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CPU performance: OCR GCSE Computer Science questions

Every OCR GCSE Computer Science exam question on 1.1.2 CPU performance, 2022–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q6(c)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    3 marks1.1.2 CPU performance
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  2. Q1(a)

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.2 CPU performance
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  3. Q1(b)

    Specimen · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.2 CPU performance
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  4. Q1(c)

    Specimen · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.2 CPU performance
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All 4 questions on CPU performance, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q6(c) (3 marks): Give three characteristics of a CPU that can affect its performance. 1 2 3 [3]
  2. Specimen, Paper 1, Q1(a) (1 mark): When running a 3D flight simulator, Computer 1 is likely to run faster than Computer 2. Using the information in Fig. 1, identify one reason for this. ………………………
  3. Specimen, Paper 1, Q1(b) (2 marks): Identify two other parts of a computer that are not in Fig. 1, which could improve the performance of the computers. 1 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  4. Specimen, Paper 1, Q1(c) (2 marks): Explain one reason why the cache size affects the performance of the CPU. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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