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Following and writing algorithms: Edexcel GCSE Computer Science questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Computer Science exam question on 1.2.1 Following and writing algorithms, 2022–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(c)(i)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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  2. Q1(c)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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  3. Q1(c)(iii)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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  4. Q5(d)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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  5. Q4(c)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

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  6. Q5(d)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

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  7. Q5(e)

    Specimen · Paper 1

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All 7 questions on Following and writing algorithms, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q1(c)(i) (1 mark): Give the first line number of a condition‑controlled loop. (1)
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q1(c)(ii) (1 mark): Give the first line number of iteration over every item in a data structure. (1)
  3. June 2024, Paper 1, Q1(c)(iii) (1 mark): Give the line numbers of a selection. (1)
  4. June 2024, Paper 1, Q5(d) (6 marks): Anti‑malware protects systems from viruses. Draw a flowchart in the box provided to show how anti‑malware detects a virus in a file and what it does with the fi
  5. June 2023, Paper 1, Q4(c) (4 marks): An algorithm allows users to enter a whole number. The number can be positive or negative. The purpose of the algorithm is to report whether the number is even
  6. June 2022, Paper 1, Q5(d) (6 marks): An algorithm is required that allows a user to enter two numbers. The algorithm then informs the user which number is greater, or whether the two numbers are eq
  7. Specimen, Paper 1, Q5(e) (6 marks): Customers can get a voucher for their favourite item. • Customers whose favourite item is ice cream get a voucher for ice cream. • Customers whose favourite ite

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