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The PAYMENTS array stores information about grades received by students.
The PAYMENTS array stores information about grades received by students.
False
Students are allowed to bring a programmable calculator to their desks during the examination.
Students are allowed to bring a programmable calculator to their desks during the examination.
False
There are 4 questions in Section A of the examination paper.
There are 4 questions in Section A of the examination paper.
False
The highest payment amount in the PAYMENTS array is located at index 2.
The highest payment amount in the PAYMENTS array is located at index 2.
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Standard Jamaican English is considered for marks in students' responses.
Standard Jamaican English is considered for marks in students' responses.
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The sum of two numbers can be found using an algorithm.
The sum of two numbers can be found using an algorithm.
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There are 60 students eligible to take the exam according to the examination paper.
There are 60 students eligible to take the exam according to the examination paper.
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In Section B, students are required to answer all questions.
In Section B, students are required to answer all questions.
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The pseudocode checks if the weight is less than 180.0 and the year is 1991 to print 'PERFECT'.
The pseudocode checks if the weight is less than 180.0 and the year is 1991 to print 'PERFECT'.
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The woman invests a total of ¥600 over three years in the fixed income bond.
The woman invests a total of ¥600 over three years in the fixed income bond.
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The algorithm multiplies the total amount by 1.08 at the beginning of each iteration of the loop.
The algorithm multiplies the total amount by 1.08 at the beginning of each iteration of the loop.
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To find the value of her investment at the end of each year, the algorithm needs to be changed to include a print statement inside the loop.
To find the value of her investment at the end of each year, the algorithm needs to be changed to include a print statement inside the loop.
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A problem statement should contain only the problem without any context or potential solutions.
A problem statement should contain only the problem without any context or potential solutions.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Problem Solving and Computing - December 2023 Exam
- Course Details: Introduction to Problem Solving and Computing
- Exam Date: December 2023
- Duration: 2 hours
- Number of Students: 60
- Semester: II
- Exam Type: Summer/Supplemental
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Material Required:
- Answer Booklet (Normal)
- Calculator (where applicable)
- Multiple Choice Answer Sheets (Number of items unspecified)
- Auxiliary/Other materials (please specify)
- Permitted Items: Pens, Pencils, Eraser, Ruler, Geometry Set, Non-programmable Calculator, ID Card, Examination Permit
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Exam Structure:
- Section A (30 marks): 3 short answer questions
- Section B (15 marks): 1 short answer question, Answer 2 questions. Answer ALL questions
- Assessment: Standard Jamaican English will be considered in grading responses.
Section A Questions
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Question 1: Assess a PAYMENTS array.
- State the location of the highest payment.
- Write Pascal code to declare the array.
- State the appropriate data type for stored values.
- Write Pascal code to calculate total payments.
- Define a loop variable in relation to arrays in Pascal.
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Question 2: Algorithms
- Identify four key features of a good algorithm.
- Illustrate the difference between continuous and discrete data
- Provide suitable data types for storing student names, grades, and letter grades
- Declare variables for calculating the sum of two numbers.
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Question 3: Pseudocode algorithm analysis
- Create a flowchart based on provided pseudocode (regarding weight and year)
- A woman invests, calculating total investment after 3 years
- Trace the algorithm
- Explain how to amend the algorithm to show the investment value at the end of each year
Section B Questions
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Question 1: Creating a Problem Statement
- Formulate a problem statement (with specific features) based on a given problem.
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Question 2: Problem-Solving Techniques
- Identify three problem-solving techniques and discuss their application to a problem statement.
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Question 3: Algorithm Representation
- Describe one method for representing an algorithm.
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Prepare for your December 2023 exam in Introduction to Problem Solving and Computing. This exam covers critical topics in computing and problem-solving strategies, including array assessments. Make sure to review the exam structure and necessary materials to ensure success.
