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A-LevelComputer ScienceAlgorithm design and problem-solving9618/22 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q76 Marks

A program contains six modules: [Table of Pseudocode module header] Module-X() calls Reset() Module-Y() calls Restore()

  1. (a)Complete the structure chart for these modules. [Figure showing partial structure chart][4]
  2. (b)Explain the meaning of the diamond symbol as used in the diagram in part (a).[2]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [4] One mark per point:
  2. 1 Module names
  3. 2 Parameters with labels to Module-X and between Module-X and Reset
  4. 3 Parameter (with label) to Module-Z and return from Module-Z
  5. 4 Parameters with labels to Module-Y and Restore and return values from Module-Y
  6. [2] Means that Module-A calls either one of Module-X, Module-Y or Module-Z (which one is called is decided at runtime).
  7. One mark for reference to selection
  8. One mark for naming all four modules correctly

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Topic
Algorithm design and problem-solving, A-Level Computer Science (syllabus 9618). Structured question, 6 marks.
Source
A-Level Computer Science, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 7.

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