Higher computing science: questions & papers

Exam board: SQA
Level: Higher
Subject: Computing Science
First teaching: September 2018
First exam: Summer 2019

Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Computing Science exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every topic, plus two full practice papers - all written by an experienced marker.

- Choose which topics you want to revise: A simple grid enables you to pick particular areas of the course that you want to answer questions on, with solutions provided at the back of the book

- Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (software design and development; computer systems; database design and development; web design and development)

Familiarise yourself with the exam paper: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams

- Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakes

Fully up to date with SQA's requirements
The questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Computing Science specification for examination from 2019 onwards.