0417.1.1.02 — Internal components including Central Processing Unit (CPU), processor, motherboard: past paper questions
Real questions on 0417.1.1.02 — internal components including central processing unit (cpu), processor, motherboard
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- 0417/11 · October/November 2025 · Q5[4]
Instructions are entered into a computer and processed to produce an output. Explain the role of the CPU in processing the instructions.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · May/June 2025 · Q1[2]
Circle two direct data entry devices. 3D printer DVD reader keyboard mouse pen drive QR scanner RFID reader SD card
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2024 · Q2d[1]
The component used to process instructions in a computer is called
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2024 · Q1[2]
Circletwointernal hardware components.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2024 · Q10[4]
Describe the use of a microprocessor in the automated braking system.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2023 · Q2b[1]
A printed circuit board containing the CPU and other components of a computer.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2023 · Q3[2]
State two communication methods which the headteacher could use to upload the photographs onto the school network.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · May/June 2023 · Q2c[1]
Identify the most appropriate hardware from the descriptions given: an internal component that is composed of the main memory, the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2022 · Q5a[3]
Give three advantages of using computers and sensors rather than the student taking the temperature readings herself.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2022 · Q5c[4]
Explain the differences between measurement systems and control systems.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2022 · Q10a[3]
three sensors that could be used to measure the pollution in the river.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2022 · Q10b[6]
the advantages and disadvantages of using computers to measure the pollution in the river rather than humans measuring the pollution.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2021 · Q1b[2]
Give two examples of internal hardware devices. 1 ................................................................................................................................................ 2 ..............................................................................................................................
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2020 · Q2[4]
Tick (3) whether the following statements refer to the ALU, the Control unit or the Main memory. This is the immediate access storage This carries out the calculations This carries out logical decisions This directs the input and output flow in the CPU
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · October/November 2020 · Q12a[3]
Identify three devices that could be used with a VR system.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2020 · Q9a[6]
Point of sale (POS) terminals are used in supermarkets. Tick (✓) which of the following devices used at a POS terminal are only input devices, which are only output devices and which are both.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · February/March 2020 · Q1b[2]
Identify two internal hardware devices from the given list.
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What examiners said
This was a well answered question with most candidates gaining one mark. This question asked candidates to circle direct data entry devices which were QR scanner and RFID reader.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0417/12 Q1 (Cambridge)
As with part a this part of the question was quite well answered
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0417/11 Q2(b) (Cambridge)
This was another challenging question for most candidates. The question asked how photographs could be transferred onto a school network. The type of answer expected by the Examiners were cables, Bluetooth or wifi. The Examiners in this session allowed email as a correct answer but this may not be the case in future series. Some candidates wrote unclear answers like cloud which could not be awarde...
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0417/11 Q3 (Cambridge)
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