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

Computer Science 0478/23 May/June 2018 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) Paper 2 (Algorithms, programming & logic), variant 3, May/June 2018: 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
32
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 0478_s18_qp_23 · 0478_s18_ms_23

Grade thresholds for 0478/23 May/June 2018

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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322518151296

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0478/23 May/June 2018 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Programming330
Databases111
Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving29

Questions in 0478/23 May/June 2018

  1. Question 1Programming · 20 marks

    (a) All variables, constants and other identifiers should have meaningful names. (i) State the name, data type and use of two arrays you created for Task 1. Array 1 name Data type Use Array 2 name Data type Use (ii) …

  2. Question 2Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving · 4 marks

    Describe, using an example, the purpose of the following checks during data entry. (a) Validation check (b) Verification check

  3. Question 3Programming · 4 marks

    This section of program code reads the contents of the array, totals the numbers and prints out the sum and average of the numbers. Assume the array is full. Complete the four missing items by writing them in the spaces …

  4. Question 4Programming · 6 marks

    An algorithm is written in pseudocode: INPUT Number IF Number > 100 THEN OUTPUT ″The number is too large″ ELSE OUTPUT ″The number is acceptable″ ENDIF (a) Describe the purpose of the algorithm. (b) (i) The algorithm only allows one …

  5. Question 5Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving · 5 marks

    The flowchart allows a set of 10 numbers to be entered; it finds and outputs the largest of these numbers. START Counter Counter Is Counter …

  6. Question 6Databases · 11 marks

    A shop that sells copies of movies to the public has set up a new database table called 2018MOV to store some new releases. Part of this table is given, showing the catalogue number, title, genres and available formats (Blu-ray, …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0478/23 May/June 2018 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0478_s18_ms_23), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 0478/23 May/June 2018?
32 marks out of 50, a C needed 18.
Which topics came up in 0478/23 May/June 2018?
Mostly Programming, Databases, Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 0478/23 May/June 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.