OUTPUT and sequence

Pseudocode is the exam's language

• Cambridge International AS Computer Science 9618 writes algorithms in pseudocode.
• Use the guide for exams in 2026. The guide for 2027, 2028 and 2029 uses the same syntax.
• Statements run from top to bottom. That order is sequence.

OUTPUT "Wake up"
OUTPUT "Brush teeth"
OUTPUT "Go to school"

OUTPUT shows a value

• OUTPUT displays a value. Text goes in double quotes.
• Each OUTPUT starts a new line.
• Several values, separated by commas, print on one line.

OUTPUT "Hello, world!"
OUTPUT "You have ", 3, " lives left"

Watch out

• Keywords are capitals: OUTPUT, not print.
• A comma keeps values on one line. A new OUTPUT starts the next line.
• Joining two strings with & is taught with the string functions.

Common mistakes

• Text needs quotes. A number does not: OUTPUT 42.
• Comments start with // and run to the end of the line.

Now you try

• Type pseudocode in the box, then press Run.
• Press Check answer to test it.

Independent transfer

The final task has no supplied algorithm. Plan its inputs, processing and outputs, then solve it before opening support. Check more than the sample case.