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O-LevelComputer ScienceData Representation2210/22 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q33 Marks

The following diagram shows four data structures and four descriptions. Draw a line to connect each data structure to the correct description. Data structure Constant Array Table Variable Description A collection of related data A value that can change whilst a program is running A value that never changes whilst a program is running A series of elements of the same data type

  1. The following diagram shows four data structures and four descriptions. Draw a line to connect each data structure to the correct description. Data structure Constant Array Table Variable Description A collection of related data A value that can change whilst a program is running A value that never changes whilst a program is running A series of elements of the same data type[3]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. 1 mark for each correct line, max 3 marks.
  2. Constant -> A value that never changes whilst a program is running.
  3. Array -> A series of elements of the same data type.
  4. Table -> A collection of related data.
  5. Variable -> A value that can change whilst a program is running.

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Topic
Data Representation, O-Level Computer Science (syllabus 2210). Structured question, 3 marks.
Source
O-Level Computer Science, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 3.

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