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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.

Syllabus sections

Topic 1: System fundamentals » 1.2 System design basics
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