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CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 2(d)(i)

Explain what is meant by the 'instruction set' of a computer.

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  1. 2(a)Explain, with ONE example, the term 'port connectivity' in the context of maintaining a computer system for 10 years.[3 marks]
  2. 2(b)(i)Differentiate between ROM and EPROM as they pertain to computer systems.[2 marks]
  3. 2(b)(ii)Differentiate between EPROM and EEPROM as they pertain to computer systems.[2 marks]
  4. 2(c)Arrange the following in order of size from smallest to largest: supercomputer, pda, laptop, microcomputer.[2 marks]
  5. 2(d)(ii)State THREE types of instructions typically present in an instruction set and give ONE example of EACH type.[6 marks]
  6. 2(d)(iii)Briefly explain the term 'direct addressing'.[2 marks]
  7. 2(e)Explain how the 'fetch', 'decode', 'execute' cycle works in a computer.[6 marks]

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