Is AQA GCSE Computer Science 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1 an official exam paper?

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This paper has 80 marks across 13 questions and is designed for a 90-minute practice session.

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AQA GCSE Computer Science 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

GCSE Computer Science · AQA-style · 90 minutes · 80 marks

Modelled component: 8525/1 · Non-calculator

8525/1 model: 80 marks, 90 minutes.

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.

Predicted difficulty score (practice signal)

0–100 model (higher = more demanding)

Candidate focus topics (not guarantees)

Algorithms
data representation
networks
cyber security
Boolean logic

I completed a StudyVector GCSE Computer Science derived predicted-practice paper (2026) and scored 0/80. This is practice-only and not an official paper:

Section A

Short-answer computational thinking questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A1 (2 marks)
Computer Science Systems Architecture 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.
Question SECTION-A2 (3 marks)
Computer Science Memory & Storage 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.
Question SECTION-A3 (4 marks)
Computer Science Computer Networks 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.
Question SECTION-A4 (4 marks)
Computer Science Network Security 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.
Question SECTION-A5 (5 marks)
Computer Science Algorithms 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.
Question SECTION-A6 (5 marks)
Computer Science Data Representation 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.
Question SECTION-A7 (6 marks)
Computer Science Boolean Logic 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.
Question SECTION-A8 (6 marks)
Computer Science Systems Architecture 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.

Section B

Programming and problem-solving. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-B1 (8 marks)
Computer Science Memory & Storage 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.
Question SECTION-B2 (9 marks)
Computer Science Computer Networks 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.
Question SECTION-B3 (10 marks)
Computer Science Network Security 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.
Question SECTION-B4 (8 marks)
Computer Science Algorithms 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.
Question SECTION-B5 (10 marks)
Computer Science Boolean Logic question. A program processes 24 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.

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AQA GCSE Computer Science 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

GCSE Computer Science · AQA-style · 90 minutes · 80 marks

Modelled component: 8525/1 · Non-calculator

8525/1 model: 80 marks, 90 minutes.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

Section A

Short-answer computational thinking questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A1 (2 marks)

Computer Science Systems Architecture 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.

Question SECTION-A2 (3 marks)

Computer Science Memory & Storage 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.

Question SECTION-A3 (4 marks)

Computer Science Computer Networks 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.

Question SECTION-A4 (4 marks)

Computer Science Network Security 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.

Question SECTION-A5 (5 marks)

Computer Science Algorithms 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.

Question SECTION-A6 (5 marks)

Computer Science Data Representation 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.

Question SECTION-A7 (6 marks)

Computer Science Boolean Logic 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.

Question SECTION-A8 (6 marks)

Computer Science Systems Architecture 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.

Section B

Programming and problem-solving. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-B1 (8 marks)

Computer Science Memory & Storage 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.

Question SECTION-B2 (9 marks)

Computer Science Computer Networks 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.

Question SECTION-B3 (10 marks)

Computer Science Network Security 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.

Question SECTION-B4 (8 marks)

Computer Science Algorithms 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.

Question SECTION-B5 (10 marks)

Computer Science Boolean Logic question. A program processes 24 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.