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Computer Science (from 2021) 9618: Data Representation Topical Past Paper Questions

Cambridge AS & A Level Computer Science (from 2021) (9618) past-paper questions on Data Representation, free. This topic is frequently examined across 10 exam sessions. Sign in for the full topic-segregated question bank and AI worksheets.

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Summer (May/Jun) 2026Paper 3

Numbers are stored in a computer system using binary floating-point representation with: - 12 bits for the mantissa 4 bits for the exponent two's complement form for both the mantissa and the exponent. (a) Calculate the normalised binary floating-point representation of -18.5625…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2025Paper 3

Numbers are stored in a computer system using binary floating-point representation with: - 12 bits for the mantissa 4 bits for the exponent two's complement form for both the mantissa and the exponent - 2 bytes in total. (a) Outline the effect of changing the number of bits used…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2024Paper 3

Several syntax diagrams are shown. (a) State why each number is invalid for the given syntax diagrams. 21 Reason ..... 123 Reason ..... [2] (b) Complete the Backus-Naur Form (BNF) for the given syntax diagrams. ::= ..... ::= ..... [2] (c) A new syntax rule, code, is required. It…

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