O-LevelComputer ScienceSoftware2210/11 · May/June 2024 · Q64 Marks

A computer needs firmware and system software to operate.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] 6(a) Any one from: Permanently store instructions (in ROM); Stores instructions to boot up/start up the computer; Provides the operating system with a platform to run on; Controls/manages/allows communication with hardware; Store instructions securely (to stop them being easily corrupted)
[1] 6(b) Any one from: Example: Bootstrap, Bootloader, BIOS, Operating system (in embedded system), Programs (in embedded systems)
[2] 6(c) Any two from: Operating system; Utility software NOTE: Two examples of utility software can be awarded

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Topic: Software, O-Level Computer Science (syllabus 2210). Structured question, 4 marks.
Source: O-Level Computer Science, May/June 2024 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 6.

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