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Types of processor: OCR A‑Level Computer Science questions

Every OCR A-Level Computer Science exam question on 1.1.2 Types of processor, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(c)(i)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.2 Types of processor
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 1(c)(i): Tick (✓) one box on each row to indicate if each statement is referring to a CPU or a GPU. Statement CPU GPU Suited to performing simple operations in parallel

  2. Q1(c)(ii)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.2 Types of processor
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 1(c)(ii): State two benefits of using a GPU to process and display the graphics in computer games. Benefit 1 Benefit 2 [2]

  3. Q2(a)(iii)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    4 marks1.1.2 Types of processor
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 2(a)(iii): OCR Consultants can base the CPU around a RISC architecture or a CISC architecture. Compare two differences between a RISC architecture and a CISC architecture.

  4. Q2(a)(iv)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.2 Types of processor
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 2(a)(iv): Describe a benefit of making the CPU a multicore CPU. [2]

  5. Q4(b)(i)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.2 Types of processor
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 4(b)(i): Give one reason why this assumption can sometimes be true. [1]

  6. Q4(b)(ii)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.2 Types of processor
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 4(b)(ii): Explain why this assumption is not always true. [2]

  7. Q1(b)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.2 Types of processor
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 1(b): An important design consideration is whether OCRSystems use a CISC processor type or a RISC processor type. Describe one difference between a CISC processor and

  8. Q1(c)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    3 marks1.1.2 Types of processor
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 1(c): OCRSystems are considering using parallel processing in the computer system that will be used for video rendering. Describe how parallel processing would increa

  9. Q1(e)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    12 marks1.1.2 Types of processor
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 1(e): A charity uses a desktop computer to record financial donations that it receives. The computer contains a single core, 2.4GHz processor with 2MB cache. (e)* The

  10. Q1(a)(iii)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.2 Types of processor
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 1(a)(iii): Describe one non-graphical use OCR Insurance may have for a GPU. [2]
All 10 questions on Types of processor, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q1(c)(i) (2 marks): Tick (✓) one box on each row to indicate if each statement is referring to a CPU or a GPU. Statement CPU GPU Suited to performing simple operations in parallel
  2. June 2025, Paper 1, Q1(c)(ii) (2 marks): State two benefits of using a GPU to process and display the graphics in computer games. Benefit 1 Benefit 2 [2]
  3. June 2025, Paper 1, Q2(a)(iii) (4 marks): OCR Consultants can base the CPU around a RISC architecture or a CISC architecture. Compare two differences between a RISC architecture and a CISC architecture.
  4. June 2025, Paper 1, Q2(a)(iv) (2 marks): Describe a benefit of making the CPU a multicore CPU. [2]
  5. June 2023, Paper 1, Q4(b)(i) (1 mark): Give one reason why this assumption can sometimes be true. [1]
  6. June 2023, Paper 1, Q4(b)(ii) (2 marks): Explain why this assumption is not always true. [2]
  7. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q1(b) (2 marks): An important design consideration is whether OCRSystems use a CISC processor type or a RISC processor type. Describe one difference between a CISC processor and
  8. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q1(c) (3 marks): OCRSystems are considering using parallel processing in the computer system that will be used for video rendering. Describe how parallel processing would increa
  9. June 2022, Paper 1, Q1(e) (12 marks): A charity uses a desktop computer to record financial donations that it receives. The computer contains a single core, 2.4GHz processor with 2MB cache. (e)* The
  10. November 2021, Paper 1, Q1(a)(iii) (2 marks): Describe one non-graphical use OCR Insurance may have for a GPU. [2]

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