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A Von Neumann model for a computer system has a central processing unit (CPU) that makes use of registers. Identify three registers that may be used. Register 1 Register 2 Register 3 The CPU is responsible for processing instructions. One stage of processing instructions is the decode stage. Identify the two other stages of processing instructions. Stage 1 Stage 2 Identify the component of the CPU that is responsible for decoding instructions.

3. Hardware  →  3.1. Computer architecture

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Both an interpreter and a compiler can be used when writing a program in a high-level language. Explain why a programmer would make use of both an interpreter and a compiler. Give three reasons why a programmer would choose to write a program in a high-level language, instead of a low-level language. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3

4. Software  →  4.2. Types of programming language, translators and integrated development environments (IDEs)

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A company collects and stores data about its customers. The data is stored on a server in the company’s office. The data is transmitted to cloud storage to create a back-up. The data is encrypted using symmetric encryption before it is sent to the cloud storage. Describe how the data is encrypted. Give three other methods that can be used to secure the data in the office. Method 1 Method 2 Method 3

2. Data transmission  →  2.3. Encryption

3. Hardware  →  3.3. Data storage

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Identify the name and draw the single logic gate that can replace the given logic circuits. A B X Name of gate: …………………………… Drawing of gate: A B X Name of gate: …………………………… Drawing of gate: Complete the truth table for the given logic statement: X = (((A OR C) AND (NOT A AND NOT C)) XOR B) A B C Working space X

10. Boolean logic  →  10. Boolean logic

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Meena uses a browser to research information for her business. Give three functions of a browser. Meena buys products for her business using the Internet. The Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol is used for transferring data when she buys products. One layer of the TLS protocol is the handshake layer. Describe the purpose of the handshake layer. Identify the other layer of the TLS protocol. Identify another protocol that can be used to transfer data securely. Meena visits a website to buy products for her business. The browser uses a small file to store the details of the products she views. This allows the website to display advertisements for other products she may like. The small file also stores her log-in details. Give the name of this type of file.

5. The internet and its uses  →  5.1. The internet and the world wide web

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Six statements are given about touch screen technology. Tick (3) to show if the statement applies to Capacitive or Resistive touch screen technology. Statement Capacitive (3) Resistive (3) Needs pressure to be applied to create a circuit May not register a touch if the user is wearing gloves More commonly used in smartphones More responsive to a touch Needs an electrical field to be changed to register a touch Cheaper to manufacture

3. Hardware  →  3.2. Input and output devices

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Give the denary value of each of the three 12-bit binary values. Working space 12-bit binary values can also be represented as hexadecimal values. Give the hexadecimal value of the 12-bit binary value.

1. Data representation  →  1.1. Number systems

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Leonard has a new laser printer to print letters for his business. Leonard connects his printer to his computer using the USB port. Give three benefits of using the USB port to connect the printer to the computer. Benefit 1 Benefit 2 Benefit 3 State two benefits and one drawback of Leonard using a laser printer, instead of an inkjet printer, to print the letters. Benefit 1 Benefit 2 Drawback An interrupt signal is sent from the printer to the computer. Give two examples of when a printer would generate an interrupt signal. Example 1 Example 2 Many devices send interrupt signals. Identify the software in the computer that will receive and manage all interrupt signals.

4. Software  →  4.1. Types of software and interrupts

3. Hardware  →  3.2. Input and output devices

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Six statements are given about storage devices. Tick (3) to show if the statement applies to hard disk drive (HDD) storage or solid state drive (SSD) storage. Some statements can apply to both. Statement HDD (3) SSD (3) It has a limited number of read/write cycles It uses magnetic properties to store data It has moving parts It is non-volatile storage It can be used as an external storage device to back up data It uses flash memory to store data Optical storage is another type of storage. Give two examples of optical storage. Example 1 Example 2

3. Hardware  →  3.3. Data storage

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Uma is concerned about risks that she may encounter when using the Internet. Two of the risks she is concerned about are phishing and pharming. Give one similarity and two differences between phishing and pharming. Similarity Difference 1 Difference 2 Identify two other risks that Uma could encounter when using the Internet. Risk 1 Risk 2 Uma uses a firewall to secure the data on her computer. Uma tells her friend that a firewall can only be software-based. Tick (3) to show whether Uma is Correct or Incorrect. Correct Incorrect Describe how the firewall helps to keep Uma’s data secure.

5. The internet and its uses  →  5.3. Cyber security

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