Question 1
Consider the following method.public int bonus(int points)
{
if (points > 50)
{
return 10;
}
}Which of the following best describes the method?
AP Computer Science A free-response questions: the four types
Four questions, one of each type, worth 25 points and 45% of the exam score.
| Questions | 4, one of each type |
|---|---|
| Points | 7, 7, 5 and 6 (25 in all) |
| Time | 90 minutes for all four |
| Weight | 45% of the exam score |
What each type asks
- Methods and Control Structures, 7 points: two methods, the second using String methods.
- Class Design, 7 points: a whole class from a table of example calls.
- Data Analysis with ArrayList, 5 points: one method over a list.
- 2D Array, 6 points: one method over a grid.
Earning each point
- Use the headers and methods you are given.
- Return the result; printing it earns nothing.
- Check loop bounds and removal while traversing.
Try 2 questions
Question 2
Consider the following method.public static int mystery(int[][] t)
{
int best = 0;
int bestSum = Integer.MIN_VALUE;
for (int r = 0; r < t.length; r++)
{
int s = 0;
for (int v : t[r])
{
s += v;
}
if (s > bestSum)
{
bestSum = s;
best = r;
}
}
return best;
}Which of the following best describes the value returned by
mystery?FAQ
Are AP Computer Science A free-response answers typed?
Yes. The exam is fully digital: you type your code in the Bluebook app.