A-LevelComputer ScienceProgrammingMay/June 2025Paper 3 Q16 Marks
Data types can be defined using pseudocode. The composite record data type, Departure, is used to represent flights from Cambridge Airport and is defined in pseudocode as: TYPE Departure DECLARE FlightNumber : STRING DECLARE Destination : STRING DECLARE FlightDate : DATE DECLARE Gate : STRING DECLARE Airline : STRING ENDTYPE A variable, Flight1, is declared in pseudocode as: DECLARE Flight1 : Departure
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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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