0478.1.0.03 — Understand what is meant by, and the purpose • A network interface card is given a MAC: past paper questions
Real questions on 0478.1.0.03 — understand what is meant by, and the purpose • a network interface card is given a mac
The newest 14 of 14 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 0478/13 · May/June 2026 · Q1a[1]
Tick (✓) one box to show which is an example of primary storage. A cloud storage B firmware C read only memory (ROM)
See it on the paper → - 0478/13 · May/June 2026 · Q1b(i)[2]
Identify two other examples of solid-state storage.
See it on the paper → - 0478/13 · May/June 2026 · Q1b(ii)[2]
Give two other types of storage.
See it on the paper → - 0478/13 · May/June 2026 · Q1c(i)[2]
Give the ASCII denary values for ‘a’ and ‘t’. a (i)
See it on the paper → - 0478/11 · October/November 2025 · Q5d[1]
Each robot has a media access control (MAC) address. Tick (3) one box to show the correct statement about a MAC address. A It is assigned by the manufacturer. B It is assigned by the product. C It is assigned by the router.
See it on the paper → - 0478/21 · October/November 2025 · Q1[4]
Four descriptions of structured query language (SQL) keywords and five SQL keywords are given. Draw one line from each description to its matching keyword. Not all SQL keywords will be used. SQL keywords ORDER BY identifies the database table COUNT sets the condition WHERE sorts the results SUM returns the number of re...
See it on the paper → - 0478/12 · October/November 2024 · Q5a[4]
Explain how the barcode scanning system operates to check for errors.
See it on the paper → - 0478/13 · October/November 2022 · Q1[5]
Five components are shown. Tick (✓) to show whether each component is an example of input, output or storage. Input (✓) Component Output (✓) Storage (✓) actuator register sensor mouse Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)
See it on the paper → - 0478/13 · May/June 2022 · Q1a[5]
The table lists five devices. Tick (3) to show if each device is an example of an input device, an output device or a storage device. Device Input (3) Output (3) Storage (3) keyboard microphone headphones hard disk drive (HDD) actuator
See it on the paper → - 0478/13 · May/June 2021 · Q1a(i)[1]
Tick (3) to show whether the MAC address is initially assigned to the computer by the network, the manufacturer or the user. Tick (3) Network Manufacturer User
See it on the paper → - 0478/13 · May/June 2021 · Q7a[2]
Identify two other ways that data can be accidentally damaged.
See it on the paper → - 0478/13 · May/June 2021 · Q7b[2]
Removing storage devices correctly from the computer can help prevent data being accidentally damaged. Give two other ways that accidental damage to data can be prevented.
See it on the paper → - 0478/11 · October/November 2019 · Q1a[2]
Draw lines to connect each printer to a correct statement. More than one line may be used to connect to each printer or statement. Printer Statement Uses a charged drum to create the printed item Can print in colour Uses powdered toner Creates output line by line using a print head Inkjet printer Laser printer
See it on the paper → - 0478/11 · May/June 2019 · Q1a[6]
Part of a MAC address is given: 97 – 5C – E1 Each pair of digits is stored as binary in an 8-bit register. Show what the binary register stores for each pair of the given digits. 97 5C E1
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What examiners said
Most candidates got at least three components correct. The most common incorrect answers were actuator and register marked as input.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0478/13 Q1 (Cambridge)
Most candidates were able to provide a correct response. The most common incorrect answer was microphone identified as an output device.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0478/13 Q1(a) (Cambridge)
Many candidates were able to give two correct responses. The most common incorrect responses were further responses stating how data would be maliciously damaged. It would be beneficial for candidates to understand the difference between the ways that data could be maliciously damaged and accidentally damaged.
— Examiner report, May/June 2021, 0478/13 Q7(a) (Cambridge)
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