Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 19M.1.SL.TZ0.1 |
Level | SL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | no time zone |
Command term | Define | Question number | 1 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Define the term peripheral.
Markscheme
A piece of hardware / a hardware device that is externally connected or attached / remotely connected or attached (to the computer system);
Example answer
A peripheral is an external (computer) device that is connected to a computer, such as a keyboard;
Examiners report
Candidates were generally able to name a peripheral device, but were less able to provide a complete definition, often failing to mention that it is ‘externally’ connected, or similar.