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This lesson brings together everything you have learned across the Cyber Security unit and focuses on exam technique. It covers common question types, how to structure your answers, and key strategies for maximising your marks.
Cyber security appears in both the AQA and OCR GCSE Computer Science examinations. Questions range from simple recall (1-2 marks) to extended written answers (6-8 marks).
| Question Type | Marks | What Is Expected |
|---|---|---|
| Define / State | 1-2 | A short, precise definition or identification |
| Identify | 1-2 | Name a specific threat, method or defence |
| Describe | 2-4 | Explain what something is and how it works |
| Explain | 3-4 | Describe something AND give reasons why it works / is effective |
| Discuss / Evaluate | 4-8 | Examine multiple perspectives, weigh advantages against disadvantages, and reach a conclusion |
| Scenario-based | 3-6 | Apply your knowledge to a given situation |
Based on past papers and mark schemes, the following themes appear frequently:
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