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

Computer Science 2210/21 May/June 2018 past paper

Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) Paper 2 (Algorithms, programming & logic), variant 1, May/June 2018: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 6 questions worth 50 marks. Free to open, no account needed.

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6
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50
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File names: 2210_s18_qp_21 · 2210_s18_ms_21

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2210/21 May/June 2018 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Scenario Question120
Programming212
Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving210
Databases18

Questions in 2210/21 May/June 2018

  1. Question 1Scenario Question · 20 marks

    (a) All variables, constants and other identifiers should have meaningful names. (i) You recorded information for the estimate of the cost of building a computer in Task 1. Give a data structure that you created for Task 1, its name, …

  2. Question 2Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving · 7 marks

    (a) Write an algorithm to input 1000 numbers. Count how many numbers are positive and how many numbers are zero. Then output the results. Use either pseudocode or a flowchart. (b) Give one change you could make to your algorithm …

  3. Question 3Programming · 8 marks

    The global trade item number (GTIN-8) barcode has seven digits and a check digit. This pseudocode algorithm inputs seven digits and calculates the eighth digit, then outputs the GTIN-8. DIV(X,Y), finds the number of divides in division for example DIV(23,10) …

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

    A programmer has written a routine to check that prices are below $10.00. These values are used as test data. 10.00 9.99 ten Explain why each value was chosen. 10.00 9.99 ten

  5. Question 5Programming · 4 marks

    Explain the difference between the programming concepts of counting and totalling. Include an example of a programming statement for each concept in your explanation.

  6. Question 6Databases · 8 marks

    A database table, PERFORMANCE, is used to keep a record of the performances at a local theatre. Show Number Type Title Date Sold Out SN091 Comedy An Evening at Home 01 Sept Yes SN102 Drama Old Places 02 Oct No …

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Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2210_s18_ms_21), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
Which topics came up in 2210/21 May/June 2018?
Mostly Scenario Question, Programming, Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving. The full list is in the table above.
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