IGCSE Computer Science (0984) — October–November 2023, Paper 12

13 questions · every question answerable online with instant point-by-point AI marking against the official mark scheme.

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Question 1 · 3 marks

Malware can be used to corrupt data stored on a computer. Tick (✓) one box to show which cyber security threat is not a type of malware. A Phishing B Ransomware C Virus D Worm

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Question 2 · 10 marks

A register stores the binary number: 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 Give the denary number for the binary number stored in the register.

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Question 3 · 6 marks

A user's computer has a central processing unit (CPU) that has a clock speed of 2 GHz. She wants to change it to a CPU that has a clock speed of 3 GHz. State what is meant by…

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Question 4 · 5 marks

A washing machine is an example of an embedded system. Give two characteristics of an embedded system.

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Question 5 · 5 marks

A band is recording their new song. They need to consider the sample rate and sample resolution of their recording. Give one benefit of using a higher sample rate to record the…

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Question 6 · 4 marks

The table contains descriptions about data transmission methods. Complete the table by identifying which data transmission methods are described. Data transmission method…

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Question 7 · 8 marks

A train station has a ticket inspector who checks each customer's ticket before they are allowed to get on the train. The train station wants a system that will allow the tickets…

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Question 8 · 6 marks

Draw and annotate a diagram that demonstrates the cyber security threat of data interception.

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Question 9 · 6 marks

The table contains terms and descriptions about the internet. Complete the table with the missing terms and descriptions. Term Description --- --- ......................... the…

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Question 10 · 7 marks

A business has a system that is described as having artificial intelligence (AI). State one of the main characteristics of an AI system.

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Question 11 · 5 marks

A manufacturing company uses an automated system in its manufacturing process. The automated system uses a flow sensor. Identify what a flow sensor measures.

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Question 12 · 3 marks

Digital currency can be used to pay for products and services. Digital currencies are often tracked using digital ledgers. Give two other features of digital currency.

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Question 13 · 7 marks

Storage and memory are important components of a computer system. Primary storage is one type of storage in a computer system. Tick (✓) one box to show which is an example of…

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