GCSE Computer Science - Paper 2 (Algorithms & Programming)

GCSE Computer Science - Paper 2 (Algorithms & Programming)

12th Grade

89 Qs

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GCSE Computer Science - Paper 2 (Algorithms & Programming)

GCSE Computer Science - Paper 2 (Algorithms & Programming)

Assessment

Quiz

Computers

12th Grade

Medium

Created by

D Cross

Used 15+ times

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89 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is an algorithm?

A sequence of logical instructions for carrying out a task.

A method of writing up a set of instructions for a computer program.

A problem-solving method using computer science techniques.

The process of extracting or withdrawing something.

Answer explanation

A sequence of logical instructions for carrying out a task.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is computational thinking?

A sequence of logical instructions for carrying out a task.

A problem-solving method using computer science techniques.

The process of extracting or withdrawing something.

Breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller parts.

Answer explanation

A problem-solving method using computer science techniques.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is abstraction?

A sequence of logical instructions for carrying out a task.

A method of writing up a set of instructions for a computer program.

The process of extracting or withdrawing something.

Breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller parts.

Answer explanation

The process of extracting or withdrawing something.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is decomposition?

A sequence of logical instructions for carrying out a task.

A method of writing up a set of instructions for a computer program.

The process of extracting or withdrawing something.

Breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller parts.

Answer explanation

Breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller parts.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is pseudocode?

A sequence of logical instructions for carrying out a task.

A method of writing up a set of instructions for a computer program using plain English.

The process of extracting or withdrawing something.

Breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller parts.

Answer explanation

A method of writing up a set of instructions for a computer program using plain English.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is a trace table used for?

To trace the value of variables as each line of code is executed.

To write up a set of instructions for a computer program.

To break down a complex problem into smaller parts.

To extract or withdraw something.

Answer explanation

To trace the value of variables as each line of code is executed.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in a linear search?

Set counter to 0.

Find out the length of the data set.

Examine value held in the list at the counter position.

Check to see if the value at that position matches the value searched for.

Answer explanation

The first step in a linear search is to find out the length of the data set.

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