Exam board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: Computing Science First teaching: August 2017 First exam: Summer 2018 Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA National 5 Computing Science exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every topic, plus two full practice papers - all written by an experienced examiner. > Choose which topics you want to revise: A simple grid enables you to pick particular areas of the course that you want to answer questions on, with solutions provided at the back of the book > Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (software design and development; computer systems; database design and development; web design and development) > Familiarise yourself with the exam paper: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams > Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakes Fully up to date with SQA's requirements The questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA National 5 Computing Science specification for examination from 2018 onwards.