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Input, output and storage: OCR A‑Level Computer Science questions

Every OCR A-Level Computer Science exam question on 1.1.3 Input, output and storage, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(b)(i)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    4 marks1.1.3 Input, output and storage
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 1(b)(i): State one input device and one output device that Charlie could use and give an example use of each. Input device Device name Example use Output device Device n

  2. Q1(b)(ii)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.3 Input, output and storage
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 1(b)(ii): Charlie will need to store a large collection of files containing high definition images and high definition videos that he will use during his course. State a

  3. Q1(g)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    3 marks1.1.3 Input, output and storage
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 1(g): The performance of a computer system can be improved by adding more RAM. Explain why adding more RAM will improve the performance of a computer system. [3]

  4. Q2(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.3 Input, output and storage
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 2(a): State the name of one input device that might be used in this embedded system and state what it would be used for. Device Use [2]

  5. Q2(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    4 marks1.1.3 Input, output and storage
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 2(b): The fitness tracker manufacturers had to decide which type of secondary storage to use. Explain two reasons why flash (solid state) storage would be the best ty

  6. Q2(c)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.3 Input, output and storage
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 2(c)(ii): Apart from storing the BIOS, ROM can also be used in other ways. Describe how the embedded system can make a different use of ROM and why it is an advantage. [2

  7. Q1(c)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.3 Input, output and storage
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 1(c): Explain why virtual storage is well-suited for storing backups. [2]

  8. Q1(e)(i)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.3 Input, output and storage
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 1(e)(i): State two different output devices that could be used when editing the videos. 1 2 [2]

  9. Q1(e)(ii)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    9 marks1.1.3 Input, output and storage
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 1(e)(ii): Before a video is rendered, the user will first capture and edit the individual video elements before they are combined together to form the final video. 1 OCRS

  10. Q5(a)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.3 Input, output and storage
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 5(a): State the role of RAM in a computer system. [1]

  11. Q1(a)(ii)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    4 marks1.1.3 Input, output and storage
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 1(a)(ii): Explain the difference between RAM and ROM, including how these are used by the computer system. [4]

  12. Q1(c)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    9 marks1.1.3 Input, output and storage
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 1(c): OCR Insurance uses a computer system to calculate the price that customers pay for car insurance. (c)* OCR Insurance’s computer system uses secondary storage ac
All 12 questions on Input, output and storage, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q1(b)(i) (4 marks): State one input device and one output device that Charlie could use and give an example use of each. Input device Device name Example use Output device Device n
  2. June 2025, Paper 1, Q1(b)(ii) (2 marks): Charlie will need to store a large collection of files containing high definition images and high definition videos that he will use during his course. State a
  3. June 2024, Paper 1, Q1(g) (3 marks): The performance of a computer system can be improved by adding more RAM. Explain why adding more RAM will improve the performance of a computer system. [3]
  4. June 2024, Paper 1, Q2(a) (2 marks): State the name of one input device that might be used in this embedded system and state what it would be used for. Device Use [2]
  5. June 2024, Paper 1, Q2(b) (4 marks): The fitness tracker manufacturers had to decide which type of secondary storage to use. Explain two reasons why flash (solid state) storage would be the best ty
  6. June 2024, Paper 1, Q2(c)(ii) (2 marks): Apart from storing the BIOS, ROM can also be used in other ways. Describe how the embedded system can make a different use of ROM and why it is an advantage. [2
  7. June 2023, Paper 1, Q1(c) (2 marks): Explain why virtual storage is well-suited for storing backups. [2]
  8. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q1(e)(i) (2 marks): State two different output devices that could be used when editing the videos. 1 2 [2]
  9. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q1(e)(ii) (9 marks): Before a video is rendered, the user will first capture and edit the individual video elements before they are combined together to form the final video. 1 OCRS
  10. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q5(a) (1 mark): State the role of RAM in a computer system. [1]
  11. November 2021, Paper 1, Q1(a)(ii) (4 marks): Explain the difference between RAM and ROM, including how these are used by the computer system. [4]
  12. November 2021, Paper 1, Q1(c) (9 marks): OCR Insurance uses a computer system to calculate the price that customers pay for car insurance. (c)* OCR Insurance’s computer system uses secondary storage ac

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