Cambridge O Level · 2210 · Paper 2 · Algorithms, programming & logic
Computer Science 2210/22 Oct/Nov 2021 past paper
Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) Paper 2 (Algorithms, programming & logic), variant 2, Oct/Nov 2021: 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
- 31
File names: 2210_w21_qp_22 · 2210_w21_ms_22
Grade thresholds for 2210/22 Oct/Nov 2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 23 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 2210/22 Oct/Nov 2021 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Databases | 4 | 24 |
| Scenario Question | 1 | 20 |
| Boolean Logic | 1 | 6 |
Questions in 2210/22 Oct/Nov 2021
- Question 1
All variables, constants and other identifiers must have meaningful names. (a) (i) Identify one variable you could have used for Task 2 and state its use. Variable Use (ii) Describe the arrays you could have used in Task 1. Include …
- Question 2
Tick (3) one box in each row to identify if the statement is about validation, verification or neither. Statement Validation (3) Verification (3) Neither (3) a check where data is re-entered to make sure no errors have been introduced during …
- Question 3
A program checks that the data entered is between 1 and 100 inclusive. Identify one piece of normal, extreme and erroneous test data for this program, and give a reason for each. Normal test data Reason Extreme test data Reason …
- Question 4
The pseudocode algorithm should work as a calculator and output the result. 1 Continue 1 2 WHILE Continue …
- Question 5
The flowchart represents an algorithm. The algorithm will terminate if –1 is entered at the List input. START List1 ← 0 List2 ← 0 END INPUT List Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes INPUT Value OUTPUT "Input Error" …
- Question 6
A pet supplier uses the database table, STOCK, to keep records of its products for pets. The fields are: Field name Description ProductID code to identify the product ProductName name of product ProductDescription information about the product Animal type of …