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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2026 A-Level Computer Science Paper 1 predicted-practice paper modelled on 7517/1,100 marks over 150 minutes. Predicted focus topics: programming, data structures, algorithms, theory of computation, skeleton program technique. It is not an official paper, not a leaked paper and not a guarantee — students should still revise the full specification and verify against official past papers from AQA.
- Qualification
- A-Level Computer Science
- Exam board model
- AQA
- Paper code
- 7517/1
- Total marks
- 100 marks
- Time allowed
- 150 minutes
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Is AQA A-Level Computer Science 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1 an official exam paper?
No. It is an original StudyVector predicted-practice paper for revision. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed, and students should still revise the full specification.
How many marks and questions are in this predicted paper?
This paper has 100 marks across 12 questions and is designed for a 150-minute practice session.
What are the A-Level Computer Science Paper 1 predictions for 2026?
StudyVector's 2026 A-Level Computer Science Paper 1 predicted paper focuses on programming, data structures, algorithms, theory of computation, skeleton program technique. This is an independent, AQA-style predicted-practice paper modelled on the published specification — it is not a leaked paper and is not official.
Which topics are likely to come up in A-Level Computer Science Paper 1 2026?
Based on the AQA-style structure and recent paper patterns, StudyVector's prediction prioritises: programming; data structures; algorithms; theory of computation; skeleton program technique. Students should still revise the full specification because exam boards rotate topics.
What is the A-Level Computer Science Paper 1 format (7517/1)?
A-Level Computer Science Paper 1 (7517/1) is 100 marks over 150 minutes. 7517/1 model: 100 raw marks, 150 minutes, on-screen programming and theory of computation practice using original StudyVector prompts.
Predicted paper
AQA A-Level Computer Science 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1
A-Level Computer Science · AQA-style · 150 minutes · 100 marks
Modelled component: 7517/1
7517/1 model: 100 raw marks, 150 minutes, on-screen programming and theory of computation practice using original StudyVector prompts.
Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.
Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.
AI-generated practice paper. Not an official AQA-style paper, not leaked exam content, and not an exam-board endorsement.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- programming
- data structures
- algorithms
- theory of computation
- skeleton program technique
Preview mode
0/12 questions attempted · score 0/100 (0%)
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.
Section A
Programming fundamentals. Answer all questions in the Electronic Answer Document.
Question SECTION-A1 (5 marks)
Computer Science Fundamentals of programming question. A program processes 12 records using a simple algorithm. (a) Explain the relevant concept. (b) Complete or trace the algorithm for the data given. (c) Describe one improvement to correctness, efficiency or security.
(Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-A2 (5 marks)
Computer Science Fundamentals of data structures question. A program processes 13 records using a simple algorithm. (a) Explain the relevant concept. (b) Complete or trace the algorithm for the data given. (c) Describe one improvement to correctness, efficiency or security.
(Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-A3 (10 marks)
Computer Science Fundamentals of algorithms question. A program processes 14 records using a simple algorithm. (a) Explain the relevant concept. (b) Complete or trace the algorithm for the data given. (c) Describe one improvement to correctness, efficiency or security.
(Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 10 marks)
Section B
Data structures and algorithms. Answer all questions in the Electronic Answer Document.
Question SECTION-B1 (5 marks)
Computer Science Theory of computation question. A program processes 15 records using a simple algorithm. (a) Explain the relevant concept. (b) Complete or trace the algorithm for the data given. (c) Describe one improvement to correctness, efficiency or security.
(Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-B2 (10 marks)
Computer Science Systematic approach to problem solving question. A program processes 16 records using a simple algorithm. (a) Explain the relevant concept. (b) Complete or trace the algorithm for the data given. (c) Describe one improvement to correctness, efficiency or security.
(Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 10 marks)
Question SECTION-B3 (10 marks)
Computer Science Fundamentals of programming question. A program processes 17 records using a simple algorithm. (a) Explain the relevant concept. (b) Complete or trace the algorithm for the data given. (c) Describe one improvement to correctness, efficiency or security.
(Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 10 marks)
Section C
Theory of computation. Answer all questions in the Electronic Answer Document.
Question SECTION-C1 (5 marks)
Computer Science Fundamentals of data structures question. A program processes 18 records using a simple algorithm. (a) Explain the relevant concept. (b) Complete or trace the algorithm for the data given. (c) Describe one improvement to correctness, efficiency or security.
(Total for Question SECTION-C1 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-C2 (5 marks)
Computer Science Fundamentals of algorithms question. A program processes 19 records using a simple algorithm. (a) Explain the relevant concept. (b) Complete or trace the algorithm for the data given. (c) Describe one improvement to correctness, efficiency or security.
(Total for Question SECTION-C2 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-C3 (10 marks)
Computer Science Theory of computation question. A program processes 20 records using a simple algorithm. (a) Explain the relevant concept. (b) Complete or trace the algorithm for the data given. (c) Describe one improvement to correctness, efficiency or security.
(Total for Question SECTION-C3 is 10 marks)
Section D
Skeleton program and systematic problem solving. Answer all questions in the Electronic Answer Document.
Question SECTION-D1 (10 marks)
Computer Science Systematic approach to problem solving question. A program processes 21 records using a simple algorithm. (a) Explain the relevant concept. (b) Complete or trace the algorithm for the data given. (c) Describe one improvement to correctness, efficiency or security.
(Total for Question SECTION-D1 is 10 marks)
Question SECTION-D2 (10 marks)
Computer Science Fundamentals of programming question. A program processes 22 records using a simple algorithm. (a) Explain the relevant concept. (b) Complete or trace the algorithm for the data given. (c) Describe one improvement to correctness, efficiency or security.
(Total for Question SECTION-D2 is 10 marks)
Question SECTION-D3 (15 marks)
Computer Science Fundamentals of data structures question. A program processes 23 records using a simple algorithm. (a) Explain the relevant concept. (b) Complete or trace the algorithm for the data given. (c) Describe one improvement to correctness, efficiency or security.
(Total for Question SECTION-D3 is 15 marks)
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