Question 18 – Data types - AQA Computer Science Questions

An algorithm is designed to control a smart garden sprinkler system based on the current season.

1      season ← USERINPUT
2      IF season = 'summer' THEN
3          cycles ← 3
4      ELSE IF season = 'spring' OR season = 'autumn' THEN
5          cycles ← 2
6      ELSE IF season = 'winter' THEN
7          cycles ← 0
8      ELSE
9          OUTPUT 'Season not recognised'
10     ENDIF
11     FOR i ← 1 TO cycles
12         IF i < 3 THEN
13             ACTIVATE_SPRINKLER('mist')
14         ELSE
15             ACTIVATE_SPRINKLER('heavy')
16         ENDIF
17     ENDFOR

Which option shows the data type of the variable season in this algorithm?

Data types Questions

Practise AQA GCSE Computer Science Data types with exam-style questions for GCSE Computer Science. 50 questions, matched to the AQA GCSE Computer Science (8525) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.