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

Computer Science 2210/23 Oct/Nov 2022 past paper

Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) Paper 2 (Algorithms, programming & logic), variant 3, Oct/Nov 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: 2210_w22_qp_23 · 2210_w22_ms_23

Grade thresholds for 2210/23 Oct/Nov 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.

ABCDE
2923171411

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2210/23 Oct/Nov 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Databases321
Scenario Question120
Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving19

Questions in 2210/23 Oct/Nov 2022

  1. Question 1Scenario Question · 20 marks

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

  2. Question 2Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving · 9 marks

    An algorithm has been written to: • set all 50 elements of the array Reading[1:50] to zero • input values between 35 and 50 inclusive • end the process when an input of –1 is made or 50 valid numbers …

  3. Question 3Databases · 9 marks

    A check digit is to be used to validate an identification number on input. The identification number contains five digits and the check digit. The check digit is calculated by adding up the first five digits, dividing by 10 and …

  4. Question 4Databases · 7 marks

    This algorithm makes sure that there are enough wheelbarrows in stock. START INPUT Sale Is Sale = "N"? Stock 10 Total 0 STOP Yes No OUTPUT Total OUTPUT "Add new stock" Is Stock < 5? Yes No Stock Stock – …

  5. Question 5Databases · 5 marks

    A database table, MUSEUM, is used to keep a record of items in the museum. The table has these fields: • ItemCode – code for each type of item, for example ART0005 • Description – brief description of each item, …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2210/23 Oct/Nov 2022 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2210_w22_ms_23), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 2210/23 Oct/Nov 2022?
29 marks out of 50, a C needed 17.
Which topics came up in 2210/23 Oct/Nov 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 2210/23 Oct/Nov 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.