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Edexcel IGCSEComputer ScienceGeneral Applications4 Marks

Consider the following pseudocode: ```pseudocode DECLARE num1 : INTEGER DECLARE num2 : INTEGER DECLARE result : INTEGER INPUT num1 INPUT num2 IF num1 > num2 THEN result = num1 - num2 ELSE result = num2 - num1 END IF OUTPUT result ```

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Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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This structured question tests General Applications in Edexcel IGCSE Computer Science$. It is worth 4 marks.

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