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A4 IGCSE School

0478 Computer Science


Test 1 (November)

1. (a) Draw a line to link each sensor to its most appropriate application.

[5]

(b) Automatic doors in a building are controlled by the use of infrared sensors and a
microprocessor. Describe how the sensors and the microprocessor are used to
automatically open a door as a person approaches. [4]

2. A student wishes to print out some documents and connects his printer to the using USB
port.
(a) Identify what type of data transmission is being used. [1]
(b) Give three reasons for using a USB port. [3]
3. State one suitable application for each printer below. A different application must be given
for each printer.
• Inkjet printer
• 3D printer
• Dot matrix printer [3]

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4. Name a type of barcode which can store up to 7000 digits. And this barcode contains the
denary value 5 5 3 0. Convert this value to hexadecimal. Also write this value as a 12-bit
binary number. This type of barcode is used in a train station to advertise local places of
interest. Describe how a visitor reaching at the train station could use these barcodes to
help plan their visit. [8]

5. Draw a line to link each description to the correct device. [6]

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6. Draw a logic circuit and complete truth table for the following logic statement.
X = 1 if ( ( A is 1 OR B is 1) AND (A is 1 AND B is 1) ) OR (C is NOT 1) [10]

7. Redraw the following logic circuit using NAND gates only and compare complete truth
tables for both logic circuits. [12]

8. Calculate step by step the checksum for blocks of data with the following byte sums:
• 2879
• 7777 [10]

9. The processes in a chemical factory are monitored by sensors connected to a


microprocessor. Identify two different sensors used in this application. Give an example
of how each sensor could be used in the chemical factory.
Explain how the sensors and a microprocessor are used to monitor a process. [9]

10. Name three types of bus used in computer architecture and describe a description for only
one of these buses. [4]

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