2210 s15 Ms Complete

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
Cambridge Ordinary Level
MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2015 series
2210 COMPUTER SCIENCE

2210/11 Paper 1, maximum raw mark 75
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began,
which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner
Report for Teachers.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2015 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE®, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some
Cambridge O Level components.
® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations.

Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
Cambridge O Level – May/June 2015 2210 11
1 (a) parallel
any one from:
– 8 bits/1 byte/multiple bits sent at a time

– using many/multiple/8 wires/lines (1 mark)
serial
any one from:
– one bit sent at a time

– over a single wire (1 mark) [2]
(b) parallel
– faster rate of data transmission (1 mark)
serial
any one from:
– more accurate/fewer errors over a longer distance

– less expensive wiring
– less chance of data being skewed/out of synchronisation/order (1 mark) [2]
(c) parallel
any one from:
– sending data from a computer to a printer

– internal data transfer (buses) (1 mark)
serial
– connect computer to a modem (1 mark) [2]
© Cambridge International Examinations 2015

2 (a) – universal serial bus

– description of USB [1]
(b) Any two from:
– devices are automatically detected and configured when initially attached

– impossible to connect device incorrectly/connector only fits one way
– has become the industry standard
– supports multiple data transmission speeds
– lots of support base for USB software developers
– supported by many operating systems
– backward compatible
– faster transmission compared to wireless [2]
3 (a)
Working
A B C X
1
0 0 0
] 1 mark
0
0 0 1
0
0 1 0
] 1 mark
0
0 1 1
0
1 0 0
] 1 mark
1
1 0 1
1
1 1 0
] 1 mark
1
1 1 1
[4]

(b) 1 mark per dotted section
[3]
(c) X is 1 if:
(A is 1 OR B is 1) (1 mark)
AND (1 mark)
(B is 1 OR C is NOT 1) (1 mark)
accept equivalent ways of writing this:
e.g. (A OR B = 1) AND (B OR NOT C = 1)
e.g. (A OR B) AND (B OR NOT C)
e.g. (A + B) (B + C) [3]

4 1 mark per correct word
1 protocol
2 web server name accept these three items in any order
3 file name
HTML tags/text
firewall
proxy server
[6]
5 1 mark per device, 1 mark per category
Description of storage device Name of Category of storage

storage device
Primary Secondary Off-line
optical media which uses one spiral

track; red lasers are used to read and
DVD
write 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
ROM
used to store the start-up routines in a
computer (e.g. the BIOS)
optical media which uses concentric

tracks to store the data; this allows read
DVD-RAM ()
and write operations to be carried out at
the same time
non-volatile memory device that uses Solid State

NAND flash memories (which consist of Drive/memory
millions of transistors wired in series on (SSD)
single circuit boards)
(SD/XD card)
(USB storage
()
device)
optical media that uses blue laser

technology to read and write data on Blue-ray

the media surface; it uses a single 1.1
mm polycarbonate disc
[10]

6 (a) virus
any two from:
– program/software that replicates/copies itself

– can delete or alter files/data stored on a computer
– can make the computer “crash”/run slow
pharming
any two from:
– malicious code/software installed on a user’s hard drive/actual web server

– this code redirects user to a fake website (without their knowledge)
– to obtain personal/financial information/data
phishing
any two from:
– legitimate-looking emails sent to a user

– as soon as recipient opens/clicks on link in the email/attachment …
– … the user is directed to a fake website (without their knowledge)
– To obtain personal/financial information/data
[6]
(b) (i) Any two from:
– spyware/key logging software can only pick up key presses
– using mouse/touchscreen means no key presses to log
– the numbers on the key pad are in random/non-standard format,

which makes it more difficult to interpret [2]

(ii) 1 mark for name and 1 mark for description
any one from:
chip and PIN reader

– only the user and the bank know which codes can be generated
request user name

– additional security together with password/PIN
anti-virus
– removes/warns of a potential virus threat which can’t be passed on to
customers
firewall
– (helps) to protect bank computers from virus threats and hacking
encryption
– protects customer data by making any hacked information unreadable
security protocol
– governs the secure transmission of data
Biometric
– to recognise user through the use of, e.g. facial/retina/finger print
Alerts
– users IP/MAC address is registered and user is alerted through, e.g. SMS if
account is accessed through an unregistered address
[2]
7 (a)
this bus carries signals used to
address bus coordinate the computer’s
activities
this bi-directional bus is used to

exchange data between
control bus processor, memory and
input/output devices
this uni-directional bus carries

signals relating to memory
data bus
addresses between processor
and memory
2/3 matches – 2 marks

1 match – 1 mark
[2]

(b)
description of stage sequence

number
the instruction is then copied from the memory location contained in the
MAR (memory address register) and is placed in the MDR (memory data 3
register)
the instruction is finally decoded and is then executed 7
the PC (program counter) contains the address of the next instruction to be (1)
fetched
the entire instruction is then copied from the MDR (memory data register)
4
and placed in the CIR (current instruction register)
the address contained in the PC (program counter) is copied to the MAR

2
(memory address register) via the address bus
the address part of the instruction is placed in the MAR (memory address
6
register)
the value in the PC (program counter) is then incremented so that it points

5*
to the next instruction to be fetched
The incrementation of the program counter can appear at any stage after 2. All other
stages must be in the correct given order. [6]
8 (a) hours: 18
minutes: 53 [2]
(b)
hours (“C”) minutes (“D”)
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 : 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0
[2]

(c) Any three from:
– reads values in registers “C” and “D”
– and checks the values against those stored in registers “A” and “B”
(NOTE: the first two statements can be interchanged, i.e. “A” and “B” read first)
– If values in corresponding registers are the same
– the microprocessor sends a signal to sound alarm/ring [3]
(d) Any three from:
– uses a light sensor
– sends signal/data back to microprocessor
– signal/data converted to digital (using ADC)
– value compared by microprocessor with pre-set/stored value
– if value < stored value, signal sent by microprocessor …
– … to the voltage supply (unit)
– … “value” of signal determines voltage supplied/brightness of LED [3]
(e) Any two from:
– no need to warm up
– whiter tint/more vivid colours/brighter image
– higher resolution
– much thinner monitors possible/lighter weight
– more reliable technology/longer lasting
– uses much less power/more efficient [2]

What is the denary (base 10)

equivalent to the hexadecimal
digit “E”? 8
x
If 1 GByte = 2
value of X?
then what is the
12
The number of bits in one byte 14
If the broadband data download

rate is 40 megabits/ second; how
long will it take to download a 60 19
MByte file?
What is the denary (base 10)

value of the binary number:
30
0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0?
What hexadecimal value is

obtained when the two
hexadecimal digits, C and D, are 36
added together?

4 matches – 4 marks
1 match – 1 mark
[5]

10 1 mark per correctly placed tick
statement interpreter compiler
takes one statement at a time and executes it
generates an error report at the end of translation of the

whole program
stops the translation process as soon as the first error is

encountered
slow speed of execution of program loops
translates the entire program in one go
[5]



1 (a) 1 mark per correctly placed tick

Statement True False
they are a form of spyware
they are used in advertising only
they are used to track the browsing of a user
they act in the same way as a virus

[4]
(b)
malicious code installed on the hard drive of a

user’s computer or on the web server; this code hacking
will re-direct user to a fake web site without their
consent
software that gathers information by monitoring

key presses on a user’s computer and relays the pharming
information back to the person who sent the
software
program or code that replicates itself and is

designed to amend/delete/copy data and files on phishing
a user’s computer without their consent
the act of gaining illegal access to a computer spyware

system without the owner’s consent
creator of code sends out a legitimate-looking

email in the hope of gathering personal and
virus
financial data from the recipient; it requires the
email or attachment to be opened first

1 match – 1 mark
[4]

2 (i) Either of the three options, resistive, capacitive or infra-red must be chosen
maximum of two marks from chosen technology:
resistive
− uses multiple layers of material …
− … that transmit electric currents
− when the top layer/screen is pushed/touched into the lower/bottom layer …
− … the electric current changes and location of “touch” is found
capacitive
− current sent/flows out from all 4 corners of the screen
− when finger/stylus touches screen, the current changes
− the location of “touch” is calculated
infra-red
− an “invisible” grid on the screen (pattern of infra-red LED beams)
− sensors detect where the screen has been touched through a break in an infrared
beam(s)
− the position where the screen touched is calculated [2]
(ii) 1 mark for benefit, 1 mark for drawback

Resistive
benefits:
− inexpensive/cheap to manufacture
− can use stylus/finger/gloved finger/pen
drawbacks:
− poor visibility in sunlight
− vulnerable to scratching
− wears through time
− does not allow multi-touch facility
capacitive
benefits:
− good visibility in sunlight
− (very) durable surface
− allows multi-touch facility
drawbacks:
− screen (glass) will shatter/break/crack (on impact)
− cannot use when wearing (standard) gloves
infra-red
benefits:
− good durability
− allows multi-touch facility
− can use stylus/finger/gloved finger/pen
drawbacks:
− expensive to manufacture
− screen (glass) will shatter/break/crack (on impact)
− sensitive to dust/dirt [2]

copies paper
barcode documents and voice
reader converts the text and recognition
pictures into a
computer-readable form
reads labels containing

parallel dark and light
microphone reading
lines using laser light;
passports
the width of each line
represents a binary
code
detects changes in
pH sensor automatic
acidity levels; data is
stock control
often in analogue form
audio device that allows

audio signals to be
converted into electric monitor soil in
scanner signals which can be a greenhouse
interpreted by a
computer after being
converted into digital
Input Device to Description Description to Application

3/4 matches – 3 marks 3/4 matches – 3 marks
2 matches – 2 marks 2 matches – 2 marks
1 match – 1 mark 1 match – 1 mark
[6]

4 (a) Any one from:
− secure sockets layer

− encrypts data being transmitted
− use of https
− use public and private keys
[1]
(b) 1 mark for each number in the correct order, next to the correct stage.
Sequence
Stage
number
the encrypted data is then shared securely between the web browser and the
6
web server
the web browser attempts to connect to a web site which is secured by SSL (1)
the web server sends the web browser a copy of its SSL certificate 3
the web browser requests the web server to identify itself 2
the web server will then send back some form of acknowledgement to allow the
5
SSL encrypted session to begin
the web browser checks whether the SSL certificate is trustworthy; if it is then
4
the web browser sends a message back to the web server
[5]

Received byte Byte transmitted correctly Byte transmitted incorrectly
11001000
01111100
01101001
[3]
(b) (i) byte number: 7
column number: 6
[2]
(ii) Any two from:
− letter “A”(byte 7) transmitted as odd parity (three 1s)

− column 6 has odd parity (seven 1s)
− intersection of byte 7 and column 6 indicates incorrect bit value
[2]
(c) 190
[1]
(d) Any one from:
− 2 bits interchanged (e.g. 1 → 0 and 0 → 1) that won’t change parity value

− even number of bits/digits are transposed
− If there are multiple errors in the same byte/column, that still produce the same parity bit,
the error will not be detected
[1]

6 (a) 1 mark per correct logic gate, correctly connected
C X
[5]
(b)
G C L Workspace X
0 0 0 0
0 0 1 0
] 1 mark
0 1 0 1
0 1 1 0
] 1 mark
1 0 0 1
1 0 1 1
] 1 mark
1 1 0 1
1 1 1 0
] 1 mark
[4]

(c) 1 mark for correctly completed truth table
A B C
0 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 0
[1]
7 (a) Maximum 5 marks in total for question part
Description of how street light is controlled: (max 4 marks)
− sensor sends signal/data to the microprocessor

− signal/data converted to digital/using ADC
− microprocessor compares value to a stored value
− if input value < stored value …
− … signal sent from microprocessor to actuator
− … and light is switched on/off
− whole process continues in an infinite loop
Avoiding frequent on/off switches: (max 2 marks)
− microprocessor continues to keep light on/off for a pre-determined period

− after pre-determined period, sensor output is again sampled
[5]

(b) 1 mark for correct sensor, 1 mark for its matching application
(all THREE applications must be different)
sensor application
infra-red/motion automatic doors

burglar alarm systems
temperature chemical process

central heating/air con system
greenhouse environment
oven
sound/acoustic burglar alarm systems

leak detection system
disco lighting
moisture/humidity clothes drier

environmental control (greenhouse, air con)
pressure burglar alarm system

traffic light control
chemical process
carbon dioxide/ pollution monitoring in a river

oxygen/gas greenhouse environment (growth control)
confined area (e.g. space craft)
Fish tank/Aquarium
magnetic field mobile phone

anti-lock braking
CD players
[6]
8 1 mark per correct word
Freeware
Shareware
Free software
(Computer) Ethics
Plagiarism
[5]

statement interpreter compiler
creates an executable file that runs directly on the computer
more likely to crash the computer since the machine code

produced runs directly on the processor
easier to debug since each line of code is analysed and

checked before being executed
slow speed of execution of program loops
it is more difficult to modify the code since the executable

code is now in machine code format
[5]
(b) Any one from:
− code is required to be converted into machine code/binary

− code needs to be produced that can be understood by the computer
[1]
(c) Any one from:
− close to English/native/human language

− easier/faster to correct errors/read/write
− works on many different machines/operating systems (portable)
[1]
(d) Any one from:
− work directly on registers/CPU

− more control over what happens in computer
− can use machine specific functions
[1]
(e) 1 mark per correct letter, maximum 2 marks

Assembly code: B
High-level language code: C
Machine code: A
[2]

10 (a) 1 mark for two correct lines, 2 marks for four correct lines
L (108): 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0
I (105): 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1
G (103): 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1
N (110): 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0
[2]
(b) 1 mark for each correct binary value

1 mark for each correct hexadecimal value
hexidecimal
L: 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 D8
G: 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 CE
[4]



Section A
1 (a) (i) Many correct answers, they must be meaningful. These are examples only.
– MiddayTemperature[1:30]
or MiddayTemperature[0:29]
or MiddayTemperature[30]
or MiddayTemperature[29]
or MiddayTemperature[] (1 mark)
– MidnightTemperature[1:30]
or MidnightTemperature[0:29]
or MidnightTemperature[30]
or MidnightTemperature[29]
or MidnightTemperature[] (1 mark) [2]
(ii) Answers, must match above and the upper bound should have been changed from
30 to 7 or 29 to 6 or no change if not used. These are examples only.
– MiddayTemperature[1:7] MidnightTemperature[1:7]
or MiddayTemperature[7] MidnightTemperature[7] [1]
(iii) Any two variables with matching reasons, 1 mark for the variable and 1 mark
for the matching reason. The variables and the matching reasons must relate to
the tasks in the pre-release. There are many possible correct answers these are
examples only.
Variable – Counter: (Integer)
Reason – to use as a loop counter when entering the temperature
Variable – HighNoon: (Real)

Reason – to store the highest midday temperature [4]

(b) If loop used

– initialisation before loop
– loop
– running total inside loop
– calculation of average outside loop
– output of average with message outside loop
(Max 4 marks)
– completion of at least 3 of initialisation, running total, calculation of average and

output of average with message for both midday and midnight
(1 mark) [5]
sample algorithm:
MiddayTotal ← 0; MidnightTotal ← 0
FOR Count ← 1 TO 7
MiddayTotal ← MiddayTotal + MiddayTemperature[Count]
MidnightTotal ← MidnightTotal + MidnightTemperature[Count]
NEXT Count
MiddayAverage ← MiddayTotal/7
MidnightAverage ← MiddayTotal/7
PRINT 'The average midday temperature is ', MiddayAverage
PRINT 'The average midnight temperature is ', MidnightAverage
If loop not used

– total of 7 midday temperatures
– calculation of midday average (Note could be combined as one calculation,
see example below)
– total of 7 midnight temperatures
– calculation of midnight average (Note could be combined as one calculation,
see example below)
– output of both averages with suitable messages [5]
sample algorithm:
MiddayAverage ← (MiddayTemperature[1]+ MiddayTemperature[2]+

MiddayTemperature[3]+ MiddayTemperature[4]+
MiddayTemperature[5]+ MiddayTemperature[6]+
MiddayTemperature[7])/7
MidnightAverage ← (MidnightTemperature[1]+
MidnightTemperature[2]+ MidnightTemperature[3]+ Midnight[4]+
Midnight[5]+ Midnight[6]+ MidnightTemperature[7])/7
PRINT 'The average midday temperature is ', MiddayAverage

PRINT 'The average midnight temperature is ', MidnightAverage

(c) 1 mark for the data set and 1 mark for the matching reason.
There are many possible correct answers, these are examples only.
Data set – 30, 29, 28, 31.5, 32.3, 33, 29.7
Reason – normal data that should be accepted
Data set – twenty, 23.99, seventeen, 501, –273, @#@, seventy seven
Reason – abnormal data that should be rejected [2]
(d) Maximum 6 marks in total for question part

Explanation (max 6)
– set variable called HighestMidday to a large minus number
– loop (30 or 7) times to check each midday temperature in turn
– check midday temperature against HighestMidday / midday temperature >
HighestMidday
– …replace value in HighestMidday by midday temperature
– …store array index in MiddayMonthDay/MiddayWeekday
– output HighestMidday outside the loop
– output MiddayMonthDay/MiddayWeekday outside the loop
Sample algorithm (max 4):

HighestMidday ← -999
FOR Count ← 1 TO 7
IF MiddayTemperature [Count] > HighestMidday
THEN HighestMidday ← MiddayTemperature[Count]
MiddayMonthDay/MiddayWeekday ← Count
ENDIF
NEXT Count
PRINT 'The highest midday temperature was ',HighestMidday, ' on
day ', Count
If pseudocode or programming only and no explanation, then maximum 4 marks [6]

Section B
2 1 mark for each error identified + suggested correction

Line 1 or Small = 0: this should read Small = 999
line 5 or IF…: this should read IF Num < Small THEN Small = Num
line 8 or UNTIL: this should read UNTIL Counter = 10 or
UNTIL Counter > = 10 or
UNTIL Counter > 9
line 7 or PRINT…: PRINT Small should come after the end of the repeat loop
or
line 8 or UNTIL: this should come before line 7 [4]
Total Reject Weight Output
0 0
1.8 1.8
1 26.0
8.8 7.0
20.1 11.3
30.1 10.0
32.6 2.5
2 25.2
37.6 5.0
57.4 19.8
3 29.3
–1 57.4, 3
(2 marks) (1 mark) 1 mark) (1 mark)

(–1 for each error) (allow follow through)
(then follow though) (from Total and Reject)
[5]

4 1 mark for each correct link, up to maximum of 4 marks
Integer 'a'
Real 2
Char 2.0
String True
Boolean 'Twelve'
[4]
5 Any two points from

– a variable is used to store data that can change during the running of a program
– a constant is used to store data that will not be changed during the running of a
program [2]
6 – FOR (… TO … NEXT)
– REPEAT (… UNTIL)
– WHILE (… DO … ENDWHILE) [3]
7 (a) – 7 [1]
(b) – Brochure No
– Uniquely identifies each property [2]
(c) Garage – Boolean

Number of Bedrooms – Number/Integer/Single
Price in $ – Number/Single/Real/Currency [3]
(d) 399000 H13

450000 H10 [2]

(e)
Field: Property Type Garage Price in $ Brochure No
Table: PROPERTY PROPERTY PROPERTY PROPERTY
Sort:
Show:
Criteria: True < 200000
or:
or
Sort:
Show:
Criteria: Yes < 200000
or:
or
Sort:
Show:
Criteria: =Yes < 200000
or:
or
Sort:
Show:
Criteria: =-1 < 200000
or:
(1 mark) (1 mark) (1 mark) (1 mark)

[4]


Section A
1 (a) (i) Many correct answers, they must be meaningful. This is an example only.
– PupilName[1:30]
or PupilName[0:29]
or PupilName[30]
or PupilName[29]
or PupilName[] [1]
(ii) Many correct answers, they must be meaningful. This is an example only.
– StartWeight[1:30]
or StartWeight[0:29]
or StartWeight[30]
or StartWeight[29]
or StartWeight[] [1]
(iii) Answers, must match (i) and (ii) above and the upper bound should have been changed
from 30 to 600 or 29 to 599 or no change if not used.
– StartWeight[1:600] or StartWeight[600]
– PupilName[1:600] or PupilName[600] [1]
(b) any four from

– prompt for entry of final weight that includes pupil’s name
– input final weight
– validation check for final weight
– calculation of difference in weight
– ……using the initial weight stored in the array
– store difference in weight
(Max 4 marks)
– loop for 600 pupils

(1 mark) [5]
sample algorithm:
FOR Count 1 TO 600

REPEAT
PRINT 'Please enter weight for ', PupilName[Count]
INPUT FinalWeight
UNTIL FinalWeight < 120 AND FinalWeight > 20
WeightDifference[Count] FinalWeight - StartWeight[Count]
NEXT Count

(c) (i) any two from

– check that the weights are within a given range
– check that the weights are numeric
– check that the weights are given to one decimal point
– character/type check on name
– length check on name
[2]
(ii) 1 mark for the data and 1 mark for the matching reason.
There are many possible correct answers this is an example only.
Weight 1 – 35.2
Reason – normal data that should be accepted
Weight 2 – twenty
Reason – abnormal data that should be rejected [4]
(d) Maximum 6 marks in total for question part

Explanation (max 6)
– loop 30 or 600 times to check each difference in weight
– check for a difference in weight
– less than -2.5 (final weight – start weight) or greater than 2.5 (start weight – final weight)
– …If so output pupil’s name
– …if so output difference in weight
– …if so output message that it is a fall in weight
Sample algorithm (max 4)

FOR Count 1 TO 30
IF WeightDifference [Count] < -2.5
THEN PRINT PupilName[Count], 'The weight loss was ',
WeightDifference [Count]
ENDIF
NEXT Count
If pseudocode or programming only and no explanation, then maximum 4 marks [6]

Section B
2 1 mark for each error identified + suggested correction

Line 1 or Large =9999: this should read Large = 0
Line 3 or WHILE: this should read WHILE Counter < 30
line 6 or IF: this should read IF Num > Large THEN Large = Num
line 7 or Counter =…: this should read Counter = Counter + 1 [4]
3 (a)
Trace table set 1
A B C D E F Total Check Output
5 2 4 3 1 5 38 5 Accept
-----------------------------------(1 mark)-----------------------------------(1 mark)------

Trace table set 2
A B C D E F Total Check Output
3 2 1 0 7 3 45 1 Reject
-----------------------------------(1 mark)-----------------------------------(1 mark)------

[4]
(b) – (modulo 11) check digit calculation [1]
(c) 1 mark for identifying the problem, 2 marks for the solution
Problem – doesn’t deal correctly with remainder 10/a check digit of X
Solution – check Z for X as a final digit
– have a special case where check = 10
– accept where Check = 10 and F = X [3]

4 1 mark for each correct line, two lines from one box not allowed
Counting Sum = Sum + Value[n]
IF Value = 10 THEN PRINT

Repetition
'X'
Selection FOR Counter = 1 TO 10
Amount = Amount + 1
Totalling
Sum = Num1 + Num2

[4]
5 (a) 1 mark for FOR … TO … NEXT 1 mark for INPUT

FOR Count 1 TO 1000
INPUT A[Count]
NEXT (Count) [2]
(b) 4 marks
– initialisation
– start of loop
– update loop counter
– end of loop
Example1
Count 1 (1 mark)
REPEAT (1 mark)
INPUT A[Count]
Count Count + 1 (1 mark)
UNTIL Count > 1000 (1 mark)
Example2
Count 0 (1 mark)
WHILE Count < 1000 (1 mark)
DO
Count Count + 1 (1 mark)
INPUT A[Count]
ENDWHILE (1 mark)
[4]

6 (a) – 7 [1]
(b) – Class ID
– Uniquely identifies each student [2]
(c) Diana Abur, Paul Smith

– both names
– ……. correct order [2]
(d)
Field: Student Name Maths English
Table: MARKS MARKS MARKS
Sort:
Show:
Criteria: <40 <40
or:
(1 mark) (1 mark) (1 mark) [3]

2210 s15 Ms Complete

Загружено:

Сведения о документе

Авторское право

Доступные форматы

Поделиться этим документом

Поделиться или встроить документ

Параметры публикации

Этот документ был вам полезен?

Это неприемлемый материал?

Авторское право:

Доступные форматы

2210 s15 Ms Complete

Загружено:

Авторское право:

Доступные форматы

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

Cambridge Ordinary Level

MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2015 series

2210 COMPUTER SCIENCE

® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations.

any one from:

– 8 bits/1 byte/multiple bits sent at a time

any one from:

– one bit sent at a time

– faster rate of data transmission (1 mark)

any one from:

– more accurate/fewer errors over a longer distance

any one from:

– sending data from a computer to a printer

– connect computer to a modem (1 mark) [2]

© Cambridge International Examinations 2015

2 (a) – universal serial bus

(b) Any two from:

– devices are automatically detected and configured when initially attached

© Cambridge International Examinations 2015

(b) 1 mark per dotted section

accept equivalent ways of writing this:

e.g. (A OR B = 1) AND (B OR NOT C = 1)

e.g. (A OR B) AND (B OR NOT C)

© Cambridge International Examinations 2015

4 1 mark per correct word

2 web server name accept these three items in any order

5 1 mark per device, 1 mark per category

Description of storage device Name of Category of storage

optical media which uses one spiral

non-volatile memory chip; contents of

optical media which uses concentric

non-volatile memory device that uses Solid State

optical media that uses blue laser

© Cambridge International Examinations 2015

any two from:

– program/software that replicates/copies itself

any two from:

– malicious code/software installed on a user’s hard drive/actual web server

any two from:

– legitimate-looking emails sent to a user

(b) (i) Any two from:

– spyware/key logging software can only pick up key presses

– using mouse/touchscreen means no key presses to log

– the numbers on the key pad are in random/non-standard format,

© Cambridge International Examinations 2015

(ii) 1 mark for name and 1 mark for description

any one from:

chip and PIN reader

request user name

this bi-directional bus is used to

this uni-directional bus carries

2/3 matches – 2 marks

© Cambridge International Examinations 2015

description of stage sequence

the instruction is finally decoded and is then executed 7

the address contained in the PC (program counter) is copied to the MAR

the value in the PC (program counter) is then incremented so that it points

hours (“C”) minutes (“D”)

© Cambridge International Examinations 2015

(c) Any three from:

– reads values in registers “C” and “D”

– If values in corresponding registers are the same

– the microprocessor sends a signal to sound alarm/ring [3]