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Cambridge O Level · 2210 · Paper 2 · Algorithms, programming & logic

Computer Science 2210/23 Oct/Nov 2017 past paper

Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) Paper 2 (Algorithms, programming & logic), variant 3, Oct/Nov 2017: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 6 questions worth 150 marks. Free to open, no account needed.

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File names: 2210_w17_qp_23 · 2210_w17_ms_23

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2210/23 Oct/Nov 2017 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Programming3111
Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving233
Databases16

Questions in 2210/23 Oct/Nov 2017

  1. Question 1Programming · 20 marks

    (a) All variables, constants and other identifiers should have meaningful names. (i) Declare suitable arrays for each of the planes to store time slots booked. (ii) Name one variable and one constant you used for Task 1 and state the …

  2. Question 2Programming · 84 marks

    This section of program code asks for 80 numbers between 100 and 1000 to be entered. It checks that the numbers are in the correct range, and stores them in an array. It counts how many of the numbers are …

  3. Question 3Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving · 6 marks

    (a) Explain the difference between a validation check and a verification check. (b) Describe, using an example, how data could be verified on data entry. (c) Explain what is meant by the term library routine.

  4. Question 4Programming · 7 marks

    (a) Four pseudocode descriptions and five pseudocode statements are shown. Draw one line to link each pseudocode description to the correct pseudocode statement. Not all pseudocode statements will be used. Pseudocode description Pseudocode statement A loop that will iterate at …

  5. Question 5Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving · 27 marks

    The flowchart below represents a program routine. Flag 0 Count 1 START END Is Name[Count] > Name[Count + 1]? Is Count = 4? Is Flag = 0? No No No Yes Yes Yes Temp Name[Count] Name[Count] Name[Count + 1] Name[Count …

  6. Question 6Databases · 6 marks

    A wildlife park has a database table, called LIVESTOCK, to classify and record its animal species. Part of the database table is shown. Species Classification Diet Legs Giraffe Mammal Herbivore 4 Elephant Mammal Herbivore 4 Crocodile Reptile Carnivore 4 Ostrich …

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Where can I get the 2210/23 Oct/Nov 2017 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2210_w17_ms_23), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
Which topics came up in 2210/23 Oct/Nov 2017?
Mostly Programming, Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving, Databases. The full list is in the table above.
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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.