IGCSE Computer Science (0478) — May–June 2024, Paper 13

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Question 1 · 3 marks · 1.4 Units of measurement

The size of a file can be measured in different units. State how many bits there are in a byte.

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Question 2 · 2 marks · 1.2 Text, sound and images / Images

An image has a 16-bit colour depth and a resolution of 1000 × 1750 pixels. State what is meant by a 16-bit colour depth.

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Question 3 · 13 marks · 1.1 Number systems / Hexadecimal to binary

A programmer is creating a computer game. One character is not moving correctly. The programmer needs to debug the program and look at addresses that are locations in memory. The…

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Question 4 · 6 marks · 3.3 Storage devices and media

The table contains statements about types of secondary storage. Complete the table by writing the correct type of secondary storage for each statement. type of secondary storage…

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Question 5 · 2 marks · 3.3 Storage devices and media / Primary storage

A computer uses both random access memory (RAM) and read only memory (ROM). Tick (✓) one box to show which statement is correct about RAM. [ ] A It is non-volatile storage. [ ] B…

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Question 6 · 9 marks · 3.1 Input and output devices

A sensor is an input device that is used to capture data from its surrounding environment. Circle three other input devices. touch screen hard disk drive (HDD) headphones speaker…

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Question 7 · 18 marks · 2.1 Data transmission / Serial and parallel

A company has a network that includes a web server. Data is transmitted across the network using serial half-duplex data transmission. Draw and annotate a diagram to show how the…

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Question 8 · 13 marks · 3.2 Central processing unit (CPU)

A student has a computer that has a central processing unit (CPU). Describe the role of the CPU in the computer.

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Question 9 · 9 marks · 6.2 Operating systems / Interrupts

A printer runs out of ink and needs a new ink cartridge. An interrupt is sent and a message is generated to notify the user that the ink cartridge is empty. Complete the paragraph…

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