Computer Science

Computer Science
Paper 1
Mock 1
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1. (a) A stopwatch uses six digits to display hours, minutes and seconds :
01 : 5 4 : 2 3
It uses a 4 bits of binary data for each digit displayed on the stop watch. What time is the
stopwatch stopped at when the binary bits show the following values?
0000 0010 : 0011 1000 : 0101 1001

(3 marks)
(b) What is meant by the term byte ?

(2 marks)
(c) The following instruction, written in machine code, is stored in computer memory:
110000011110
Convert the code into hexadecimal notation

[3 marks]
(d) Explain why hexadecimal notation is sometimes easier to represent than binary.

(2 marks)
contd.....to page 2
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2. (a) Five storage devices are described in the table below.

In coloumn 2, name the storage device being described.
In coloumns3, 4, or 5 tick () to show the appropriate category of storage
1 2 3 4 5
Description of storage Name of storage Category of storage
device device Primary Scondary Off line
optical media which use one

spiral track: red lasers are used to
read and white data on the media
surface; makes use of dual layering
technology to increase the storage
capacity.
non volatile memory chip; contents
of the chip cannot be altered; it is
often used to store the start up
routines in a computer (e.g. the BIOS)
optical media which use concentric
tracks to store the data; this allows
read and write operations to be
carried out at the same time.
non volatile memory device which
Uses NAND flash memories (which)
consist of milions of transistors wired
in series on single circuit boards)
optical media which use blue laser
technology to read and write data on
the media surface; it uses a single
1.1mm polycarbonate disc.
(5 marks)
(b) A company sends out an electronic catalogue its customers. Suggest a suitable storage
medium and justify your choice with reasons.

(3 marks)
contd.....to page 3
3
(c) A computer uses RAM and ROM to store data.

(a) The table contains three statements about RAM or ROM.
Tick () to show whether each statement describes RAM or ROM.
Statement RAM () ROM ()

Stores the programs and data that are currently use
Used to boot up the computer when power is turned on
Contents are retained when power is turned off
(3 marks)
(d) Explain the difference between lossless file compression and lossy file compression.

(2 marks)
(e) Explain what is meant by offline storage.

(1 marks)
3. (a) Draw the logic circuit for the following logic circuit.
X= (A OR B) AND C
(4 marks)
contd.....to page 4
4
(b) In a system there are three switches and an alarm (A, B, C). If switch A is on and B is
on or switch B is on and C is off.
Write a Logic statement for the above problem.

(1 mark)
(c) A logic circuit is shown:
A
x
C
A B C Working spapce x
0 0 0
0 0 1
0 1 0
0 1 1
1 0 0
1 0 1
1 1 0
1 1 1 (4 marks)
4. Parity checks and Automatic Repeat reQuests (ARQ) can be used to check for errors during
data transmission and storage.
(a) A system uses even parity. Write the appropriate parity bit for each byte.
parity Bit
1 0 1 0 0 1 1
1 0 1 1 1 1 1
1 0 1 0 0 0 1
(2 marks)
contd.....to page 5
5
(b) Explain how Automatic Repeat reQuests (ARQ) are used in data transmission and storage.

(2 marks)
(c) State one other method that could be used to check for transmission errors.

(1 mark)
5. An elevator (lift) has a maximum weight limit of 2400 kg. The weight carried is monitored by
a sensor and a microprocessor.
Describe how the sensor and the microprocessor are used to make sure the maximum weight
limit is not exceeded.

(4 marks)
6. (a) Check digits are used to ensure the accuracy of entered data.
A 7 digit number has an exttra digit on the right, called the check digit.
digit position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
digit
check digit
The check digit is calculated as follows
• each digit in the number is multiplied by its digit position
• the seven results are then added together
• this total is divided by 11
• the remainder gives the check digit(if the remainder = 10, the check digit is X)
contd.....to page 6
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Calculate the check digit for the following number. Show all your working.
5 2 5 1 4 0 8

Check digit

(2 marks)
(b) A data entry operator has just keyed in the following number :
2340154X
Circle below correct if the check digit is correct or incorrect if the check digit is incorrect.
correct incorrect
Explain your answer

Check digit

(2 marks)
(7) (a) The diagram shows five output devices and five descriptions.
Draw a line between each output deviice and its description.
output Description
Inkjet printer Flat panel display that uses the light modulating properties of
liquid crystals.
LCD screen Flat panel display that uses an array of light emitting diodes
as pixels.
2D cutter Droplets of ink are propelled onto paper.
LED screen Electrically charged powered ink is transferred onto paper.
Laser printer High powered laser that uses the x y plane.

(4 marks)
contd.....to page 7
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(b) Define how scanners used at airports to read passports

(2 marks)
8. (a) State the difference between capasitive and resistive in touch screens in mobile phone
technology .

(2 marks)
(b) input devices can be either automatic or manual. Explain the difference between the two
types with examples.

(2 marks)
(c) define an interactive whiteboard could be used to help train staff in a company.

(1 mark)
contd.....to page 8
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9. David is writing a program using a highlevel language. The program will be published and
sold for profit
(a) David uses an interpreter when creating the computer program
State three features of an interpreter.
Feature 1

Feature 2

Feature 3

(b) David compiles the program when he has completed it. (3 marks)
Explain two benefits of compiling the program.
Benefit 1

Benefit 2

(2 marks)
10.. Four input devices, four descriptions and four applications are shown below.
Draw a line to connect each input device to its correct description. Then connect each description
to its correct application.
Input device Description Application
barcode reader copies paper documents and converts
the text and pictures into a computer voice recognition
readable form
reads lables containing parallel dark and reading passports
microphone light lines using laser light or LEDs, the
width of each line represents a binary
code.
pH sensor detects changes in acdity levels; data is automatic stock control
often in analouge form.
device that allows audio signals to be monitor soil in a
scanner converted into electric signals; these green house
can be interpreted by a computer after
being converted into digital form.
(6 marks)
contd.....to page 9
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11. (a) Three descriptions of data transmission are given below.

Tick () the appropriate box in each table to show the :
• type of transmission
• method of transmission
Description 1 : Tick Tick
Type ( ) Type ( )
Data is transmitted several bits at a time
down several wires in both directions simplex serial
simultaneously. half duplex parallel
full duplex
Tick Tick
Description 2 : Type ( ) Type ( )
data is transmitted in one direction simplex serial
only, one bit at a time, down a single wire.
half duplex parallel
full duplex
Description 3 : Tick
Type Tick Type ( )
Data is transmitted one bit at a ( )
time down a single wire; the data simplex serial
is transmitted in both directions but
half duplex parallel
not at the same time.
full duplex
(6 marks)
(b) Give a reason why serial transmission, rather than parallel transmission, is used to
connect devices to a computer.

(1mark)
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(b) What is meant by the term byte ?

2. (a) Five storage devices are described in the table below.

optical media which use one

(c) A computer uses RAM and ROM to store data.

Statement RAM () ROM ()

LED screen Electrically charged powered ink is transferred onto paper.

Laser printer High powered laser that uses the x y plane.

(b) Define how scanners used at airports to read passports

11. (a) Three descriptions of data transmission are given below.

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0000 0010 : 0011 1000 : 0101 1001

(b) What is meant by the term byte ?

2. (a) Five storage devices are described in the table below.

optical media which use one

(c) A computer uses RAM and ROM to store data.

Statement RAM () ROM ()

LED screen Electrically charged powered ink is transferred onto paper.

Laser printer High powered laser that uses the x ­ y plane.

(b) Define how scanners used at airports to read passports

11. (a) Three descriptions of data transmission are given below.

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Laser printer High powered laser that uses the x y plane.