GCSE GCSE Computer Science 2

Question 1

What is an algorithm?

Accepted Answer

A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem

Answer

A type of computer virus

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A programming language

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A type of database

Question 2

Which sorting algorithm works by repeatedly swapping adjacent elements that are in the wrong order?

Accepted Answer

Bubble sort

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Merge sort

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Insertion sort

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Quick sort

Question 3

What does 'iteration' mean in the context of programming?

Accepted Answer

Repeating a block of code

Answer

Declaring a variable

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Defining a function

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Importing a module

Question 4

In Python, which operator is used for integer (floor) division?

Accepted Answer

//

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/

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%

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**

Question 5

What is a subroutine in programming?

Accepted Answer

A named block of code that can be called multiple times

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A type of data structure

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A comment written in code

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A variable declaration

Question 6

What does 'selection' refer to in programming?

Accepted Answer

Making decisions using conditions such as IF statements

Answer

Repeating a set of instructions

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Storing data in a variable

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Defining a list or array

Question 7

Which data type is used to store the value True or False?

Accepted Answer

Boolean

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Integer

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String

Answer

Float