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

Computer Science 0478/23 May/June 2020 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) Paper 2 (Algorithms, programming & logic), variant 3, May/June 2020: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 5 questions worth 50 marks. Free to open, no account needed.

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50
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File names: 0478_s20_qp_23 · 0478_s20_ms_23

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0478/23 May/June 2020 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Databases326
Scenario Question120
Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving14

Questions in 0478/23 May/June 2020

  1. Question 1Scenario Question · 20 marks

    All variables, constants and other identifiers must have meaningful names. (a) Identify one constant and identify one variable that you could have used for Task 1. Give the value that would be assigned to the constant. Give the data type …

  2. Question 2Databases · 12 marks

    An algorithm has been written in pseudocode to check the temperature readings taken from a freezer are within the range –18 degrees to –25 degrees inclusive. The algorithm counts the number of times that the temperature reading is below –25 …

  3. Question 3Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving · 4 marks

    Four programming concepts and five descriptions are shown. Draw a line to connect each Programming concept to its correct Description. Not all Descriptions will be connected to a Programming concept. Programming concept Description Validation A subroutine that does not have …

  4. Question 4Databases · 6 marks

    This flowchart represents an algorithm that allows the input of two numbers and performs a calculation. The predefined function MOD finds the remainder from integer division for example X 8 MOD 5 gives X a value of 3. START A …

  5. Question 5Databases · 8 marks

    A marine wildlife rescue centre uses a database table, MARINE, to keep records of its creatures. Creature Class Quantity Ready for release Offspring Manta Ray Fish …

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Which topics came up in 0478/23 May/June 2020?
Mostly Databases, Scenario Question, Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving. The full list is in the table above.
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