Paper 2: Problem Solving & Programming
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Learn how to structure flat-file and relational databases, set up primary keys, use foreign keys, and query data using SQL.
Trace and design program logic visually using standard flowchart symbols, decision boxes, and loops.
Discover how systems catch user input errors, verify data entry, and follow the stages of the software development lifecycle.
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Focuses on the absolute basics of getting a program to run and handle data before introducing flow control.
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Core Topics:
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Data Types
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Variables & Constants: Declaration, assignment, and naming conventions.
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Input & Output
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Defining and calling basic Procedures and Functions
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Data Handling
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Arrays
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Master logic gates (AND, OR, NOT), truth tables, Boolean expressions, and logic circuit design.
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Focuses on decision-making, repeating actions, organizing collections of data, and searching/sorting.
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Iteration (Loops): Count-controlled loops (FOR...TO...NEXT) and condition-controlled loops (WHILE...ENDWHILE and REPEAT...UNTIL).
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Searching: Linear search.
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Sorting: Bubble sort.
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Statistical Calculations
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Selection: IF...THEN...ELSE statements and CASE...OF (switch) statements.
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