 Data transmission

Data is transmitted between a computer and a printer. The data is transmitted one bit at a time down a single wire. The computer can transmit data to the printer and the printer…

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Question 5 · 14 marks · 1.2 Text, sound and images / Sound

A musician is recording herself playing the music for a song on the piano. Explain how the analogue sound is recorded and converted to digital.

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Question 6 · 4 marks · 5.1 Security / Keeping data safe / Firewalls

Draw and annotate a diagram to demonstrate how a firewall works.

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Question 7 · 4 marks · 2.1 Data transmission / Packet switching

Complete the statements about data packets and packet switching. Use the terms from the list. Some of the terms in the list will not be used. You should only use a term once.…

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Question 8 · 8 marks · 3.3 Storage devices and media

Storage can be described as being magnetic, solid-state or optical. Give two features of magnetic storage.

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Question 9 · 10 marks · 6.2 Operating systems / Interrupts

An interrupt is a type of signal that is used in a computer. State the name of the type of software that manages interrupts.

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