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

Computer Science 0478/21 Oct/Nov 2022 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) Paper 2 (Algorithms, programming & logic), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2022: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 5 questions worth 50 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
5
Marks
50
Grade A from
30
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 0478_w22_qp_21 · 0478_w22_ms_21

Grade thresholds for 0478/21 Oct/Nov 2022

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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302214121086

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0478/21 Oct/Nov 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Scenario Question120
Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving218
Databases212

Questions in 0478/21 Oct/Nov 2022

  1. Question 1Scenario Question · 20 marks

    All variables, constants and other identifiers must have meaningful names. (a) (i) Describe the arrays you have set up in Task 1 to record the members’ details. Include in your description the name, data type and sample data for each …

  2. Question 2Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving · 9 marks

    An algorithm has been written to: • set 100 elements of the array Reading[1:100] to zero • input integer values between 1 and 100 • end the process with an input of –1 • reject all other values • count …

  3. Question 3Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving · 9 marks

    (a) A PIN (personal identification number) is input into a banking app by the user. Before the PIN is accepted, the following validation checks are performed: • check 1 – each character must be a digit • check 2 – …

  4. Question 4Databases · 7 marks

    This algorithm makes sure that there are enough fresh bread rolls available for customers to buy. START INPUT Sold IS Sold = –1? Stock 50 Total 0 STOP Yes No OUTPUT Total OUTPUT "Add new stock" IS Stock < 20? …

  5. Question 5Databases · 5 marks

    A database table, WAREHOUSE, is used to keep a record of items for sale. The table has these fields: • ItemCode – code to identify each type of item • Description – brief description of each item • Manufacturer – …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0478/21 Oct/Nov 2022 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0478_w22_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 Oct/Nov 2022?
30 marks out of 50, a C needed 14.
Which topics came up in 0478/21 Oct/Nov 2022?
Mostly Scenario Question, Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving, Databases. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 0478/21 Oct/Nov 2022?
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.