APCSP.All About the APCSP Exam Quizlet (23)

AP Computer Science Principles Exam

Evaluates understanding of computational thinking practices.

Create performance task

Students develop a computer program of choice.

End-of-course exam

Digital exam with multiple-choice and written-response questions.

Bluebook testing app

Platform for administering the digital exam.

Multiple-choice questions

70 questions, 120 minutes, 70% of total score.

Single-select multiple-choice

57 questions with one correct answer option.

Reading passage questions

5 questions based on computing innovation texts.

Multiple-select multiple-choice

8 questions requiring selection of 2 answers.

Performance task components

Includes program code, video, and project reference.

In-class time for performance task

9 hours allocated for program development.

Written response questions

2 questions assessing understanding of the performance task.

End-of-course exam duration

60 minutes for written response section.

Personalized Project Reference

Document containing details of the student's program. Will be made available to students during the AP exam.

Total testing time on test day

3 hours

Create Performance Task must be submitted via

College Board's "Digital Portfolio" platform

AP Computer Science Principles Exam Reference

will be available during the multiple choice portion of the exam

"Big Idea" weighting for exam

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Automatic submission

All Bluebook responses submitted at exam end.

Score distribution

70% from multiple-choice, 30% from performance task.

Exam structure

Combines performance task and written responses.

Plagiarism

The use of program code, media (e.g., video, images, sound), data, information, or evidence created by someone else or with generative AI tools in the creation of a program and/or a program code segment(s), without appropriate acknowledgment (i.e., through citation, through attribution, and/or by reference)

Acceptable Generative AI Use

Students are permitted to utilize generative AI tools as supplementary resources for understanding coding principles, assisting in code development, and debugging. This responsible use aligns with current guidelines for peer collaboration on developing code

Attestations

During the final submission process in the AP Digital Portfolio, students will be asked to attest that they have followed the Performance Task guidelines and have not plagiarized their submission.