Unit 1 Problem solving: Mark scheme

1 Understanding algorithms (Student book, pages 4–11)

1b
2 a, c, d
3a
4c

5 A ‘container’ used to store data that can be changed whilst a program is running.

6 A variable is used if the value will change whilst the program is running. A constant’s value
cannot be changed so it is best used for a fixed value, for example Pi.

7 A descriptive name for a variable makes the code much easier to understand.

8 A diamond.

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