This study notes covers OCR Data Types within Data Types for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Data Types in Programming for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 10 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 5 of 8 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 5 of 8
Practice
15 questions
Recall
10 flashcards
OCR Data Types
| Data Type | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Integer | Whole numbers (positive or negative) | -5, 0, 42, 1000 |
| Real / Float | Numbers with decimal places | 3.14, -0.5, 19.99 |
| String | Text (sequence of characters) | "Hello", "123", "A" |
| Character | Single letter, digit, or symbol | 'A', '7', '?' |
| Boolean | True or False only | true, false |