0417.1.2.01 — The role of the CPU in processing instructions entered into the computer in order to produce an output: past paper questions
Real questions on 0417.1.2.01 — the role of the cpu in processing instructions entered into the computer in order to produce an output
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- 0417/12 · February/March 2024 · Q4[4]
Computers contain a Central Processing Unit (CPU). Describe the role of the CPU in processing instructions to produce an output.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · May/June 2023 · Q3d[4]
Describe the features that the students must include to make the newsletter appeal to the parents.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · October/November 2022 · Q1c[1]
The indentation of a paragraph where all the lines except the first are indented is called
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · October/November 2022 · Q1d[1]
The last line of a paragraph that appears as the first line of the next page is called a
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · May/June 2022 · Q4a[4]
Write down fourof the formatting features that have been used in the paragraph shown.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · May/June 2022 · Q4b[4]
Describe the steps that have been used to transform logo A into logo B.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · May/June 2021 · Q12a[1]
Name the editing technique that was used to change Fig. 12.1 to Fig. 12.2.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · May/June 2021 · Q12b(i)[3]
Describe the steps taken to create the columns. Assume the software has been loaded and the text has been entered.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · May/June 2021 · Q12b(ii)[4]
Describe the steps taken to add the image as shown.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · February/March 2021 · Q4b[4]
Describe the computer processing involved in the use of a microprocessor-controlled fitness tracker when displaying and monitoring the blood pressure of the user.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · October/November 2020 · Q3a[1]
Give the name of the extra margin between the two pages of the document.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · October/November 2020 · Q3b[1]
Give the name of the space above the document, containing ‘Biology Project’ and the date.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · October/November 2020 · Q3c[1]
Name the term given to the single line of text that has overflowed on to the next page.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · October/November 2020 · Q3d[1]
Name the type of alignment used for the body text.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · October/November 2020 · Q3e[1]
The student has placed an image in the document. Name the type of formatting used to allow the text to flow around the image.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · October/November 2020 · Q7b[6]
Describe how a microprocessor would use the data from these devices to control the central heating system.
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2020 · Q3a[4]
Describe the CPU including its role.
See it on the paper → - 0417/12 · February/March 2020 · Q9[4]
Documents use headers, footers and margins. The statements refer to a header, a footer or a margin. Tick (✓) the most appropriate term for each statement. header (✓) footer (✓) margin (✓) Text entered that can appear at the top of each page automatically An area between the main content of a page and the edge of the pa...
See it on the paper → - 0417/11 · May/June 2019 · Q8c[8]
Juan wants to create his report whilst he is working in the jungle. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using a smartphone rather than a laptop computer for creating his report.
See it on the paper → - 0417/13 · May/June 2019 · Q9[6]
A large city centre hotel uses a computer-controlled barrier for entry into its car park. A light sensor is used to detect the presence of a car and prevent the barrier from dropping onto the car. Describe how a microprocessor uses the data from the sensor to control the car park barrier.
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What examiners said
This was a very challenging question about the role of the CPU. Many candidates wrote that the CPU was the ‘brain’ of the computer but this did not answer the question. For responses that explained a process, often it was in general terms, referring to the computer as the CPU. Some candidates gave general answers without expanding on these. For those responses that described the Fetch Execute cyc...
— Examiner report, February/March 2024, 0417/12 Q4 (Cambridge)
As in previous series this was a very challenging topic. In recent series the Examiners have simplified the answers that can be given to these types of question, and this has been reported back on previously. Many of the answers given by the candidates are vague. In the stem of the question it stated that the newsletter was emailed to the parents implying that it was a document. Some candidates wr...
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0417/13 Q3(d) (Cambridge)
This proved to be the most challenging part of the question, with few candidates giving the right answer of ‘hanging’.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0417/12 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
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