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OCR Data Types

Part of Data TypesGCSE Computer Science

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

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Practice Questions for Data Types

Which data type is most appropriate for storing a student's age?

  • A. String
  • B. Boolean
  • C. Integer
  • D. Real
1 markfoundation

A programmer is creating a system to track gym members. State the most appropriate data type for each of the following and justify your choice: (a) the member's surname, (b) the number of visits this month, (c) whether the membership is active.

3 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

What data type is 42?
Integer
What is type casting?
Converting data from one type to another

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