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STi ogee IGCSE Computer Science (Workbook * David Watson Helen Williams 6 BORERsto use papers that are natural, renewable and recyclable products and made from wood grown in . The logging and manufacturing processes are expected to conform to the environmental regulations of the Bookpoint Ltd, 130 Park Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 ASE. Talophone: (44) 01235 827720. 400454. Email education@bookpoint [Link] Lines are open from 9 am. to S pm, Monday to Saturday, with answering service. Yeu can also order through our website: [Link] ‘tademark of Cambridge International Examinations This text has not been through the Cambridge 987654321 2019 2018 2017 2016 Apart from any use permitted under UK copyright law, no part of this publication may be reproduced or including photocopying andContents 1 Binary systems and hexadecimal 2 Communication and internet technologies 3 Logic gates and logic circuits 4 Operating systems and computer architecture 5 Input and output devices 6 Memory and data storage 7 High-and-low level languages 8 Security and ethics 9 Problem-solving and design 10 Pseudocode and flowcharts 11 Programming concepts 12 Data structures: arrays and using pre-release material 13 Databases 18 26 30 38 42 53 59 65 68 754) Binary systems and hexadecimal 1 Convert the denary number 165 into: [3 marks} Convert the following binary number into denary: [6 marks} 01110110 os esis b Convert the following hexadecimal number into denary: © Convert the following binary number into hexadecimal: 101011000100 -d_ Convert the following hexadecimal number into binary: ‘Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited1. Binary systems and hexadecimal 3a How many megabytes (MB) of storage would be needed to store 800 photographs each of which are 16 MB in size? [2 marks] b Write your answer from part a in gigabytes (GB). [2 marks] 4 The ASCII code for ‘A’ is 65 and for ‘a’ is 97. a Write these denary values in 8-bit binary: [2 marks] i 6 b Predict the denary ASCII code for 'V’ and ‘v! [2 marks} iv ¢ Write the two denary values in part b in 8-bit binary format: [2 marks} iw Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 81 BINARY SYSTEMS AND HEXADECIMAL ‘m’) if the ASCII code for the upper case letter (e.g. 'M’) [2 marks} system uses binary codes for letters of the alphabet as follows Ax10,B=11,C=12,......,X=33, ¥=34,2=35 “2 Write the denary value for ‘x’ in binary using an 8-bit register: [i mark] met | TT “b Toconvert the binary code for ‘x’ to the binary code for ‘x’, all the bits in the &-bit register “in part a are moved (shifted) two places to the right. i Write down the contents of the 8-bit register after the bits have been moved to ‘the right. [2marks] ii Convert the binary value in part bi into denary: [1 mark] eee oe -€ Predict the denary values for the following two letters using the method described in partb: 14 marks] :* ‘Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited1. Binary systems and hexadecimal 6 Describe how hexadecimal notation is used in the following: [6 marks) i MAC addresses Memory dumps HTML b_ Using the ASCII table (Figure 1.7) on page 12 in the Cambridge IGCSE® Camputer Science textbook, write down what web address/URL is being represented below: [3 marks] % 77% 77 %T7%ZE%4B% 26% 53% 73% 7A%T5%G4% 79320 %62% OF %EF %GE% 73%ZE%63% OF 2E%75%6B 7 Convert the denary number 44801 into hexadecimal. [2 marks] b Convert the hexadecimal number in part a into a 16-bit binary number. [2 marks] Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 61 BINARY SYSTEMS AND HEXADECIMAL iin — some anBan “b A MAC address can be termed either UAA or LAA. Give two reasons why MAC addresses need to be changed when using LAA. ‘A1 value in the register indicates that a specific function is ON; a 0 value indicates it is OFF. PPL EEE ++ all paint levels are OK “* spray gun is switched on _* red and blue paints have been selected. /@ What does the following register indicate: [3 marks} EPEEEE ‘Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited1. Binary systems and hexadecimal b What would be the contents of the 8-bit register if the following conditions existed: + all paint levels are OK «the spray gun is switched off + red and green paint had been selected? © i What conditions would be represented by: 000000007 (3 marks} (1 mark} Describe what would happen if the register contained: 11111711 [1 mark} 10 Six questions are shown on the left and eight numerical values are shown on the right. By drawing arrows, connect each question to its correct numerical value (two of the numerical values are not used). ASOCOLD [6 marks} Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook e| BINARY SYSTEMS AND HEXADECIMAL “a Trace through the flowchart for the following two values: i 220 continue on the next page... ‘Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited1. Binary systems and hexadecimal Number x D OUTPUT, ii 73 [4 marks] Number x D ‘ourPuT b State the function of the flowchart in part a. [1 mark] Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook °1 BINARY SYSTEMS AND HEXADECIMAL #FF.00 00 represents the colour red, value #00 FF 00 represents the colour green, and ‘value #00 00 FF represents the colour blue. i Ifthe colour orange requires value ‘FF’ for the red hue and value ‘80’ for the green ‘hue, what is the HTML representation for orange? U1 mark] ‘ii If the colour tan requires value ‘B1’ for the red hue, value ‘89 for the green hue and value ‘04’ for the blue hue, what is the HTML representation for tan? (1 mark] ‘b Describe how HTML is used when developing web pages. [3 marks] ¢ An internet service provider offers the following specifications: ‘+ download speed: 80 megabits per second data transfer rate * upload speed: 16 megabits per second data transfer rate i John wishes to download a movie which is 650 megabytes (650 MB) in size. Calculate how long it would take (in seconds) to download the movie. [2 marks} “ii. John also wishes to upload 30 photographs onto a social media website. Each photograph is 15 megabytes (15 MB). Calculate how long it would take to upload the 30 photographs (in seconds). [2 marks] I Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited1. Binary systems and hexadecimal arrows, connect each term on the left to its correct description on the right. [5 marks} ‘mark-up language (TMI) mic Joutpuit to 2 screen or printer, this enab 14 A computer uses a binary system known as Binary Coded Decimal (BCD). In this system, each denary digit (0 to 9) is represented by a 4-bit binary value inary codes for the digits 9 and 6. [2 marks} 8421 9 8421 6 b Which denary numbers are represented by the following 4-bit binary codes: [4 marks} 8 4 21 8 421 rfololo of}rjo}i Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook oBINARY SYSTEMS AND HEXADECIMAL "What is the largest denary number that can be represented by two bytes using this BED system? [1 mark] ae Using normal binary notation, what is the largest denary number that could be ‘represented by two bytes? “Suggest a use for the BCD system. down a series of steps that could be used to convert a denary number into a number. Your steps should allow somebody to follow them clearly to give the [7 marks] Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science WorkbookCommunication and internet technologies 1. Name the type and method of data transmission being described below: a Data transmitted in one direction only; one bit at atime over a single channel or wire. [2 marks] b Several bits of data transmitted in both directions at the same time over several channels or wires. [2 marks] Data transmitted in both directions, but not at the same time, along a single channel or wire. [2 marks] 2.a Describe how it is possible to ensure data arrives correctly identified at its destination when using asynchronous data transmission. [2 marks] b Describe how it is possible to ensure that data is received in the correct groups when using synchronous data transmission, [3 marks] ©. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using synchronous data transmission. [2 marks] Advantage: Disadvantage: Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook ®COMMUNICATION AND INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES }@ Give the meaning of the term USB. [mark] care true: [5 marks] Devices plugged into the computer using the USB connection are automatically detected The USB connection has become the industry standard for most computers The user will always be prompted to download a device driver |when the device is plugged in to the computer © Give two examples of devices which can be connected to a computer using a USB ‘connection, [2 marks] De earercn ss . ‘a Assystem uses even parity. Indicate which of the following bytes has even parity: [3 marks} TPP P Pre Th | [1 mark) Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited2 Communication and internet technologies © Nine bytes of data were transmitted from one computer to another computer. Even parity was used by both systems. An additional byte, called the parity byte was also sent at the end of the transmission The following table shows the nine bytes and parity byte following transmission: parity bit | bit2 | bit bit it [bit [over 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 ° 1 3]=|=f>l=lel=l=lel= eee PPE ie =fel=|-Telel=l=Jele i One of the bits has been transmitted incorrectly, Indicate which bit is incorrect by giving its bit number and byte numb [2 marks} bit number: byte number: Explain how you arrived at your answer to part «i [3 marks] Write down the corrected byte: [1 mark] iv Describe a situa transmitted incorrectly, [2 marks} in where a parity check would not identify which bit had been Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook ©COMMUNICATION AND INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES v_ Name and briefly describe another method to check if data has been transmitted correctly. [2 marks} intemet terms are being described below? [5 marks) ies that provide the user with access to the a monthly fee is usually charged for this ‘rules that must be obeyed when transferring oss the internet that allows a user to display a web page on ‘computer screen; they translate the HTML from HTML is made up of structure and presentation. Explain the difference between these ‘two terms. [3 marks] _ B Indicate how you would know whether or not a website was secure. [1 mark) Photocopying prohibited2 Communication and internet technologies 7 Look at the following two HTML parts: Part A a Which of the above parts shows the .css file? [7 mark] b Using parts A and B from above, give two examples of tags. [2 marks} © Show how a tag is closed. U1 mark] d_ Explain why there are three groups of data in the color definition, U mark] © Which number base is used to represent values in the color definition? U mark) Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook @1 Which logic gates have the following three truth tables? [3 marks} a b © o fo [i oe _fo fo of ft ef ft OD 1 fo [t 1 [fe if fe te the truth table for the following logic circuit: [4 marks} A e = [¢ [Workingarea SX |€ Write the following statement as a logic statement: [3 marks] X is 1 if [Link] B are on or if Bis off and Cis on Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited3. Logic gates and logic circuits b_ Draw the logic circuit to represent your statement in part a. [4 marks} pe — —« eat 4a Complete the truth table for the following logic circuit: [2 marks] A > [>— D> [A [eo Twerking area EJ = oo oft 7 Ye Tf b Which single logic gate is represented by the truth table in part a? [1 mark) Explain why a single logic gate is often replaced by a logic circuit such as the one shown in part a, [mark] Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook ®Complete the truth table for the following logic circuit: (4 marks] = Which simplified logic circuit could replace the logic circuit in part a? (1 mark] seme Complete the truth table for the following logic circuit: [4 marks] [_)-« Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited3. Logic gates and logic circuits a |e |e [working area x oo o fo ft o [1 fo ot ih + Jo fo 1 fo ft + |r fo + i i b What single logic gate could replace the following logic circuit? [2 marks] —=D—D— 7a Write down the logic statement to represent the following logic circuit: (3 marks} —=5 ‘ [oe ——$<—)- Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook eoLOGIC GATES AND LOGIC CIRCUITS b Draw the logic circuit which corresponds to the following truth table: [4 marks] rajapeialelsie: o 0 1 e 0 fo 1 1 ‘chemical process is monitored using a logic circuit. There are three inputs to the logic circuit -fepresenting the parameters being monitored in the chemical process. An alarm, X, will give an output value of 1 depending on certain conditions. ‘The following table describes the process conditions being monitored: An alarm, X, will generate the value 1 if ‘either temperature > 120°C and acid concentration <= 4 moles (or ‘temperature <= 120°C and gas pressure <= 2 bars sor acid concentration > 4 moles and gas pressure <= 2 bars Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited3. Logic gates and logic circuits a Write the logic statement to represent this system. [3 marks] b Draw the logic circuit to represent this system. (7 marks] 1-4 a « pt © Complete the truth table to represent this system. [4 marks} o fo fa oft io o fi it 1 fo fo 1+ fo |r + fr fo ; i Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook ®LOGIC GATES AND LOGIC CIRCUITS system uses the input from three sensors A, B and C. The binary values from these sensors. input to a logic circuit. i ra eg} The output, X, from the logic circuit is 1 if: eeither Ais1andBist ‘sor AisOand cist sor BisOand cist a Draw the logic circuit to represent the above system. [7 marks] -b Complete the truth table for the above system. [4 marks] Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited3. Logic gates and logic circuits © For safety reasons, the sensors feed into three different logic circuits (numbered 1, 2 and 3) which produce the outputs x, Y and Z. These three outputs then form the inputs to another logic circuit that has the output, Q. ‘The three logic circuits are connected to this extra logic circuit as shown below: Apo ees e DH | a ome Soo | Leet | ) 8 = sarees Tages] Ourputz Ee = ‘Complete the truth table for this system. [4 marks} [wor ja ° JoJo oye ote oT 7 Yo 7 oP 7h Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 6(4 ) Operating systems and computer architecture 1 Give six functions of a typical operating system (OS). [6 marks) 3 a Saami piano fe - s 6 2a Describe three different types of interrupt. [3 marks] 'b What is meant by the term buffer? [1 mark] ‘€ The flowchart on the opposite page shows how buffers and interrupts are used when the [processor sends data to a printer. Some of the items are missing from the flowchart. Using item numbers only, complete the flowchart using the following list of items: [6 marks] tem number | item ‘contents of printer buffer emptied to printer current task is suspended while interrupt is serviced data to be printed out is sent to the printer buffer processor continues with its current tasks processor continues with current tasks while printer buffer is emptied ‘when all the data is printed, printer buffer becomes empty ===)" |§]— Nw? Cambridge IGCsE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited4 Operating systems and computer architecture Tarp agra Teor to request more das fa be sertto ponte Hi 3.2 Name three types of bus used in the von Neumann architecture. [3 marks} b Name three types of address used in the von Neumann architecture. [3 marks} Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook @4 OPERATING SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE € The memory contents of a computer are shown below. Adress Contents 7000. 0000 OH 1100) 7000-001 1o00-0011 76000010 Hit 1101 0000011 ONTO, ooo oo Too HeT + 1 Tin 100 TTT ‘Ong ooTT To TDIOOTTT, mi Hit oor i Show the contents of the MAR and MDR if we want to READ the contents of memory location? 111 1110. [2 marks] ti Show the contents of the MAR and MDR if we wish to write 1100 1101 into memory location1000 0100. [2 marks} ili HfMAR contains 1111 1100 and MDR contains 0011 1100, fill inthe shaded cell of the memory contents diagram above. [1 mark] 4 The diagram on the opposite page shows a typical fetch-execute cycle; however, five of the stages have been omitted. Complete the cycle by writing the following stages in their correct position. ‘Adciress is then copied from PC to MAR via the address bus Contents of memory location contained in MAR are then copied into MDR Instruction is decoded and then executed by sending out signals via control bus to ‘the computer components “The PC contains the address of memory location of the next instruction to be fetched ‘Value of PCis then incremented by 1 so it new points to the next instruction to be fetched [5 marks} Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited4 Operating systems and computer architecture I Contents of MAR are than copied and placed inthe CR I 5a Explain why some devices do not need to have an operating system. [2 marks} ive an example of a device which does not require an operating system. [mark] Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook oput devices how face recognition software is used at an airport to verify the identity of [4 marks) in each of the following scanner terms. Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook5. Input and output devices ‘the binary value of each digit. [3 marks] c b A supermarket uses barcodes on all its items. When a customer goes to check out, a number of input and output devices may be used. Name two input devices and two output devices. Give a different use for each named device. [8 marks} Input device 1: . us Input device 2: Use Output device 1: . us Output device 2: Use: ive two benefits to the supermarket manager and two benefits to customers of using barcodes on all items. [4 marks} ‘Manager 1 Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook 8barcode on the right is known as a QR code: a What does ‘QR’ mean? 'b Give two benefits of using QR codes. a [1 mark) [2 marks] ‘© Explain how a tourist could use QR codes at an airport to help plan a holiday. [3 marks] the most suitable input device for each of the following applications. A different. ‘device must be given in each case. [that allows a user to write and draw ona screen ‘then automatically saves the text and images in {5 marks} Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited5. Input and output devices 5a Inkjet printers usually fall into two categories: thermal bubble or piezoelectric Choose one of these categories and describe how ink droplets are produced [3 marks] Category: Description: b Give one advantage and one disadvantage of inkjet printers compared with laser printers. [2 marks} ‘Advantage: Disadvantage: © The diagram on the following page shows the steps carried out when an inkjet printer prints a document, ‘The steps have not been written in the correct order. By writing the numbers 1 to 9 next to each step, place them in the correct order, ‘The first one has been done for you. [8 marks] Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook ®5 INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES ‘The printer driver checks whether the chosen printer is ready to print the document ‘Once the printer buffer is empty, the printer sends an interrupt to the processor ‘requesting more data to be sent: this action continues until the whole document i | printed ‘Assheet of paper is fed into the printer body; if no paper is available or the paper is |[Jammed, an error message is sent to the computer ‘At the end of each full pass of the print head, the paperis advanced slightly to allow ‘the next line to be printed ‘The printer driver ensures that the data isin a format that the chosen printer can process Data is sent to the printer and is stored in a temporary memory, known as the printer Data from the document is frst of all sent to the printer driver 1 ‘Asa sheet of paper is fed through the printer, the print head moves from side to side eestor ite fur elon | The whole process is continued until the printer buffer is empty 4 3D printers use various ways to produce solid objects. Explain each of the following “terms: [3 marks} Additive: Binder 3D printing: Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited5. Input and output devices b Acar enthusiast has bought a car made in 1921, Unfortunately, none of the parts for the car are still made. Explain how 3D technology could be used to create any part for this car. [3 marks] © Describe three other uses of 3D printers. [3 marks} 1 7a Most modern televisions and computer screens are LCD and use LED back-it technology. Give three advantages of using LED back-lit technology rather the older CCFL (fluorescent lamp) technology. [3 marks} 1 Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook 6a suitable different application that uses each of the following sensors.5. Input and output devices 9A burglar alarm system uses pressure sensors and acoustic (sound) sensors to detect the presence of an intruder. ‘A microprocessor is used to monitor and control the whole system. A keypad is used to key in a 4-digit PIN that either activates or deactivates the system. Ian intruder is detected, an alarm is sounded and also a blue flashing light outside the building. Describe in detail how the sensors and microprocessor interact to detect and warn of. an intruder. [7 marks) Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook @1 Five file terms are shown on the left and five file descriptions are shown on the right. By drawing arrows link each file term to its correct file description. [5 marks) 2a Give three differences between RAM and ROM memories, (3 marks) b Two types of RAM are DRAM and SRAM. In the diagram below, draw arrows to link each type of RAM to its correct feature(s). [5 marks] oO Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited6 Memory and data storage 3.2 Give an example of data which matches the data formats below. [3 marks) Real:... \g each character is 1 byte in ¢, and ignoring spaces, how many bytes of memory would be needed to store the following sentence? [1 mark] “this shows you how lossless would use less memory’ A file compression system replaces parts of the text in the sentence as follows: th=1,is=2, how =3, ou=4, less=5 Rewrite the sentence in part bi using the above numerical values where possible. [2 marks] iii How many bytes of memory does your new sentence in part bii require? U mark) iv Explain why the method described in part is lossless compression. [1 mark] 4a Place each of the following storage and memory devices into their correct category: [6 marks] * Blu-ray disc + DVD-RAM « Fixed hard-disk drive (HDD) + Fixed solid-state drive (SSD) * Flash memory/memory stick + RAM + Removable hard-disk drive (HDD) + ROM fea Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook °Give three advantages of using SSD rather than HDD in a computer system. The following table shows six features of optical media. By placing ticks (7) in the correct boxes, indicate which features refer to which optical media. ‘Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited6 Memory and data storage 6 Astudent wrote: The future of optical media is one of obsolescence in the next five years’. Discuss this statement by reference to modern technologies. [3 marks] Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook oThe following terms are used about high-level programming languages, Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited7. High-and low-level languages 4 Give four benefits to a programmer of developing a program using a high-level programming language. [4 marks} 5 The following terms are used about low-level programming languages. [2 marks} State what each term means. a Machine code b Assembly language 6 Give four benefits to a programmer of developing a program using a low-level programming language. [4 marks] 4 Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook ®‘the programming statements in Chapter 7 of the Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science show what the program code for adding two numbers (FirstNumber and ber) together could look like: Name three different types of translator. Bi ee ee Photocopying prohibited7. High-and low-level languages © For each translator describe which type of language it is used for and what is produced after a successful translation. [6 marks] f 91a What is meant by a syntax error? [2 marks) b_ What is meant by a logic error? [2 marks} © What happens when a compiler finds a syntax error? [2 marks} Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook oHIGH- AND LOW-LEVEL LANGUAGES -d What happens when an interpreter finds a syntax error? statements are shown on the left and three translators are shown on the right. {ines to connect each statement to the translator it applies to (there can be more ‘one line to a translator). [8 marks) Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited7. High-and low-level languages three disadvantages of using a compiler rather than an interpreter. [3 marks} b Give three advantages of using a compiler rather than an interpreter, [3 marks] Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook oSecurity and ethics 1 Six security terms are shown on the left and six descriptions are shown on the right. By drawing arrows, link each security term to its correct description. [6 marks} Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited8 Security and ethics ¢ Describe three ways to prevent accidental loss of data such as file cleletion, software or hardware fault, [3 marks) 1 3a What is meant by the two terms SSL and TLS? [3 marks) b Describe how TLS differs from SSL. [2 marks] © The five stages when a user wants to access a secure website using SSL are shown in the diagram below. However, four of the stages are missing. ‘Complete the diagram on the following page using the following descriptions in their correct order. [4 marks} 1 ifthe web browse can authenticate the SSL certificate fr sends a message back to the web server 10 allow communications to begin 2 Once the message is received from the browser, the web server acknowledges: the web browser and SSL two-way data transfer begins 3 Web browser then requests that the web server identifies elf a Web server rsponch by sending a copy of Rs SSL certficate tothe user web browser Photocopying prohibited Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook °Complete the diagram about encryption below by using the following terms, a 2 Plain text 3. Encryption algorithm (3 marks) 7H _ Explain what is meant by the following terms. | Hashing algorithm Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook [3 marks]8 Security and ethics ii Encryption algorithm, iii, MD4 software Explain what the advantage is of using 128-bit or 256-bit data encryption rather than 56-bit encryption. [2 marks} 5 a. Explain what is meant by denial of service attack. [2 marks} b Describe how it is possible for a user to guard against denial of service attacks. [2 marks} Photocopying prohibited Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook eo‘© Describe what signs would indicate to users that they had become victims of denial of service attacks. Describe five ways a bank can protect its customers from security risks when visiting ‘its website, ‘ser can download from the internet free | once downloaded, there are no fees when “users are allowed to try out free of arge for a trial period; at the end of the trial od, users will be requested to pay a fee if they Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibitedProblem-solving and design 1 What makes up a computer system? [5 marks) 2 What is top-down design? [3 marks} 3 Using the structure diagram in Figure 9.1 of the textbook, break down the check offisnooze sub-system into further sub-systems. [3 marks} Check ofsnoaze 4 Describe a library routine and give an example of one [3 marks} Description: Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook ®9 Problem-solving and design 8a Explain the difference between validation and verification. [2 marks) b Give two examples of validation. [2marks] 1 ive two examples of verification. [2 marks) 9 Name and describe two validation checks. Give an example of each validation check in use. [6 marks) Name: use: Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 6x are shown on the left and six validation checks are shown on the right. "Draw a line to connect each example to the validation check it applies to. [5 marks) 'b Is this ISBN correct? Use the ISBN 13 method on page 122 of the textbook to ‘check and show your working. [3 marks} 9780 7487 8296 3 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited9 Problem-solving and design © Use the modulo 11 method to calculate the check digits for these numbers. Show your working. [4 marks] 1127 47857 12 The following algorithm shown as a flowchart checks the marks that are input and outputs the sum of all the marks. START Sum 0 get 0 Reject — Reject +1 Sum «Mark + Sum | Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook 69 PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DESIGN a Whatare the rules for a mark to be accepted? [2 marks] _-b What value terminates the input? [1 mark] ‘¢ Use this data and the trace table below to dry run the algorithm. [4 marks} 17, 35, 24, -5, 0, 67, 82, 97, ~21, 45, 23, ~1, 99 ‘d_ Explain why this is an effective solution to adding up marks and point out any ‘improvements that could be made. [3 marks} Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited0) Pseudocode and flowcharts 1 What values will be stored in the following variables when the assignment statements below are completed? [5 marks} Age ©21 Name « "Richard* Value 18 *2 sum «+ Value+Age lag © True sum. Flag... 2 Write down two types of conditional statement and for each one show how you would select someone whose age was either 10 or 20. [6 marks} Photocopying prohibited Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook oWrite down three different types of loop structure. [3 marks} ‘Here are three problems. For each one, choose a different loop structure for your pseudocode solution. i Input 10 numbers and print out their total, [6 marks] Stn i ii Input some numbers and calculate their total, an input of ~1 stops the process. [6 marks] ‘ili Input some numbers and calculate their total, stop when the total is greater than 20. [6 marks] I Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook10 Pseudocode and flowcharts 4a Write down two different statements that can be used for input. [2 marks) 1 2 b_ Write down two different statements that can be used for output. [2 marks] 1 2 5 Write a pseudocode algorithm to check the level of stock, stocktievel, and output ‘Reorder’ when the value falls below 10. [2 marks} 6a Write a pseudocode algorithm to input 20 numbers and find the average of the positive numbers. [7 marks) b Explain how you would change your algorithm to reject any negative numbers. [2 marks} Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook eoare shown on the left and four types of statement are shown on the right. _ Draw lines to connect each symbol to the correct description. Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited10 Pseudocode and flowcharts 9.4 Drawa flowchart to input 20 numbers and find the average of the positive numbers. [7 marks] Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook ®how you would change your flowchart to work for 30 numbers that are 0. and 100. (3 marks]Programming concepts 1 Five descriptions are shown on the left and five data types are shown on the right. Draw lines to connect each data type to the correct description. [4 marks} a [eect SS) a | 2 Explain, using examples, when you would use a variable and when you would use constant. [4 marks) 3 State, giving reasons, whether these data stores should be variables or constants. [6 marks) a Average Mark b Number of months ina year © Number of pupils in a class Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook 6‘Here are three problems. For each one, write an efficient program to solve the problem. i Input eight whole numbers and print out their total, [6 marks} ‘ii Input some whole numbers and calculate their total, an input of -1 stops the “fii. Input some whole numbers and calculate their total, stop when the total is greater 10. [6 marks} I Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook11 Programming concepts aset of test data that you could use for each program. [3 marks] © Explain whether you would need to make any changes to your programs if real numbers were used instead of whole numbers. [2 marks] 5. Write a program to input 10 numbers and find the average of the negative numbers. [7 marks] b_ Explain how you would change your program to reject any positive numbers. [2 marks} Give a set of test data that you could use for the program. [1 mark} Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook @Data structures: arrays and using pre-release material 1 Explain what the terms below mean when used about arrays. 2 Explain, using an example, when you would use an array. as Ie | Using a high-level programming language, declare arrays to be used in the following situations. a The names of 20 students. U0 mark) b The marks of 200 students. (1 mark] ‘€ Whether 30 students have enrolled or not, U1 mark] cambridge IGCsE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited12 Data structures: arrays and using pre-release material 4a Here are three problems. For each one, write an efficient program using an array to solve the problem. You can extend your program for each problem. i Store the number of enquiries made each day for a week. [6 marks] ji Find the day with the most enquires and the one with the least enquiries, [6 marks} Find the total number of enquiries for the week and the average number of enquiries per day. [6 marks} b Give a set of test data that you could use for these programs. Ut mark] Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook oDATA STRUCTURES: ARRAYS AND USING PRE-RELEASE MATERIAL ll need to use the pre-release material for your examination to answer the following questions. Write an algorithm, using pseudocode for task 1. Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook12 Data structures: arrays and using pre-release material © Write an algorithm, using pseudocode for task 3 [6 marks} For task 3 use a flowchart to show the algorithm. [6 marks) Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook @DATA STRUCTURES: ARRAYS AND USING PRE-RELEASE MATERIAL Choose three sets of test data for task 1: normal, abnormal/erroneous and boundary. [3 marks] b Choose three sets of test data for task 2: normal, abnormalerroneous and boundary. (3 marks] Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook12 Data structures: arrays and using pre-release material 7a Draw and complete a trace table for task 1. Use your normal data for the trace. [5 marks} b Draw and complete a trace table for task 1. Use your abnormal data forthe trace. [5 marks] Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook ®DATA STRUCTURES: ARRAYS AND USING PRE-RELEASE MATERIAL For every variable you have used in your program(s) for tasks 1, 2 and 3, write the variable declaration and explain why you have used this variable. [6 marks) “For every constant you have used in your program(s) for tasks 1, 2 and 3, write the variable declaration and explain why you have used this variable. [3 marks} eee, © For every array you have used in your program(s) for tasks 1, 2 and 3, write the variable declaration and expiain why you have used this variable. [3 marks} Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science WorkbookDatabases 1 Give three benefits of using databases. [3 marks} ‘te 2. Explain the following terms used about databases, [4 marks} Table: Record: . Field: : 7 Primary key: 3. Aschool keeps a database table (TEXTBOOK) of all the textbooks that are available for student use. The following information is stored for each set of books: the name of the textbook, the ISBN, the authors, the number of copies available for use, the subject it is used for, a Select names and data types for each field in the table, [5 marks] b i Name the fields that should be ve li Name the fields that should be validated. [1 mark] Photocopying prohibited ‘Cambridge 1GCSE Computer Science Workbook @‘Which field would you choose for the primary key and why would you choose it? [2 marks] | Give the validation rules you would use for each field that is to be validated. [a marks] A teacher wants to know the names of the textbooks available for a history class with 30 students init. Complete the query-by-example grid below to show the search condition required. [3 marks] 3. Write a query-by-example grid for the search condition in end of chapter question 3b _(on page 177 of the textbook); the table name is OILCO. 13 marks} Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Workbook Photocopying prohibited13 Databases b Write a query-by-example grid for the search condition in end of chapter question 4b; the table name is SHOP. [3 marks] atte be 5 a Write a query-by-example grid for the search condition in end of chapter question 3c; the table name is OILCO. [3 marks} L Eee b Write a query-by-example grid for the search condition in end of chapter question 4¢; the table name is SHOP. 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