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Cambridge IGCSE · 0478 · Paper 2 · Algorithms, programming & logic

Computer Science 0478/21 May/June 2016 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) Paper 2 (Algorithms, programming & logic), variant 1, May/June 2016: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 6 questions worth 50 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
6
Marks
50
Grade A from
33
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 0478_s16_qp_21 · 0478_s16_ms_21

Grade thresholds for 0478/21 May/June 2016

The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 50). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.

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33251813975

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0478/21 May/June 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Programming437
Databases19
Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving14

Questions in 0478/21 May/June 2016

  1. Question 1Programming · 20 marks

    (a) All variables, constants and other identifiers should have meaningful names. (i) For each of the variables that you have used to record dimensions of the parcels in Task 1, state the name, type and its use. Variable 1 name …

  2. Question 2Programming · 6 marks

    Read this section of program code that inputs 10 positive numbers and then outputs the smallest number input. 1 Small …

  3. Question 3Programming · 7 marks

    A program will be written to store information about members of a swimming club. The following membership details will be recorded: • Name • Gender • Status: • Senior • Junior • Fee • Team member (Yes or No) (i) …

  4. Question 4Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving · 4 marks

    The flowchart below inputs the height of children who want to ride on a rollercoaster. Children under 1.2 metres are rejected. The ride starts when eight children have been accepted. ,1387 +HLJKW 287387 5HDG\WRJR 5HMHFW ,V +HLJKW " 5LGHUV " …

  5. Question 5Programming · 4 marks

    REPEAT UNTIL is one type of loop structure. Identify and describe two other types of loop structure that you could use when writing pseudocode. Loop structure 1 Description Loop structure 2 Description

  6. Question 6Databases · 9 marks

    A database, STAFFPHONE, was set up to show the telephone extension numbers for members of staff working in a department store. Name Department Extension number Jane Smith Toys 129 Sue Wong Books 124 David Chow Toys 129 Amy Tang Household …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0478/21 May/June 2016 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0478_s16_ms_21), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 0478/21 May/June 2016?
33 marks out of 50, a C needed 18.
Which topics came up in 0478/21 May/June 2016?
Mostly Programming, Databases, Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 0478/21 May/June 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.