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IGCSE Computer Science 0478 · Data representation · 10

0478.1.0.10 — Describe the role of a router in a network • A router sends data to a specific destination on a network • A router can assign IP addresses •: past paper questions

49 real questionsasked in 9 of the last 10 exam series2019–2026usually: Draw, Complete, Write, Identify, Describe

Real questions on 0478.1.0.10 — describe the role of a router in a network • a router sends data to a specific destination on a network • a router can assign ip addresses •

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  1. 0478/12 · May/June 2026 · Q3e(ii)[3]

    Explain the role of a router in packet switching.

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  2. 0478/12 · May/June 2026 · Q5a[5]

    Complete the table by writing the missing terms and descriptions about cyber security threats. Each term and description must be different. description term An attack where a third party repeatedly tries to crack a password by entering different combinations. hacking An attack where multiple computers send a large numb...

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  3. 0478/12 · May/June 2026 · Q5b[5]

    Explain how access levels are used to help prevent a cyber security attack being successful.

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  4. 0478/13 · May/June 2026 · Q2b[1]

    A network component is used to control the path taken across the network for each section of data. Identify the name of this network component.

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  5. 0478/22 · May/June 2026 · Q8a[5]

    Draw a logic circuit for this logic expression. Each logic gate must have a maximum of two inputs. Do not simplify the logic expression. A B Z C

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  6. 0478/22 · May/June 2026 · Q8b[4]

    Complete the truth table from the given logic expression. A B C 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 working space Z

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  7. 0478/21 · October/November 2025 · Q4c(i)[2]

    Write the logic expression for this problem.

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  8. 0478/21 · October/November 2025 · Q4c(ii)[3]

    Draw a logic circuit for this logic expression. A B X C Each logic gate must have a maximum of two inputs. Do not simplify this logic expression.

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  9. 0478/21 · October/November 2025 · Q4d[2]

    Draw the NAND logic gate symbol and complete the truth table for it. Truth table: A B 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 X NAND logic gate symbol:

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  10. 0478/22 · October/November 2025 · Q6a[4]

    Draw a logic circuit for the logic expression. Each logic gate must have a maximum of two inputs. Do not simplify the logic expression. J K X L

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  11. 0478/22 · October/November 2025 · Q6b[4]

    Complete the truth table for the given logic expression. J K L 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 Working space X

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  12. 0478/21 · May/June 2025 · Q7a[4]

    Draw a logic circuit for this logic expression. Each logic gate must have a maximum of two inputs. A B X C Do not simplify the logic expression.

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  13. 0478/21 · May/June 2025 · Q7b[4]

    Complete the truth table for the given logic expression. A B C 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 Working space X

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  14. 0478/22 · May/June 2025 · Q8a[2]

    Draw the symbol for an XOR logic gate and complete the truth table for it. XOR logic gate symbol: Truth table: A B 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 X

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  15. 0478/22 · May/June 2025 · Q8b(i)[2]

    Write the logic expression for the crane moving. X =

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  16. 0478/22 · May/June 2025 · Q8b(ii)[4]

    Complete the truth table for the crane moving. A B C 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 Working space X

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  17. 0478/23 · May/June 2025 · Q7a[2]

    Draw the symbol for a NOR logic gate and complete the truth table for it. NOR logic gate symbol: Truth table: A B 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 Z 7

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  18. 0478/23 · May/June 2025 · Q7b(i)[2]

    Write the logic expression for the security system. A =

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  19. 0478/23 · May/June 2025 · Q7b(ii)[4]

    Complete the truth table for the security system. L M S 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 Working space A

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  20. 0478/12 · February/March 2025 · Q5b(ii)[1]

    Identify the device in a network that can automatically assign an IP address to a computer, each time the computer connects to the network.

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What examiners said

This question was answered well by most of the candidates. Use of the original logic expression is recommended to answer this question.

— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0478/21 Q7(b) (Cambridge)

Most candidates drew the correct XOR logic gate symbol, as shown on the syllabus, with two inputs and one output, and then correctly completed its truth table for it.

— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0478/22 Q8(a) (Cambridge)

Most candidates gave a partially correct logic expression to represent the crane moving, as described in the question.

— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0478/22 Q8(b)(i) (Cambridge)

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