COMPUTER-SCIENCE-H046 · Cambridge OCR AS Level
COMPUTER-SCIENCE-H046/11
Paper 1
Computer Science · June 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: OCR
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.0 / 5
140
150 min
Programming techniques and pseudocode implementation
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
140
Duration
150 min
Session difficulty
3.0 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The 2022 OCR AS Level Computer Science series (comprising H046/01 Computing Principles and H046/02 Algorithms and Problem Solving) represents a highly balanced sifting of foundational computer science knowledge.
With a total of 140 marks split equally across both 75-minute papers, candidates were assessed on their technical precision, coding aptitude, and descriptive maturity.
The overall difficulty is rated as 3 out of 5 stars.
While the mathematical components (binary arithmetic, Karnaugh maps) were relatively accessible, the demanding 9-mark essay questions and rigorous pseudocode tasks served as key differentiators for the top grades.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Algorithmic Design
Weight: 8100%Systemic
Weight: 675%Knowledge
Weight: 563%Analytical Evaluation
Weight: 450%Mathematical & Calculation
Weight: 225%Comprehensio
Weight: 113%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level A
Approx. 67% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 57% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 47% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 38% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 29% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Match the expected response style for “Write” questions.
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Name or point to the specific feature asked for — avoid extra explanation.
Match the expected response style for “Complete” questions.
Identify similarities and differences explicitly — paired sentences or a table helps.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 2
Min per mark: 1.8
Min per mark: 1.7
Min per mark: 1.6
Min per mark: 1.6
Min per mark: 1.4
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Programming techniques
31 marks this session
Software Development
14 marks this session
Algorithms
13 marks this session
Operating Systems
12 marks this session
Applications generation
11 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Programming techniques
Algorithms
Applications generation
Software Development
Networks
Operating Systems
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
H046/01: Computing Principles: H046/02: Algorithms and Problem Solving:
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Programming techniques
31 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSoftware Development
14 marks this session
Practise in RevuiAlgorithms
13 marks this session
Practise in RevuiOperating Systems
12 marks this session
Practise in RevuiApplications generation
11 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The 2022 OCR AS Level Computer Science series (comprising H046/01 Computing Principles and H046/02 Algorithms and Problem Solving) represents a highly balanced sifting of foundational computer science knowledge.
- 2Message
With a total of 140 marks split equally across both 75-minute papers, candidates were assessed on their technical precision, coding aptitude, and descriptive maturity.
- 3Message
The overall difficulty is rated as 3 out of 5 stars.
- 4Message
While the mathematical components (binary arithmetic, Karnaugh maps) were relatively accessible, the demanding 9-mark essay questions and rigorous pseudocode tasks served as key differentiators for the top grades.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2022 2022
Computer Science
The 2022 OCR AS Level Computer Science series (comprising H046/01 Computing Principles and H046/02 Algorithms and Problem Solving) represents a highly balanced sifting of foundational computer science knowledge. With a total of 140 marks split equally across both 75-minute papers
The 2022 OCR AS Level Computer Science series (comprising H046/01 Computing Principles and H046/02 Algorithms and Problem Solving) represents a highly balanced sifting of foundational computer science knowledge.
With a total of 140 marks split equally across both 75-minute papers, candidates were assessed on their technical precision, coding aptitude, and descriptive maturity.
The overall difficulty is rated as 3 out of 5 stars.
- Total marks
- 140
- Duration
- 150 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.0 / 5
Session analysis
The 2022 OCR AS Level Computer Science series (comprising H046/01 Computing Principles and H046/02 Algorithms and Problem Solving) represents a highly balanced sifting of foundational computer science knowledge. With a total of 140 marks split equally across both 75-minute papers, candidates were assessed on their technical precision, coding aptitude, and descriptive maturity. The overall difficulty is rated as 3 out of 5 stars. While the mathematical components (binary arithmetic, Karnaugh maps) were relatively accessible, the demanding 9-mark essay questions and rigorous pseudocode tasks served as key differentiators for the top grades.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
H046/01: Computing Principles: H046/02: Algorithms and Problem Solving:
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
75% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Short Answer / Calculation
74·39·53%
Medium Answer / Pseudocode
48·9·34%
Extended Essay
(*)
18·2·13%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
P1 Q1: Systems, Arc
0.50 m/minP1 Q2: Software, Ut
0.93 m/minP1 Q3: Networks, La
0.64 m/minP1 Q4: Data Represe
0.78 m/minP1 Q5: Boolean Alge
1.00 m/minP1 Q6: File Reading
0.64 m/minP2 Q1: Systems Desi
0.71 m/minP2 Q2: Procedures,
0.56 m/minP2 Q3: Bubble Sort
0.60 m/minP2 Q4: Operators, A
1.00 m/minP2 Q5: Linear Searc
0.86 m/minP2 Q6: Tracing & Di
0.88 m/minTotal marks
96
Total time
132 min
Avg pace
0.73
Cumulative marks ladder
The line is your running mark total question by question; dashed lines are the estimated grade cut-offs. See which question the line crosses your target grade at, so you know how far you must answer cleanly and which questions decide a band.
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Databases & Entity-Relationship Diagrams
5%5%
Binary Search & Insertion Sort
4%4%
Computing Related Legislation
4%4%
Floating Point Representation
4%4%
Paper analysis
The 2022 OCR AS Level Computer Science series (comprising H046/01 Computing Principles and H046/02 Algorithms and Problem Solving) represents a highly balanced sifting of foundational computer science knowledge. With a total of 140 marks split equally across both 75-minute papers, candidates were assessed on their technical precision, coding aptitude, and descriptive maturity. The overall difficulty is rated as 3 out of 5 stars. While the mathematical components (binary arithmetic, Karnaugh maps) were relatively accessible, the demanding 9-mark essay questions and rigorous pseudocode tasks served as key differentiators for the top grades.
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.