Computer Science Principles Exam Prep

The AP Computer Science Principles exam in 2027: format and date

70 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours are 70% of the score. The Create performance task and two written-response questions about it are the other 30%.

Multiple choice70 questions, 2 hours, 70% of the score
Create task and written response30% of the score
DateFriday, May 14, 2027, Session 1

The multiple choice

  • 57 single-select questions with four options.
  • 5 questions on one reading passage about a computing innovation.
  • 8 multiple-select questions: two answers are right, and both must be chosen.

The five Big Ideas

Creative Development 10–13%, Data 17–22%, Algorithms and Programming 30–35%, Computer Systems and Networks 11–15%, Impact of Computing 21–26%.

Try a question

Question 1
Which of the following expressions evaluate to 3? Select two answers.

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Questions people ask

When is the AP Computer Science Principles exam in 2027?

Friday, May 14, 2027, in the morning session.

How many questions are on the AP Computer Science Principles exam?

70 multiple-choice questions, then two written-response questions about your own Create task program.

Is the Create task part of the exam score?

Yes. The Create performance task and the written response about it make up 30% of the score.