Software engineering: Eduqas A‑Level Computer Science questions
Every Eduqas A-Level Computer Science exam question on 1.7 Software engineering, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 7 questions on Software engineering, as a list
- June 2025, AS Component 1, Q14 (12 marks): Describe the difference between high-level and low-level languages, and identify situations where each may be used. Explain the role of the Integrated Developme
- June 2022, Component 1, Q8 (8 marks): Explain the use of program version management in software engineering. [8]
- Autumn 2021, Component 1, Q8(a) (2 marks): 8. Describe the types of software tools used to assist in the following: (a) System analysis [2]
- Autumn 2021, Component 1, Q8(b) (2 marks): 8. Describe the types of software tools used to assist in the following: (b) System design [2]
- Autumn 2021, Component 1, Q8(c) (2 marks): Version management [2]
- Autumn 2021, Component 1, Q8(d) (2 marks): 8. Describe the types of software tools used to assist in the following: (d) System testing [2]
- June 2019, AS Component 1, Q10 (8 marks): A compiler is one of the tools available in an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Describe the use of other tools available to a programmer in an IDE. [8
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