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2 Rajesh creates a logic circuit.

He uses three different logic gates in his circuit. Each logic gate has a maximum of two inputs.

He describes the logic of each gate.

(a) “The only time the output will be 1 is when both inputs are 1.”

State the single logic gate ...................................................

Draw the single logic gate:

[2]

(b) “The only time the output will be 1 is when both inputs are 0.”

State the single logic gate ..

....................................................
.................................................

Draw the single logic

lo
ogi
gic gate:
gate:

[2]

(c) “The only time the output will be 0 is when both inputs are 1.”
will

State the single logic gate ..

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...................................................

Draw the single logic gate:

[2]

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8 Consider the logic statement:

X = 1 if ((A is 1 NOR C is 1) AND (B is NOT 1 NOR C is 1)) OR (A is 1 AND B is 1)

(a) Draw a logic circuit to match the given logic statement. Each logic gate used must have a
maximum of two inputs. Do not attempt to simplify the logic statement.

B X

[6]

((b)
b) Comp
mp
ple
lete
te the
Complete the truth
tru
ruth table forr the
the given logic statement.

Working space
A B C X

0 0 0

0 0 1

0 1 0

0 1 1

1 0 0

1 0 1

1 1 0

1 1 1
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8 Consider the logic circuit:

X
B

(a) Write a logic statement to match the given logic circuit.

............................................................................................................................................. [3]

(b) Complete the truth table forr the given logic circuit.

Working space
A B C X

0 0 0

0 0 1

0 1 0

0 1 1

1 0 0

1 0 1

1 1 0

1 1 1
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4 A factory that manufactures cleaning products has a system that monitors conditions throughout
the manufacturing process.

The inputs to the system are:

Input Binary value Condition

1 pH > 7
A
0 pH < = 7
1 Temperature < 35 °C
T
0 Temperature > = 35 °C
1 Pressure > = 80 %
P
0 Pressure < 80 %

(a) The system will sound an alarm (X) when certain conditions are detected.

The alarm will sound when:

• The pressure > = 80 % and the temperature > = 35 °C

or

• The
Th
he temperature
te
emp
mper
errat
a ur
ure < 35 °C
°C and
an
nd the
th pH > 7

Draw
w a llogic
o ic ccircuit
og irrcu
c it to repres
e ent the alarm system in the factory. Each logic gate must have a
es
represent
ma
aximu
ximu
mum
maximum m of ttwo
wo iinputs.
n uts.
np

T X

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(b) Complete the truth table for the given logic problem.

Working space
A T P X

0 0 0
0 0 1
0 1 0
0 1 1
1 0 0
1 0 1
1 1 0
1 1 1
[4]

(c) A sensor and a microprocessor are used to monitor the pH of the cleaning products. The
readin
system records each reading ng that is taken. If the reading is greater than 7 a warning message
r..
is displayed on a monitor.

Explain how the sensor

se
ens
nsorr and
d microprocessor are used in the system.

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2 Consider the logic statement:

X = (((A NAND B) OR (B XOR C)) AND NOT C)

(a) Draw a logic circuit to match the given logic statement.

All logic gates must have a maximum of two inputs. Do not attempt to simplify the logic
statement.

B X

[5]

(b) Complete the truth table to represent

represent the given logic statement.

Working space
A B C X

0 0 0
0 0 1
0 1 0
0 1 1
1 0 0
1 0 1
1 1 0
1 1 1
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4 (a) Identify the name and draw the single logic gate that can replace the given logic circuits.

(i)
A
X
B

Name of gate: …………………………… Drawing of gate:

[2]

(ii)
A
X
B

Name of gate: ……
……………………………
………
…………………… Drawing of gate:

[2]

(b) Co
ommp
ple
ete
Completee the
the
he truth
tru
uth
h table for
fo
or the
the given logic statement:

X = (((A OR
R C) AND (NOT A AND NOT C)) XOR B)

Working space
A B C X

0 0 0

0 0 1

0 1 0

0 1 1

1 0 0

1 0 1

1 1 0

1 1 1
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6 Consider this logic expression.

X = ( A AND B ) OR ( B AND NOT C )

(a) Draw a logic circuit for this logic expression.

Each logic gate must have a maximum of two inputs.

Do not simplify this logic expression.

B X

[4]

(b)
b)) Co
C mple
mp ete the
Complete the truth
tru
ruth
th table from
th fro
om the
th
he given
give
gi
ive
ven
n logic
logi
logic
gi
ic expression.
expr
ex pres
pr esssi
sion
on..
on

Working space
A B C X

0 0 0
0 0 1
0 1 0
0 1 1
1 0 0
1 0 1
1 1 0
1 1 1
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Question Answer Marks

1(c) Two from e.g.: 2

 Colour codes // Colour in HTML / CSS

 Error messages
 Locations in memory
 Memory dump // debugging
 IP address
 ASCII // Unicode
 Assembly language
 URL

Question Answer
Answ
wer Marks

2(a) 1 mark for correct name, 1 mark for correct gate symbol 2

AND
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2(b) 1 mark for correct name, 1 mark for correct gate symbol 2

NOR

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2(c) 1 mark for correct name, 1 mark for correct gate symb
symbol
mbol
mb 2

NAND

Question Answer Marks

3 1 mark for each correct device 5

Description of input or outputt d evice

device Name of device

This is an input device that works by shining a light onto the

he surface of a document. The
light source is automatically moved across the document and a d the
an th reflected light is captured 2D Scanner
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by mirrors and lenses.

This is an input device where a laser or a light source is moved

mov
oved
ed across an object. The
3D scanner
width, height and depth of the object are measured to allow w a mo
m del to be created.
model

This is a large input device that is usually fixed to a wall. A us

user
e can calibrate the device to
Interactive
make sure the sensors align with a projected image. The us user an use either their finger or
er ccan
whiteboard
a special pen to make selections.

This is an output device that uses many small mirrors to ref

reflect
efle
lect
ct light towards a lens. This
Projector
will display an image.

This is an output device that creates an object by building la

laye
layer
yerr upon layer of material. 3D printer

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8(a) 1 mark per each correct logic gate, with correct input(
input(s)
t(s)
t( s 6
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8(b) 4 marks for 8 correct outputs 4

3 marks for 6/7 correct outputs
2 marks for 4/5 correct outputs
1 mark for 2/3 correct outputs

A B C Wo
W ork
r ing space
Working X

0 0 0 0

0 0 1 0

0 1 0 1

0 1 1 0

1 0 0 0

1 0 1 0
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1 1 0 1

1 1 1 1

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7(c) Three from: 3

proto
t co
to ol «
x Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure // It is a protocol
x « that is a set of rules/standards
x Secure version of HTTP
x Secure website // secures data
x Uses TLS / SSL
x Uses encryption

Question Answer Marks

8(a) x X = 1 if (A is 1 XOR C is 1) OR (B is 1 NAND C is NOT 1) 3

x X = (A XOR C) OR (B NAND NOTC)

One mark for each bullet:

x (A XOR C)
x OR
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x (B NAND NOTC)

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8(b) Fourr marks for 8 correct outputs 4

Three marks for 6 or 7 correct outputs
Two marks for 4 or 5 correct outputs
One mark for 2 or 3 correct outputs

A B C Working space X

0 0 0 1

0 0 1 1

0 1 0 0

0 1 1 1

1 0 0 1

1 0 1 1
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1 1 0 1

1 1 1 1

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4(a) One mark for each correct logic gate with correct input(s)) 4
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4(b) Fourr mark for 8 correct outputs 4

Three marks for 6 or 7 correct outputs
Two mark for 4 or 5 correct outputs
One mark for 2 or 3 correct outputs

A T P Working space X

0 0 0 0

0 0 1 1

0 1 0 0

0 1 1 0

1 0 0 0

1 0 1 1
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1 1 0 1

1 1 1 1

4(c) Six from: 6

x Sensor sends a signal/reading/data to the microprocessor
ng ADC
x Signal/reading/data is analogue and is converted to digital using ADC
D
x Reading/data is stored in the system
x Microprocessor compares data/reading to the pre-set value off 7
x If value is greater than 7 «
warn
rnin
ing message on a monitor
x « a signal/data is sent by the microprocessor to display a warning
x The process is continuous

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2(a) 5
A

B X

1 mark for each correct gate.

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2(b) 4
A B C Working space X

0 0 0 1

0 0 1 0

0 1 0 1

0 1 1 0

1 0 0 1

1 0 1 0

1 1 0 1

1 1 1 0
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4 marks for 8 correct outputs

3 marks for 6 or 7 correct outputs
2 marks for 4 or 5 correct outputs
1 mark for 2 or 3 correct outputs

Question Answer
Answ
wer Marks

3(a) Any three from: 3

− It is a universal standard
− It can’t be inserted the wrong way around
− Supports different transmission speeds
− Automatically detects if correct driver installed
− It will charge the mobile device at the same time

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3(a) Any fourr from: 4

− Encryption key is used
− Encryption algorithm is used
plai
a n text
− Encryption key / algorithm is applied to plain t xt
te x
− … to convert it into cypher text
− Same key is used to encrypt and decrypt the h text
he tex
extt

3(b) Any three from: 3

− Firewall
− Password
− Proxy server
ee
− Physical methods (by example e.g.
.g CCTV,
g. C CTV
CT Locks)
V, L ocks
oc ks))
ks
− Access rights
− Asymmetric encryption
− Disconnect from network

Question Answer
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wer Marks
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4(a)(i) − NAND 2

4(a)(ii) − NOR 2

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4(b) 4
A B C Working space X

0 0 0 0

0 0 1 0

0 1 0 1

0 1 1 1

1 0 0 0

1 0 1 0

1 1 0 1

1 1 1 1
4 marks for 8 correct outputs
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3 marks for 6 or 7 correct outputs

2 marks for 4 or 5 correct outputs
1 mark for 2 or 3 correct outputs

Question Answer
An swer
wer
e Marks

5(a) Any three from: 3

− Convert HTML code
− Display web pages
− Check if a website is secure
− Request web pages from a web server
− Send URL/domain name
− Runs active script
− Store history/favourites/bookmarks
− Create tabs

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6(a) input(s)
One mark for each correct gate, with the correct input(s
(s
s) as shown. 4

B X

6(b) 4
A B C X
0 0 0 0
0 0 1 0
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0 1 0 1
0 1 1 0
1 0 0 0
1 0 1 0
1 1 0 1
1 1 1 1

Fourr marks for eight correct outputs.

Three marks for six or seven correct outputs.
Two marks for four or five correct outputs.
One mark for two or three correct outputs.

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