Artificial intelligence — AS & A Level Computer Science (9618) questions by topic

Naming a category of machine learning, explaining how a car park camera system recognises number plates, and describing how a checkout-free shop identifies and tracks customers are typical demands in this Computer Science topic, worth 3 to 12 marks across 13 real questions from 2023 to 2025 papers.

Explain, describe, state, draw and calculate top the command words, and explain specifically means giving the AI technique and how it produces the stated outcome, not just naming the technology. Because scenarios here are technical and applied rather than abstract, drafting a full explanation and checking it against instant marking quickly shows whether the mechanism described actually matches what the mark scheme credits.

May–June 2025, Paper 11

Question 4 · 6 marks

A shop installs a new system that allows users to purchase items without going through a manual checkout. The new system: - identifies customers when they enter the shop and…

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May–June 2025, Paper 12

Question 3 · 12 marks

A computer program uses a digital camera to read the words on an item. The program can read the words that are written on the item, translate the words to a chosen language and…

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May–June 2025, Paper 31

Question 10 · 6 marks

Describe the purpose of a graph when used in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system.

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May–June 2025, Paper 32

Question 6 · 6 marks

Describe the structure of a graph as used in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system.

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May–June 2024, Paper 31

Question 9 · 3 marks

Explain what is meant by Deep Learning in relation to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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May–June 2024, Paper 32

Question 11 · 3 marks

Explain what is meant by Reinforcement Learning in relation to Artificial Intelligence.

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May–June 2024, Paper 33

Question 9 · 3 marks

Explain what is meant by Deep Learning in relation to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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October–November 2024, Paper 11

Question 6 · 4 marks

A car park system uses a camera to record the registration number of each car as it enters and leaves the car park. Explain how artificial intelligence is used in the car park…

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May–June 2023, Paper 31

Question 2 · 6 marks

Draw one line from each machine learning category to its most appropriate description. Machine learning categories: - Supervised learning - Reinforcement learning - Deep learning…

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May–June 2023, Paper 32

Question 10 · 6 marks

State one category of machine learning.

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May–June 2023, Paper 33

Question 2 · 6 marks

Draw one line from each machine learning category to its most appropriate description. Machine learning categories: - Supervised learning - Reinforcement learning - Deep learning…

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October–November 2023, Paper 31

Question 12 · 4 marks

Artificial neural networks have played a significant role in the development of machine learning. Explain what is meant by the term artificial neural network.

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October–November 2023, Paper 33

Question 12 · 4 marks

Artificial neural networks have played a significant role in the development of machine learning. Explain what is meant by the term artificial neural network.

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