Q1 · Difficulty 1/3
Two or more connected computers form a:
- network
- database
- compiler
- loop
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✓ Answer: A — network
A network connects computers to share resources.
Edexcel · GCSE · Computer Science
Free Edexcel GCSE Computer Science
Practice Paper
8 mixed-difficulty practice questions in the style of real Edexcel GCSE papers — answers, mark-scheme-style explanations, and the official exam structure all on one page.
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Paper 1
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, ~70-100 marks. Covers Topics 1-4 of the specification.
Paper 2
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, ~70-100 marks. Covers Topics 5-8 of the specification.
Paper 3
Where applicable — e.g. Combined Science, Languages. Includes synoptic and applied questions.
Total exam time: ~3 hours across two or three papers.
Grading: Grades: 9 (highest) to 1 (lowest), with U (ungraded). A grade of 4 is a standard pass; 5 is a strong pass.
Grading: Grades: 9 (highest) to 1 (lowest), with U (ungraded). A grade of 4 is a standard pass; 5 is a strong pass.
Mini practice paper: 8 questions
Mixed-difficulty questions from across the Computer Science syllabus. Tap "Show answer" after each to check yourself.
Q2 · Difficulty 1/3
The 'brain' of the computer that processes instructions is the:
- monitor
- keyboard
- printer
- CPU
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✓ Answer: D — CPU
The CPU processes instructions.
Q3 · Difficulty 2/3
The device that connects a network to the internet is a:
- monitor
- printer
- scanner
- router
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✓ Answer: D — router
A router directs data between networks.
Q4 · Difficulty 2/3
Software that manages hardware and runs programs is the:
- operating system
- spreadsheet
- browser
- compiler only
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✓ Answer: A — operating system
The OS is system software managing the computer.
Q5 · Difficulty 2/3
A network covering a small area like one building is a:
- WAN
- VPN
- URL
- LAN
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✓ Answer: D — LAN
A LAN is a Local Area Network.
Q6 · Difficulty 3/3
The law making hacking illegal is the:
- Data Protection Act
- Sale of Goods Act
- Equality Act
- Computer Misuse Act
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✓ Answer: D — Computer Misuse Act
The Computer Misuse Act covers hacking.
Q7 · Difficulty 3/3
The gap between those with and without technology access is the:
- digital divide
- bandwidth
- firewall
- protocol
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✓ Answer: A — digital divide
The digital divide is unequal tech access.
Q8 · Difficulty 2/3
Old, discarded electronic devices are known as:
- cache
- e-waste
- spam
- malware
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✓ Answer: B — e-waste
E-waste is discarded electronics.
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Edexcel GCSE Computer Science FAQ
What does the Edexcel GCSE Computer Science exam look like?
The Edexcel GCSE Computer Science exam is structured across 3 components. Paper 1: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, ~70-100 marks. Covers Topics 1-4 of the specification. Paper 2: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, ~70-100 marks. Covers Topics 5-8 of the specification. Paper 3: Where applicable — e.g. Combined Science, Languages. Includes synoptic and applied questions. Total exam time: ~3 hours across two or three papers.
Can I download a free Edexcel GCSE Computer Science past paper?
Real Edexcel past papers are published directly by Edexcel on their official website. Kramizo doesn't redistribute copyrighted past papers, but we do generate free AI-written practice papers in the exact same style — same command words, same difficulty tier, same mark conventions. Use this practice paper as warm-up, then time yourself on official past papers before exam day.
How is Edexcel GCSE Computer Science graded?
Grades: 9 (highest) to 1 (lowest), with U (ungraded). A grade of 4 is a standard pass; 5 is a strong pass. Kramizo's practice questions are tagged with difficulty 1-3 mapping roughly to the lower, middle, and top grade boundaries you'll encounter in the real exam.