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40 CIE IGCSE Computer Science questions on Software, each with instant feedback and a full examiner-style mark scheme.

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

A programmer writes a set of instructions that translates and executes a high-level language program one line at a time, reporting errors as each line is processed. Which type of translator is being described?

  1. Interpreter
  2. Compiler
  3. Assembler
  4. Linker
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✓ Answer: A — Interpreter
Award 1 mark for Interpreter. An interpreter translates and executes high-level language source code one statement at a time, stopping and reporting an error as soon as one is encountered. A compiler (A) translates the entire program into object code before execution, not line by line. C is incorrect — an assembler translates assembly language (low-level) into machine code, not high-level language. D is incorrect — a linker combines separately compiled modules into a single executable and is not a translator in this sense.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

A developer writes a program in assembly language to control the sensors in an embedded system. Which translator must be used to convert this program into machine code?

  1. Compiler
  2. Interpreter
  3. Assembler
  4. Preprocessor
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✓ Answer: C — Assembler
Award 1 mark for Assembler. An assembler specifically translates assembly language (a low-level language using mnemonics) into machine code (binary). A compiler (A) translates high-level language into machine code or object code, not assembly language. B is incorrect — an interpreter translates and executes high-level language source code line by line; it is not used for assembly language. D is incorrect — a preprocessor handles directives before compilation in languages like C, and is not a standalone translator for assembly language.
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CIE IGCSE Computer Science: Software FAQ

How many CIE IGCSE Computer Science questions on Software are there on Kramizo?
Kramizo currently has 40 exam-board-aligned practice questions on Software for CIE IGCSE Computer Science, with new questions added every week. Each question gives you instant feedback and a full examiner-style mark scheme that tells you exactly what would earn marks on a real CIE paper. The questions span the full difficulty range — from straightforward recall (level 1) right up to multi-step reasoning and evaluation (level 3) — so the bank works for first-pass revision and final exam-week stress testing alike.
Is Kramizo free for CIE IGCSE students preparing for Computer Science?
Yes — completely free. Every student gets 45 questions a day on the free plan, with no card required and no trial countdown. That free quota works across every subject and every topic in our bank, so you can mix Software practice with other Computer Science topics or even switch to a totally different CIE subject without paying anything. Kramizo's optional Pro plan removes the daily cap and adds detailed progress analytics, but the free tier is the real product — used by thousands of GCSE, IGCSE and CSEC students.
Are the Software questions aligned to the official CIE IGCSE Computer Science syllabus?
Every question is written against the published CIE IGCSE Computer Science specification, including the exact command words (state, describe, explain, calculate, evaluate, etc.), mark allocations, and difficulty tier you'd see on a real CIE paper. Explanations are written in the style of official examiner mark schemes — they tell you what is being awarded marks and why distractors are wrong, not just whether you got it right. The bank is continually refined to match the latest syllabus updates from CIE.
How is Software typically tested on CIE IGCSE Computer Science papers?
Software appears across multiple question types on real CIE IGCSE Computer Science papers — most commonly as multiple-choice questions in the objective section, structured short-answer questions in the main paper, and occasionally as part of an extended response. Kramizo's practice bank reflects that mix: 4-option MCQs, true/false statements, fill-in-the-blank key terms, multi-select questions, and ordering questions. Working through the bank gives you exposure to every question style examiners actually use.

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