Q1 · Difficulty 1/3
The 'brain' of the computer that processes instructions is the:
- monitor
- keyboard
- printer
- CPU
Show answer & explanation
✓ Answer: D — CPU
The CPU processes instructions.
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.
Take a Mini Mock →What the real Edexcel GCSE Computer Science paper looks like
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
A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem is an:
- algorithm
- operating system
- network
- array
Show answer & explanation
✓ Answer: A — algorithm
An algorithm is a defined sequence of steps.
Q3 · Difficulty 1/3
A single binary digit is called a:
- byte
- nibble
- word
- bit
Show answer & explanation
✓ Answer: D — bit
A bit is one binary digit.
Q4 · Difficulty 2/3
Reducing file size by removing data is:
- buffering
- compression
- encryption
- encoding only
Show answer & explanation
✓ Answer: B — compression
Compression reduces file size.
Q5 · Difficulty 2/3
A data type that is either True or False is:
- string
- real
- boolean
- integer
Show answer & explanation
✓ Answer: C — boolean
Boolean values are True/False.
Q6 · Difficulty 2/3
Rules about acceptable use and privacy raise ____ issues.
- chemical
- ethical
- gravitational
- geological
Show answer & explanation
✓ Answer: B — ethical
These are ethical issues in computing.
Q7 · Difficulty 3/3
A search that checks each item in turn is a ____ search.
- binary
- bubble
- merge
- linear
Show answer & explanation
✓ Answer: D — linear
Linear search checks items one by one.
Q8 · Difficulty 2/3
A network covering a large geographical area is a:
- PAN
- MAC
- WAN
- LAN
Show answer & explanation
✓ Answer: C — WAN
A WAN is a Wide Area Network.
Build a 30-question timed mock →
Free · No signup · Instant marking
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.