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Cambridge A Level · 9608 · Paper 4 · Further problem-solving & programming

Computer Science 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2016 past paper

Cambridge A Level Computer Science (9608) (previous syllabus, now 9618) Paper 4 (Further problem-solving & programming), variant 2, Oct/Nov 2016: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 4 questions worth 75 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
4
Marks
75
Grade A from
53
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 9608_w16_qp_42 · 9608_w16_ms_42

Grade thresholds for 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2016

The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 75). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.

ABCDE
5346383124

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Further Programming139
Processor Fundamentals116
System Software114
Software Development16

Questions in 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2016

  1. Question 1Further Programming · 39 marks

    The ticket machine in the following diagram accepts the following coins: …

  2. Question 2Software Development · 6 marks

    Commercial software usually undergoes alpha testing and beta testing. Distinguish between the two types of testing by stating: • who does the testing • when the testing occurs • the specific purpose of each type of testing (i) Alpha testing …

  3. Question 3Processor Fundamentals · 16 marks

    (a) The numerical difference between the ASCII code of an upper case letter and the ASCII code of its lower case equivalent is 32 denary (3210). For example, 'F' has ASCII code 70 and 'f' has ASCII code 102. Bit …

  4. Question 4System Software · 14 marks

    Circle the programming language that you have studied: Visual Basic (console mode) Python Pascal Delphi (console mode) (a) (i) Name the programming environment you have used when typing in program code. List three features of the editor that helped you …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2016 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (9608_w16_ms_42), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2016?
53 marks out of 75, a C needed 38.
Which topics came up in 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2016?
Mostly Further Programming, Processor Fundamentals, System Software. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2016?
No. Every paper opens for free without signing in. A free account also saves your pen marks and records your score against the grade thresholds.