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

Computer Science 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2018 past paper

Cambridge A Level Computer Science (9608) (previous syllabus, now 9618) Paper 4 (Further problem-solving & programming), variant 2, Oct/Nov 2018: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 4 questions worth 55 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
4
Marks
75
Grade A from
58
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 9608_w18_qp_42 · 9608_w18_ms_42

Grade thresholds for 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2018

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
5850423528

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2018 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Further Programming232
Computational thinking and Problem-solving223

Questions in 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2018

  1. Question 2Further Programming · 10 marks

    A declarative language is used to represent facts and rules about dogs that perform tasks to help people. 01 type(pointer, gundog). 02 type(flushing, gundog). 03 type(retriever, gundog). 04 05 is_a(labrador, retriever). 06 is_a(newfoundland, retriever). 07 is_a(cocker_spaniel, flushing). 08 is_a(springer_spaniel, flushing). …

  2. Question 3Computational thinking and Problem-solving · 13 marks

    A bubble sort algorithm is used to sort an integer array, List. This algorithm can process arrays of different lengths. (a) Write pseudocode to complete the bubble sort algorithm shown. 01 FOR Outer TO 0 STEP …

  3. Question 4Further Programming · 22 marks

    A circus is made up of performers. There are three types of performer: clown, acrobat and aerial. The following data are stored for each performer. • First name • Last name • Secondary role (that can be edited) • Stage …

  4. Question 6Computational thinking and Problem-solving · 10 marks

    A linked list abstract data type (ADT) is created. This is implemented as an array of records. The records are of type ListElement. An example of a record of ListElement is shown in the following table. Data Item Value Country …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2018 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (9608_w18_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 2018?
58 marks out of 75, a C needed 42.
Which topics came up in 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2018?
Mostly Further Programming, Computational thinking and Problem-solving. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 9608/42 Oct/Nov 2018?
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.