IGCSE Computer Science Paper 2 Crossword: 7c Pseudocode and Flowcharts and 7d Standard Methods of Solution (Modules 254–264)
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Read each clue and write the matching term in the grid. Numbers in brackets show the letters in each word.
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- 3. Creates a variable called Score with a stated data type. Types: ______, REAL, STRING, CHAR, BOOLEAN. Pick a meaningful name. Word 3 of: DECLARE Score : _______ (7)
- 5. A validation loop: it asks for INPUT again and again ______ the value passes the check (here a range check), so invalid data never enters the algorithm. Word 4 of: REPEAT _____ Mark _____ Mark >= 0 AND Mark <= 100 (5)
- 6. Word 2 of the term in 5 Down: _________ ________ (8)
- 8. A diagram that solves a problem using symbols for start, input, process, decision, output and stop, joined by arrows. Label each decision Yes or No and test every path to Stop. (9)
- 9. Word 1 of the term in 4 Down: _____ an _________ (5)
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- 1. Plan before coding: read the problem, list what is ______, what must be calculated or decided, and what is output. Then pick variables and spot repeats and decisions. Word 1 of: _____, _______, Output (5)
- 2. Word 2 of the term in 1 Down: _____, _______, Output (7)
- 4. Find the part that must change for the new requirement, change only that part, then re-trace the ______ to check the rest still works. Word 3 of: _____ an _________ (9)
- 5. Cambridge pseudocode writes ______ like IF, FOR and WHILE in capitals and indents the lines inside each structure, so the code is easy to read. Word 1 of: _________ ________ (9)
- 7. The exam word that tells you what to write: state the purpose, describe the processes, identify the error, suggest the correction, each in precise terms. Word 1 of: _______ word (7)
Answer Key
IGCSE Computer Science Paper 2 · Modules 254–264
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3INTEGER — Creates a variable called Score with a stated data type. Types: ______, REAL, STRING, CHAR, BOOLEAN. Pick a meaningful name. Word 3 of: DECLARE Score : _______
5UNTIL — A validation loop: it asks for INPUT again and again ______ the value passes the check (here a range check), so invalid data never enters the algorithm. Word 4 of: REPEAT _____ Mark _____ Mark >= 0 AND Mark <= 100
6KEYWORDS — Word 2 of the term in 5 Down: _________ ________
8FLOWCHART — A diagram that solves a problem using symbols for start, input, process, decision, output and stop, joined by arrows. Label each decision Yes or No and test every path to Stop.
9AMEND — Word 1 of the term in 4 Down: _____ an _________
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1INPUT — Plan before coding: read the problem, list what is ______, what must be calculated or decided, and what is output. Then pick variables and spot repeats and decisions. Word 1 of: _____, _______, Output
2PROCESS — Word 2 of the term in 1 Down: _____, _______, Output
4ALGORITHM — Find the part that must change for the new requirement, change only that part, then re-trace the ______ to check the rest still works. Word 3 of: _____ an _________
5UPPERCASE — Cambridge pseudocode writes ______ like IF, FOR and WHILE in capitals and indents the lines inside each structure, so the code is easy to read. Word 1 of: _________ ________
7COMMAND — The exam word that tells you what to write: state the purpose, describe the processes, identify the error, suggest the correction, each in precise terms. Word 1 of: _______ word