Thinking concurrently: OCR A‑Level Computer Science questions
Every OCR A-Level Computer Science exam question on 2.1.5 Thinking concurrently, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Q7(b)(i)
The whole paper ↗![June 2023 Paper 2, question 7(b)(i): Describe what is meant by the term ‘concurrent processing’. [2]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/h44602-jun23-07-bi-qp.webp)
Q7(b)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![June 2023 Paper 2, question 7(b)(ii): Give two benefits of using concurrent processing. 1 2 [2]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/h44602-jun23-07-bii-qp.webp)
Q1(b)(i)
The whole paper ↗![November 2021 Paper 2, question 1(b)(i): Describe what is meant by the term ‘concurrent processing’. [2]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/h44602-nov21-01-bi-qp.webp)
Q1(b)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![November 2021 Paper 2, question 1(b)(ii): Explain why concurrent processing is needed to allow multiple users to log in and interact with game elements at the same time. [3]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/h44602-nov21-01-bii-qp.webp)
All 4 questions on Thinking concurrently, as a list
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q7(b)(i) (2 marks): Describe what is meant by the term ‘concurrent processing’. [2]
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q7(b)(ii) (2 marks): Give two benefits of using concurrent processing. 1 2 [2]
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q1(b)(i) (2 marks): Describe what is meant by the term ‘concurrent processing’. [2]
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q1(b)(ii) (3 marks): Explain why concurrent processing is needed to allow multiple users to log in and interact with game elements at the same time. [3]
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