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Computer Science 0478: Hardware and Software Topical Past Paper Questions

Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) past-paper questions on Hardware and Software, free. This topic is frequently examined across 20 exam sessions. Sign in for the full topic-segregated question bank and AI worksheets.

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Summer (May/Jun) 2026Paper 1

A building has a security keypad that requires the input of a 3-digit denary number. The denary number input is then converted to an 8-bit binary number. (a) The denary numbers 071 and 200 are input. Convert these denary numbers to 8-bit binary numbers. 071 ..... 200 ..... [2] wo…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2025Paper 1

A computer game is programmed to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create the movements and actions of the computer-controlled characters in the game. (a) Describe what is meant by AI. [3] (b) Explain how the AI can be used to improve the movements and actions of the computer-c…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2024Paper 1

A farmer has a plough that is an automated system. The plough is used to dig the ground in a field to prepare it for planting seeds. The plough uses sensors and a microprocessor to maintain a straight line when digging the ground. (a) State what is meant by an automated system. […

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