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Processors, Parallel Processing and Virtual Machines: CAIE A‑Level Computer Science questions

Every CAIE A-Level Computer Science exam question on 15.1 Processors, Parallel Processing and Virtual Machines, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q11(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    2 marks15.1 Processors, Parallel Processing and Virtual Machines
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  2. Q11(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    3 marks15.1 Processors, Parallel Processing and Virtual Machines
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  3. Q11(c)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    3 marks15.1 Processors, Parallel Processing and Virtual Machines
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All 3 questions on Processors, Parallel Processing and Virtual Machines, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 3, Q11(a) (2 marks): State two features of RISC processors. [2]
  2. June 2024, Paper 3, Q11(b) (3 marks): Outline the process of interrupt handling as it could be applied to RISC or CISC processors. [3]
  3. June 2024, Paper 3, Q11(c) (3 marks): Explain how pipelining affects interrupt handling for RISC processors. [3]

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