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2 marksAlgorithm Design and Representation

CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 3(b)(iii)

Two algorithms showing different iterative structures.

Explain how the loop in Algorithm 1 is expected to terminate.

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  1. 3(a)Explain what takes place during the 'implementation and review' stage of problem-solving.[4 marks]
  2. 3(b)(i)Identify which of the two algorithms illustrates unbounded iteration.[1 mark]
  3. 3(b)(ii)Identify which of the two algorithms illustrates bounded iteration.[1 mark]
  4. 3(b)(iv)Explain how the loop in Algorithm 2 is expected to terminate.[2 marks]
  5. 3(c)Identify and correct FOUR errors in the algorithm by referencing their specific line numbers.[8 marks]
  6. 3(d)Write an algorithm using iteration to calculate the sum of all multiples of 8 and all multiples of 11 between m (inclusive) and n (exclusive), where m and n…[7 marks]

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