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Embedded systems: Edexcel GCSE Computer Science questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Computer Science exam question on 3.1.3 Embedded systems, 2022–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(a)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    2 marks3.1.3 Embedded systems
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  2. Q4(d)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    2 marks3.1.3 Embedded systems
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  3. Q1(d)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    1 mark3.1.3 Embedded systems
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  4. Q2(d)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    2 marks3.1.3 Embedded systems
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All 4 questions on Embedded systems, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q2(a) (2 marks): A washing machine uses many different embedded systems to wash clothes. (Source © Pearson Asset Library) Give two functions embedded systems perform in a washin
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q4(d) (2 marks): Parking at an airport is controlled by computers. No paper tickets are issued. Here is an image of the control system at the exit. The control system uses senso
  3. June 2023, Paper 1, Q1(d) (1 mark): Define the term ‘embedded system’. (1)
  4. June 2022, Paper 1, Q2(d) (2 marks): An embedded computer system is part of a larger machine. State two characteristics of embedded systems that make them different from general purpose computers.

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