Cambridge A Level · 9618 · Paper 2 · Problem-solving & programming

Computer Science 9618/23 Oct/Nov 2024 past paper

Cambridge A Level Computer Science (9618) Paper 2 (Problem-solving & programming), variant 3, Oct/Nov 2024: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 8 questions worth 78 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions: 8
Marks: 75
Grade A from: 47

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File names: 9618_w24_qp_23 · 9618_w24_ms_23

Grade thresholds for 9618/23 Oct/Nov 2024

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.

A	B	C	D	E
47	39	31	24	17

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 9618/23 Oct/Nov 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

Chapter	Questions	Marks
Programming	4	38
Data Types and Structures	2	26
Algorithm Design and Problem-solving	1	7
Software Development	1	7

Questions in 9618/23 Oct/Nov 2024

Question 1Programming · 13 marks
(a) The following table contains pseudocode examples. Each example may contain statements that relate to one or more of the following: • selection • iteration (repetition) • subroutine (procedure or function). Complete the table by placing one or more ticks …
Question 2Algorithm Design and Problem-solving · 7 marks
An algorithm will: 1. prompt and input a sequence of 100 integer values, one at a time 2. sum the positive integers 3. output the result of the sum. (a) Write pseudocode for the algorithm. Assume the value zero is …
Question 3Data Types and Structures · 10 marks
The implementation of a linked list uses an integer variable and a 1D array List of type Node. Record type Node is declared in pseudocode as follows: TYPE Node DECLARE Data : STRING DECLARE Pointer : INTEGER ENDTYPE The array …
Question 4Programming · 12 marks
An examination paper has a maximum of 75 marks. One of five pass grades (A to E) is assigned, depending on the mark obtained. The lowest mark for a given grade is known as the grade boundary. A program is …
Question 5Software Development · 7 marks
A software developer follows a program development life cycle. The life cycle divides the development process into various stages. (a) The following table lists some development activities. Complete the table by writing the name of the life cycle stage for …
Question 6Programming · 7 marks
In some countries, on the third Sunday in March, daylight saving time begins when clocks move forward by one hour. A module AdjustClock() will take an integer parameter representing a year. The module will return an integer value representing the …
Question 7Programming · 6 marks
A coffee shop owner wants to introduce a computerised loyalty card system. A programmer discusses the details of the system with the shop owner. (a) Identify the stage of the program development life cycle that this discussion is part of …
Question 8Data Types and Structures · 16 marks
A program is being developed to implement a game for up to six players. During the game, each player assembles a team of characters. At the start of the game there are 45 characters available. Each character has four attributes, …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 9618/23 Oct/Nov 2024 mark scheme?

Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (9618_w24_ms_23), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.

What was the grade threshold for an A in 9618/23 Oct/Nov 2024?

47 marks out of 75, a C needed 31.

Which topics came up in 9618/23 Oct/Nov 2024?

Mostly Programming, Data Types and Structures, Algorithm Design and Problem-solving. The full list is in the table above.

Do I need an account to open 9618/23 Oct/Nov 2024?

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.