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

Computer Science 0478/23 Oct/Nov 2018 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) Paper 2 (Algorithms, programming & logic), variant 3, Oct/Nov 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
35
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 0478_w18_qp_23 · 0478_w18_ms_23

Grade thresholds for 0478/23 Oct/Nov 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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352719151173

Topics in this paper

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

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Programming328
Databases113
Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving29

Questions in 0478/23 Oct/Nov 2018

  1. Question 1Programming · 20 marks

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

  2. Question 2Programming · 4 marks

    Describe, giving an example for each, the following data types used in programming. Integer Description Example String Description Example

  3. Question 3Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving · 3 marks

    Give an example of a pseudocode statement or statements to perform each of the following functions. A condition controlled loop A conditional statement Totalling

  4. Question 4Programming · 4 marks

    This is a section of program code. 1 Total …

  5. Question 5Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving · 6 marks

    The algorithm allows a number to be entered. It then calculates and outputs the next number in the mathematical series. Fib 1 Prev2 0 Prev1 1 INPUT Number IF Number = 0 THEN Fib 0 ENDIF WHILE Number > 2 …

  6. Question 6Databases · 13 marks

    An online fruit tree specialist sells fruit trees in various sizes. A database table, TREETAB, shows the tree type and, for each size, the price and whether they are in stock. Tree Type Size1 Size1 In Size2 Size2 In Size3 …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0478/23 Oct/Nov 2018 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0478_w18_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 Oct/Nov 2018?
35 marks out of 50, a C needed 19.
Which topics came up in 0478/23 Oct/Nov 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 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.