MCQ Questions Overview

1. Conceptual Questions

These test your understanding of key computing ideas without code.

Examples:

  • What is an example of abstraction?
  • How does compression affect file size?

How to Tackle:

  • Review vocab from each “Big Idea.”
  • Think in real-world examples (e.g., maps, music files, passwords).

2. Pseudocode Logic

You’ll be given code-like logic and asked to predict outcomes or identify errors.

Examples:

  • What is printed by this loop?
  • Which Boolean expression returns true?

How to Tackle:

  • Practice reading College Board pseudocode.
  • Write out the steps or create tables to trace variable changes.
  • Focus on common structures: IF, REPEAT, APPEND, REMOVE.

3. Data & Visual Interpretation

These involve reading graphs, tables, or program outputs to draw conclusions.

Examples:

  • What conclusion can you draw from this bar chart?
  • Which filter would produce this data result?

How to Tackle:

  • Understand how data is collected, filtered, and visualized.
  • Know basic spreadsheet/filter logic.

4. Cybersecurity & Internet

These questions check your knowledge of data transmission, encryption, and risks.

Examples:

  • What protocol ensures secure data transfer?
  • Which situation best explains a phishing attack?

How to Tackle:

  • Review protocols: HTTP vs HTTPS, TCP/IP, DNS.
  • Know definitions and consequences of cyber threats.

5. Impact of Computing

Focuses on ethics, bias, data privacy, and social effects of computing.

Examples:

  • What is a possible negative impact of facial recognition?
  • How does bias enter through training data?

How to Tackle:

  • Think critically — there’s not always one “right” answer.
  • Ask yourself: Who benefits? Who might be harmed?

2021 MCQ

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Difficult Questions on 2021 MCQ

MCQ_10

Make sure I understand how to convert binary to decimal

MCQ_9

Make sure I have an understanding of storing unique data types

MCQ_8

Make sure I know what redundant routing is in computing