Cambridge IGCSE · 0478 · Paper 2 · Algorithms, programming & logic
Computer Science 0478/23 May/June 2022 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) Paper 2 (Algorithms, programming & logic), variant 3, May/June 2022: 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
- 29
File names: 0478_s22_qp_23 · 0478_s22_ms_23
Grade thresholds for 0478/23 May/June 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.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0478/23 May/June 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Scenario Question | 1 | 20 |
| Databases | 2 | 16 |
| Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving | 1 | 6 |
| Boolean Logic | 1 | 4 |
| Programming | 1 | 4 |
Questions in 0478/23 May/June 2022
- Question 1
All variables, constants and other identifiers must have meaningful names. (a) Identify one variable and one array you could have used for Task 1 or Task 2. Give the use for the variable and array. Variable Use Array Use (b) …
- Question 2
Tick (3) one or more boxes in each row to match the type(s) of test data to each description. Description Types of test data Boundary Erroneous / Abnormal Extreme Normal test data that is always on the limit of acceptability …
- Question 3
Describe what is meant by the terms variable and constant and give an example of each in your answer. Variable Constant
- Question 4
The pseudocode represents an algorithm. The pre-defined function DIV gives the value of the result of integer division. For example, …
- Question 5
The flowchart shows an algorithm that should: • allow 100 numbers to be entered into the variable Number • total the numbers as they are entered • output the total and average of the numbers after they have all been …
- Question 6
Data about planets in the solar system is stored in a database table called PLANETS. The fields used in the table are shown. Name of field Contents of field PlanetName the name of the planet PlanetMass the planet’s mass in …
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