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A woman invests ¥200 at the beginning of each year for two years in a fixed income bond that pays interest of 8 per cent per annum.
A woman invests ¥200 at the beginning of each year for two years in a fixed income bond that pays interest of 8 per cent per annum.
False
The pseudocode algorithm will print 'PERFECT' if the weight is less than 180.0 and the year is any year other than 1990.
The pseudocode algorithm will print 'PERFECT' if the weight is less than 180.0 and the year is any year other than 1990.
False
The final value of the investment after three years in the fixed income bond described in the algorithm depends on the interest being compounded annually.
The final value of the investment after three years in the fixed income bond described in the algorithm depends on the interest being compounded annually.
True
The algorithm provided for the investment calculates the total value at the end of each year immediately after adding the yearly investment.
The algorithm provided for the investment calculates the total value at the end of each year immediately after adding the yearly investment.
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A flowchart can be used to visually represent the logic of the pseudocode provided.
A flowchart can be used to visually represent the logic of the pseudocode provided.
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The PAYMENTS array contains five elements.
The PAYMENTS array contains five elements.
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Students must answer three questions from Section A of the examination paper.
Students must answer three questions from Section A of the examination paper.
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Algorithms are not considered important in problem solving.
Algorithms are not considered important in problem solving.
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The highest payment in the PAYMENTS array is 80.00.
The highest payment in the PAYMENTS array is 80.00.
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Students are allowed to bring a programmable calculator to their desks during the exam.
Students are allowed to bring a programmable calculator to their desks during the exam.
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The examination permit is not required for students to bring to their desks.
The examination permit is not required for students to bring to their desks.
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The examination paper consists of 4 sections.
The examination paper consists of 4 sections.
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Continuous data can be differentiated from discrete data using examples.
Continuous data can be differentiated from discrete data using examples.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Problem Solving and Computing - December 2023 Exam
- Course Details: Introduction to Problem Solving and Computing
- Date: December 2023
- Duration: 2 hours
- Number of Students: 60
- Semester: II (Summer Session or Supplemental)
- Examination Year: 2023
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Materials required:
- Answer Booklet (Normal)
- Calculator (if applicable)
- Multiple Choice Answer Sheets (number unspecified)
- Auxiliary/Other materials (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
- Total Questions: 4 (Answer all questions)
Question 1: Assessing Payments Array
- Question Description: Assess an array named PAYMENTS (containing numerical payments)
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Specific Tasks:
- Identify the location of the highest payment.
- Write Pascal code to declare the PAYMENTS array.
- State the appropriate data type for the payment data (e.g., real/float).
- Write Pascal code to calculate and output total payments.
- Describe the role of a loop variable in relation to arrays in Pascal (example).
Question 2: Algorithms
- Question Description: Explore the concept of algorithms
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Specific Tasks:
- Define 4 key features of a good algorithm.
- Differentiate between continuous and discrete data using examples.
- Describe suitable data types for storing student names, grades, and associated letter grades in a program.
- Declare variables suitable for calculating the sum of two numbers.
Question 3: Pseudocode Algorithm
- Question Description: Analyze a pseudocode algorithm for weight and year conditions (e.g., "IF (WEIGHT < 180.0) AND (YEAR=1990)") and related flowchart creation and algorithm tracing.
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Specific Tasks:
- Create the matching flowchart for a given pseudocode.
- Trace a given algorithm for investment calculations (calculating total investment over three years with interest.)
- Explain how the investment calculation algorithm can be modified to show investment values year-by-year after applying interest.
Section B: Problem Statement and Algorithm Identification
- Question Description: Addresses the importance of problem statements and algorithm representation
- Specific Tasks:
- Create a problem statement outlining the essential characteristics of a problem.
- Identify and discuss three problem-solving techniques.
- State one way to represent an algorithm for a given solution.
- Note: Standard Jamaican English is expected in responses.
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Prepare for the December 2023 exam in Introduction to Problem Solving and Computing. This exam consists of two sections, focusing on short answer questions designed to test your understanding of computing concepts, including array assessments. Ensure you have the permitted items ready for a successful exam experience.
