WJEC Eduqas A Level Computer Science

Component 1: Programming and System Development: revision quiz and key terms

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Question 1 · Multiple choice

Which data structure operates on a last in, first out (LIFO) basis?

Question 2 · True or false?

Systems analysis involves investigating, analysing and designing a solution to a problem.

Question 3 · Multiple choice

Which logical operation outputs 1 only when its two inputs are different?

Question 4 · True or false?

A queue is a data structure that operates on a last in, first out (LIFO) basis.

Question 5 · Multiple choice

Which type of testing is carried out by the intended users to confirm a system meets their needs?

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Key terms for Component 1: Programming and System Development

Computer Misuse Act 1990: UK law that makes unauthorised access to, or modification of, computer material a criminal offence.
Human-computer interaction: Considers how effectively a user can communicate with a system.
Interpreter: Translates and executes a high-level program one line at a time.
Linked list: A dynamic data structure in which each node holds data and a pointer to the next node.
Masking: Uses a logical AND with a specific pattern to isolate certain bits.
Stack: A last in, first out (LIFO) data structure where items are added and removed only at the top.
Version control: Software that records changes to code over time so earlier versions can be restored and developers can work together.

What Component 1: Programming and System Development covers

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C1 Section 1: Data Structures
C1 Section 2: Logical Operations
C1 Section 6: System Design
C1 Section 7: Software Engineering
C1 Section 8: Program Construction
C1 Section 9: Economic, Moral, Legal, Ethical and Cultural Issues

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