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OCR GCSE Computer Science Flashcards

Concise resources for the OCR GCSE Computer Science course.

1. Systems Architecture

• CPU Architecture, Performance & Embedded Systems

2. Memory & Storage

• Primary & Secondary Storage
• Data Storage & Compression

3. Computer Networks, Connections & Protocols

• Networks & Topologies
• Wired & Wireless Networks, Protocols & Layers

4. Network Security

• Identifying & Preventing Threats to Computer Systems & Networks

5. Systems Software

• Operating Systems & Utility Software

6. Ethical, Legal, Cultural & Environmental Impacts of Digital Technology

• Ethical, Legal, Cultural & Environmental Impact

7. Algorithms

• Computational Thinking, Searching & Sorting Algorithms
• Designing, Creating & Refining Algorithms

8. Programming Fundamentals

• Programming Fundamentals & Data Types
• Additional Programming Techniques

9. Producing Robust Programs

• Defensive Design & Testing

10. Boolean Logic

• Boolean Logic Diagrams

11. Programming Languages & Integrated Development Environments

• Programming Languages & Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)

OCR GCSE Computer Science Past Papers

This section includes recent GCSE (9-1)  Computer Science (J276) past papers from OCR. You can download each of the OCR GCSE Computer Science and ICT past papers and marking schemes by clicking the links below.

June 2022 OCR GCSE (9-1) Computer Science Past Papers (J277)

Computer Science J277/01 – Computer Systems Download Past Paper      -     Download Mark Scheme

Computer Science J277/02 – Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming Download Past Paper      -     Download Mark Scheme

OCR GCSE (9-1) Computer Science (J277) Sample questions and mark scheme

Computer Science J277/01 – Computer Systems Download Paper and Mark Scheme

Computer Science J277/02 – Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming Download Paper and Mark Scheme  

November 2021 OCR GCSE (9-1) Computer Science (J276)

November 2021 Computer Science J276/01 – Computer Systems Download Past Paper    -   Download Mark Scheme

November 2021 Computer Science J276/02 – Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming Download Past Paper    -   Download Mark Scheme

November 2020 OCR GCSE (9-1) Computer Science (J276)

November 2020 Computer Science J276/01 – Computer Systems Download Past Paper    -   Download Mark Scheme

November 2020 Computer Science J276/02 – Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming Download Past Paper    -   Download Mark Scheme

June 2019 OCR GCSE (9-1) Computer Science (J276)

June 2019 Computer Science J276/01 – Computer Systems Download Past Paper    -   Download Mark Scheme

June 2019 Computer Science J276/02 – Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming Download Past Paper    -   Download Mark Scheme

June 2018 OCR GCSE (9-1) Computer Science (J276)

June 2018 Computer Science J276/01 – Computer Systems Download Past Paper    -   Download Mark Scheme

June 2018 Computer Science J276/02 – Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming Download Past Paper    -   Download Mark Scheme

OCR GCSE ICT June 2017 (J461, J061)

B061/02 - ICT in Today's World -  Download Past Paper  -  Download Mark Scheme

B063/02 - ICT in Context -  Download Pre-Release Material  -  Download Past Paper  -  Download Mark Scheme

OCR GCSE Computer Science June 2017 (J275)

A451/01 - Computer Systems and Programming -  Download Past Paper  -  Download Mark Scheme

OCR GCSE ICT June 2016 (J461, J061)

B063/02 - ICT in Context - Download Pre-Release Material -  Download Past Paper  -  Download Mark Scheme

OCR GCSE Computer Science June 2016 (J275)

OCR GCSE ICT June 2015 (J461, J061)

OCR GCSE Computer Science June 2015 (J275)

OCR GCSE ICT June 2014 (J461, J061)

OCR GCSE Computer Science June 2014 (J275)

For more GCSE ICT past papers from other exam boards  click here .

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GCSE OCR Computer Science

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What is a GCSE in Computer Science?

EBacc Subject (Counts as one of your single sciences). This course enables you to truly understand how computers work. From programming games, apps and software, to taking apart computers and delving inside the body of modern devices. Learn about network connections and find out what makes the internet tick.If you aim to work in a tech related industry, the fastest growing industry in the world; or if you are looking for a highly valued set of skills, this is the course for you!

Why should I choose this course?

If you have an interest in the following, then this is the course for you:

• Develop skills to program games, apps and software.
• Learn about current and emerging technologies and how they impact on our lives.
• Gain an understanding of how software works and is put together.
• Take apart computers and understand how its different components work.
• Work with a range of digital tools and technics
• Learn about the design of websites, computer games and databases.
• Understand how networks are built and what connects them
• Develop key skills which are highly valued by employers and further education.
• Flexibility to be your own boss.

Who is this course suitable for?

Consideration: At least a level 5 attainment in Maths by the end of Year 9.

• You need to be a person who is keen on computers and actively enjoys using them in your free time.
• You do not need any previous knowledge of programming although if you do then this is an advantage.
• You need to be motivated to learn and prepared for knowledge of computing you may never have experienced before.
• You are or aspire to be a creative ‘problem solver’.
• Enjoy studying a subject that is relevant to your own life and experience.
• Want to potentially follow a career into the IT world.
• Want a set of highly valued skills under your belt
• Want to follow a career in a tech related industry

OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277)

These pages are based on the J277   OCR GCSE Computer Science 2020 specification . This website is in no way affiliated with OCR .

Component One

1.   Systems Architecture

1.1a  - The CPU

1.1b  - Registers & FE Cycle

1.2 - CPU Performance

1.3 - Embedded Systems

2. Memory & Storage

2.1 - Primary Storage

2.2 - Secondary Storage

2.3 - Units

2.4a  - Number Storage

2.4b - Character Storage

2.4c - Image Storage

2.4d - Sound Storage

2.5 - Compression

3. Networks

3.1a - Network Types & Performance

3.1b - Network Hardware & Internet

3.2a - Wired & Wireless networks

3.2b  -  Protocols & Layers

4. Network Security

4.1 - Network Threats

4.2 - Preventing Vulnerabilities

5. Systems Software

5.1 - Operating Systems

5.2 - Utility Software

6.1a - Impacts of Technology

6.1b - Legislation

Component Two

1. Algorithms

1.1 - Computational Thinking

1.2 - Designing Algorithms

1.3 - Searching & Sorting Algorithms

2. Programming Fundamentals

2.1 - Programming Fundamentals

2.2 - Data Types

2.3  - Additional Programming Techniques

3. Producing Robust Programs

3.1 - Defensive Design

3.2 - Testing

4. Boolean Logic

4.1 - Boolean Logic

5. Languages & IDEs

5.1 - Languages & Translators

5.2 - Integrated Development Environment