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The document outlines the CAPE Computer Science syllabus, which includes two units focused on fundamental concepts and further topics in computer science. It provides a comprehensive structure for assessment, including specimen papers, mark schemes, and subject reports from various years. The syllabus aims to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills necessary for understanding and applying computer technologies.

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The document outlines the CAPE Computer Science syllabus, which includes two units focused on fundamental concepts and further topics in computer science. It provides a comprehensive structure for assessment, including specimen papers, mark schemes, and subject reports from various years. The syllabus aims to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills necessary for understanding and applying computer technologies.

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Macmillan Education Ltd
4 Crinan Street, London, N1 9XW
A division of Springer Nature Limited
Companies and representatives throughout the world

www.macmillan-caribbean.com

ISBN 978-0-230-48244-9 AER

© Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) 2020


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The author has asserted their right to be identified as the author of this work in accordance with the
Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988.

First published 2014


This revised edition published 2020

Permission to copy
The material in this book is copyright. However, the publisher grants permission for copies to be
made without fee. Individuals may make copies for their own use or for use by classes of which they
are in charge; institutions may make copies for use within and by the staff and students of that
institution. For copying in any other circumstances, prior permission in writing must be obtained
from Macmillan Publishers Limited. Under no circumstances may the material in this book be used,
in part or in its entirety, for commercial gain. It must not be sold in any format.

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Cover design by Macmillan Education Limited and Red Giraffe
CAPE® Computer Science Free Resources

LIST OF CONTENTS

CAPE® Computer Science Syllabus Extract 3

CAPE® Computer Science Syllabus 4

CAPE® Computer Science Specimen Papers:


Unit 1 Paper 01 50
Unit 1 Paper 02 54
Unit 2 Paper 01 60
Unit 2 Paper 02 64

CAPE® Computer Science Mark Schemes:


Unit 1 Paper 01 69
Unit 1 Paper 02 70
Unit 2 Paper 01 81
Unit 2 Paper 02 82

CAPE® Computer Science Subject Reports:


2004 Subject Report 91
2005 Subject Report 106
2006 Subject Report 120
2008 Subject Report Rest of Caribbean 136
2009 Subject Report 145
2010 Subject Report 155
2011 Subject Report 165
2012 Subject Report 181
2013 Subject Report 193
2014 Subject Report 205
2015 Subject Report 219
2016 Subject Report 234
2017 Subject Report 250
2019 Subject Report 268
Computer Science

Computer science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and


computation and their implementation and application in computer systems. The CAPE
Computer Science Syllabus provides persons with advanced knowledge, skills and
attitudes to enable them to understand the uses and the impact of computer technologies,
and to use the technology to create new computer applications for all areas of human
activity. This syllabus provides opportunity for the acquisition of knowledge, skills and
attitudes as preparation for further studies in Computer Science and the world of work.

This syllabus consists of two Units, each comprising three Modules.

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Computer Science

Module 1 – Computer Architecture and Organisation


Module 2 – Problem-Solving with Computers
Module 3 – Programming

Unit 2: Further Topics in Computer Science

Module 1 – Data Structures


Module 2 – Software Engineering
Module 3 – Operating Systems and Computer Networks
CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination
®
CAPE

COMPUTER SCIENCE
SYLLABUS
Effective for examinations from May/June 2009
Published by the Caribbean Examinations Council

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form, or by any means electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior
permission of the author or publisher.

Correspondence related to the syllabus should be addressed to:

The Pro-Registrar
Caribbean Examinations Council
Caenwood Centre
37 Arnold Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica, W.I.

Telephone: (876) 630-5200


Facsimile Number: (876) 967-4972
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Website: www.cxc.org

Copyright © 2008 by Caribbean Examinations Council


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CXC A19/U2/08
Contents
RATIONALE ..................................................................................................................................... 1

AIMS .................................................................................................................................................. 2

SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE ASSESSED .................................................................................... 2

PRE-REQUISITES OF THE SYLLABUS ........................................................................................... 4

STRUCTURE OF THE SYLLABUS .................................................................................................. 4

UNI T 1 : F UNDA M E NT A L S OF C OM P UT E R S C I E NC E

MO D U L E 1 : CO M P U T E R AR CH I T E CT U R E AN D O R G AN I S AT I O N ......... 5
MO D U L E 2 : P R O B L E M - SO L VI N G W I T H C O M P U T E R S ....................................... 8
MO D U L E 3 : P R O G R A MMI N G .......................................................................................... 11

UNI T 2 : F UR T H E R T OP I C S I N C OM P UT E R S C I E NC E

MO D U L E 1 : DA T A S T R UC T UR E S................................................................................... 1 3
MO D U L E 2 : S O F T W A R E E N G I N E E R I N G ................................................................... 15
MO D U L E 3 : O P E R A T I N G S Y S T E MS A N D C O MP U T E R N E T WO R K S.......... 19

OUTLINE OF ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................ 23

REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES............................................................................. 35

REGULATIONS FOR RESIT CANDIDATES .................................................................................. 35

ASSESSMENT GRID ......................................................................................................................... 36

LOGIC SYMBOLS ............................................................................................................................. 36

GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................................ 37

CXC A19/U2/08

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