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GCSE EDEXCEL May 2024 Computer Science Paper 1
Actual Exam Paper for GCSE EDEXCEL 2024 Computer Science - Principles of Computer Science, Paper 1.
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Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate informationCandidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Friday 19 May 2023
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference 1CP2/01
Computer Science
PAPER 1: Principles of Computer Science
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Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
• You are not allowed to use a calculator.
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•• The total mark for this paper is 75.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
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1 Computers
(a) The CPU contains a number of components.
(i) Complete the table with the correct bus for each role.
(3)
Bus Role
Carries a read signal to
main memory.
Carries the memory location of a
piece of data.
Carries an instruction from main
memory to the CPU.
(ii) Identify the component inside the CPU that stores data.
(1)
A Arithmetic logic unit
B Clock
C Main memory
D Register
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, (b) Algorithms can be written in a high‑level language.
(i) State what high‑level code is translated to.
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(ii) State two methods of source code translation.
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(c) Identify the feature of an optical disc that allows data to be read.
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A It is magnetic
B It is portable
C It is reflective
D It is volatile
(d) Define the term ‘embedded system’.
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