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

Computer Science 0478/22 Feb/March 2022 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) Paper 2 (Algorithms, programming & logic), variant 2, Feb/March 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
29
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 0478_m22_qp_22 · 0478_m22_ms_22

Grade thresholds for 0478/22 Feb/March 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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292317141074

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0478/22 Feb/March 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Databases322
Scenario Question120
Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving18

Questions in 0478/22 Feb/March 2022

  1. Question 1Scenario Question · 20 marks

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

  2. Question 2Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving · 8 marks

    An algorithm has been written to: • input the ages of 100 students • count and output the number of students aged 7 and under 12 • count and output the number of students aged 12 and under 18 • …

  3. Question 3Databases · 4 marks

    Four validation checks and five descriptions are shown. Draw a line from each validation check to the most appropriate description. Validation check Description checks that the data input is between two values length check checks that the data input is …

  4. Question 4Databases · 12 marks

    This flowchart inputs a whole number. The function INT returns the integer value of a number. For example, INT (7.5) is 7 An input of -1 ends the routine. START END IS INT(Number/D) = Number/D? IS …

  5. Question 5Databases · 6 marks

    A database table, FLOWER, is used to keep a record of the type of flowers available to make up a bouquet. FlowerID Type Colour Style Fragrance CN001 Carnation Pink Stem Y CN002 Carnation Red Stem N CN103 Carnation White Stem …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0478/22 Feb/March 2022 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0478_m22_ms_22), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 0478/22 Feb/March 2022?
29 marks out of 50, a C needed 17.
Which topics came up in 0478/22 Feb/March 2022?
Mostly Databases, Scenario Question, Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 0478/22 Feb/March 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.