IGCSE Computer Science (0478) — May–June 2024, Paper 12

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Question 1 · 6 marks · 1.4 Units of measurement

Data can be measured in bits. Give the name of the data storage measurement that is equal to 8 bits.

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Question 2 · 7 marks · 2.1 Data transmission

Data can be transmitted from one device to another. Tick (✓) one box to show which of the terms is not a method for transmitting data. [ ] A serial [ ] B simplex [ ] C parallel […

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Question 3 · 11 marks · 1.1 Number systems

Binary is a base 2 number system. Give the name of the number system that is base 16.

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Question 4 · 5 marks · 6.1 Types of software

A student uses both system software and application software on their computer. Give one example of system software.

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Question 5 · 8 marks · 3.2 Central processing unit (CPU) / FDE cycle

Instructions are processed by a central processing unit (CPU) in a computer. Complete the paragraph about fetching an instruction into the CPU to be processed. Use the terms from…

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Question 6 · 5 marks · 2.1 Data transmission / Error detection

The table contains statements about error detection methods. Complete the table by giving the correct error detection method for each statement. error detection method statement…

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Question 7 · 4 marks · 2.2 Networks / Addressing

A computer has both a media access control (MAC) address and an internet protocol (IP) address. Tick (✓) one box to show which of the statements is correct about the MAC address.…

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Question 8 · 6 marks · 5.1 Security / Threats to data

A company has a website that is suffering a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. Draw and annotate a diagram to show the process of the DDoS.

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Question 9 · 8 marks · 3.3 Storage devices and media

A company uses both solid-state and optical secondary storage. Explain why a computer needs secondary storage.

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Question 10 · 7 marks · 7.3 Artificial intelligence

A garage uses an expert system to help diagnose any problems with cars that need repair. The expert system is an example of artificial intelligence (AI). Describe what is meant by…

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Question 11 · 8 marks · 4.1 The internet and the world wide web

A company has a website. Users use the internet and the world wide web to access the website. Describe the difference between the internet and the world wide web.

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