OCR Exam Language

What is pseudocode?

• A type of computer programming language

• A formal language with strict syntax rules

• A form of code that can vary a lot depending on the writer

• A tool used for hacking

Why can pseudocode be problematic?

• It requires a compiler

• It varies between schools and teachers

• Because it's too difficult to understand

• It's not used in real programming

What did OCR decide to create to solve the pseudocode problem?

• A pseudocode compiler

• A new programming language

• The Exam Reference Language

• A universal pseudocode standard

What is the purpose of the Exam Reference Language?

• To make programming easier

• To standardize pseudocode

• To replace English in exams

• To introduce a new programming language

How is the Exam Reference Language similar to English?

• It is spoken worldwide

• It has no grammar

• It has a defined set of rules

• It is used for communication

What must you do in your exam with the Exam Reference Language?

• Translate it into Python

• Get the grammar and syntax correct

• Ignore its rules

• Write a compiler

Can you write programs with the Exam Reference Language?

• Yes, using a compiler

• No, it's paper-based only

• Yes, in all programming environments

• No, it's only for reading

What can you use if you forget how to write in the programming language taught at your school?

• A dictionary

• Any pseudocode

• The Exam Reference Language

• Sign language

What is similar between the Exam Reference Language and Python?

• The use of semicolons

• The syntax for loops

• The way variables are created

• The way functions are defined

How are comments written in the Exam Reference Language?

• Using the pound (#) symbol

• Using the slash (/) symbols

• With the word 'comment'

• Using double slashes (//)